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The inaugural VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards took place in Paris on June 18, 2026, recognizing seven people and organizations for contributions to technology. The winners were Tim Berners-Lee, Joe Tsai, Yann LeCun, Peter Steinberger, Jeannette zu Fürstenberg, May Habib and Ukraine. The official VivaTech session listing includes a “Watch Replay” option, though replay access can change.
Who won the VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards?
VivaTech reported these winners across the seven inaugural categories:
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| Category | Winner | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Visionary | Sir Tim Berners-Lee | Inventor of the World Wide Web and Inrupt co-founder and CTO |
| Leadership | Joe Tsai | Alibaba Group co-founder and chairman |
| Momentum | Yann LeCun | AMI Labs executive chairman |
| Breakthrough | Peter Steinberger | OpenClaw creator and OpenAI member of technical staff |
| Investor | Jeannette zu Fürstenberg | General Catalyst president and managing director |
| Rising Star | May Habib | WRITER co-founder and CEO |
| CitizenTech | Ukraine | Recognized for maintaining essential public services through digital infrastructure; Deputy Minister Natalia Denikeieva collected the award |
VivaTech describes CitizenTech as “recognizing a city, country or region using technology to make a real-world impact on its citizens.”
What do the seven award categories recognize?
The categories span individual achievement, company-building, investment and technology’s public impact. Their official descriptions distinguish the type of contribution each award celebrates:
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- Visionary: Lifetime achievement by a person or organization.
- Leadership: Senior leadership shaping the global technology economy.
- Momentum: A founder building a defining platform or institution.
- Breakthrough: Game-changing innovation.
- Investor: An individual investor or firm accelerating innovation.
- Rising Star: An emerging founder or thinker.
- CitizenTech: A city, country or region using technology for real-world impact on citizens.
When and where was the ceremony?
The ceremony was held June 18, 2026, during VivaTech in Paris, in the VivaTech Theater at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Bloomberg described the theater as a new 2,000-seat venue. Bloomberg Television’s Francine Lacqua and Tom Mackenzie hosted, and the program included on-stage discussions with winners. Bloomberg’s pre-event announcement described a planned 50-minute program; that is the announced duration, not a verified runtime.
How were the winners selected?
VivaTech and Bloomberg launched the awards as a global platform to recognize people and organizations shaping technology. Bloomberg said selections would draw on broad input from senior teams at both organizations. The Rising Star category also included community nominations.
Can you watch the VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards replay?
The official VivaTech session listing includes a “Watch Replay” option. Check the VivaTech session listing for current access, since replay availability may change. Bloomberg announced that the ceremony would stream globally on bloomberg.com/video and other channels.
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Who designed the awards trophies?
VivaTech credits artist Clara Tournay with designing the trophies in partnership with Art Majeur. That design credit does not establish that the trophies are available for purchase.
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