Vinci VC Investment Director Aylin Girgin Özbiliş attended Viva Technology 2024 event in Paris on May 22-25th

It’s one of the major European events focused on the tech ecosystem, bringing together startups, corporates, investors, and innovators. From bio-printed cells replicating human skin to prosthetic hands that perfectly mimic our movements, artificial intelligence (AI) was everywhere at the 8th Edition of the conference. This year, Japan takes center stage as Vivatech’s country of the year. About 60 Japanese companies are exhibiting in a dedicated spot called the Japan Pavilion. Over 165,000 attendees from over 160 countries participated, with 13,500 startups and 400+ speakers present.