Paris: G42 today 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 of the event.

According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Maurice L©vy, 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. This signing marks a significant chapter in cross-continental cooperation, aligning the ambitions of France and the UAE to shape the global AI agenda responsibly.

The partnership will focus on key themes such as AI at scale, sovereign technologies, and trusted innovation ecosystems. It underscores G42's commitment to building The Intelligence Grid, which is a globally interconnected ecosystem of infrastructure, platforms, and governance models aimed at powering responsible, sovereign, and inclusive AI.

Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that the shared mission is to unlock AI's transformative potential for innovation and competitiveness, focusing on equity, safety, and sustainability. He emphasized that the collaboration sends a clear signal that the future of AI must be built on trust and must serve all.

Maurice L©vy, President of VivaTech, welcomed G42 as the Exclusive AI Champion Partner, highlighting the alignment of G42's vision and leadership in artificial intelligence with VivaTech's mission. He noted that together, they will build new bridges between Europe and the Middle East and spark essential conversations on innovation and impact.

The collaboration will feature joint innovation showcases, high-level policy discussions, and startup-led initiatives aimed at building a future based on trust, security, and sustainability. VivaTech 2025 will take place from 11th to 14th June in Paris, marking the ninth edition of the event.