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Paris, Île-de-France, France

VivaTech is a premier technology festival and platform that connects startups, investors, and corporates to showcase innovations and foster collaboration.

VivaTech is a premier technology festival and platform that connects the global tech ecosystem—startups, investors, corporate partners, researchers, media and policy makers. The event organizes a comprehensive program including keynote talks, industry sessions, partner and exhibitor spaces, startup pitches, and matchmaking, with a focus on showcasing innovations and accelerating collaboration and digital transformation.

To connect the global technology ecosystem by showcasing innovations, enabling collaboration among startups, investors, corporates and media, and accelerating the adoption of transformative technology.

What we offer

VivaTech Festival

Connect and innovate at VivaTech Festival, Europe’s largest tech event uniting startups, investors, and industry leaders.

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Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Technology conferences and exhibitions

10 Billion USD7% CAGR

Organize large-scale tech conferences that deliver keynote sessions, industry tracks, exhibitor spaces, interactive demos, and structured networking to showcase innovations and facilitate partnerships.

Startup accelerators

6.07 Billion USD18.3% CAGR

Cohort-based programs that accelerate early- and growth-stage startups through customer discovery, investor readiness, industry connections, and intensive mentorship.

Corporate open innovation and venture scouting

2 Billion USD12% CAGR

Platforms used by corporates and innovation teams to discover, evaluate, and engage startups for pilots, partnerships, and procurement opportunities.

Employer branding and talent attraction

3.5 Billion USD11% CAGR

Content and distribution services that promote employer value propositions, curated job listings and career-focused storytelling to attract and engage technical talent.

Sustainability and social impact programs

7.33 Billion USD15.66% CAGR

Initiatives, awards, and commitments focused on climate action, circular economy, diversity and inclusion, and social innovation to surface and scale impact-driven technologies.

More information about our offering

VivaTech Festival

VivaTech Festival is a premier tech festival and ecosystem platform that connects startups, investors, corporate partners, researchers, media, and policymakers to showcase innovations and accelerate collaboration and digital transformation. The festival unfolds over four days, featuring keynote talks, industry sessions, partner and exhibitor spaces, startup pitches, and matchmaking opportunities. It includes an AI Planner program to tailor personal agendas and hosts various activities such as Startup Challenges & Awards, Explorer Tours, and initiatives aimed at driving impactful change. The festival emphasizes networking and partnerships to bolster business opportunities.

  • Customize Your Experience
    Utilize the AI Planner to create a personalized agenda that matches your interests and objectives during the event.
  • Forge Valuable Connections
    Take advantage of networking features, allowing attendees to connect with influential speakers, sponsors, and fellow innovators through optional profile sharing.
  • Connect With Industry Leaders
    Winning startups can directly engage with C-level executives, boosting their visibility and potential partnerships.
  • Aims for Carbon Neutrality
    Focuses on sustainability initiatives to lower carbon emissions across all operations and events.
  • Showcase Innovations
    Benefit from dedicated exhibitor spaces, where brands can showcase their innovations and connect with potential partners and investors.
  • Engage With Industry Leaders
    Participate in a diverse program featuring sessions, insights from leaders, startup pitches, and workshops that delve into trending topics in technology.
  • Attract Investment
    Present your ideas during startup pitches to attract potential investors and receive valuable feedback for your startup.
  • Showcase Breakthrough Innovations
    Participating startups get a chance to shine through prestigious awards and gain recognition in the industry.
  • Discover Key Innovations
    Identify the latest innovations that influence your industry through a two-hour expert-led tour.
  • Promotes Gender Equality
    Strives for gender parity among speakers and award juries while providing opportunities for women in tech.
  • Expand Your Career Opportunities
    Engage with top companies and explore job opportunities through the dedicated career trail and job board, enhancing your professional journey.
  • Drive Social Impact
    Participate in 'VivaTech For Change' initiatives to support projects focused on creating positive social and environmental impact.
  • Address Real-World Issues
    Startups can address genuine challenges faced by businesses and governments, enhancing their credibility and impact.
  • Utilize Networking Opportunities
    Engage with peers and decision-makers during the event to explore collaboration opportunities.
  • Present Solutions Live
    Finalists will showcase their solutions on a prominent platform, gaining exposure to a diverse audience and potential investors.
  • Get Actionable Insights
    Access a detailed analysis of the event's most impactful announcements and trends.
  • Supports Employee Well-Being
    Creates a supportive environment fostering personal and professional growth for all team members.
  • Gain Valuable Insights
    Startups can seek advice and mentorship from experienced industry leaders to refine their business strategies.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

