Mazars, Partner of VivaTech
Mazars is a partner for the second year in a row at Viva Technology, the global meeting place for technology and innovation. This third edition will be held from the 24th to 26th of May 2018 at Porte de Versailles in Paris.
In 2017, Viva Technology welcomed 68,000 participants, 1,400 investors and 6,000 startups, as well as large groups and opinion leaders, gathered over 3 days to discuss the innovation and business of tomorrow.
Mazars, today present in 86 countries and territories, is delighted to see that this third edition is even more international and that it dedicates a large space to innovation in Africa.
- 2 professional days the 24th and 25th of May & 1 General Public Day on Saturday the 26th of May
- Africa@tech: 1 dedicated lab, 100 startups expected
- 1 000 exhibiting startups
- 23 sectorial labs
- 100 themed challenges + 4 000 participants including 55% from international startups
- 8 conference tracks spread across 4 stages with 150 sessions and 300 speakers
- 1 VivaTour, 24 stops in the leading innovation capitals around the world
Join the Mazars teams at VivaTech 2018 :
Stand K05 – Africatech pavilion
Discover how Mazars supports and accelerates entrepreneurship in Africa and France through our specific offers:
Discover how Mazars supports and accelerates entrepreneurship in Africa and France through our specific offers:
Afrik’Expand: a one-stop platform to help SMEs and startups set up and expand across Africa.
Boost’U Up: a set of dedicated solutions from Mazars in France to help startups grow and flourish.
With our approach to an innovation ecosystem in France and Africa, we are happy to welcome on our stand, during these 3 days, 3 startups offering innovative solutions:
« Flutterwave » (Nigeria) provides the underlying technology platform which allows businesses to make and accept payments anywhere in Africa. Clara Wanjiku Odero, head of Africa expansion, will showcase Flutterwave’s solutions.
« Optimetriks » (Kenya) develops an Africa suited FMCG distribution management solution for manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Meet Augustin de Choulot, co-founder, on our booth.
« z0 Gravity » provides a positive and streamlined piloting experience for all of your projects. Meet Ellia Delmare and Yann Alloucherie, co-founders of this fast growing startup that has already attracted many customers.
Stand D8 – in partnership with Business France
Mazars is partnering with Business France to provide workshops on cybersecurity and crypto-currencies led respectively by David Luponis and Stéphanie Latombe, partners of Mazars in France.
Come meet them on booth D38:
- Thursday, May 24, from 11:30 to 12:00
- "IT risk: a new pre-acquisition investigative field"
- Workshop presented by David Luponis, partner of Mazars in France, IT Risk Management and Compliance Performance
- Thursday, May 24, from 3:30 pm to 4 pm
- "ICO, a state of art"
- Keynote by Stéphanie Latombe, partner of Mazars in France, Capital Markets
Discover also the levers of performance and success which can help foreign investors and entrepreneurs to capitalise on the attractiveness of France in the guides #MakeAFrenchStart co-produced by Mazars and Business France.
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Unleashing Africa’s corporate innovation potential
Africa’s decisive transformation is gaining speed, driven by entrepreneurship and innovation. By giving increased access to new ideas, knowledge and technologies, the digital revolution is playing a key role in the emergence of innovation on the continent.
Afrik’Expand: helping businesses set up and scale
Today, an increasing number of companies show an interest in setting up and expanding in Africa, including “large” SMEs and start-ups (international and African). Being ranked 5th firm on the continent, Mazars can meet the needs of firms looking for expansion on the new frontier markets accessible in the 54 countries that make up Africa.