G42 announced its participation in Viva Technology, Europe’s largest tech and startup event, as the Exclusive AI Champion Partner for the 2025 and 2026 editions. This announcement was made on Monday, highlighting G42’s commitment to advancing artificial intelligence responsibly.

The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, which was signed by Maurice Lévy, the President of VivaTech and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe, and Peng Xiao, the Group CEO of G42. The signing took place at the Palace of Versailles during the Choose France Summit, representing a new phase of cooperation between France and the UAE in shaping the global AI agenda.

Key themes of the collaboration will include AI at scale, sovereign technologies, and trusted innovation ecosystems. This partnership emphasizes G42’s long-term goal of developing The Intelligence Grid, a globally interconnected ecosystem designed to support responsible, sovereign, and inclusive AI.

Peng Xiao stated, “We are excited to partner with VivaTech at this historic inflection point.” He added that their shared mission focuses on unlocking AI’s transformative potential for innovation, competitiveness, equity, safety, and sustainability. The collaboration, he noted, sends a clear message: the future of AI must be built on trust and must serve all.

Maurice Lévy expressed enthusiasm about welcoming G42 as the Exclusive AI Champion Partner for 2025 and 2026. He remarked that G42’s vision in artificial intelligence aligns well with VivaTech’s mission to highlight technologies and partnerships that shape the future. Together, they aim to create new connections between Europe and the Middle East and to stimulate essential discussions on innovation and its impacts.

The collaboration will feature joint innovation showcases, high-level policy discussions, and initiatives led by startups, all centered on building a future grounded in trust, security, and sustainability. VivaTech 2025 is scheduled to take place from June 11 to June 14 in Paris, marking the ninth edition of this significant event.