During VIVATECH 2026, one of Europe’s leading technology and startup events, Latvia will present a strong delegation of innovative ICT startups and companies, represented by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA).
VIVATECH will take place from 17–20 June 2026 in Paris, France, bringing together the global technology ecosystem. It is the largest startup and technology event in Europe, attracting around 180,000 industry leaders, investors, innovators, and startups from across the world each year. The event serves as a dynamic platform for showcasing breakthrough technologies, exchanging ideas, and building long-term business partnerships.
The 10th anniversary edition of VivaTech in 2026 is expected to welcome over 215,000 industry professionals, with more than 4,000 exhibitors from 170 countries, 3,600 investors, and at least 450 world-class speakers across a wide range of thematic conferences. The Latvia stand, organized by LIAA, will be located alongside the Nordic and Baltic country pavilions, making it a natural meeting point for regional and international collaboration.
On 19 June, VivaTech will also host The Global Awards Ceremony, celebrating finalists of The Startup Challenges and The VivaTech Awards, highlighting some of the most promising and impactful startups worldwide.
Key themes of VivaTech 2026 include:
Human-first innovation
Health and longevity, wellbeing, human resources, and inclusion.
Consumer technologies and digital lifestyles
Creative industries and digital culture, lifestyle solutions, retail, and omnichannel experiences.
Future cities and green transformation
Smart cities, green technologies, mobility and energy, cybersecurity, and defense.
Business transformation and the future of technology
Artificial intelligence, productivity, digital sovereignty and ethics, risk management, growth and scaling, and breakthrough technologies beyond conventional models.
By engaging with the Latvian delegation at VivaTech 2026, international partners and investors will have the opportunity to:
• Meet innovative Latvian startups and technology companies with strong export and R&D potential
• Explore opportunities for international cooperation, joint projects, and market expansion
• Exchange insights on emerging technologies, trends, and business models
• Establish direct B2B contacts through networking at the Latvia stand and the official VivaTech B2B platform
• Connect with companies looking for strategic partners, distributors, clients, and investors
The Latvia stand will serve as an open networking hub for meetings, discussions, and introductions, providing a welcoming space for building new partnerships and strengthening existing ones.
Latvian companies look forward to meeting international partners in Paris and exploring new opportunities for cooperation, innovation, and global growth at VivaTech 2026.
Participation in international trade missions is organized by LIAA within the framework of the EU co-financed Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) Innovative Entrepreneurship Development Programme, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and national funding.
