Educators
Businesses
AI Conference
Leverage generative AI tools for teaching, research, and administration.
Date(s)
October 9 – 10
Location
Paris, France
Event Type
Conference
Agenda is subject to change. Changes can occur up until the start of the conference.
Agenda Timezone:
Agenda:
3:30 AM - 3:45 AM CET
Conference Welcome
Join us for a welcome message from Delphine Manceau, Dean and Director General at NEOMA Business School and °®Âþµº Board Member.
Delphine Manceau
Member of °®Âþµº Board of Directors
Dean & Director General
NEOMA Business School
3:45 AM - 4:30 AM CET
AI’s Impact on Education and the Future of Work
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes both the educational and professional landscapes, understanding its multifaceted impact is essential. This session offers an overview of AI’s influence on education and the workplace students need to be prepared for, drawing on insights from surveys of six key stakeholders: business school deans, students, faculty, companies, applicants, and career services. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how these groups view AI, its current and potential uses, and its effects on the future of work and learning.
Daniel Kahn
Senior Insights Specialist for Business Schools
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
Delphine Manceau
Member of °®Âþµº Board of Directors
Dean & Director General
NEOMA Business School
4:35 AM - 4:55 AM CET
Industry Session: Mujo Learning Systems— Turnkey Curriculum on GenAI for Business
As generative AI tools begin to reshape entire industries, students are looking for courses that can prepare them for jobs that require a clear understanding of how generative AI is being used in their industry. In this session, we’ll explore how Mujo Learning Systems’ AI for Business curriculum leverages expert insights, hands-on activities, and up-to-date resources to prepare students for a successful career working alongside generative AI tools.
Lexi Bentley
Curriculum Executive
Mujo Learning Systems
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM CET
Insights and Strategies for Implementing GenAI
As universities strive to integrate Generative AI (GenAI) into their operations and curricula, many institutions face a steep and costly learning curve. While new AI-focused study programs and Executive Education offerings are becoming more prevalent, there are fewer successful examples of GenAI being effectively implemented within universities themselves. Early adopters often grapple with the challenges of working with rapidly evolving technology, making the journey to successful integration both complex and demanding. This session will share valuable insights and best practices from a project focused on analyzing the successful implementation of GenAI at leading business schools, offering a unique perspective on the factors that drive both success and failure in this area. Participants will gain practical strategies for developing and implementing GenAI at their own institutions, learning how to take the first steps while avoiding common pitfalls. Whether your institution is just beginning its GenAI journey or seeking to refine its approach, this session offers a roadmap to successful AI integration in the fast-moving landscape of higher education.
Francisco Luis MachÃn Aragonés
Chief Data Analytics AI Officer
IE Business School
Oliver Matthews
Founder & CEO
4Uni Solutions
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM CET
(A1) AI Grading and Assessment Strategies
This hands-on workshop will equip educators with the tools and knowledge needed to design and implement rubrics and grading strategies tailored for AI-driven assessments. Participants will learn how to effectively assess learning outcomes using AI technologies, ensuring that evaluations are both fair and rigorous. Through interactive activities, attendees will develop practical skills in creating and applying AI-compatible rubrics that can be integrated into their assessment practices.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Adina Gray
University Instructor and TRU Gaglardi Academic Coordinator
Open Learning
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM CET
(A2) Enhancing Student Engagement with AI Tools
In a world where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, how can we ensure that education keeps up? This workshop invites you to explore the future of learning by harnessing the power of AI tools to foster deeper student engagement, personalized learning, and dynamic classroom environments. By integrating cutting-edge AI technologies, educators can create adaptive, human-centered experiences that resonate with today's learners, equipping them for a world shaped by exponential technological change.
Through hands-on activities, attendees will be introduced to AI tools and actionable strategies, along with a vision of how AI can revolutionize the educational landscape, making learning more engaging, impactful, and personal. Please bring your laptops for a fully immersive experience.
Through hands-on activities, attendees will be introduced to AI tools and actionable strategies, along with a vision of how AI can revolutionize the educational landscape, making learning more engaging, impactful, and personal. Please bring your laptops for a fully immersive experience.
Monica Ares
Executive Director, IDEA Lab
Imperial College London
Stephen Vaz
Director of Learning Innovation, IDEA Lab
Imperial College London
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM CET
AI Driven Academic-Industry Partnerships
Speakers will present a real-world example of a successful partnership between a business school and a business, highlighting how AI has been leveraged to enhance both educational programs and business strategies. This collaboration has resulted in innovative solutions, bringing substantial benefits to both the academic institution and the business. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the process of building effective partnerships, with a focus on how AI can seamlessly bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world business applications.
Alain Goudey
Associate Dean for Digital and Full Professor of Marketing
NEOMA Business School
Claire Mathieu
Head of Data & AI
Suez Group
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CET
(A1 REPEAT) AI Grading and Assessment Strategies
This hands-on workshop will equip educators with the tools and knowledge needed to design and implement rubrics and grading strategies tailored for AI-driven assessments. Participants will learn how to effectively assess learning outcomes using AI technologies, ensuring that evaluations are both fair and rigorous. Through interactive activities, attendees will develop practical skills in creating and applying AI-compatible rubrics that can be integrated into their assessment practices.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Adina Gray
University Instructor and TRU Gaglardi Academic Coordinator
Open Learning
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CET
(A2 REPEAT) Enhancing Student Engagement with AI Tools
Attendees will explore a range of innovative AI technologies that can be seamlessly integrated into the classroom to enhance interaction, participation, and personalized learning. Through hands-on activities, participants will learn how to implement AI-driven strategies that captivate students' attention and foster a dynamic learning environment.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Monica Ares
Executive Director, IDEA Lab
Imperial College London
Stephen Vaz
Director of Learning Innovation, IDEA Lab
Imperial College London
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CET
Networking Reception
Relax and enjoy the company of your colleagues. This reception is the perfect opportunity to unwind and continue the day’s discussions in a more informal setting.
