BNP Paribas Cardif at VivaTech 2026: Deepening the Future of Insurance with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The 10th edition of VivaTech, Europe’s leading event dedicated to technology and start-ups, took place in Paris from 17-20 June, 2026.
For BNP Paribas Cardif, this new edition was the opportunity to connect with the global innovation ecosystem, with the ambition to explore and engage in discussions around the technologies that will shape the future of insurance and better meet our partners’ and their clients’ needs.
Over the course of these four days, our guests (partners and collaborators) had the opportunity to engage with entrepreneurs, decision-makers and experts on today’s key technological challenges, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare and digital sovereignty.
What to take away from BNP Paribas Cardif’s presence at Vivatech ? 🚀
BNP Paribas Cardif led two keynote sessions which allowed the insurer to showcase its expertise in artificial intelligence and power to transform insurance and banking services.
An AI at the service of financial advice
The 17th June : Delphine Mantz Director of Financial Advisors Networks – Brokers at BNP Paribas Cardif France and Marc Rousseau , co-founder of Ploovers shared a common vision: using artificial intelligence to enhance financial advice and makes it personalised, transparent and efficient.
One of the key takeaways from this talk: AI is not replacing humans, it is empowering them. Through automation and data analysis, advisors can save time, reduce errors and focus more on what truly matters: supporting clients and understanding their needs.
This partnership between BNP Paribas Cardif and Ploovers also highlights the importance of balancing:
⚡ the agility and innovation of a startup
🏛️ the robustness and expertise of a leading global insurer
🤝 a shared ambition to create greater value for clients
A fascinating discussion on practical, responsible and human-centered AI.
Concrete use cases throughout the customer journey
The 19th June : Michael de Toldi, Chief AI Officer at BNP Paribas Cardif, and Anthony Belpaire, Head of AI at BNP Paribas Fortis, shared concrete use cases illustrating how AI is creating value across the customer journey from KYC automation to AI-powered customer experiences.
AI is no longer just another technology feature; it is reshaping the way financial institutions operate, serve customers, fit partners needs and adapt to evolving expectations as Agentic AI is fundamentally transforming their communication and consumption patterns.
The innovation challenges of tomorrow’s insurance?
👟 The Cardif Lab’ organized several guided tours for different invited stakeholders (partners, ExCom and top management), each time offering them personalized journeys. Among these visits, one of the highlights was the one organized for collaborators’ teenagers so they could discover innovation in a fun and inspiring way.
This guided tours explored some of the most inspiring innovations shaping the future of tech, AI and customer experience. It was such an inspiring moment to connect with emerging trends already transforming insurance:
👉 generative AI
👉 agentic AI
👉 large-scale automation
👉 new digital uses redefining customer expectations and distribution models
🏆 Our Innovation Ambassadors were honored with an award in recognition of their commitment to promoting innovation at BNP Paribas Cardif, it makes it even more meaningful, as there is no better place to celebrate innovation and the people driving it forward.
Why has AI become a strategic lever for BNP Paribas Cardif?
At BNP Paribas Cardif, we are convinced that artificial intelligence is a major opportunity to accelerate our transformation, strengthen the value we bring to our partners and customers, and simplify the everyday work for our teams.
With nearly 100 AI use cases already in production, we have built strong foundations to scale further. As an insurer, our ambition is clear: to position BNP Paribas Cardif as a leading player in cutting-edge, responsible and secure AI solutions.
This transformation builds on a long-standing commitment to enhancing customer experience through technology while maintaining the highest standards to meet growing expectations.
Because the human dimension is the heart of the insurance profession, AI is seen as a powerful enabler not a replacement.
A successful and meaningful event ✨
VivaTech 2026 was the occasion for BNP Paribas Cardif to:
✅ strengthen its positioning as an actor committed to innovation
✅ develop its relationships with tech ecosystems, start-ups and partners
✅ illustrate concretely how technology can improve the customer experience
✅ inspire employees and younger generations by opening the doors to innovation