Federator of regional tech ecosystems, this annual event took place this year in Reunion from March 17 to 19. Aiming to bring major private and public players into contact with start-ups in their territories, it also includes conferences focusing on current themes. In 2026, the focus was on AI and cybersecurity.
French Tech Connect in Reunion Island had LightOn as sponsor this year, company specializing in artificial intelligence for businesses, and Scaleway, specialized in cloud computing and hosting services created by Xavier Niel. Start-ups and innovative purchasing : how to focus on public opportunities. Booster to start-ups : expert advice to take you to the next level. Understand everything about the AI Act : deciphering European bonds, doubled with a,call for moderation and caution in the use of AI (especially, of agentic AI). The emphasis was placed on cybersecurity with cybersecurity “space games” (concrete situations) proposed by Réunion THD. Sovereign AI was also on the program of French Tech Connect 2026. The two reference companies in this area, LightOn and Scaleway, have given an idea of the challenges inherent to digital sovereignty..
