Since its inception in 2016, Viva Technology, more commonly known as VivaTech, has become an essential gathering in the world of technological innovation and start-ups. Held annually at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, this internationally renowned event is the result of a close collaboration between Les Échos and Publicis. In 2024, VivaTech once again emerges as the meeting point for creative minds and innovators from around the globe.
A Global Hub for Innovation
VivaTech is more than just a trade show; it is a true agora where major corporations, promising start-ups, savvy investors, and curious minds converge, all driven by the same passion for innovation. With an annual attendance of 124,000 visitors and 300,000 online visits from 146 different nationalities, VivaTech demonstrates its ability to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries to foster exchanges and collaborations.
Each edition of VivaTech is an opportunity to discover the latest technological advancements, debate societal issues related to innovation, and find solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. Inspiring conferences, demonstrations of revolutionary products, fruitful B2B meetings – everything is done to stimulate creativity and encourage entrepreneurship.
IFA Paris: The International Fashion School at the Forefront of Fashion Innovation
In this dynamic and stimulating context, the International Fashion Academy (IFA Paris) stands out as a major player in innovation in the fashion industry. With its high-quality academic programs and global alumni network, IFA Paris has established itself as a key reference for those aspiring to a career in the fashion industry.
VivaTech Paris 2024
As an academic partner of VivaTech, IFA Paris demonstrates its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. By providing its students with dedicated passes for the entire duration of the event, the school offers them a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends and meet key industry players. Moreover, IFA Paris students have been invited to participate in the prestigious Next Startupper Challenge, an exceptional opportunity to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
An Enriching and Promising Collaboration
But the partnership between IFA Paris and VivaTech does not stop there. Indeed, a special intervention by the VivaTech teams is planned for April 29 directly on the IFA Paris campus. This meeting will be an opportunity for students and faculty members to firsthand discover the latest trends in technological innovation and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, this intervention will be transcribed live and accessible by registration, allowing a wider audience to benefit from the knowledge and insights shared during this exclusive event.
In summary, the partnership between IFA Paris and VivaTech perfectly embodies the values of innovation, collaboration, and openness that are at the heart of these two institutions. By joining forces, IFA Paris and VivaTech contribute to creating an ecosystem conducive to the emergence of new ideas, projects, and collaborations, shaping the future of the fashion industry and technological innovation.
If you’re interested in learning more about Fashion Tech, you can register online for the Fashion Tech & Innovation campus talk taking place on April 29th, and if you’re one to dig deeper, have a look at our Short Course Future Fashion Tech (also available online if you can’t make it to our Paris campus).