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From Visitor to Exhibitor: Our First VivaTech Experience
June 22, 2026
Tom
5 min read
For years I attended tech events as a visitor. At VivaTech Paris, ReplyFabric stood on the other side of the booth for the first time.
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Tom Vanderbauwhede is the founder & CEO of ReplyFabric, lecturer in AI at KdG University, and a seasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years of business experience. He holds master's degrees in Applied Economics, Business Administration (MBA), and Strategic Change Management & Leadership. Tom is passionate about building AI tools that reduce email overload and help teams focus on what matters.
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