Wavestone & VivaTech: kicking off another year of partnership with the Tech Leaders Breakfast

March 19, 2026 · News

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In brief :

  • As the tech ecosystem prepares for the 10th anniversary edition of VivaTech, Wavestone and VivaTech have once again joined forces to kick off the conversation with the second edition of the Tech Leaders Breakfast.
  • Held on February 19 in Paris, the event brought together a select group of CTOs, CIOs, CDOs and CISOs for a closed-door morning of strategic discussions around one of the most pressing questions facing executive committees today: how to turn the promise of agentic AI into measurable business value?

A morning dedicated to Agentic AI as a business imperative

Under the theme “AI & Agentic FOMO: Agentic AI as a Business Imperative”, the breakfast created a space for open dialogue between technology leaders on the realities of scaling AI within organizations.

Discussions focused on three key dimensions shaping the next wave of AI adoption:

  • A global overview of current use cases, technology maturity and investment trends
  • How to frame executive committee expectations, demonstrate value and manage AI investments to achieve real ROI
  • The strategic question of Make or Buy, illustrated by a return on experience from Anne Bretonnière, Head of AI Emergence at Renault Group, who shared insights from deploying advanced AI initiatives between Silicon Valley and France

Beyond the content itself, the breakfast was designed as a confidential peer-to-peer exchange, allowing participants to compare strategic priorities, share concrete feedback and discuss the real challenges of operationalizing AI at scale.

Tech Leaders Breakfast-Feb26
Tech leaders breakfast feb 2026

Next stop: Viva Technology 2026

This breakfast sets the stage for what comes next. In just a few months, Wavestone will be present at Viva Technology, joining the global tech ecosystem for three days of conversations, insights and innovation.

Throughout the event, our teams will explore the transformations shaping organizations today, including:

  • Agentic AI and AI at scale
  • Cyber resilience
  • Sustainable transformation
  • Women in Tech and inclusive innovation

Our presence will also feature several dedicated experiences for clients and technology leaders:

  • The Tech Leader Lounge, a space designed for peer-to-peer discussions and real-world feedback
  • Tailored client journeys, helping organizations identify the most relevant solutions for their strategic challenges

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