VivaTech 2026: Bezos, Arnault and AI in the spotlight

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VivaTech 2026 opened in Paris with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, luxury, and space technology. The event spotlighted Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, and Rodolphe Saadé, while speakers stressed that Europe must turn AI and cloud ambitions into concrete execution. Bernard Arnault framed AI as a tool to reduce bureaucracy and speed up innovation, and German and French officials pushed for stronger European technological sovereignty. Jeff Bezos used the stage to promote Blue Origin and a broader space economy, including future orbital infrastructure and data centers. The piece positions VivaTech as a major networking and idea-sharing venue for startups, tech vendors, and enterprise buyers.

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