Winter School: Next Generation AI and Economic Applications

🎓 Pioneering AI's Future: A Session with Yann LeCun The Winter School on Next Generation AI and Economic Applications is honored to host Yann LeCun, VP and Chief AI Scientist at Meta, Professor at New York University, and ACM Turing Award recipient, for two exceptional sessions. 🔍 A Pioneering Force in AI Professor LeCun is one of the founding fathers of deep learning and artificial intelligence. His revolutionary work on convolutional neural networks has become the foundation of modern computer vision and AI systems worldwide. A member of the US National Academy of Sciences and the French Académie des Sciences, he was awarded the 2018 ACM Turing Award alongside Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio for their groundbreaking contributions that made deep neural networks fundamental to modern computing. His recent recognition includes the 2024 VinFuture Grand Prize and the 2022 Princess of Asturias Award. 📈 Sessions Conference: "Recent Advancements in AI and Major Challenges" Professor LeCun will share cutting-edge insights on AI's latest developments and the critical challenges shaping its future. Distinguished Roundtable: "Bridging Theory and Applications in Next-Generation AI" An unprecedented gathering featuring: Yann LeCun (Meta-FAIR & NYU) Michael Jordan (UC Berkeley) Laurent Daudet Organized by: EMINES - School of Industrial Management / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) Chair of Industrial Processes, École Polytechnique Supported by: SIANA - Société Marocaine de Maintenance des Rames à Grande Vitesse Founder Institute Morocco Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l'ingénieur ✨ A unique opportunity to engage with one of the architects of the AI revolution. #AI #DeepLearning #Innovation #Meta #NYU #WinterSchool #TuringAward

🎓 The Winter School on Next Generation AI and Economic Applications is honored to welcome Prof. Sonia Vanier from the Computer Science Department at École Polytechnique (DIX) as a panelist for the roundtable "Bridging Theory and Applications in Next-Generation AI". 👨🏫 About Prof. Sonia Vanier Prof. Vanier leads the ORAILIX team and oversees several strategic programs, including the "Trustworthy AI" Chair in partnership with Groupe Crédit Agricole, and the "AI and Optimization for Mobility" Chair in collaboration with Groupe SNCF. She also supervises the Advanced Computer Science Program for third-year students. Her research focuses on developing decision support tools for complex industrial problems, artificial intelligence (AI), operations research (OR), network optimization, and optimization under uncertainty. She is involved in hybrid approaches combining AI and OR to design ethical, secure, sustainable, and trustworthy AI systems. At CNRS, she leads the "Network Optimization" Working Group (GdT OR) and the "Networks, Energy, Services, and Transportation" research axis (REST) within the Operational Research and Decision Group (GDR ROD), where she serves on the scientific board. 🌟 The Roundtable This exceptional session will be held on February 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, bringing together world-renowned experts: Yann LeCun, Michael Jordan, Laurent Daudet, and Sonia Vanier, moderated by Eric Moulines. 📋 Organized by: EMINES - School of Industrial Management / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) Industrial Processes Chair, École Polytechnique With the support of: SIANA - Société Marocaine de Maintenance des Rames à Grande Vitesse Founder Institute Morocco Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l'ingénieur (EMSI) #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #EcolePolytechnique #WinterSchool #TrustworthyAI #Research #AIInnovation

