​Technology for Better Futures — VivaTech 2026 Side Event

​Student Projects, Accessibility Innovation & Responsible Prototyping

​An independent Tech for Good side event during VivaTech week

​During VivaTech week, the Learning Planet Institute invites you to an informal evening dedicated to student-led innovation, accessibility, hands-on learning and technology for social good.

​Hosted by MakerLab at the Learning Planet Institute, this event will showcase projects developed by students and young innovators using rapid prototyping, electronics, AI, design and digital fabrication to respond to concrete challenges in accessibility, health, inclusion and responsible innovation.

​The ambition is simple: to create a friendly, open and practical space where students, researchers, makers, startups, associations, companies and innovation actors can meet around a shared question:

​How can technology help us build innovation that is useful, accessible and responsible — for people, institutions and the planet?

​This evening is not only about demonstrating prototypes. It is also an opportunity to explore how learning by doing, project-based education and responsible technology can help turn ideas into meaningful action.

​The event will begin inside MakerLab with student presentations, live prototype demonstrations and an informal visit of the space. It will then continue with open conversations and networking on the Learning Planet Institute rooftop, weather permitting.

​Agenda

​18:00 — Welcome & informal visit of MakerLab
Arrival of participants and informal discovery of MakerLab, including its prototyping spaces, machines, ongoing projects and hands-on learning approach.

​18:30 — Introduction by Learning Planet Institute and MakerLab
A short introduction to the vision of the Learning Planet Institute and MakerLab: learning through projects, responsible innovation, accessibility, inclusion and technology as a lever for better futures.

​18:45 — Student demos & project presentations in MakerLab
Short presentations and live demonstrations of student projects addressing real-world challenges in accessibility, inclusion, health, applied AI, connected devices, rapid prototyping and digital fabrication.

​19:15 — Rooftop conversations & networking
Informal discussions with project teams, students, makers, researchers, startups, associations, companies and innovation actors on the Learning Planet Institute rooftop, weather permitting.

​In the event of unsuitable weather, networking will continue inside the Learning Planet Institute.

​20:00 — End of event

​What to expect

​Student presentations · Live prototype demonstrations · Informal MakerLab visit · Conversations around accessibility, inclusive design and Tech for Good · Rooftop networking with students, makers, researchers, startups, associations, companies and innovation actors

​Topics

​Accessibility technology · Tech for Good · Inclusive design · AI for impact · Connected devices · Health innovation · Responsible innovation · Rapid prototyping · Project-based learning · Digital fabrication · Learning by doing

​Who should attend?

​This event is open to students, researchers, makers, startups, associations, companies, institutions, designers, educators and anyone interested in technology for social good.

​No technical background is required. Curiosity, openness and a willingness to explore better futures are very welcome.

​Practical information

​Format: Informal evening event with short presentations, live demonstrations, a MakerLab visit and rooftop networking
Language: English
Host: MakerLab at the Learning Planet Institute
Location: Learning Planet Institute, Paris
Audience: Open to the Tech for Good, education, accessibility, startup, innovation and impact ecosystems
Registration: Free registration required

​Rooftop networking is subject to weather conditions.

​Disclaimer

​This is an independent event hosted by MakerLab at the Learning Planet Institute. It is not officially organized, sponsored or endorsed by VivaTech.