Get ready to unleash the potential of tech in Europe and in the world at VivaTech 2021.

Quick, our Early Bird offer ends soon, don’t miss the chance to save money on your pass. [View online]( [banner get your pass]( Hello there VivaTech community! Coming to you with a pocketful of sunshine this week as we plunge into all things VivaTech 2021 because well, it’s just on the horizon! Jam-packed with ingenious innovations, purposeful program themes, super cool startups, and much more. Keep scrolling to discover it all and everything to look forward to at our new hybrid event this June 16-19, both in person at the Porte de Versailles in Paris and online worldwide. Oh! Before we jump in, Early Bird prices on all our passes are ending shortly, May 11 to be exact. FYI... Full passes, giving you access to the whole hybrid event experience, are limited... Don’t let them fly away! We also have some big—no—ginormous announcements coming very soon. Stay tuned. Until then, take care. The VivaTech Team. [Grab your pass!]( Together, let's unleash the potential of tech in Europe and in the world! [video Cedric O]( Set sail to scale at VivaTech 2021 What would VivaTech be without startups? Like having bread with no butter… With our return this year, our mission to accelerate the next generation of startups has reached a new height, making Scaling-Up a key theme throughout the event. [scaleup europe]( Scale-Up Europe The aim is in the name. At VivaTech 2021, a summary of recommendations by European scaleup founders, investors, researchers, business leaders, and institutions will be presented to the French President. These will then be taken up to the European level, particularly in the context of the French presidency of the EU in 2022. And today, our Managing Director, Julie Ranty, moderates the last workshop on startup-corporate collaboration, after sessions on talent, deep tech and investment. We are very proud to be part of this meaningful initiative :) [Top 100 startups list]( VivaTech Next Unicorn Awards In partnership with, Accel, Balderton, Idinvest, Northzone, Partech, and the investment bank GP Bullhound, we’ve identified 100 of the fastest-growing European scaleups that have the potential of reaching a valuation of €1 billion and climbing to unicorn status in the near future. What did we learn this year? The top three sectors most represented by scaleups are software and cloud, banking and finance, e-commerce across 16 countries. Head over to our blog for more findings and to uncover the [Top 100 scaleups list!]( Next stop for the Top 100 is the Next Unicorn Awards ceremony at VivaTech 2021 where the next unicorns will be crowned! Tech to Watch 👀 We are tracking down the innovations shaping tomorrow's world and bringing them to you at VivaTech 2021. Experience them in person or through our immersive showrooms, your mind will be blown either way. Prepare to dive into the quantum universe, the “New Space” economy, biotechnology, smart cities and so, so much more. Speaking of space... With Thomas Pesquet and SpaceX, we are really in the “to infinity and beyond” mood this week. We dive into the big game changers making the current and future multi-planetary exploration possible in [our latest blog article, go check it out!]( Now for a sneak peek of some innovations you can expect... [spot]( Spot the robot, mobile, data charging dog designed for companies by Boston Dynamics. [Grow Your Own Cloud]( Grown Your Own Cloud revolutionizing data storage in harmony with nature. [Caps]( Caps an autonomous flying capsule for reinvented urban mobility. Our VivaTech Innovation team is always on the lookout for the coolest and most intriguing tech to bring to you. Head over to the [Tech Radar blog article]( for this month's discoveries! Africa is set for VivaTech2021! [Africatech]( Acting as a global catalyst for digital transformation and startup growth, we are proud to bring you AfricaTech again this June with countries including Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tunisia, and many others. Discover the recent transformations across the continent and innovative projects underway through our strategic partnerships with key players such as the Presidential Council for Africa, International Trade Center, and Seedstars Africa Venture. Accelerating African startup champions and boosting connectivity across the region stand at the core this year. Uncover it all first hand at VivaTech! VivaTech x Brut: “Innovations that matter” [VivaTech x Brut: “Innovations that matter” ]( Time to get up to speed with the latest “Innovations that matter” web series episodes alongside Brut. All fashion industry orientated for this catch-up and we are seriously impressed (as always)... Ever realize leather could be made from a cactus? Yes, that’s right, the Mexican startup, [Desserto]( tackling environmental issues and slaying the fashion game with LVMH, is definitely worth discovering! Catch the latest release with [Fairly Made]( a french startup incubated by LVMH, which sources and manufactures sustainable fabrics for fashion brands! Check out some of the latest exhibitors joining us! [accor]( [Choose Paris Region]( [contentsquare]( [ericsson]( [h(s)]( [klarna]( [kotra]( [sardegna ricerche]( [surveymonkey]( [politico]( The shifting tech political environment with Politico. You've discovered Mark Scott, Chief Technology Correspondent for Politico Europe, during the VivaTech Tour. Check out his latest coverage of the transatlantic tech relationship! Neither side seems to understand the other, and the risks of a lasting split with knock-on effects for millions are real. The coming year will test old friendships, and decisions taken in Washington, London, and Brussels will reshape the global tech order. To understand the shifting tech political environment, [click here!]( [Our Platinum Partners] What is VivaTech? VivaTech is Europe's biggest startup and tech event. We bring together people, from startups, corporates and VCs, to ignite growth, business transformation and positive change. June 16-19 2021, Paris and online, this is where business meets innovation. --------------------------------------------------------------- You are receiving this message because you registered to a past VivaTech edition or to our newsletter. This email has been sent to {EMAIL}. [Manage subscriptions]( - [Update profile]( - [Unsubscribe from this list](