Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has revealed its participation plans for VivaTech 2026, Europe's premier startup and technology event. The company's top executives will take the stage to discuss the evolving landscape of innovation and the critical energy technologies required to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence.
Energy Technology Roadmap
The Bloomberg New Economy Energy Technology Coalition, backed by Schneider Electric's research and expertise, has published a case study on Credit Human. This Texas-based credit union demonstrated how rethinking energy demand and long-term value can create a resilient, high-performance headquarters. The case study provides a blueprint for deploying energy technologies suited to the modern energy landscape.
"Mindset is one of the biggest barriers to change," said Frédéric Godemel, Executive Vice President of Energy Management at Schneider Electric. "Too often, people assume that the solution to 'not enough energy' is simply to add more. The reality is that we also need to consider demand-side efficiency. Misconceptions around cost, complexity, and payback are holding back progress on resilient AI-powered infrastructure and electrification. Through the Energy Technology Coalition, we're proving that the technologies to build intelligent, resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy systems already exist. Today's challenge is to rethink how we manage energy demand. At VivaTech, we're partnering with tech leaders and startups to scale solutions faster, powering sustainable AI growth and more affordable energy."
VivaTech 2026 Sessions
Schneider Electric executives will participate in several key sessions at VivaTech 2026:
Hungry AI: Fixing the Energy Conundrum
June 17 | 2-2:45 pm CET | Purple Stage
Philippe Rambach, Schneider Electric's Chief AI Officer, joins leaders from the International Energy Agency, Engie, and The Innovator to explore the energy implications of AI and pathways to more sustainable solutions.
Fortune Most Innovative Companies
June 18 | 2:30–3pm CET | Executive Arena
Frederic Godemel, Schneider Electric's EVP of Energy Management, discusses how the rules of innovation are evolving, alongside leaders from Electrolux Group, EY, and SAP.
Sovereignty and Strategic Autonomy
June 18 | 11:30–11:55am CET | Sovereignty Arena
Esther Finidori, Schneider Electric's Chief Sustainability Officer, joins a Roland Berger–led discussion alongside CEOs from La Poste, Safran AI, Open, and Edge to examine how sovereignty considerations are influencing real-world business decisions, from investment priorities to technology deployment.
Investing in Europe's Competitive Future
Schneider Electric's presence at VivaTech 2026 underscores its commitment to driving energy intelligence and supporting Europe's competitive edge through innovation and collaboration.
