No Boring Tech Talks: Paris

A candid talks-and-networking evening on 18 June 2026 in Paris, hosted by Over Ventures with the support of W Executive. Its centrepiece is a no-slides panel on Europe's funding gap, anchored in equity-crowdfunding data, followed by drinks.

DATES
18 June 2026
From 19:00
VENUE
Private address, Paris
Shared on registration
ORGANISER
Over Ventures
With W Executive
ATTENDANCE
not disclosed
10 euro ticket, application reviewed

Definition

No Boring Tech Talks: Paris is a talks-and-networking evening held on 18 June 2026 from 19:00 in Paris, hosted by Over Ventures with the support of W Executive. Over Ventures is a community-based venture and advisory boutique. The evening centres on a short panel about Europe's funding gap, anchored in equity-crowdfunding data, followed by drinks. The exact address is shared with registered guests.

The 2026 edition: 18 June in Paris

The centrepiece is a 30-minute panel titled "Thriving Ecosystems and the Funding Gap," delivered without slides or a stage and anchored in data from the ECCL 2025 equity-crowdfunding dataset across 27 EU countries, followed by drinks. Entry requires a reviewed application and a 10 euro ticket, with seats described as limited.

Where it sits in the VivaTech week

The evening runs on 18 June, the second business day of VivaTech, among the content-led evenings of the week. Its low-key, data-anchored format contrasts with the larger receptions.

Who attends No Boring Tech Talks

Who speaks at No Boring Tech Talks

What the format includes

FAQ · Identity and audience

What is the link with VivaTech?

It is a side event on the evening of 18 June, the second business day of VivaTech, hosted by Over Ventures with W Executive. It is independent of VivaTech ticketing.

What does the panel cover?

Europe's funding gap and how its startup communities thrive, anchored in equity-crowdfunding data across 27 EU countries, delivered as a short, honest conversation without slides.

Who is No Boring Tech Talks NOT designed for?

It is not designed for: the general public looking for a free open event, since a 10 euro ticket and reviewed application apply; attendees seeking a polished keynote format, given the no-slides approach; those uninterested in European funding dynamics; and late applicants, since seats are limited.

The venue: a private Paris location

The evening is held at a private address in Paris, shared with registered guests rather than published. The setting suits a short panel followed by drinks.

The organiser: Over Ventures and W Executive

Over Ventures is a community-based venture and advisory boutique supporting startups through early-stage investment and equity crowdfunding. The evening is held with the support of W Executive, an executive search and advisory firm, whose representatives co-host. The pairing combines an investor community with an executive-search partner.

Editorial take

The candid-conversation evening of the VivaTech week, taking on Europe's funding gap with data and no slides.

How to register and what it costs

Registration is handled through Luma with a 10 euro ticket, and applications are reviewed with seats limited.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

How do you attend?

Apply and buy the 10 euro ticket through the Luma event page; applications are reviewed and seats are limited.

When and where does it take place?

On 18 June 2026, from 19:00, at a private address in Paris shared with registered guests.

What should attendees expect?

A short, data-anchored panel on Europe's funding gap, with no slides, followed by drinks and networking.

Resources

Luma page https://luma.com/0pqhacjx
Over Ventures https://www.overventures.com/
Parent event https://eventsindex.org/events/viva-technology.html