Technology conferences and exhibitions

Estimates use published global exhibition/convention market sizes as the primary basis (GMInsights: ~$46.3B; WiseGuy: ~$44B) and assume technology-focused conferences/exhibitions represent a meaningful subset (~20–25%) of that global market, yielding an estimated technology conferences/exhibitions market of about $10B. Growth potential is set modestly above the broad exhibition forecasts (5.4–7.5% reported) because technology events benefit from stronger sponsorship, hybrid/virtual adoption and event‑tech investments; event‑tech CAGR data (≈14.9% for event software) supports higher tech-driven growth, so a 7.0% CAGR is used as a conservative technology‑segment projection.

Startup accelerators

Multiple recent market reports in the provided search results place the global startup accelerator market in the mid‑$5–6 billion range in the mid‑2020s and project rapid near‑term expansion. The Business Research Company and related summaries project growth to roughly $11.8B by 2030 (≈18.3% CAGR), and Founder Institute/other summaries report ~$6.07B in 2026 with ~18.6% CAGR. A contrasting long‑run projection from BusinessResearchInsights shows a lower 6% CAGR to 2035, indicating potential deceleration over a longer horizon; the 18.3% CAGR reflects near‑term growth potential to 2030 supported by multiple sources.

Corporate open innovation and venture scouting

No explicit market-size or CAGR figures were present in the provided search results. I estimated the market by analogy to adjacent markets (innovation-management SaaS, startup/technology scouting/data providers, and corporate venturing services). Reasoning: core enterprise scouting platforms (PitchBook/CB Insights/Crunchbase/Tracxn-style providers and specialist scouting tools) plus vendor services and consultancy together support thousands of large corporates. A simple bottom-up: several thousand corporate customers paying enterprise-level subscriptions/services (tens of thousands USD annually) yields several hundred million in recurring revenue; adding revenues of major data providers and professional services leads to a conservative total-market estimate around $2.0 billion. Current demand drivers—rising corporate venturing, venture-clienting, and automated scouting—support continued double-digit growth; I estimate a mid-range CAGR of ~12% as the market expands and tooling adoption increases.

Employer branding and talent attraction

Search results contain qualitative evidence of rising demand and measurable ROI for employer branding and talent-attraction activities (LinkedIn, Universum, EmployerBranding.news, academic thesis, industry blogs) but include no explicit market-size or CAGR figures. Using those signals plus internal knowledge of HR‑tech and recruitment‑marketing submarkets, I estimate the global market for employer‑branding, content and distribution services focused on technical talent at roughly $3.5B. Rationale: employer‑branding is a focused subset of recruitment marketing and HR‑tech spend (which sits in the low‑billions for specialized platforms and agency services); strong ROI claims, widespread adoption by large employers, and rising emphasis on EVP and digital storytelling support above‑market growth. Given accelerating digital recruitment, competition for technical talent, and increasing spend on content/ads/agency services, a mid‑to‑high single‑digit to low‑double‑digit CAGR is plausible; I estimate ~11% CAGR over the next 3–5 years.

Sustainability and social impact programs

I used the Environmental & Social Consulting market (closest match to sustainability and social impact programs) as the primary proxy (Credence Research: ~USD 7.33B in 2024, CAGR 15.66%). Adjacent markets — CSR activities, sustainable finance, green technology, and GSS+ bond issuance — report substantially larger totals and high CAGRs (10–24%), supporting a strong growth outlook for programs that surface and scale impact-driven technologies. The estimate therefore centres on the consulting/program services market (≈USD 7.3B) with a high-growth trajectory (~15.66% CAGR), consistent with sector and adjacent-market forecasts.

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