Published: June 2, 2026 • 8:35 PM IST · Updated: June 3, 2026 • 12:19 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
TechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026 to spotlight some of the most important conversations shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
As part of the collaboration, TechCrunch and VivaTech will also showcase emerging founders 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. If you want to understand how Europe is approaching the AI race — and how that strategy differs from Silicon Valley’s — VivaTech 2026 will be one of the most important places to be.
Register now to join the conversations shaping the next phase of AI innovation.
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Published June 2, 2026.
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TechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026 to spotlight some of the most important conversations shaping the future of artificial intelligence. As part of the collaboration
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Key Takeaways
TechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026 to spotlight some of the most important conversations shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
As part of the collaboration, TechCrunch and VivaTech will also showcase emerging founders 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.
If you want to understand how Europe is approaching the AI race — and how that strategy differs from Silicon Valley’s — VivaTech 2026 will be one of the most important places to be.
Register now to join the conversations shaping the next phase of AI innovation.