On the occasion of the 2025 edition of VivaTech, held from June 11 to 14 in Paris, ActuIA is proud to be a partner of the largest European event dedicated to technological innovation and startups. Once again this year, artificial intelligence is at the heart of discussions, demonstrations, and strategic announcements that will shape the coming months.
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This first day promises a rich program of major events and exchanges around artificial intelligence (AI), health, the future of work, and sustainable mobility.
The official opening of this edition is marked by Pierre Louette (Les Echos–Le Parisien) and Maurice Lévy (Publicis Groupe). The morning begins with a focus on Canada as a global leader in AI, featuring Clara Chappaz and Hélène Desmarais, followed by a conference on innovation in the medical sector.
Among the highlights, there is a panel entitled "Health & Longevity," where experts from Doctolib, Tencent, and Philips discuss the role of AI in transforming medicine. In parallel, a session entitled "Execution is Everything" addresses the challenges faced by tech company founders to grow at scale.
Cybersecurity, quantum technologies, and autonomous mobility also take center stage. AXA discusses the insurance challenges related to cybersecurity, while experts from Valeo and EY-Parthenon debate the issues related to driverless vehicles.
A notable moment is expected with the conference "The Future is Fem[AI]le," presenting strategies to bridge the gender gap through AI, with participation from Aurore Bergé and Anne Bouverot.
The morning concludes with the highly anticipated Keynote by Jensen Huang (NVIDIA), discussing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, while in parallel, a debate on democracy facing challenges posed by algorithms takes place, featuring Axel Dauchez and Amba Kak.
The afternoon offers a series of diverse events. There are sessions on the impact of AI in creative industries, notably in fashion and gaming, as well as an in-depth reflection on AI ethics with experts from Microsoft, WIRED, and others.
Moreover, the investment aspect is highly emphasized with networking sessions and practical advice for entrepreneurs in the "VC Match Zone" space.
Finally, the day concludes with an exceptional speech by President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Jensen Huang (NVIDIA) and Arthur Mensch (Mistral AI), promising exciting discussions on the future of artificial intelligence in France and internationally.
This first day clearly places AI at the heart of discussions, offering participants a panoramic view of the innovations and key challenges that will shape the years to come.