AI & Data Summit Advisory Board
A High-level Network of IT, Tech, and Digital leaders
What is the role of the IDC Advisory Board?
For the IDC AI & Data Summit, IDC France relies on an Advisory Board composed of Heads of Data, AI leaders, and IT executives specializing in artificial intelligence and data. This group actively collaborates in shaping the program, ensuring it aligns with the concrete priorities of Data & AI departments and the strategic challenges of the market.
Leveraging their hands-on expertise, Advisory Board members help create an event designed by and for Data and AI decision-makers, featuring targeted conferences and exchanges addressing key challenges: innovation, platform modernization, AI deployment, data performance, and governance.
The Value for You
Joining the Advisory Board means entering an exclusive circle of IT leaders and connecting with influential decision-makers in a collaborative, welcoming environment. Participation allows you to shape event themes, showcase your expertise, and enhance your visibility and recognition among peers, both during the conferences and across IDC’s digital platforms.
What You Bring
As a member, you actively contribute to editorial planning, share practical insights, and help develop tangible content such as roundtables, interviews, and interactive sessions, while promoting IDC France initiatives within your professional network.
Upcoming Advisory Board meetings
Each Advisory Board meeting combines strategic work and premium networking opportunities, allowing members to exchange experiences, engage with peers in prestigious settings, and directly influence the programs of IDC France’s flagship events.
Euroleague- Paris Basketball
IT Security Summit Advisory Board
April 02, 2026
Work session in a private suite at the Adidas Arena, followed by a VIP experience at the Euroleague Paris Basketball vs. Partizan Mozzart Belgrade match. Premium courtside seats and hospitality services ensure informal, high-quality networking.
Roland Garros
CIO Summit Advisory Board
May 27, 2026
Work session at Hotel Molitor, followed by exclusive networking at Roland Garros with premium tickets to Court Philippe Chatrier and access to the Orangerie lounge. A prestigious setting for strategic peer exchanges.
2026 Advisory Board Members
Meet the Advisory Board members for AI & Data Summit 2026. These influential IT, AI, and Data decision-makers form a committed network of peers whose collective expertise enriches the Summit’s program and experience.
Christophe Vaudable
VP Data
ACCOR
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Christophe Vaudable
Event Sessions
Wednesday, April 8 2026 12:05 pm | Location:
Panel #2 – Piloter l’IA à l’échelle : gouvernance, board et dialogue social
Structuration stratégique et gouvernance institutionnelle. Comment industrialiser l’IA dans des groupes complexes ?
Philippe Rambach, SVP Chief AI Officer, Schneider Electric
- Structuration IA depuis 2021
- Imbrication avec le board
- Organisation des équipes
- Gestion des relations sociales
Christophe Vaudable, VP Data, Accor
- Gouvernance IA
- Arbitrages performance / conformité
- Organisation interne
Wednesday, April 8 2026 11:40 am | Location:
Sales & IA : comment transformer l’ambition technologique en performance commerciale ?
L’IA comme levier direct de croissance et d’efficacité commerciale.
Nicolas Grandclaude, Digital Transformation Manager, Husqvarna
- IA au service de la performance commerciale
- ROI comme indicateur central
- Mesure des impacts
Christophe Vaudable, VP Data, Accor
- IA & GenAI dans la vente
- Réorganisation des tâches
- Effets sur effectifs et investissements
Philippe Rambach
SVP, Chief AI Officer
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
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Philippe Rambach
Sébastien Pacchini
Head of Data & AI Operation
RENAULT
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Sébastien Pacchini
Event Sessions
Wednesday, April 8 2026 2:20 pm | Location:
Cas d’usage sectoriels – IA en action
Olaf Kouamo, Head of Data Science & AI, Suez
IA dans le traitement des déchets et de l’eau
Nicolas Fayet, Group Transformation Director, Coface
IA et analyse de données financières mondiales
Humain + IA : complémentarité
Sébastien Pacchini, Head of Data & AI Operations, Renault
IA Conception Véhicule
La Data pour aider aux décisions de conception
Accompagnement des métiers dans la DATA et IA
Ludovic Letort
Directeur Data & AI Factory
AG2R LA MONDIALE
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Ludovic Letort
Olaf Kouamo
Head of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
SUEZ
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Olaf Kouamo
Event Sessions
Wednesday, April 8 2026 2:20 pm | Location:
Cas d’usage sectoriels – IA en action
Olaf Kouamo, Head of Data Science & AI, Suez
IA dans le traitement des déchets et de l’eau
Nicolas Fayet, Group Transformation Director, Coface
IA et analyse de données financières mondiales
Humain + IA : complémentarité
Sébastien Pacchini, Head of Data & AI Operations, Renault
IA Conception Véhicule
La Data pour aider aux décisions de conception
Accompagnement des métiers dans la DATA et IA
Mohamed Senhadji
Innovation Acceleration Lead
ENGIE
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Mohamed Senhadji
Event Sessions
Wednesday, April 8 2026 9:35 am | Location:
Panel #1 – De l’acculturation à l’action : comment structurer l’IA dans l’entreprise ?
Positionnement : opérationnel et transformationnel, centré sur la mise en mouvement des organisations. Comment passer du discours stratégique à une transformation concrète des équipes, des pratiques et des modes de décision.
