PM Modi and President Macron attend VivaTech 2026 in Paris, with India as AI Country Partner
On 18 June 2026 in Paris, PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron, took part in VivaTech 2026, where India is the AI Country Partner.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron, took part in VivaTech 2026 in Paris on 18 June 2026, described as Europe's largest technology and start-up event. India is the AI Country Partner at VivaTech 2026 and has its largest-ever presence, with over 80 Indian deep-tech companies and start-ups. Modi had delivered the keynote at VivaTech in 2021, India was the first Country of the Year at VivaTech in 2022, and VivaTech has formalised collaboration with the Bengaluru Tech Summit. The two countries are celebrating 2026 as the India–France Year of Innovation.
Key facts
- Event
- VivaTech 2026, Paris, 18 June 2026
- India's role
- AI Country Partner
- Participation
- Over 80 Indian deep-tech companies and start-ups
- 2021
- Modi delivered the VivaTech keynote
- 2022
- India was the first Country of the Year
- 2026
- India–France Year of Innovation
Practice MCQs 4 questions
In what capacity did India participate in VivaTech 2026, held in Paris in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — AI Country Partner
India is the AI Country Partner in VivaTech 2026.
How many Indian deep-tech companies and start-ups are participating in VivaTech 2026, according to the PMO?
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Correct answer: D — Over 80
Over 80 Indian deep-tech companies and start-ups are participating, India's largest-ever presence at VivaTech.
India and France are celebrating 2026 as which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — India–France Year of Innovation
The PMO release says the two countries are celebrating 2026 as the India–France Year of Innovation.
Consider the following statements about India's engagement with VivaTech: 1. PM Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at VivaTech in 2021. 2. India was the first Country of the Year at VivaTech in 2022. 3. VivaTech has formalised collaboration with the Bengaluru Tech Summit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated in the PMO release of 18 June 2026.