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organized by MIT Technology Review. It's the only European conference organized this
year and the meeting point of the most creative and innovative minds.
EmTech France is more than a conference, it is an incredible convergence of our world's
latest emerging technologies that are positioned to shape our future. This year, we will
create a unique and dynamic space for tech, business and culture to converge and form
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opportunities that are driving the changes of our new global economy.
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EmTech is the largest conference about emerging technologies and business in the world
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learn how to impact the world and transform society. We have designed EmTech France
to provide a unique experience for each of its participants by offering an incredible set of
international speakers, an open forum and a new stlye of collaborative thinking in order to
discuss the drivers which are pushing us toward a new global economy.
This is an opportunity for people from different backgrounds, expertise and interests
to discuss and collaborate on some of our world’s biggest challenges and explore the
breakthrough and emerging technologies that can be used to tackle them. EmTech France
will gather nearly 500 participants passionate about technology: entrepreneurs, investors,
chief officers, tech journalists, private companies, public institutions and members of the
The participants will have the chance to experience EmTech’s Workshops which offer
an environment made up of 40-50 people who will have the opportunity to actively
participate, stimulate discussion around emerging technologies and potentially make useful
connections for the future. The purpose of these workshops is to get valuable first-hand
experience with the latest technological advances and gather knowledge-hungry
participants.
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Innovators Under 35 community.
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an inspiring space where great minds come together, share knowledge and network as we
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During the past 3 years, we succeeded at building a strong global community by designing
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technology at every level.
With France, as one of the top three countries with the highest rates of entrepreneurship,
our great challenge is to showcase the latest innovations and tailor the content according
to the country´s priorities. To this end, on this occasion the experts and researchers from
MIT will be in Toulouse to share their perspective with international and local influencers,
technological leaders and authorities. France is a an open and competitive country, strong
due to its efficient and diversified economy. Located in the heart of Europe, it provides
a direct route to European markets but also to those in Africa and the Middle East.
Furthermore it has favorable resources to create an innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Toulouse boasts an important entrepreneurial activity and a cluster of startups, a widely
recognized association and a federation of innovative companies. EmTech France will
be in held in Toulouse because it is a city with a strong commitment to innovation and
entrepreneurship. Currently, it is the European capital of aeronautics and space, and in 2018
it will be the European City of Science.
It has the objective to remain at the forefront of technology through the development of a
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district of science in the centre of the city.
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process driven by global changes, globalization and the increasing importance of
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The internationalization of EmTech has happened progressively yet as part of a constant
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throughout the entire development process? From the beginning of time, humans have
been considered creators, leaders, pioneers, inventors, innovators, who continuously
redesign our role in society and redefine our own value through technological advances.
The real question, however, is not how our mentality and behaviours have taken shape
but rather whether we have evolved enough to face the challenges posed by today's
technologies. Our evolution is a reflection of how integrated technology has become in our
society and how these developments help us to enhance and gain the maximum benefit
possible from our human capabilities.
EmTech France does just that– help equip audiences with the intelligence required to
understand a world shaped by technology. Together, we’ll start a discussion surrounding
its impact from artificial intelligence, VR and genetics to civic technologies, business and
HOW DO WE REDEFINE
HUMANITY AS ONE
HOW WILL THESE
OF THE LARGEST
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TECHNOLOGY?
WHERE IS IT
LEADING US AND
WHERE DO WE
DRAW THE LINE?
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company culture.
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point of reference. But the question remains, do we continue to be regarded as relevant
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Our program is divided into the following sections:
S M A R T : The latest advances in artificial intelligence, agricultural, urban planning and
genomic technologies
S O C I A L : The latest advances in socially motivated technologies
M I N D : The latest advances in cognitive technologies related to the human mind and brain
W O R K : The latest trends and technological advances in business & entrepreneurship
The participants will also have the chance to take part in a Start up & Meet up dynamics with
the most innovative French startups and international venture capital investors. By offering a
new approach to project pitching, we generate an opportunity for discussion and connection.
EmTech France is an opportunity that has been designed and created to allow our audience
to listen, participate and share knowledge. Our primary objective is to achieve a high level of
interaction between the participants, speakers and the audience, creating an atmosphere
of profound analysis and promote knowledge exchange and business relationships.
It is a must for technologically-minded managers and entrepreneurs, political leaders,
innovators, researchers, scientists and academics, venture capital investors as well as the
media.
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with the startup ecosystem in a new and innovative setting.
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Dimensions.
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showcase the latest advances in technology with a common focus: The Human
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