Hi! PARIS Takes Part in VivaTech 2026
From June 17 to 19, 2026, Hi! PARIS will take part in several key moments at VivaTech, Europe’s leading event for startups and technological innovation. Across workshops, exclusive announcements, roundtables, demonstrations, and student-focused activities, Hi! PARIS will contribute to discussions on the future of AI, research, education, innovation, sovereignty, and societal impact.
This year, Hi! PARIS will be present alongside its academic and corporate partners, including Institut Polytechnique de Paris, HEC Paris, CDL-Paris, Capgemini, and École polytechnique.
Exploring Physical AI, dual-use technologies, and Europe’s strategic position
On Wednesday, June 17, from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at Hall 7.3, Workshop A, Hi! PARIS will co-organize the flagship workshop “Dual-Use & Defense in the Age of Physical AI” with HEC Paris and CDL-Paris.
The session will bring together researchers, founders, investors, and public decision-makers to explore the rise of Physical AI, dual-use applications, defense, strategic capabilities, and Europe’s position in this fast-evolving field.
Vincent Rapp, Executive Director of Hi! PARIS, will contribute to the academic and technological framing of the discussion, alongside Inge Kerkloh-Devif, Anousheh Ansari, Tom Villinger, André Loesekrug-Pietri, Florian Corgnou, and other speakers from the research, innovation, and policy ecosystems.
Connecting research, innovation, and the future of work
On June 17, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Région Île-de-France stand, HEC Paris will announce the launch of LIFT, the Laboratory for Innovation in the Future & Transformation of Work, in partnership with the Région Île-de-France, Accenture, and Google.
The announcement will take place in the presence of Valérie Pécresse, President of the Région Île-de-France, and Eloïc Peyrache, Dean of HEC Paris. It will be followed by a panel discussion bringing together representatives from the partner organizations and Antonin Bergeaud, HEC Paris professor, Hi! PARIS Fellow, Director of LIFT, and 2025 Best Young Economist.
This new research lab will focus on innovation, the future of work, and the transformation of organizations, echoing key questions at the intersection of AI, economic change, and society.
The same day, Hi! PARIS and Capgemini will also take part in a sequence dedicated to the Future of Work Impact Report. With contributions from Vincent Rapp, Yann Algan, and Etienne Grass, this moment will highlight the value of connecting academic research, business questions, and societal impact through long-term collaboration.
A dedicated Hi! PARIS day on the Institut Polytechnique de Paris booth
On Thursday, June 18, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris booth, located in Hall 7, Stand 3H20, will host a dedicated Hi! PARIS sequence, with several moments highlighting the center’s research, engineering, education, and partnership activities.
The Hi! PARIS Engineering Team will present a demonstration on the IP Paris stand, offering visitors a closer look at the technical expertise developed within the center and its capacity to connect research with applied AI tools and projects.
Discussing digital sovereignty and inclusive AI with Capgemini
On Friday, June 19, Hi! PARIS will contribute to two roundtables organized with Capgemini at the Capgemini booth, Hall 7.3, Stand 3B36.
From 10:30 to 11:00 AM, Vincent Rapp, Executive Director of Hi! PARIS, will represent the center in the roundtable “Digital Sovereignty: Three Concrete Levers to Move from Vision to Action.” Moderated by Nicolas Gaudillière, Vice President at Capgemini, the discussion will bring together Capgemini, the French Ministry of the Interior, and Hi! PARIS to address key sovereignty challenges, including sovereign AI, digital infrastructure, connectivity, and critical communications.
Later in the day, at 2:00 PM, Charlotte Laclau, Associate Professor in Machine Learning at Télécom Paris, IP Paris, Hi! PARIS Fellow, and member of the Hi! PARIS Scientific Committee, will represent Hi! PARIS in the roundtable “Inclusive AI: From Bias Risks to Transformative Opportunities.” The session will explore how companies can address bias in AI systems, promote more inclusive approaches to AI development, and ensure that the opportunities created by AI are accessible across different groups and communities.
Building bridges across the AI ecosystem
VivaTech offers Hi! PARIS a valuable opportunity to engage with the people and organizations driving technological change, from researchers and students to companies, startups, public institutions, and innovation leaders.
By taking part in this year’s edition, Hi! PARIS will showcase how academic research, education, and partnerships can contribute to the development of AI systems and solutions connected to real-world needs.
Across its different sequences at VivaTech 2026, Hi! PARIS will highlight the importance of long-term collaboration between science, business, and society, while opening new conversations around research, talent, and the future of AI in France and Europe.