The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host a "Hong Kong Tech Pavilion" at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026, Europe’s premier annual startup and technology summit in Paris, from 17 to 20 June. In collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, the Pavilion will bring together 24 Hong Kong startups to showcase innovations in artificial intelligence and robotics, health technology, and sustainability and climate technology. A series of thematic seminars, startup pitching sessions, and networking receptions will facilitate exchanges between global investors, buyers, and Hong Kong startups, fostering international collaboration.
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. Chris Lo, Regional Director, Europe, Central Asia & Israel of HKTDC, stated: "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. We are further expanding the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech this year to deepen connections among startups, tech leaders, large corporations, and investors."
During the exhibition, the HKTDC will organise events including thematic seminars, startup pitching sessions, and networking activities to explore future development trends and global collaboration opportunities. Shirley Yung, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, will deliver a keynote at the seminar titled "Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong" on 19 June. The seminar will feature segments on innovation infrastructure, market fit, and a panel discussion on talent and infrastructure driving Hong Kong's tech development.
Participating startups will pitch to global investors in three thematic sessions. On 17 June (afternoon), the Robotics and Microelectronics theme will feature seven enterprises, including Bacbudy Limited, which develops intelligent wearable and robotic assistive devices for the lower back, and Cybercrystal Technology Co., which researches next-generation robotic optical tactile skin. On 18 June (morning), Artificial Intelligence and Health Technology will showcase eight enterprises, such as Eieling Technology, which develops portable chronic liver disease diagnostics, and Point Fit Technology, which develops wearable health monitoring solutions. On 19 June (noon), Sustainability and Climate Technology will feature seven enterprises, including Albacastor Technology, which develops eco-friendly industrial ventilation systems, and Green Vigor, which develops energy recovery technologies.
Additional events include a seminar on 17 June titled "Europe to Hong Kong: Building a Startup Between Two Ecosystems," moderated by Christopher Lai of HKTDC. On 18 June, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation will host the "HKSTP Global Mixer: Inside Hong Kong’s Startup Acceleration Playbook," and Hong Kong Polytechnic University will host "Breaking Barriers with Autonomous Systems." That evening, the "Hong Kong Tech Night: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity" networking event will bring together the innovation communities of Hong Kong and France.
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 more than 180,000 visitors, 14,000 global startups, and 3,600 investors. For more information, visit the VivaTech exhibitor page.
