Canada has historic influence with the largest delegation Europe's The biggest technical event
Paris, June 16, 2025 /CNW/ – Following the dynamic four-day showcase of innovation and global collaboration from June 11th to 14th, Vivedch 2025 is Canada In the spotlight of the country this year. Canadaled by Scale AI, a global innovation cluster for artificial intelligence (AI), bringing the largest delegation to Vivedch 2025, with over 600 delegations representing more than 230 organizations in seven states. The country introduced the innovation ecosystem to over 180,000 participants from 171 countries.
Canada's The existence of Europe's Key technology and startup events have come at a pivotal moment for international trade cooperation. In the context of ongoing global uncertainty, including trade disruptions, Vivedch has assumed an important economic importance Canada's Business leader.
At the heart of the event, Canada Pavilion featured hundreds of export target companies offering solutions in artificial intelligence (AI), clean technology, digital health, fintech, cybersecurity and more. Featured companies include Airudi, CGI, Cohere, Farpoint Technologies, Ivado Labs, Mappedin, Pontosense, Trusting Pixels and Videns., Vooban and Zerokey.
Political recognition burns the momentum of Canada's AI
Canada's The presence at Vivatech 2025 was strengthened by the participation of the honorable Evan Solomon of Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and the participation of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency. Southern Ontarioas well as the honorable Melanie. JollyMinister of Industry and Minister in charge of Canadian economic development in the Quebec region.
Evan Solomon He took the stage at Vivedach in front of over 1,400 participants for his first international conference Canada's Minister of AI. He reiterated the Canadian government's commitment to making AI a factor in economic growth. Minister Jolly She highlighted her desire to strengthen her relationships with her European partners to support her. Canada's Innovation and industrialization strategies.
Minister Solomon also welcomed the president. Emmanuel Macron The Canadian Pavilion, where the French president engaged with leading Canadian innovators and introduced the country's world-class innovations.
Quebec Prime Minister François Legol also joined the delegation, reflecting his strong local commitment to innovation and highlighting the importance of Quebec. During the mission, he met with several Quebec-based companies on display at Vivedach, shining the province's dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem and Montreal's position as global AI capital.
They accompanied Diana GibsonMinister of Employment, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation British Columbia; Rick GrumakMinister of Trade British Columbiaand the honorable Steve Crocker, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, Minister of Trade Opportunities; Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canadian talent and technology showcase
Canada's The ideological leaders also presented to thousands of international leaders, front and center of Vivatec's main stage. especially, Martin Congthe CEO of Cohere, and Sasha Russionihugging hugging face AI climate lead, expression Canada's The unique strengths of ethical, applied and environmentally responsible AI.
The Canada Pavilion was also a platform for several exclusive announcements that were enhanced Canada's Role as a global AI leader, including:
- Montreal's Hypertec has announced a $5 B+ initiative to build one of them Europe's It has the largest sovereign AI infrastructure network, data center capacity of more than 2 GW, and is planned to have around 100,000 GPUs. The move, supported by AI alongside Partner 5C Group, includes major projects France, Italy, Portugaland the UK will invest more than $250 million in Quebec to build next-generation server facilities and R&D centres that will promote a sustainable AI future and create more than 100 professional jobs in the shocking AI-related field.
- Leading by UniversitéDe Moncton French tech company Dassault Systèmes unveils an innovative digital twin project worth over $500,000, focusing on housing and urban densification Dieppe and Monctonand the southeastern wildlife corridors New Brunswick.
- Regeneau and La Ciec from Engie Solutions Company have announced a groundbreaking energy efficiency project. France's Demonstrators to be released first Paris 2025.
Designed to introduce Canada's AI, the Pavilion attracted thousands of visitors in four days. Many foreign delegations, including those from the European Union; France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Luxembourg, South Korea, Switzerland and United Arab Emirateswas asked Canada's Leaders and companies exploring investment, collaborative research and business opportunities.
Canada's Vivedch's mission was supported by over 70 partner organizations, including Albertino Bates, Global Affairs Canada, Mila-Quebec AI Institute, Ivadravo and Quebec Institute of Technology. Canada's A joint, interdisciplinary approach to innovation.
