The BSC AI Factory will participate in VivaTech 2026, taking place on 17–20 June 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France. In this context, the BSC AI Factory will contribute its perspective on the role of advanced research and AI technologies in driving industrial and digital transformation. This participation will take place in collaboration with AI Factory France, the French national platform backed by leading academic, public, and private partners, dedicated to accelerating AI for science, industry, and society.
The BSC AI Factory will be showcasing its services in a small dedicated space located at the Inria booth located at Pavilion 7, Booth 2H66 thanks to the close collaboration with AI Factory France. The shared booth will serve as a hub for showcasing European AI research and innovation throughout the event. In addition, Mariona Sanz, BSC AIF lead, will participate in a panel session titled "The European AIFA Programme" dedicated to the European AI Factories on Thursday 18 June from 14:00–15:00h CET.
You will find the following BSC AI Factory experts at the Inria booth at VivaTech 2026:
- Cristian Canton, BSC Associate Director
- Mariona Sanz, BSC Head of Innovation and Business Development and BSC AIF Lead
- Sergi Besonias, BSC Technology Transfer Officer
- Arnau Cuatrecasas , BSC Innovation Officer
- Martí Andreu - BSC Innovation Business Developer
About VivaTech 2026
VivaTech is the Europe's premier technology and innovation event brings together global leaders, startups, and industry pioneers to accelerate digital transformation and celebrate a decade of innovation.
Now in its 10th edition, VivaTech brings together 180,000 attendees, 14,000 startups, and 4,000 partners over four days, making it the world's leading meeting point for technology, entrepreneurship, and applied innovation. The event spans cutting-edge hardware and software showcases, high-level keynotes, and dynamic networking opportunities designed to turn connections into impact.