MTL connect 2024: Attend the major conferences that will inspire the digital future!

Hugues Bersini [Belgium] – Hugues Bersini, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and eminent member of the Royal Academy of Belgium, will open this edition with a conference that promises to be memorable. He will explore in depth the repercussions of artificial intelligence on key sectors such as creativity and education. With over 300 scientific publications to his credit, Hugues Bersini will offer a unique insight into how AI is redefining not only the tools we use but also our way of thinking and learning. He will also present his latest book, “L’intelligence artificielle en pratique avec Python”, which concretely illustrates the application of AI in various fields.

Ana Semedo [France] – A recognized innovator, Ana Semedo is a leading figure in the field of responsible and ecological AI. In her conference, she will address the challenges and opportunities related to the integration of AI in businesses, with a particular emphasis on aligning these technologies with social and environmental imperatives. Ana will share her experiences as an active member of Hub France IA and AI lead at the digital think tank G9+. You will discover how she pushes the boundaries of innovation, from creating a solar energy patent to developing groundbreaking digital projects, such as a revolutionary video game for detecting soft skills.

Anna Shvets [England] – Anna Shvets, a researcher in sustainable generative AI, a doctor in computational musicology, and a composer of postmodern music, invites you to a fascinating exploration of the convergence between artificial intelligence and art. Her presentation will delve into the world of virtual and augmented realities, demonstrating how generative AI opens new avenues for artistic creation. Working at the FabLab d’Inetum in Paris, Anna will reveal how artists and technicians are redefining the boundaries of artistic expression together by leveraging the almost limitless capabilities of AI in virtual worlds. This conference will be an invitation to rethink creation and artistic experience in the digital age. Anna Shvets is a researcher in sustainable generative AI, a doctor in computational musicology, and a composer of postmodern music. Working within FabLab d’Inetum in Paris, she has published around thirty scientific publications in London, Washington, Boston, Copenhagen, Vilnius, and other European cities. She has won awards in programming, composition, and VR, having proposed a new genre in XR music.

Valérie Doye [France] is a cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience as a telecommunications engineer. She works for ACMOSS (Agency for Mobile Operational Security and Rescue Communications) of the Ministry of the Interior and Overseas Territories, and founded Keystone Cybersecurity in 2021, a company specializing in the protection of networks and digital infrastructures.

In her conference, Valérie Doye will address the critical issues of cybersecurity, emerging trends, and provide a geopolitical and technological analysis of the threats weighing on cyberspace. She will discuss the challenges posed by the proliferation of connected objects and the increase in vulnerabilities, while assessing the reliability of international standards and the implications for the protection of individual rights.

Yannig Raffenel [France] – Yannig Raffenel, an expert in digital learning strategy and president of EdTech France, will lead an essential conference on Education and Digital Inclusion. With his 30 years of experience in pedagogical innovation, he will explain how artificial intelligence can transform educational practices by making learning more personalized and accessible. Yannig will emphasize the importance for educators to become augmented trainers, capable of leveraging new technologies while preserving humanity and interaction at the heart of teaching. He will also share case studies on innovative projects that are redefining the education of tomorrow.