With the presence of Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
PARIS, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From June 17 to 20, 2026 at Paris Porte de Versailles, VivaTech celebrated its 10th edition, surpassing the exceptional milestone of 200,000 visitors from 165 nationalities, with more than 15,000 startups present, 1,155 speakers and over 5 billion cumulative impressions on social media. Europe's largest tech and innovation event has reached a new dimension, consolidating its status as an unmissable global gathering.
Exceptional speakers
VivaTech welcomed the greatest figures in global tech: Jeff Bezos (Amazon & Blue Origin), Dave Limp (Blue Origin), Bernard Arnault (LVMH), Henna Virkkunen (European Commission), Ekaterina Zaharieva (European Commission). Germany, Country of the Year 2026, was represented by a ministerial delegation, while India, AI Country Partner 2026, was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a continuation of the AI Summit in New Delhi.
Innovation and business at the heart of the event
More than 4,500 exhibitors, 61% of whom were international, showcased their latest innovations. Among the standout innovations: the smart contact lens by XPANCEO, the thought-controlled humanoid robot by Unitree x HABS, and the 3D-printed resorbable implants by Lattice Medical. New formats such as the Business Plaza and Investors Office Hours further accelerated business connections.
The VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards
For the first time, VivaTech presented the VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards, recognising the most influential figures in global tech, including Sir Tim Berners-Lee (Visionary Award), Joe Tsai (Leadership Award) and Yann LeCun (Momentum Award).
Innovation open to all
VivaTech also took over the Champs-Élysées on June 14th for an open-air technology showcase, before opening its doors to the general public on June 20th with astronaut Thomas Pesquet as guest star.
"This 10th edition was not a celebration of the 9 previous years, but the opening of a new decade full of promise." — Maurice Lévy, Michèle Benbunan & François Bitouzet, VivaTech
See you from June 16 to 19, 2027 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for VivaTech 2027!
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Each year, over four exciting days in Paris, VivaTech creates Europe's biggest startup and tech event, exploring the most disruptive topics in tech with world-premiere demos, launches, and conferences in a collaborative ecosystem. This is where business meets innovation. Join us for the eleventh edition of VivaTech 16-19 June 2027.
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VIVATECH 2026 CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A RECORD EDITION SURPASSING 200,000 VISITORS
VIVATECH 2026 CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A RECORD EDITION SURPASSING 200,000 VISITORS
In the news release, Golden Goblet Awards Winners Unveiled at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, issued 20-Jun-2026 by SIFF over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the photo in the release need to be changed as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
Golden Goblet Awards Winners Unveiled at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival
SHANGHAI, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golden Goblet Awards Ceremony of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) was held at the Shanghai Grand Theatre tonight, bringing together filmmakers, jury members and industry professionals from around the world. As award winners took the stage and audiences responded with warm applause, the ceremony brought this year's ten-day celebration of cinema to a memorable climax. The festival's highest honors were presented across five competition sections: Main Competition, Asian New Talent, Documentary, Animation and Short Film.
The winners are as follows:
Best Feature Film:
ATLANTIC RHAPSODY (China), directed by ZHONG Kaifeng
Jury Grand Prix:
ILUMINADA (Belgium), directed by Nicolás Rincón Gille
Best Director:
Yassine El Idrissi for HALIMA (Morocco)
Best Actor:
ZHANG Songwen in SECRET IN THE BOX (Chinese Mainland/Hong Kong, China), directed by Frankie Tam Kwong Yuen
Best Actress:
Khadija Amari in HALIMA (Morocco), directed by Yassine El Idrissi
Best Screenplay:
Reis Çelik for NIGHT OF BLINDNESS (Turkey/Germany), directed by Reis Çelik
Best Cinematography:
HAO Jiayue for ATLANTIC RHAPSODY (China), directed by ZHONG Kaifeng
Outstanding Artistic Achievement:
THE MISERABLE MOTHER (Germany/France), directed by Susanne Heinrich
Asian New Talent Best Film:
HER FIRST TASTE (China), directed by GONG Yiwen
Asian New Talent Best Director:
Sompot Chidgasornpongse for 9 TEMPLES TO HEAVEN (Thailand)
Asian New Talent Best Actor:
Sompop Songkampol in 9 TEMPLES TO HEAVEN (Thailand), directed by Sompot Chidgasornpongse
Asian New Talent Best Actress:
MA Fufu in HER FIRST TASTE (China), directed by GONG Yiwen
Asian New Talent Best Screenplay:
Ridham Janve for HUNTER'S MOON (India/Germany), directed by Ridham Janve
Asian New Talent Best Cinematography:
Samiul Karim Shuptak for THE BLIND GIRL AND AN ELEPHANT (Bangladesh/Germany), directed by Ishtiyak Ahmad Zihad
Best Documentary Film:
NOTES UNHEARD (China), directed by GU Jun
Best Animation Film:
LUCY LOST (France), directed by Olivier Clert
Best Live Action Short Film:
SITTING BIRD (Canada), directed by Athena Han
Best Animated Short Film:
IF ONLY (Belgium), directed by Ada Güvenir
The jury praised the selected works for their artistic originality, cultural diversity and commitment to cinematic storytelling. The awards once again highlighted SIFF's role in showcasing both established filmmakers and emerging voices from around the world.
Acclaimed actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai also headlined a highly anticipated masterclass at SIFF 2026, where the auditorium was filled to capacity as film professionals, students and movie lovers gathered to hear him reflect on his decades-long career in cinema. "You have to watch closely to catch my tiny details and body language—sometimes it's only a slight movement of my fingers," Leung said, adding that such nuances are best appreciated on the big screen.
The 28th edition received approximately 4,100 submissions from 125 countries and regions, setting a new record for SIFF. Among the roughly 3,000 eligible entries, 82% were world or international premieres, reflecting the festival's growing appeal as a launch platform for filmmakers around the world.
Running from June 12 to 21, the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has served as a platform for international cultural exchange through film screenings, industry events and talent development initiatives. The festival presented a diverse lineup of films from around the world, including numerous world, international and Asian premieres, alongside a wide range of industry activities, project pitching events and talent programs that supported creative exchange and professional development.
As the festival enters its final day on June 21, screenings, audience events and industry activities continue across Shanghai. The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival will officially conclude on June 21, bringing to a close ten days of cinematic celebration, industry exchange and cross-cultural dialogue.
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Golden Goblet Awards Winners Unveiled at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival
