Presidential hopefuls pitch digital and AI policies to French Tech crowd in Paris
Presidential candidates addressed a gathering of startup founders at France Digitale's annual French Tech event in Paris, outlining their innovation agendas.
During France Digitale's annual French Tech assembly in Paris, several presidential contenders delivered speeches to a crowd of startup representatives. Held at the Musée des arts forains, the gathering highlighted the sector's role in the nation's economy and offered candidates a chance to showcase their digital and AI strategies. Gabriel Attal, running under the Renaissance banner and formerly serving as prime minister, stressed that innovation and artificial intelligence are essential for the country's growth.
Other candidates also outlined proposals aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and modernising public services through technology. The event underscored the increasing relevance of tech policy in the upcoming electoral campaign and allowed the startup community to directly question the aspirants.
Why it matters
The meeting shows how tech policy is becoming central to the French presidential race, affecting future innovation and economic growth.
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