Three visionaries. One panel. The biggest transformation in automotive history — from steering wheels to software, from drivers to algorithms. How are AI and autonomy redefining the car and mobility ? What if your next car knew more about driving than you do — and updated itself overnight? The automotive industry is going through its…
Continue Reading Connect – The Car Is Dead. Long Live the Car.
📣 We are proud to announce that we have been selected as a French Tech Shanghai ! The network of French Tech Capitals and Communities 2026–2028 was announced on May 6 by the Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, @Anne Le Hénanff. The French Tech network is first and foremost a French government initiative aimed…
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Last night, 95 people in the same room.One question on everyone’s mind: how do you build something that lasts?Alexandre Prot, co-founder of Qonto, shared the unfiltered story behind one of Europe’s most influential fintechs not a polished keynote, but an honest account of what it actually takes to go from an idea to a unicorn.What…
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On 19 March 2026, La French Tech Shanghai hosted an evening dedicated to one of the most debated questions in the industry: is AI in e-commerce a true driver of business performance, or just an expensive solution looking for a problem? Held at PLTFRM’s office in the Xuhui District, the event brought together practitioners across three…
Continue Reading ROI-Driven AI for China E-Commerce: Myth vs Reality
If trade once depended on physical infrastructure, today it runs on e-commerce platforms. E-commerce and digitally delivered services are now among the fastest-growing segments of the global economy, expanding significantly faster than GDP itself[1]. Business e-commerce sales grew nearly 60% between 2016 and 2022 to reach about $27 trillion globally, reshaping how companies access international…
Continue Reading E-Commerce in 2026: Why Global Entrepreneurs Can’t Afford to Wait
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On January 16 and 17, 2026, La French Tech Shanghai brought together over 120 participants from more than 21 countries for its first international AI Hackathon, hosted at Alibaba’s Jing’an campus. For 24 hours, developers, engineers, designers, entrepreneurs and students collaborated on real industrial challenges proposed by leading global corporates. Far from a theoretical exercise, the event was conceived as a hands-on laboratory where artificial intelligence was tested against real operational, technical and ethical constraints. This first edition highlighted Shanghai’s unique position as a global innovation hub and showcased the power of cross-border, cross-discipline collaboration in shaping practical, responsible AI solutions.
Continue Reading AI Hackathon 2026 – The ‘United Nations of Tech’ in Action
As we wrap up an incredible year, we want to say a huge thank you to our amazing community for being part of the journey. ✨ 2025 in a few highlights🔹 20+ events🔹 1,000+ attendees🔹 Learn, Connect & Growth sessions that brought founders, innovators, and partners together This year once again showed how strong, dynamic,…
Continue Reading Merry Christmas from La French Tech Shanghai
Shanghai, January 2026, the French Tech Shanghai is taking a decisive step forward in the local innovation landscape with the launch of its first-ever AI Hackathon, scheduled for January 16–17, 2026. Designed as a 24-hour marathon of creativity and execution, the event will gather more than 200 participants to tackle real-world artificial intelligence challenges alongside major international corporations. In…