ManpowerGroup Marks 10 Years with VivaTech as a Platinum Partner, Championing the Human Edge

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ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) will participate in VivaTech 2026 as a Platinum Partner, marking its 10th consecutive year at the event and coinciding with VivaTech's 10th anniversary. ManpowerGroup will showcase its "Human Edge" theme and host a Startup Challenge focused on AI-powered workforce solutions.

The company said the Startup Challenge winner will have the chance to pilot their solution with ManpowerGroup. VivaTech 2026 runs June 17–20 in Paris; full program details will be announced ahead of the event. Visit manpowergroup.com for updates.

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VivaTech anniversary: 10th anniversary Participation streak: 10th consecutive year Event dates: June 17–20, 2026 +5 more

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Participation streak 10th consecutive year ManpowerGroup at VivaTech as participant

Event dates June 17–20, 2026 VivaTech 2026 in Paris

Current price $27.31 Pre-news trading level

52-week high $61.58 Versus current price at publication

52-week low $25.15 Versus current price at publication

Market cap $1,287,680,980 Pre-news valuation

Price change 24h -1.55% Move into the news event

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 10 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 10	Employment outlook update	Positive	-2.4%	Global survey showed stronger hiring intentions and highest NEO since Q3 2022.
Mar 03	AI partnership	Positive	+3.8%	Global AI interviewing partnership to improve screening, matching and accessibility.
Mar 02	Conference presence	Positive	-3.4%	Showcased AI skill gaps and Human Edge theme at Mobile World Congress.
Feb 26	Talent shortage report	Positive	+8.0%	Reported global talent shortages and AI skills moving to top demand tier.
Jan 29	Earnings results	Positive	+14.9%	Q4 2025 revenue, EPS and guidance update with margin and refinancing details.

Pattern Detected

Recent AI- and workforce-themed releases often saw positive price alignment, while some broader outlook and event news drew negative reactions despite constructive content.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, ManpowerGroup has highlighted strengthening labor demand, AI-driven talent solutions, and solid financials. The Q4 2025 report showed $4.7B in revenue with a strong +14.95% price reaction. Multiple AI- and talent-shortage updates, including a global report citing 72% of employers facing hiring challenges, also triggered sizable moves, such as +8.01% and +3.81%. Some positive macro and event-focused news, however, coincided with declines. Today’s VivaTech-focused announcement fits the ongoing “Human Edge” and AI narrative rather than marking a new financial inflection.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement reinforces ManpowerGroup’s long-running “Human Edge” and “Human First, Digital Alw...

Analysis

This announcement reinforces ManpowerGroup’s long-running “Human Edge” and “Human First, Digital Always” strategy through a 10-year Platinum Partnership with VivaTech 2026. It emphasizes AI-enabled, human-centered workforce solutions and highlights themes like agentic AI and skills visibility. In context of recent AI partnerships, talent-shortage data, and Q4 2025 results with $4.7B revenue, investors may watch how such ecosystem positioning eventually feeds into revenue growth, margins, and client adoption metrics.

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"Focus areas include agentic AI for workforce delivery and tools that make worker..."

Agentic AI refers to computer systems that can make their own decisions and take actions without needing someone to tell them what to do each time. It's like giving a robot a degree of independence to solve problems or achieve goals on its own, which matters because it could change how we work and interact with technology in everyday life.

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MILWAUKEE, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup, the world's leading workforce solutions company, today announced its participation in VivaTech 2026 as a Platinum Partner, marking a double milestone: the 10th anniversary of VivaTech and ManpowerGroup's 10th consecutive year participating in Europe's leading technology and innovation event.

"VivaTech has become one of the most important forums for discussing where technology and work intersect, and that conversation has never mattered more," said Jonas Prising, Chair & CEO of ManpowerGroup. "Our research and work with clients around the world show that the organizations getting the most value from AI are those investing just as intentionally in their talent. Technology creates the opportunity; human capability determines the outcome. That is what the 'Human Edge' means in practice, and how we are helping clients and people prepare for a future of work that is more AI-enabled and more human-powered than ever before."

Over the past decade, VivaTech has grown into a defining global platform for innovation, reflecting ManpowerGroup's conviction that progress is most powerful when it keeps humans at the center. That belief is the foundation of ManpowerGroup's Human First, Digital Always approach.

With artificial intelligence reshaping roles and industries at speed, ManpowerGroup will highlight the "Human Edge" at VivaTech 2026. The "Human Edge" represents what technology cannot replicate: the adaptability, judgment, empathy, and collaborative capacity that enable organizations to translate digital innovation into sustainable business performance.

"We are proud to have ManpowerGroup as a Platinum Partner, especially as we celebrate VivaTech's 10th anniversary — a truly exceptional edition in every way. I'm convinced this strengthened partnership will deepen our ties and prove fruitful for both," said Maurice Levy, Emeritus Chairman, Publicis Groupe & VivaTech Co-President.

During the event, ManpowerGroup will also host its annual Startup Challenge. This year's theme, "Human First, Digital Always: Redefining the Future of Work," invites innovative startups to develop AI-powered solutions that help organizations transform while keeping people at the center. Focus areas include agentic AI for workforce delivery and tools that make worker skills visible, portable, and actionable. The winning startup will gain the opportunity to pilot its solution with ManpowerGroup, helping bridge the gap between new ideas and real-world workforce challenges.

VivaTech 2026 takes place June 17–20 in Paris, France. More details on ManpowerGroup's full program, including speakers, sessions, and Startup Challenge finalists, will be announced in the coming weeks. Visit manpowergroup.com for updates.

ABOUT MANPOWERGROUP
ManpowerGroup^® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 70 countries and territories and has done so for more than 75 years. We are recognized consistently as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability, and in 2025 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 16th time; all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

For more information, visit www.manpowergroup.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Bluesky.

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FAQ

What is ManpowerGroup announcing for VivaTech 2026 (NYSE:MAN)?

ManpowerGroup will attend VivaTech 2026 as a Platinum Partner and mark its 10th consecutive year there. According to the company, it will promote the "Human Edge" theme and host its annual Startup Challenge focused on AI-powered workforce solutions and pilots.

When and where will ManpowerGroup appear at VivaTech 2026 (MAN)?

ManpowerGroup will appear at VivaTech 2026 in Paris from June 17–20, 2026. According to the company, the event is VivaTech's 10th anniversary and ManpowerGroup will release full program and speaker details ahead of the conference.

What is the "Human Edge" theme ManpowerGroup will highlight at VivaTech 2026?

The "Human Edge" emphasizes skills like adaptability, judgment, empathy, and collaboration that technology cannot replicate. According to the company, this theme frames how AI and human capability combine to drive sustainable business outcomes in the future of work.

What is the ManpowerGroup Startup Challenge at VivaTech 2026 (MAN)?

The Startup Challenge invites startups to propose AI-powered solutions that keep people central while transforming work. According to the company, the winning startup will have an opportunity to pilot its solution with ManpowerGroup to address real workforce challenges.

How can investors and attendees get updates on ManpowerGroup's VivaTech 2026 program (NYSE:MAN)?

Investors and attendees can find program updates, speakers, and Startup Challenge finalists on ManpowerGroup's website. According to the company, full details will be announced in the coming weeks before VivaTech 2026 in June.