Vivatech 2026 is a trade fair in Paris, France.
VivaTech is Europe's largest technology and startup event, held each June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 2026 edition runs 17-20 June 2026, marking its 10th anniversary. Organised by Publicis Groupe and Les Echos, VivaTech gathers thousands of startups alongside major technology companies and investors, and draws well over 180,000 attendees from around 165 countries, combining a large exhibition, keynote stages and startup showcases.
VivaTech is a fast-moving innovation showcase, and that gives its stands a particular character. Large corporate exhibitors build experiential, demo-led stands with interactive installations, stages and hospitality, while the startup areas are dense grids of compact modular booths. The corporate builds prioritise brand experience, AV and live demonstration, which brings power, data and rigging requirements, while the scale of the startup zone makes efficient modular fit-out and clear wayfinding important.
VivaTech is concentrated in Hall 7 at Porte de Versailles, a large single-hall footprint that packs corporate stands, stages and startup zones together, so position within the hall and proximity to the stages and entrances matters to footfall. The event's energy and density mean build-up is tightly scheduled, and the venue's technical rules apply. Given the experiential nature of the major stands, exhibitors confirm design and placement well ahead.
For companies exhibiting at VivaTech, a builder with Paris and Porte de Versailles experience is a practical advantage: experiential, AV-led stands demand specialist construction and rigging, and local knowledge of the venue's logistics, load-in and approved contractors reduces risk during one of the busiest technology weeks in the French calendar.