The French AI Report 2026 - Launch Evening

​Join us for the launch of The French AI Report 2026, the most comprehensive mapping of the French AI ecosystem, built on five years of financing data and 424 emerging startups across infrastructure, enterprise, health, and climate.

​The evening will open with a presentation of the report's key findings, followed by panel discussions bringing together the founders and investors shaping the ecosystem.

​A drinks and finger food reception will follow; the ideal setting to connect with the people building French AI from the inside.

​Agenda

​6:00 PM | The French AI Report 2026
Key findings from five years of French AI financing data and a mapping of 424 emerging startups across infrastructure, enterprise software, healthcare, climate, and frontier technologies.

​6:30 PM | Qonto: Transforming a Scaleup in the Age of AI
A fireside chat on integrating AI across products, operations, and teams, while attracting exceptional talent and fostering the next generation of founders.

​7:00 PM | AI x Health
How AI is reshaping drug discovery, diagnostics, and healthcare delivery.

​Featuring:

• ​Pierre Manceron, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Raidium

• ​Hedi Ben Brahim, Founder & CEO, One Biosciences

• ​Thaïs Walter, Assistant Professor, Université Paris Cité (moderator)

​7:30 PM | AI x Defense
The new generation of defense technology startups and the strategic implications of AI for European sovereignty.

​Featuring:

• ​Simon Calonne, Founder & CEO, Egide

• ​Bastien Allanot, Founder & CEO, Arsenals

• ​Margaux Wehr, Venture Partner, Galion.exe (moderator)

​8:00 PM onwards | Networking Reception
Drinks, finger food, and conversations with founders, operators, researchers, and investors shaping the future of French AI.Spots are limited; register now to secure your place!

​Additional speakers may be announced for selected sessions.