Mohamed Senhadji, Innovation Acceleration Lead, Engie
- Présentation du programme “21 jours IA”
- Genèse du projet
- Déploiement et méthodologie
- Enseignements et impacts internes
Pierre Jarrijon, Responsable de l’accélaration IA, Bpifrance
- Démarche DAC (Démarche Accélération Continue)
- Acculturation des collaborateurs
- IA dans les processus décisionnels
- Cas d’usage concrets
À confirmer : profil hors IT
- Chercheur / sociologue / expert management
- Impacts socio-économiques
- Transformation du travail
- Evolution des rôles managériaux
Philippe Azoulay
Chief AI & Data Officer
PLUXEE
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Philippe Azoulay
Ludi Akue
Chief Technology Officer- Digital
BPIFRANCE
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Ludi Akue
Nicolas Grandclaude
Digital Transformation Manager
HUSQVARNA
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Nicolas Grandclaude
Event Sessions
Wednesday, April 8 2026 11:40 am | Location:
Sales & IA : comment transformer l’ambition technologique en performance commerciale ?
L’IA comme levier direct de croissance et d’efficacité commerciale.
Nicolas Grandclaude, Digital Transformation Manager, Husqvarna
- IA au service de la performance commerciale
- ROI comme indicateur central
- Mesure des impacts
Christophe Vaudable, VP Data, Accor
- IA & GenAI dans la vente
- Réorganisation des tâches
- Effets sur effectifs et investissements
Cyrille Charnier
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Director
VERALLIA GROUP
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Cyrille Charnier
Event Sessions
Wednesday, April 8 2026 9:35 am | Location:
Panel #1 – De l’acculturation à l’action : comment structurer l’IA dans l’entreprise ?
Positionnement : opérationnel et transformationnel, centré sur la mise en mouvement des organisations. Comment passer du discours stratégique à une transformation concrète des équipes, des pratiques et des modes de décision.
Mohamed Senhadji, Innovation Acceleration Lead, Engie
- Présentation du programme “21 jours IA”
- Genèse du projet
- Déploiement et méthodologie
- Enseignements et impacts internes
Pierre Jarrijon, Responsable de l’accélaration IA, Bpifrance
- Démarche DAC (Démarche Accélération Continue)
- Acculturation des collaborateurs
- IA dans les processus décisionnels
- Cas d’usage concrets
À confirmer : profil hors IT
- Chercheur / sociologue / expert management
- Impacts socio-économiques
- Transformation du travail
- Evolution des rôles managériaux
Julien Maillard
Group AI Program Sponsor
HAGER GROUP
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Julien Maillard
Event Sessions
Wednesday, April 8 2026 12:45 pm | Location:
Use Case – Structurer un programme IA groupe : adoption, gouvernance et freins
- Déploiement transverse
- Relations board / équipes
- Accélérateurs et résistances
Aurélien Fenard
Directeur de la Transformation Digitale & Données RH
FRANCE TRAVAIL
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Aurélien Fenard
Event Sessions
Wednesday, April 8 2026 2:00 pm | Location:
IA, service public et performance : transformer sans déshumaniser
- Intégration IA dans les processus
- Analyse Cour des Comptes
- Projets réalisés et roadmap
- Coexistence agents IA / agents humains
- Vision long terme pour l’emploi
Nicolas Fayet
Group Transformation Director
COFACE
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Nicolas Fayet
Event Sessions
Wednesday, April 8 2026 2:20 pm | Location:
Cas d’usage sectoriels – IA en action
Olaf Kouamo, Head of Data Science & AI, Suez
IA dans le traitement des déchets et de l’eau
Nicolas Fayet, Group Transformation Director, Coface
IA et analyse de données financières mondiales
Humain + IA : complémentarité
Sébastien Pacchini, Head of Data & AI Operations, Renault
IA Conception Véhicule
La Data pour aider aux décisions de conception
Accompagnement des métiers dans la DATA et IA
Stéphane Mariotto
Global CIO & CISO
FIDAL
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Stéphane Mariotto
Event Sessions
Wednesday, April 8 2026 12:35 pm | Location:
Use Case – L’IA au service des professions juridiques : transformer les métiers du droit
- Cas concrets
- Gains opérationnels
- Encadrement des usages
Bilal Idiri
Responsable Ingénierie IA – Tech Lead
AG2R La Mondiale
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Bilal Idiri
Our Past Advisory Boards and Events
IDC France brings together IT leaders in premium settings across its four major events. These Advisory Boards have co-created concrete programs, facilitated strategic exchanges, and built a highly engaged community of IT leaders.
Six Nations Rugby Tournament
AI & Data Summit Advisory Board
February 05, 2026
Work session at OKKO Hotel, followed by premium networking at the France-Ireland Six Nations match with post-match lounge access. A unique opportunity to combine strategic discussions with an exclusive sports experience.
Ligue 1- Parc des Princes
CIO Summit Advisory Board
October 17, 2025
Work session at Hotel Molitor, followed by an exclusive networking experience at Parc des Princes to watch PSG vs Strasbourg. Members enjoyed premium tickets close to the pitch and access to VIP hospitality, providing an ideal setting for strategic peer-to-peer exchanges.
IDC France Flagship Events
The IDC Advisory Board operates across all major IDC France events. Every year, IT decision-makers collaborate with IDC to ensure conferences reflect market realities.
Key IDC 2026 events:
AI & Data Summit
April 08,2026
Cloud Business Center| Paris
Gathering IT, Data, and Digital leaders to share best practices and actionable solutions for industrializing AI, maximizing data value, and accelerating innovation at scale.
IT Security Summit
June 10, 2026
Carré Edouard VII | Paris
CISOs, CIOs, and IT leaders explore how cybersecurity can become a strategic lever, leaving with insights and practical best practices to strengthen resilience, compliance, and digital trust.
CIO Summit
November 18, 2026
Cloud Business Center| Paris
The 3rd edition brings together CIOs and IT leaders to tackle critical priorities: continuous innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.