3:00 AM - 3:45 AM CET
Insights and Skills for Future Graduates
Join this session to hear how non-tech companies are integrating AI into their operations to drive innovation and efficiency. Speakers will share examples of AI applications in their sectors and discuss the evolving skill sets needed from graduates to thrive in an AI-enhanced workplace. Gain a deeper understanding of industry expectations and learn how to better prepare your students for successful careers in a rapidly changing job market.
Aurore Hondarrague
Generative AI Evangelist
IPSOS France
Eileen McAuliffe
EVP & Chief Thought Leadership Officer & Managing Director
°®Âþµº International
Eleïssa Karaj
Paris Innovation Manager
A&O Shearman
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM CET
(B1) Navigating Ethical Challenges
This session will delve into the ethical dilemmas AI poses in educational contexts, and explore strategies and insights into ensuring both ethical practices and academic integrity in your institution.
Anne Michaut
Associate Dean for Education Track and Pedagogy, Director of Digital Learning
HEC School of Management, Paris
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM CET
(B2) Leveraging GenAI Tools for Academic Research
This practical session is designed for researchers, faculty, and academic professionals who are eager to explore how GenAI can be integrated into their research processes. During this interactive workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with some of the AI tools that can be leveraged to improve their research productivity and quality, along with the confidence to experiment with these tools in their own work.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Beata Jones
Professor of Business Information Systems Practice, Neeley School of Business
Texas Christian University
5:05 AM - 5:25 AM CET
Industry Session: Cesim Business Simulations - Welcoming AI to the Experiential Learning Classroom
In this session we address a pivotal opportunity for business schools to harness the potential of Generative Al in enhancing experiential learning. Through practical demonstrations we will unveil how Al can be seamlessly integrated into simulation-based courses, aligning them with learning objectives to foster analytical thinking and purposeful class discussions with students.
Veijo Kyosti
Chief Executive Officer
Cesim Business Simulations
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM CET
(C1) Moving Toward an AI-Integrated Curriculum
This workshop will guide participants through several paths for integrating AI into the curriculum. Speakers will share both explicit ways of integrating AI content and tools across fields and programmes, as well as more implicit ways to nudge integration through AI tool incorporation to an LMS system. The workshop will feature specific examples from faculty who have successfully embedded AI into their courses, as well as examples from the Pedagogical Innovation Lab demonstrating how AI tools in the LMS support AI practice across all programmes.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Emmanuelle Houet
Director, EDHEC PILab
EDHEC Business School
Michelle Sisto
Professor, Director of EDHEC AI Center
EDHEC Business School
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM CET
(C2) Integrating AI in Business Ethics Education
In this workshop, participants will experience real-world examples of how AI is being integrated into a Business Ethics and Social Responsibility course. Attendees will engage in hands-on activities that utilize AI, gaining firsthand experience with its educational applications. The session will also feature interactive discussions where participants will use a set of ethical lenses and practical mechanisms to evaluate course activities and their alignment with learning outcomes and course and program expectations. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and strategies for effectively incorporating AI into educational settings while navigating its ethical implications.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to fully participate in the hands-on activities.
Michelle Darnell
Director for the Center for Business Ethics and Social Responsibility and Clinical Professor in Management
The Pennsylvania State University
Tawnya S. Means
Assistant Dean, Educational Innovation, Chief Learning Officer, Gies College of Business
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM CET
Enriching the Pedagogical Experience with GenAI
Discover how IMD has successfully integrated Generative AI GenAI across its educational offerings, from MBA and executive education to online programs. This session will showcase the transformative impact of AI on pedagogy, illustrating how it has enhanced learning experiences, increased student engagement, and amplified educational outcomes. Key innovations featured include IMD’s AI Engine Room, a cutting-edge initiative driving AI-enabled learning, and an immersive AI art project that engaged participants in a creative exploration of technology and artistry. Join us to explore the future of education where AI enriches every aspect of the learning journey.
Louis Leclézio
Chief Operations Officer
IMD
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM CET
AI Today and Tomorrow: Industry Insights
This session will provide an overview of the latest technological advancements and offer a glimpse into the future. Speakers will share their perspectives on how AI is reshaping industries, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities. Gain valuable insights that can help shape your institution's approach to AI education and prepare your students for the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Gilles Closset
Global AI Ecosystem Director
OVHcloud
Jean-Paul Muller
AI Chief Technology Officer
OnePoint
Pierre-Carl Langlais
Co-Founder
Pleias
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM CET
Advancing Your Faculty with Generative AI
This session will explore NEOMA’s comprehensive approach to integrating GenAI throughout the institution. Over the past academic year, NEOMA successfully trained 6,200 students, 80% of the faculty, and 20% of the staff. The discussion will cover key elements such as developing a clear AI policy, hosting inspiring talks, delivering hands-on workshops, offering online training, and utilizing a 'test & learn' approach. Attendees will gain practical strategies and actionable ideas to guide their own institutions in adopting and integrating AI into their learning communities.
Alain Goudey
Associate Dean for Digital and Full Professor of Marketing
NEOMA Business School