Executive Forum on Digital Innovation & Analytics (DIA) – October 11, 2024
We are delighted to the executive forum on Digital Innovation & Analytics (DIA) on October 11. This event is organized by Xitong Li, Hi! PARIS fellow and professor at HEC Paris.
October 11th (Friday) at HEC Alumni House, 9 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris
We encourage interested individuals to register early due to limited seating. To secure your spot at the 2024 Executive Forum on Digital Innovation & Analytics, please visit our registration page. Mandatory registration for this in-person event
Executive Forum on Digital Innovation & Analytics
This event aims to convene thought leaders, industry experts, academics, and practitioners to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in digital innovation and analytics. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, network with peers, and gain knowledge on how digital technologies and data analytics are reshaping businesses and society.
Please note that this event is in-person only and limited to a maximum number of participants. If you are no longer available to participate in the event, please contact the organizers to inform them in advance.
Program
| Time | Session Type | Presenter | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9h20 – 9h50 | Registration & Welcome Coffee | ||
| 9h50 – 10h | Opening Words | Andrea Masini | Dean of Faculty & Research @ HEC Paris |
| 10h – 10h45 | Academia - Pre 1 | Anindya Ghose | Professor @ NYU Stern "Thriving with AI – Deploying the House of AI for Competitive Advantage" |
| 10h45 – 11h | Coffee Break | ||
| 11h – 11h30 | Company - Pre 1 | Alex Rykhva | Head of Data Science and Analytics @ Louis Dreyfus Company "Harnessing Data and AI for the Future of Agriculture" |
| 11h30 – 12h | Company - Pre 2 | Etienne Cassuto | Open Innovation & Global Strategic Partnerships Manager @ Pernod Ricard "Data & AI in the Wines & Spirits Industry" |
| 12h – 12h15 | Group Photo Shooting | ||
| 12h15 – 13h45 | Light Lunch (Finger Foods & Coffee / Soft Drinks) | ||
| 13h45 – 14h30 | Academia - Pre 2 | Lynn Wu | Professor @ The Wharton School, Univ. of Pennsylvania "The AI-stack In Gen AI" |
| 14h30 – 14h45 | Coffee Break | ||
| 14h45 – 15h05 | Company - Pre 3 | Nicolas Guy | Partner CoE Data / IA @ Jeksa / SoyHuCe "Conversational BI: Breakthrough or Just Another Tool?" |
| 15h05 – 15h25 | Company - Pre 4 | Qihua (Mia) Wang | EVP Strategy & AI @ Lagardère Travel Retail "Gen AI in Action: Real-World Insights and the Roadmap from Strategy to Impact" |
| 15h25 – 15h45 | Company - Pre 5 | Peter Pernot-Day | Strategic and Corporate Affairs / The SHEIN Group "Conversational Data: How Audience Engagement Technology Is Driving the Future of Retail" |
| 15h45 – 16h | Coffee Break | ||
| 16h – 16h15 | Academia - Pre 3 | Haris Krjestorac | Assistant Professor @ HEC Paris "Voice Analytics for Understanding Human-AI Interaction" |
| 16h15 – 16h30 | Company - Pre 6 | Aymeric Penven | Director of HEC Paris Deep Tech Centre "Integrating New Technologies Into the Corporate World" |
| 16h30 – 16h45 | Academia - Pre 4 & Closing Words | Xitong Li | Professor @ HEC Paris "Business and Social Impacts of AI-driven Applications" |
| 16h45 – 17h | Coffee Break | ||
| 17h – 17h30 | New Book Signing | Anindya Ghose | "THRIVE: Maximizing Well-Being in the Age of AI" (co-authored with Ravi Bapna) |
| 17h30 – 19h | Cocktail & Social Networking | ||
| 19h – 21h | Dinner (Invitation Only) |
Special Offer for Attendees
All registered participants will receive a free signed copy of the book:
“Thrive: Maximizing Well-Being in the Age of AI”
Authored by Professor Anindya Ghose from NYU Stern and co-authored with Professor Ravi Bapna from the University of Minnesota, Thrive has achieved Amazon bestseller status in three categories:
- AI & Semantics
- Social Aspects of Technology
- General Technology
This insightful book explores how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to enhance well-being and productivity in the modern age.
Shuttle service
For the convenience of students and faculty, a shuttle bus will be available on the morning of the event:
- Departure Time: 8:15 AM
- Departure Location: HEC Jouy campus
- Destination: HEC Alumni House
Please indicate your interest in utilizing the shuttle service during the registration process to reserve your seat.