Incubate The Future | 16 June 2026, Paris at le Village by CA Paris
After the great success of the first edition, EuraTechnologies, France Digitale, and VivaTech, in partnership with Kyoto Startup Ecosystem (Kyoto Prefectural Government and the City of Kyoto) are excited to invite you to the second edition of Incubate the Future on June 16 at Le Village by CA, alongside VivaTech!
This event is an exclusive gathering for Managing Directors and C-level executives from incubators and accelerators worldwide. It’s a networking event designed to foster interactions through workshops and networking opportunities. Come meet your peers from all over the world, learn from them, share best practices, and create new opportunities for your ecosystem!
We are also very pleased to announce that the MC of this event will be John Lynn, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at cela.
Agenda :
12:30 pm: Networking lunch cocktail
1:50 pm: Welcome & presentation of the organizers
2:00 pm: Opening pitch by Akio Tanaka, Partner, Headline Asia
2:10 pm: Panel discussion - Shaping the Future of Startup Support with:
Reda Lakhlifi, Program Director, 500 Partners
Thomas Bigagli, EMEA Partner, Plug and Play Ventures
Victor Mulas, Chief Innovation Officer of Cambridge Innovation Center & President of CIC Catalyst
3:00 pm: First workshop sessions (4 in parallel)
3:40 pm – 4:15 pm: Coffee break & networking
4:15 pm: Second workshop sessions (4 in parallel)
5:00 pm – 5:20 pm: Workshop Recap – Key Takeaways
5:20 pm – 7:00 pm: Networking & drinks
Topics covered in the workshops include:
Go Global: How can incubators help startups expand internationally?
Corporate Synergies: How do you build effective co-programs between startups and corporates?
Funding: How do you connect startups with the right mix of investors at a global scale?
AI: How are incubators using AI to reinvent their support model?
Register now to secure your spot! Attendance is limited to one representative per organization and by invitation only.
More details coming soon. Stay tuned!
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About VivaTech
With over 180.000 visitors in 2025, VivaTech is Europe's biggest technology conference. The ninth edition will take place June 17-20, 2026, in Paris. From keynote speakers and exhibits to Labs and live experiences, VivaTech is a celebration of today’s innovations and tomorrow’s possibilities for everyone who believes in the power of technology to transform business and society.
About EuraTechnologies
EuraTechnologies is a leading startup and innovation hub in France, created in 2009 at the initiative of the City of Lille, the Lille Metropolitan Area, and the Hauts-de-France Region, later joined by private shareholders. It supports entrepreneurs in creating and accelerating their startups, as well as assisting companies with their innovation projects. Additionally, it offers tailor-made coworking and office spaces, as well as 3,500 m² of event space.
About France Digitale
Founded in 2012, France Digitale is the leading startup association in Europe, bringing together over 2000 startups and investors (venture capitalists and business angels). Our mission is to help build Europe’s future tech champions, unite innovators to change the world, and foster connections between all innovation stakeholders. We connect ecosystem actors through exclusive meetings, networking, and hearings, save time for entrepreneurs by sharing experiences and tools, and run awareness campaigns with politicians and the public.