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Why enterprise AI will be a major focus at VivaTech 2026

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TechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026 to highlight the technologies, founders, and ideas driving the next wave of innovation. As part of the collaboration, TechCrunch and VivaTech will spotlight emerging startups through the VivaTech Innovation of the Year competition. The winner will earn a chance to pitch live in Paris and secure a place in Startup Battlefield 200 ahead of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place in San Francisco from October 13-15.

For anyone tracking the future of enterprise AI, VivaTech 2026 offers a front-row seat to some of the industry’s most important conversations. Register now to hear from the leaders building the next generation of AI infrastructure, applications, and operational systems.

Europe’s enterprise AI ecosystem is becoming impossible to ignore

For the past several years, the global AI race has largely been defined by foundation models, chatbot launches, and the battle for consumer attention. But beneath that public competition, another...

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