PM Modi to deliver keynote address at 5th edition of VivaTech on June 16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the VivaTech 2021 session around 4pm on Wednesday.

Updated on: Jun 15, 2021, 15:14:11 IST

By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh, New Delhi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver the keynote address at the fifth edition of VivaTech on June 16 around 4pm, a release issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) read.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited as a guest of honour at VivaTech 2021. (ANI)

"The Prime Minister has been invited as a Guest of Honour to deliver the keynote address at VivaTech 2021," it said.

VivaTech, one of the largest digital and startup events in Europe, is held in Paris every year since 2016. The event is jointly organised by Publicis Groupe —a prominent advertising and marketing conglomerate — and Les Echos, a leading French media group.

French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez and ministers and MPs from various European countries are among the other prominent speakers at the event.

"The event will also witness participation of corporate leaders like Mr. Tim Cook, CEO, Apple, Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, chairman and CEO, Facebook and Mr. Brad Smith, president, Microsoft among others," the release read.

"It brings together stakeholders in technology innovation and the startup ecosystem and includes exhibitions, awards, panel discussions and startup contests. The 5th edition of VivaTech is scheduled to be held between 16-19 June 2021," the release added.

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