VivaTech Day 4: Must-See Sessions for Saturday 20 June
- Partner At Future
- 2 hours ago
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Saturday is the day VivaTech 2026 pays off. The crowds thin, the conversations get sharper, and the sessions that remain on the schedule tend to be the ones that actually move needles. Today features live pitch battles, a career-defining conversation about AI and the future of work, a high-stakes startup prize ceremony, and a panel that will force every media founder in the room to rethink what they are building. If you are on the floor this morning wondering how to spend your hours, this is your guide. Read it once, plan your route, then go.
**10:15 CET | Qui veut être mon associé? — Le grand pitch | VivaTech Theater**
This is the session that could literally change someone's company overnight. Modelled on the format made famous by the French hit show, this live pitch battle puts founders in front of investors with real skin in the game, not just panel opinions. Eric Larchevêque, co-founder of Ledger and the force behind TBSO, brings a rare combination of deep crypto-native credibility and hard-won operator experience to the judging table. If you are a seed or pre-seed founder looking for a co-investor signal or just want to see what a pressure-tested pitch looks like in 2026, get to the VivaTech Theater early. More info at vivatech.com/sessions.
**11:45 CET | Ma Vie Pro Live: Réinventer sa carrière à l'âge de l'IA | VivaTech Theater**
The question of what AI does to careers is not abstract anymore, it is personal, and this session tackles it head-on for a general professional audience. Samuel Etienne, the broadcaster and host of MVP, has built a following precisely because he asks the uncomfortable questions that industry insiders dodge. For founders building in the future-of-work, HR-tech or upskilling space, this session is a live focus group on how your target customer is actually feeling about AI disruption right now. Do not skip it just because it is in French. The signals in the room will be worth more than the translation. More info at vivatech.com/sessions.
**14:00 CET | VivaTech Startup Prizes | Stage One**
Every year, the VivaTech Startup Prizes surface a handful of companies that go on to raise serious rounds within six months of the trophy. Isabelle Johannessen of TechCrunch is on stage, which means the winners will have media amplification baked in from the moment their name is called. For investors, this is 60 minutes of curated deal flow that someone else has already filtered. For founders, it is a masterclass in how winning teams present under pressure. Clear your 14:00 slot entirely. More info at vivatech.com/sessions.
**16:25 CET | Swipe, Like, Vote: What Does Engagement Even Mean Today? | Stage One**
This is the sleeper session of the day and possibly of the whole event. The speakers are still to be confirmed, which usually means someone significant is about to be announced, or the format itself is the draw. The question on the tin sounds like a media panel, but the real conversation underneath it is about attention economics, platform algorithm shifts, and what "engagement" means when AI-generated content is flooding every feed. For founders building in media, creator tools, social, or anything ad-supported, this is where the next strategic insight is hiding. Arrive with a specific question about your own product and you will leave with an answer. More info at vivatech.com/sessions.
Today is your last real opportunity to make a connection, catch a pitch, or hear something that reframes your roadmap before VivaTech 2026 wraps. Plan around these four sessions and you will leave Paris with more than a tote bag. Follow FutureFeed for live coverage throughout the day.
