GenAI Summit Paris 2026 April - Architecting Autonomy - Europe's Largest AI Summit

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​GENAI SUMMIT PARIS 2026 : Europe's Largest AI Summit in 2026

• ​Global Scale, Intimate Value:
  Bringing together 5,000+ attendees (2 Days), including 800+ investors, 2000+ companies,  founders, 100 Speakers, and global AI stakeholders from over 40 countries.

• ​Vertical AI Focus:
  From Healthcare, Fintech, Education, LegalTech, and Climate AI to Creative & Generative Intelligence—each vertical will be deeply explored through stage content and exhibitions.

• ​Immersive Experiences:
  Combining startup pitch battles, thought-leadership keynotes, interactive panels, AI-generated art shows, and curated investor-founder matchmaking zones.

​Hyper-curated Connections:
A pitch-tabling zone with 30 exclusive deal tables, allowing founders to pitch face-to-face with matched investors and family offices.

​Speakers in GenAI Summit Paris 2026:

​Keynotes & Fireside Talks

• ​Bret Waters – Stanford Startup Coach & Author of Launch Path
  Startup coach and author, expert on Silicon Valley startup and VC ecosystems.
  Session: Keynote – Navigating the SV Startup & VC Ecosystem

• ​Frédéric Sitbon – Microsoft, AI Education Lead
  Leads AI Education at Microsoft, the $3T tech giant shaping how millions learn AI.
  Session: Keynote – Educating Millions: How Microsoft Shapes the Future of AI Learning Worldwide

• ​Tahar Haouet – Dior-LVMH, Data & AI Director
  Leads Data & AI at Dior within LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group valued at $400B+.
  Session: Fireside Talk – Luxury Meets AI: How the World’s Largest Fashion Group Uses Data & AI to Redefine Customer Experience

• ​Gianna Maria Lengyel – Mistral AI, Head of BD
  Head of Business Development at Mistral AI, Europe’s fastest-growing AI unicorn advancing open-source AI globally.
  Session: Fireside Talk – Strategic Partnerships in AI: How Mistral Builds Global Collaborations with Large Corporations

• ​Joseph Pigato – Stanford Entrepreneur, President
  President of Stanford Entrepreneur, fostering innovation and founder communities.
  Session: Keynote – Driving Global Entrepreneurship through the Startup Mindset

• ​Frédéric Mazzella – BlaBlaCar, President & Co-founder
  President & Co-founder of Europe’s largest carpooling unicorn, connecting 100M+ users worldwide.
  Session: The Architecture of Tomorrow: How AI Rewrites the DNA of Global Industries

• ​Sophie Ren – Chatslide.AI, Founder & CEO
  Forbes 30U30 learning scientist and Stanford Entrepreneur Board member, founder of Chatslide.AI.
  Session: Keynote – Age of Knowledge Agents: How AI Transforms What We Know by Brain Science

• ​Jean-Gabriel Ganascia – CNRS & Sorbonne, Chair of CNRS Ethics Committee
  Professor at Sorbonne and CNRS, pioneering AI philosopher and ethics leader in France.
  Session: Keynote – Why AI Ethics Matters: Integrating Ethical Principles into the Future of AI and Robotics

​Panels

• ​Luc Julia – Renault Group, Chief Scientific Officer
  Co-creator of Siri and AI pioneer, leading scientific innovation at Renault Group.
  Panel: AI & Industry Transformation

• ​Yanyi Chu – Chinese Academy of Sciences, Associate Professor @Chinese Academy of Sciences
  AI-driven RNA therapeutics researcher, former Stanford scientist.
  Panel: AI + Healthcare

• ​Clément Gantiez – Entrepreneur & Ex-Bouygues Head of BD
  Former Head of Business Development at Bouygues, a top €40B+ construction & telecom group.
  Panel: AI & Industry Transformation

• ​David Ye – Rong360, Founder & CEO
  CEO of one of China’s leading fintech platforms, listed on Wall Street.
  Panel: AI × Fintech & Future of Finance

• ​Mohamed Habib Mazouni – Ex-Alstom, Executive Director of AI Innovation
  Former AI innovation leader at Alstom, Europe’s €18B+ rail giant.
  Panel: AI & Industry Transformation

• ​Aldrick Zappellini – Crédit Agricole, Chief Data Officer
  Leads AI strategy for Europe’s leading cooperative banking group (€2T+ assets).
  Panel: AI & Industry Transformation

• ​Fazil Boucherit – AXYS Consultants, Innovation Data & AI Director
  Helps Fortune 500 companies accelerate AI transformation.
  Panel: AI & Industry Transformation

• ​Gael Varoquaux – Inria & Scikit-learn, Research Director
  Core developer of Scikit-learn and founder of ProbAIx, advancing open-source AI for science.
  Panel: AI 2035: How Today’s Decisions Shape Tomorrow’s Society

• ​Stephane Callier – Weeroc, Production Director
  Leads production of microelectronics for CERN, space exploration, and medical imaging.
  Panel: The Architecture of Tomorrow: How AI Rewrites the DNA of Global Industries

• ​Jérémie Ghandour – Havea Group, COO
  COO of a European health & wellness leader with brands in 100+ countries.
  Panel: The Architecture of Tomorrow: How AI Rewrites the DNA of Global Industries

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​🤝 Let’s Build the Future of AI Together

​We’re always looking to collaborate with passionate partners, innovators, and community builders who share our vision for a thriving global AI ecosystem.

• ​For France & Europe:
  Reach out to our Paris organizer, Thomas YANG
  🔗 LinkedIn | ✉️ Email: [email protected] | 📞 Phone: +33 6 63 84 06 05

• ​For the U.S. & Global Partnerships:
  Contact Sophie REN
  🔗 LinkedIn | ✉️ Email: [email protected] | 📞 Phone: +1 650 575 1671

​Let’s connect, collaborate, and co-create a global network that brings AI innovation to life. 🚀