Arthur Mensch, a graduate of Polytechnique and ENS, worked for three years at DeepMind before founding Mistral AI. In less than a year, Mistral raised $490 million and launched 3 open-source models and two closed-source models, as well as the French application Le Chat and the Codestral model for developers.
Aurore plays a crucial role in transforming the bank's operational and relationship model of the Société Générale, to offer the most appropriate value proposition to its clients. She supervises the Digital, Distance Banking, Open Banking, Data and AI, Payments, Operations and Transformation departments. She has more than 20 years of experience within Societe Generale group, where she has developed a thorough knowledge of retail banking activities, as well as solid skills in digital technology.
Panel discussion "How to scale AI in a global context" with Alix Boulnois, Chief Digital Officer and Member of the Group Executive Committee at Accor, Biljana Kaitovic, Group CIO and Chief Digital Officer at Engie, Gilles Morel, Executive Vice President at Whirlpool, and Alexandre Thion de la Chaume, Managing Partner at Artefact.
Hervé Montjotin, CEO of Socotec Group since 2016, holds a Master's in Social Sciences from Ecole Normale Supérieure and an MBA from ESCP Europe. He began his career with Bossard Consultants in 1989 and significantly contributed to Norbert Dentressangle's growth from 1995 to 2015.
As Managing Director of Google Cloud France, Isabelle Fraine is overseeing strategic initiatives and regional operations. With a background in technology and business management, she has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation for various organizations. Prior to joining Google, she held leadership positions in prominent tech companies, where she specialized in cloud computing and AI technologies. Her experience and commitment to innovation have made her a key figure in the tech industry, particularly in advancing AI adoption through cloud solutions.
Bernard Gavgani is responsible for overseeing the bank's technological advancements and digital transformation initiatives. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, leading various IT and innovation projects to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. Su Yang leads the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to optimize banking transactions. With a background in data management and a key role in defining data strategies for the French Ministry of Finance, he brings extensive expertise in leveraging AI to enhance operational performance and customer experience. BNP Paribas is one of the largest banks in Europe, providing a wide range of financial services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The bank is known for its innovative approach and commitment to leveraging advanced technologies like AI to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
As CEO of Orange, Christel Heydemann has dynamically steered the Group’s strategic initiatives, particularly in harnessing AI and digital technologies to redefine telecommunications globally. Her prior experiences at Schneider Electric and Alcatel-Lucent underscore her commitment to transformative leadership and technological innovation. With a 2023 revenue of €44.1 billion and a dedicated workforce of 137,000, Orange serves 298 million customers worldwide, demonstrating its scale and commitment to customer-focused innovations.
CEO of Valeo since January 2022, Christophe Périllat joined the company in 2000. His leadership is seen as a continuation of Valeo's strategic focus on driving assistance systems and electrification, positioning the company at the forefront of the automotive industry's ongoing revolutions in mobility.
Marina Ferrari expresses her pride in the strength of the artificial intelligence ecosystem in France and thanks all participants, especially the founders of Artefact, for their mobilization. She emphasizes the collective importance of successfully disseminating artificial intelligence in the economy and society, mentioning the three themes of the day: vision, technology, and society.
