European Deeptech Week

The Deeptech Week is more than just a summit : it is a city-wide takeover. 
Alongside the official program, we have created and curated the best side events designed to take conversations from the stage to the table. This is where the real trust is built and where the industrial alliances of tomorrow are signed. 

 From sunrise to late night: we have created various formats of side events. 
Whether it’s a high-level breakfast, a working lunch, an intimate VIP dinner, or a secret afterwork, the formats are as diverse as the stakeholders themselves.

Side events

Monday, March 16 | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in ParisTech Tour Green city

Tuesday, March 17 | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm in ParisSpeaker Dinner - Elaia

During European Deep Tech Week, join Elaia for an intimate evening of conversation, connection, and cuisine as we bring together the deep tech pioneers building the infrastructure of tomorrow's Europe. Expect thought-provoking dialogue, a shared meal with exceptional company, and space to imagine the impossible.

Tuesday, March 17 |  8:00 pm to 11:00 pm in ParisEnergy and transition Leonard/Vinci dinner

This dinner brings together distinguished leaders, innovators, and ecosystem builders shaping deep‑tech solutions for the environmental and energy transition. Hosted by Leonard, the innovation and foresight platform of the VINCI group, participants will explore how breakthrough technologies, strategic partnerships, and resilient innovation ecosystems can accelerate decarbonisation, enable sustainable infrastructure, and strengthen industrial sovereignty. Designed as a catalyst for dialogue and collaboration, the evening offers a unique opportunity to connect with those driving Europe’s most transformative climate and energy initiatives.

Tuesday, March 17 
| 9:00 am  to 6:00 pm in Paris
Biolabs European Investor Day

On March 17th, BioLabs, alongside its partners and sponsors, is consolidating the best of it's network into a single room with 200+ VCs, CVCs, pharma partners & the best 40+ Biotech & Tech bios pre-vetted European startups.

Tuesday, March 17 
| 6:00 pm in Paris
EIC Multi-Corporate Day with BioLabs

The European Innovation Council Multi-Corporate Day is a fast-track cross-business acceleration activity designed to connect EIC-backed start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs with leading industrial players active across the pharmaceutical value chain.

Wednesday, March 18 
| 8:00 am to 10:00 am in Paris
Wind Capital Breakfast

Your morning caffeine is on us ☕ Swing by Wind's quarters for freshly ground coffee, good vibes, and great people before a big day. 

Real conversations, no pitch decks before 10am—house rule. Just across the street from European Deeptech Week, organized by Bpifrance & INSKIP, 
close enough that there’s really no excuse.

Wednesday, March 18 
| 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in Paris
Biolabs - Matchmaking invest tech bio

Wednesday, March 18 
| 8:30 am to 6:00 pm in Paris
Deeptech Forum : shaping a sustainable future @Ministry of Economic Affairs

The Mines Paris – PSL Deeptech Forum and the Matinée Deeptech - Dynergie join forces on March 18, 2026, at the French Ministry of the Economy. Supported by the DGE, this unique summit unites researchers, startups, and industry leaders to fast-track the industrialization of breakthrough technologies in France.

Wednesday, March 18 
| 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm in Paris
Defense Dinner - Starbust, W&C

Join White & Case LLP and Starburst for an intimate evening of conversation, connection, and cuisine, bringing together the deep tech leaders shaping the future of Europe’s innovation and defense ecosystems.

Wednesday, March 18 
| 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm in Paris
Choose Paris Region

As part of European Deep Tech Week, join Choose Paris Region for a private evening of conversation, connection, and exceptional french cuisine. Choose Paris Region is the non-profit economic development agency for Paris Region. It provides operational support to international companies with their expansion plans in France. From the initial decision to setting up and every step in between, Choose Paris Region provides the market intelligence, connections and resources to launch and accelerate their business activities in Europe's leading economic region. With more than 420,000 people employed in high-tech sectors, Paris Region also specializes in hosting R&D activities.

Wednesday, March 18 
| 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm in Paris
Eurazeo x EIC Scaling Club

Join us for an exclusive event with a select group of Europe’s leading deep tech CEOs and a unique opportunity to exchange openly on your entrepreneurial journeys and on what it truly takes to scale a deep tech company in Europe. The evening will begin with a short conversation between representatives from Eurazeo and the European Innovation Council, sharing our respective visions on scaling ambitious companies. This will be followed by an informal dinner focused on peer-to-peer discussions and meaningful exchanges in a relaxed setting.

Thursday, March 19 | 8:30 am to 10:30 am in ParisShift4Good & EIC SC Breakfast

Scaling the Move: connecting Europe’s mobility champions with visionary capital.

Thursday, March 19 
| 9:00 am to 10:30 am in Paris
Breakfast with RAISE

Join Raise for a morning coffee and expect : - Roundtable on Responsible AI best practices, focusing on deployment, governance frameworks, and links to digital and technological sovereignty. - Networking session

Thursday, March 19 
| 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm in Paris
Next Frontier AI by SPRIND 

Next Frontier AI is Europe's most radical initiative for genuine technological independence in AI – not catching up, but leaping forward with entirely new paradigms. Through €125M in non-dilutive funding and radical technological freedom, we're establishing the environment for three new Frontier AI Labs in Europe. This interactive roadshow event is designed to turn curiosity into clear intent and strangers into potential co-founders.