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 June 17 to 20. 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.
The HKTDC aims to deepen connections among startups, tech leaders, large corporations, and investors, fostering innovative collaborations and business matchmaking. 'Hong Kong is actively developing into an international innovation and technology hub,' said Chris Lo, HKTDC's Regional Director for Europe, Central Asia & Israel. 'As one of the key enablers, the HKTDC supports enterprises in going global by curating overseas platforms and facilitating cross-regional exchanges.'
A series of thematic seminars, startup pitching sessions, and networking receptions will be held to facilitate exchanges between global investors, buyers, and Hong Kong startups. Key partners 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.
Shirley Yung, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, will deliver a keynote speech at a thematic seminar and networking reception titled 'Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong' on June 19. The seminar will feature 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 across three thematic sessions. On June 17 (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 June 18 (morning), the Artificial Intelligence and Health Technology theme will showcase eight enterprises, such as Eieling Technology, which develops portable chronic liver disease medical diagnostics and AI applications, and Point Fit Technology, which develops wearable health monitoring and intelligent sports solutions. On June 19 (noon), the Sustainability and Climate Technology theme will feature seven enterprises, including Albacastor Technology, which develops eco-friendly industrial oil-removal and deodorising ventilation systems, and Green Vigor, which develops energy recovery and green power generation technologies.
Additional events include a thematic seminar 'Europe to Hong Kong: Building a Startup Between Two Ecosystems' moderated by Christopher Lai, Director, France, Spain & Portugal of HKTDC, on June 17. On June 18, 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: Transforming Industries with AI Innovation'. That evening, the 'Hong Kong Tech Night: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity' networking event will bring together the innovation and technology 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. More information is available at VivaTech exhibitor page. The initiative is part of the Economic and Trade Express flagship event, helping Hong Kong SMEs and startups explore overseas markets while attracting more companies to invest and establish operations in Hong Kong.