The Soft Power Salon: Venture, Culture & Global Influence | VivaTech Paris 2026

About This Event

During VivaTech Paris, Yorkseed is bringing together founders, investors, operators, creators, family offices, and institutional voices for an intimate evening focused on relationships, influence, and the future of global innovation.

Beyond traditional venture capital, today's opportunities are increasingly created through trusted networks, cross-border collaboration, culture, technology, and community.

Topics include:

Global venture ecosystems
Europe ↔ U.S. connectivity
Cross-border expansion and partnerships
AI and cultural transformation
Community-led influence and capital
The future of high-trust networks

Expect thoughtful conversations, meaningful introductions, and a more intentional atmosphere — away from crowded conference floors and transactional networking.

Curated attendance only. The right rooms. The right people. The right tools — for every step of the journey, including the ones you have not thought about yet.

What to Expect

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Cross-border conversationsEurope ↔ U.S. connectivity, global ecosystems, and expansion partnerships

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Meaningful introductionsCurated attendance — founders, investors, operators, creators, and institutional voices

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Intentional atmosphereAway from crowded conference floors — thoughtful conversations by design

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Future of influence & capitalCommunity-led capital, high-trust networks, AI and cultural transformation

Who Should Attend

Founders — Active founders building venture-scale companies, particularly with cross-border or global ambitions

Investors — Angels, VCs, GPs, CVCs, LPs, and family offices active in international or European markets

Ecosystem Leaders — Decision makers, executives, operators, creators, and institutional voices shaping global innovation

Builders at the intersection of technology, culture, and community — where the next opportunities are being created

Registration

Founders (Early Bird)

Active founders only · No drink ticket · Free · Sold out — check availability on Luma

Free

Investors (Early Bird)

Active investors only — Angel, VC, GP, CVC, LP, Family Office · No drink ticket · Approval required

Free

Ecosystem Leader (Early Bird)

Decision makers and executives · No drink ticket · Approval required

Free

Developer / Builder

Technical builders in the ecosystem · No drink ticket · Approval required

Free

Standard Admission

Salon access · Drinks not included · Approval required

€8

Salon + Opening Night Soirée

Access to Soft Power Salon and the Opening Night Kickoff Party · One drink ticket (wine or beer) · Yellow wristband

€18

VIP Passport (Early Bird / Standard)

Full access to all Yorkseed VivaTech events · VIP wristband · 3 drink tickets · 3 months Yorkseed Connect · Spotlight interview · Auto-added to all guest lists

€200 / €300

Hosted By

Yorkseed is a premier global venture ecosystem connecting founders, strategic investors, and ecosystem leaders. Born from a grassroots community, it now fosters purposeful connections and sustainable growth across diverse tech sectors worldwide.

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VivaTech Side Events Calendar

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The right rooms. The right people. The right tools — for every step of the journey, including the ones you have not thought about yet.

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Hosted on Luma · Approval required

The Soft Power SalonVenture, Culture & Global Influence

The Soft Power Salon
Venture, Culture & Global Influence