Based on momentum from Vivatech, Canada's The AI ecosystem will be restructured in Montreal this fall. Canada's The biggest AI event will be held from September 24th to 25th, 2025. This will be a great opportunity to continue conversations with international partners and welcome global technology leaders in Canada's soil.
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“Our government strategic framework is to advocate for innovation leaders, promote AI adoption rates and promote economic growth, enable Canadians to trust the responsible use of AI, and expand the AI industry to build safer digital. Canada It features a sovereign data center and a secure cloud. On my first international visit, I focused on defending the Canadian ecosystem and leading businesses to new international markets. By interacting with trusted partners, you create value from shared value. ” – Honorable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and Minister in charge of the Federal Economic Development Agency in southern Ontario
“Canada's Engagement at Vivatech as Country of the Year was to show the world what we created. With scale AI on our side, we are supporting startups, building global partnerships, and proving that Canada's innovation can guide and win on the global stage. Honorable Melanie JollyMinister of Industry and Minister in charge of Canadian economic development in the Quebec region
“Quebec has everything we need to succeed at the international stage, and these agreements show that our business is ready to raise their mark. Europeespecially in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, energy efficiency, and digital infrastructure. As they expand into new markets, we will continue to support them. ” – François Legault, Quebec premier
“Vivatech is British Columbia It fosters the high-tech sector on the global stage and new connections that will help grow the knowledge economy. In partnership with Scale AI, the Canadian delegation proudly showed off our technical leadership. The world is quickly recognising that BC's 200,000 tech innovators, our research capabilities, and the talent pool of over 11,000 high-tech companies. Diana GibsonMinister of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, British Columbia
“Newfoundland and Labrador We were delighted to be part of Vivedch 2025 as we provided a timely and valuable platform for partnerships, investment opportunities and pursuing new markets. Europe For the growing technology sector. Our state is strategically located Europe And the rest North Americawhich provides an attractive foundation for doing business Europe. ” – Honorable Steve Crocker, Minister of Industry and Energy Technology, Minister of Trade Opportunity; Newfoundland and Labrador
“In the meantime, we will build a bridge France and Canada It's more than business. It is to integrate two ecosystems that share a common vision of innovation. Together, we can accelerate discovery, strengthen economic resilience, and shape a more sustainable future. ”– Hélène Desmarais, Co-Chair of the Board, Scale AI
“Vivatech is Canada's We are proud to have an artificial intelligence ecosystem and scale AI lead this unprecedented delegation. Together, we put the startups in the spotlight, fostering business exchanges and building bridges with international innovation leaders. Our existence Paris Shows the momentum of AI Canada. We have a strategic role to play on the world stage. ” – Julien BilottCEO, Scale AI
“Canada's With participation in Vivedch 2025, the AI ecosystem is positioned at the heart of global conversation. Leading the largest delegation not only demonstrated the richness and diversity of our expertise, but also increased opportunities for collaboration, investment and viewing for our company, startups, research institutes and support organizations. Visibility obtained here Paris It marks a historic moment for the future of our ecosystem. ” – Isabelle TurcottChief Marketing Director and Vice President Ecosystem Relations, Scale AI and Head of the Canadian Delegation for Vivedch 2025
About Scale AI
As Canada's AI Global Innovation Cluster, Scale AI, will act as an investment and innovation hub that accelerates the rapid adoption and integration of AI (AI) and contributes to the development of a world-class Canadian AI ecosystem. Based in Montreal, funded by the federal and Quebec governments, AI works with over 500 industry partners, research institutes and other players in the field of AI. The organization is developing programs that support investments in companies implementing real-world applications of AI, and encourage the emergence of future Canadian flagships in the sector, while promoting the development of highly skilled workforces. Scale AI is also behind all events, the biggest AI event Canada. For more information, please visit www.scaleai.ca.
About Vivedch
Vivedch accelerates innovation by connecting startups, technology leaders, large companies and investors to meet our world's biggest challenges. Over four days each year Pariscreated by Vivatech Europe's The biggest startups and tech events explore the most disruptive topics in technology with global premier demonstrations, launches and co-ecosystem conferences. For more information, please visit https://vivatechnology.com/media.
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