G42 has announced its role as the Exclusive AI Champion Partner for Viva Technology, Europe’s largest tech and startup event, for the 2025 and 2026 editions. This partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Maurice Lévy, President of VivaTech and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe, and Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, at the Palace of Versailles during the Choose France Summit.

The signing of this agreement marks a significant step towards enhancing cross-continental cooperation between France and the UAE, aiming to responsibly shape the global agenda for artificial intelligence. The collaboration will focus on important themes such as AI at scale, sovereign technologies, and the development of trusted innovation ecosystems. G42 is committed to creating The Intelligence Grid, which is envisioned as a globally interconnected ecosystem that supports responsible, sovereign, and inclusive AI.

Peng Xiao, the Group CEO of G42, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are excited to partner with VivaTech at this historic inflection point.” He emphasized that their shared mission is to unlock AI’s transformative potential not just for innovation and competitiveness, but also for equity, safety, and sustainability. Xiao remarked that this collaboration sends a clear message: the future of AI must be built on trust and serve everyone.

Maurice Lévy, President of VivaTech, welcomed G42 as the Exclusive AI Champion Partner, highlighting that their vision and leadership in artificial intelligence align with VivaTech’s mission to showcase technologies and partnerships that are shaping the future. He noted that together, they aim to foster new connections between Europe and the Middle East, igniting vital discussions on innovation and its impact.

The partnership will entail joint innovation showcases, high-level policy discussions, and initiatives led by startups that focus on building a future rooted in trust, security, and sustainability. VivaTech 2025 is scheduled to be held from June 11 to June 14 in Paris, marking the ninth edition of this prominent event.