IBM at VivaTech 2026

 

 

17-20 June | Paris Expo Pte de Versailles

Stand #2D67 - Hall 7.2

 

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AI in action at VivaTech with IBM

IBM, a catalyst for large‑scale business transformation

IBM will be a Gold sponsor of this anniversary edition marking the 10th year of the largest technology event in Europe.

This will be an opportunity to highlight the innovations already reshaping how businesses operate - particularly in artificial intelligence and quantum computing - and to demonstrate how IBM is concretely supporting this transformation at scale.

Join us at the IBM booth, number 2D67 – Hall 7.2.

IBM will take the stage on some of VivaTech’s flagship stages
Ana Paula de Jesus Assis on stage
Thursday, 18 June | 11:35am - Stage one            

 

AI’s Last Mile: Turning Technology into Operations

Ana Paula de Jesus Assis, SVP and Chair Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific Sales 

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Mohamad Ali on stage
Thursday, 18 June | 11:00am - Red Stage

 

Sounds Like AI: How Smart Agents Are Reshaping the Way We Work and Communicate  

Mohamad Ali, WW SVP & Head of IBM Consulting

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Jerry Chow
Thursday, 18 June | 10:00am - Purple Stage       

 

Quantum Leap: Applying Quantum Computing to Business

Jerry Chow, WW CTO of Quantum-Centric Supercomputing and IBM Fellow

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Bruno Aziza
Wednesday, 17 June | 11:00am - Business Redefined Arena             

 

Beyond the Copilot Era: Governed AI Across the Full SDLC - IBM Bob

Bruno Aziza, VP Enterprise Software

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Manuel Bissey
Thursday, 18 June | 3:30pm - Executive Arena 

 

AI-Powered Predictive Pricing for Procurement at Royal Canin

Jean-Etienne Martin, EMEA Cloud Strategic Partner Leader, IBM

Maryline Belle, IT Business Partner - Global RC Digital Technologies, Royal Canin

Jean-Paul Vidal, Global Commercial Strategic Sourcing Director - Global Value Chain Operation, Royal Canin

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Manuel Bissey
Thursday, 18 June | 4:00pm - Executive Arena 

 

Achieve autonomous cyber resilience in the frontier AI era

Manuel Bissey, EMEA Cybersecurity Offering and Service Line Leader, IBM

Eric Antibi, CTO, Director Technical Solutions, Palo Alto Networks

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Podcast Live - 17 June | 5:00pm - Black Stage

Theme : Digital Sovereignty in the AI Era, balancing Innovation and Control

Podcast hosted by Malcolm Gladwell with: 

- Ana Paula de Jesus Assis, SVP and Chair EMEA, Africa and Asia Pacific Sales
- Giovanni D’Aniello, Group Chief Information Officer, AXA

Join us on the Black Stage to attend the podcast live.

Intended for screens on stage at VivaTech 2026

Meet Bob: Your AI-powered development partner

Software development is evolving rapidly: AI is moving from a simple assistant to a true partner, capable of delivering production‑ready applications. IBM Bob supports the entire lifecycle- planning, coding, testing, deployment, and modernization- to help teams deliver tangible results.

Already used by more than 80,000 IBM employees, it demonstrates how trusted AI can support large‑scale software development with strong governance and control.

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Quantum at the heart of VivaTech

Close-up of the IBM Quantum Chandelier

IBM Quantum Chandelier

IBM Quantum is a full‑stack quantum computing provider, offering the world’s largest fleet of quantum computers with more than 100 qubits, along with powerful Qiskit software tools through the IBM Quantum Platform.

At VivaTech, attend a wide range of sessions and dive into the heart of IBM Quantum System Two. Discover a physical chandelier on display in the Innovation Gallery, as well as a virtual chandelier delivering an immersive experience at the IBM booth.

Build your digital sovereignty advantage with IBM

Maintain autonomy over data, infrastructure and technology.

Discover solutions

Path to digital sovereignty: own your digital future, on your terms.

Get the white paper

Sovereignty with receipts. Designed for innovation.

Introducing IBM Sovereign Core

IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP

IBM is transforming Scuderia Ferrari HP’s Formula One data into a fully re-imagined digital experience for millions of fans around the world in 2025.

Ferrari Formula 1 race car with IBM logo on rear spoiler

Explore exclusive experiences with IBM

IBM Quantum Chandelier activation booth
Immersive experiences

Experience three unique interactive activations blending innovation and immersion: the Virtual Quantum Chandelier, the Ferrari Hyperdrive Experience, and the Smart Green Pallet.

IBM Bob : small robot illustration cutout at an event
Demos

Discover dedicated demonstrations around Data & AI, quantum computing, and digital sovereignty - and much more.

 

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Fireside Chats

At the heart of the IBM booth, our mini‑theater is where ideas come to life24 fast‑paced and inspiring sessions to explore tangible innovations brought to you by IBM, our clients, and our partners.

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Explorer Tours

Exclusive guided tours co‑organized by IBM and the Hub Institute, connecting VivaTech’s most impactful innovations with IBM’s strategic vision, in small groups designed to foster meaningful exchange.

Fireside Chats agenda

Explore all the 27 sessions that will take place at the heart of the IBM Booth June 17 - 20

Speakers
Billy Seabrook

Global Chief Design Officer

IBM

Speakers

Associate Partner

IBM

Senior Managing Consultant - Innovation

IBM

Speakers

Global Product Architect

IBM

Speakers

Global Lead, IBM Quantum Support

IBM

Speakers

Ingenieur IA

Novahe

Olivier Jaennel

Directeur des Services

Novahe

Directeur des ventes

Novahe

Speakers

Executive Architect

IBM Consulting

Technician Leader - Cloud & DevSecOps Foundations

BNPP

Speakers

Responsable Marketing

Serre Chevalier

Ingénieur Commercial

Next Decision

Speakers

Speakers

CTO

COFACE

Technology Sales Executive

IBM

Speakers

Global Product Architect

IBM

Speakers

Group Head Transformation

Euroclear

CEO

It's Value

Speakers

Distinguished Engineer

IBM Consulting

Sylvain Caillau

CTO France

CAST

Speakers

Directeur IA

NSI France

Directeur général adjoint

HORIZON (BMW France)

Speakers

Quantum Computing researcher

IBM

Speakers

Group head of AI

VINCI

Executive Partner Hybrid Cloud & Data

IBM Consulting

Speakers

Innovation Director

Elior Group

Elior Account Leader

IBM Consulting

Speakers

Senior Fellow, CTO, Software Engineering & Platforms

Michelin

Speakers

ISV & AI Partnerships - SME

IBM

President

Experis, a Manpower company

Speakers

Global Product Architect

IBM

Speakers

CEO

Probabl.ai

Gael Varoqeaux

Chief Scientist

Probabl.ai

Technical Leader | Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing

IBM

Speakers

Head of Data Science

EssilorLuxottica

Chief Scientist - AI For Materials

IBM

Distinguished Engineer

IBM Consulting

Speakers

Quantum Strategic Partnership Executive

IBM

Speakers

Responsable de portefeuille de projets

Generali France

CEO

Becycure

Speakers

Head of Digital and Tech accelerator program, LVMH Group

LVMH

Senior Consultant at LVMH Lab

IBM Consulting

Valentin Bolat

AP & Executive Design Director

IBM Consulting

Speakers

Lead PO

L'Oréal

Lead Product Owner

IBM Consulting

IBM Distinguished Engineer

IBM

Speakers

CTO Financial Services & Consumer Industries

IBM

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