ManpowerGroup Celebrates 10-Year VivaTech Platinum Partnership Highlighting AI-Human Edge
ManpowerGroup will serve as a Platinum Partner at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, marking its tenth consecutive appearance at Europe's top technology event. It will host its annual Startup Challenge themed 'Human First, Digital Always,' inviting AI-powered workforce solution startups to pilot products under its Human Edge framework.
1. Platinum Partnership Milestone
ManpowerGroup will mark its tenth consecutive year as a Platinum Partner at VivaTech 2026, taking place June 17–20 in Paris. The milestone underscores the company's long-term engagement with Europe's leading innovation forum and its commitment to showcasing the intersection of talent and technology.
2. Annual Startup Challenge
At the event, ManpowerGroup will host its annual Startup Challenge themed 'Human First, Digital Always: Redefining the Future of Work,' inviting startups to develop AI-powered solutions for workforce delivery and skills management. The winning startup will pilot its solution with ManpowerGroup, accelerating real-world deployment of innovative talent tools.
3. Human Edge Strategy
ManpowerGroup will highlight its 'Human Edge' framework, emphasizing adaptability, judgment, empathy, and collaboration as key differentiators in an AI-enabled workplace. This strategy aims to demonstrate how human capabilities drive sustainable business performance alongside digital innovation.