Why VivaTech 2026 is the place to see Europe’s AI strategy take shape

VivaTech 2026, in partnership with TechCrunch, will spotlight Europe’s AI strategy at the Paris conference.

The event will emphasize governance, privacy, infrastructure independence, and industrial AI use cases.

A founder competition will award a live pitch in Paris and a place in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

The conference reflects Europe’s bid to chart a distinct AI path beyond Silicon Valley’s scale-first model.