Beyond conferences and B2B demos, VivaTech remains a festive event that knows how to bring the tech community together in a friendly atmosphere. This year, networking evenings and other after-parties lived up to all their promises. On Thursday evening, the organizers inaugurated a brand-new official afterwork at the Dôme de Paris, transformed for the occasion into a high-tech dancefloor. The French electro duo The Blaze performed an immersive one-hour concert, between light shows and enchanting sounds, which delighted the participants. “We want more!”, confided a young entrepreneur after this welcome musical break in the middle of the show’s hustle and bustle. The evening then continued at Station F for the traditional VivaTech Party, co-organized with partners like Anthropic, Scaleway or Leboncoin. Startuppers, VCs, and speakers gathered there late into the night to exchange business cards in one hand and drinks in the other, proof that the best deals are sometimes made in a relaxed atmosphere. Compared to previous editions, only the famous informal “Viva Street” outing in the bars of Montorgueil was missing, a sign that some investors have tightened their belts after a difficult 2024. Nevertheless, the festive spirit was very much present. The last day, open to the general public, felt like a pop culture festival with gaming demonstrations and meetings with influencers. On the esport stage, fans could watch fiery League of Legends showmatches with the stars of Team Vitality and Karmine Corp. A little further on, the crypto YouTuber Hasheur hosted accessible discussions to demystify blockchain for the public. Between two stands, you could come across dancing robots, futuristic photocalls, and high-tech goodies distributed in abundance. This technological festival dimension has become VivaTech’s trademark: a clever mix of business and fun, where you can talk algorithms by day and toast in virtual reality by night. Enough to strengthen community engagement and attract new curious people to the VivaTech adventure every year.
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