The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced it will host a "Hong Kong Tech Pavilion" at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026, Europe's premier startup and technology summit, from 17 to 20 June in Paris. The pavilion will bring together 24 Hong Kong startups showcasing innovations in artificial intelligence and robotics, health technology, and sustainability and climate technology. The initiative aims to facilitate exchanges between global investors, buyers, and Hong Kong startups, fostering international collaboration.
Chris Lo, HKTDC's Regional Director for Europe, Central Asia & Israel, stated that Hong Kong is actively developing into an international innovation and technology hub. "As one of the key enablers, the HKTDC supports enterprises in going global by curating overseas platforms and facilitating cross-regional exchanges," Lo said. "Building on last year's success, we are further expanding the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech this year to deepen connections among startups, tech leaders, large corporations, and investors."
Key partners supporting the initiative include Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Cyberport. The pavilion will feature a series of thematic seminars, startup pitching sessions, and networking receptions.
Shirley Yung, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, will deliver a keynote at a seminar on 19 June titled "Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong." The seminar will include segments on innovation infrastructure, market fit, and a panel discussion on talent and infrastructure driving Hong Kong's technological development.
Participating startups will pitch to global investors in three thematic sessions: Robotics and Microelectronics on 17 June, Artificial Intelligence and Health Technology on 18 June, and Sustainability and Climate Technology on 19 June. Notable startups include Bacbudy Limited, which develops intelligent wearable and robotic assistive devices for the lower back, and Eieling Technology, which creates portable chronic liver disease medical diagnostics and AI applications.
Additional events include a seminar on 17 June moderated by Christopher Lai, HKTDC's Director for France, Spain & Portugal, featuring French entrepreneurs sharing experiences in business expansion across Europe and Hong Kong. On 18 June, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation will host the "HKSTP Global Mixer," and Hong Kong Polytechnic University will host a session on autonomous systems and AI innovation. The evening of 18 June will feature the "Hong Kong Tech Night" networking event.
The VivaTech 2026 Hong Kong Tech Pavilion is located at Booth 1C11, Hall 7.1, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 10th edition of VivaTech is expected to attract over 180,000 visitors, 14,000 global startups, and 3,600 investors. For more information, visit the VivaTech exhibitor page or the HKTDC photo download.