🎓 A Landmark Session with AI Pioneer Michael Jordan The Winter School on Next Generation AI and Economic Applications is honored to host one of the world's most eminent figures in artificial intelligence, Professor Michael I. Jordan, Distinguished Professor at University of California, Berkeley and Research Director at Inria. 🔍 A Visionary Leader Widely recognized as one of the most influential computer scientists of our time, Professor Jordan has revolutionized machine learning and statistics over three decades. His pioneering work at UC Berkeley has fundamentally shaped how we understand AI and learning systems. A member of the National Academy of Sciences, his groundbreaking contributions to probabilistic modeling, variational methods, and statistical learning have earned him the highest distinctions, including the IEEE John von Neumann Medal. With over 600 research papers and more than 70 Ph.D. students who now lead research worldwide, his impact on the field is unparalleled. 📈 Two Exceptional Sessions Keynote Conference: "An Alternative View on AI: Collaborative Learning, Incentives, and Social Welfare" In this landmark lecture, Professor Jordan will share his transformative vision for AI's future, exploring how collaborative learning and economic principles can reshape our approach to artificial intelligence. Distinguished Roundtable: "Bridging Theory and Applications in Next-Generation AI" A historic gathering featuring: Michael Jordan (UC Berkeley) Yann LeCun Laurent Daudet Organized by: EMINES - School of Industrial Management / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) Chair of Industrial Processes, École Polytechnique Supported by: SIANA - Société Marocaine de Maintenance des Rames à Grande Vitesse Founder Institute Morocco Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l'ingénieur ✨ A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage with one of the founding fathers of modern machine learning. #AI #MachineLearning #Innovation #Berkeley #WinterSchool #Statistics #EconomicApplications

🎓 Digital Transformation & AI: Insights with Yahia SEFRAOUI The Winter School on Next Generation AI and Economic Applications welcomes Yahia Sefraoui, Digital and Data Transformation Director at inwi, to the roundtable discussion "Enterprise: What's the Real Value?" 🔍 About the Speaker A seasoned digital transformation leader, Yahia SEFRAOUI brings extensive expertise in implementing AI and data strategies at enterprise scale. Currently leading inwi's digital and data transformation, he previously served as Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he led high-impact digital and data analytics initiatives across Africa and Europe in various sectors including banking, telecommunications, and public sector. 📈 Roundtable: "Enterprise: What's the Real Value?" Join distinguished panelists: Bissam El Khamlichi (Ai Movement) Jawad Alaoui (NORMA) Mohamed Sedki (Groupe ONCF) Jean-François Thomas (Orange Business EMEA) Yahia Sefraoui (inwi) Moderator: Benoit Bergeret Organized by: EMINES - School of Industrial Management / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) Chair of Industrial Processes, École Polytechnique Supported by: SIANA - Société Marocaine de Maintenance des Rames à Grande Vitesse Founder Institute Morocco Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l'ingénieur ✨ Join us for insights on enterprise AI transformation from industry leaders. #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Enterprise #WinterSchool #DataAnalytics

🎓 Advancing AI: Distinguished Sessions with eric Moulines The Winter School on Next Generation AI and Economic Applications is privileged to host Professor Eric Moulines, a pioneering figure in statistical learning and member of the French Academy of Sciences, as both speaker and organizer. 🔍 A Visionary in Statistical Learning Professor Moulines stands among the world's foremost experts in statistical signal processing and Bayesian statistics. Currently Professor at École Polytechnique and Adjunct Professor at MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence), he serves as Scientific Director at Hi! PARIS Center - AI for Science, Business & Society. His groundbreaking contributions to adaptive estimation, Monte Carlo methods, and particle filtering have fundamentally shaped modern machine learning. A recipient of the CNRS Silver Medal and the Grand Prix from the French Academy of Sciences, his work spans over 150 papers in prestigious journals and several seminal monographs. 📈 Sessions Session: "Generative AI: A Deep Dive into Diffusion Models" Professor Moulines will share cutting-edge insights into the probabilistic foundations and advances in generative AI. Distinguished Roundtable Moderator: "Bridging Theory and Applications in Next-Generation AI" Organized by: EMINES - School of Industrial Management / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) Chair of Industrial Processes, École Polytechnique Supported by: SIANA - Société Marocaine de Maintenance des Rames à Grande Vitesse Founder Institute Morocco Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l'ingénieur ✨ A unique opportunity to engage with one of the architects of modern statistical learning. #AI #Statistics #MachineLearning #GenerativeAI #Polytechnique #WinterSchool #BayesianStatistics

🎓 AI & Mobility: Innovation Session with Luciano Borges The Winter School on Next Generation AI and Economic Applications is pleased to welcome Luciano Fernandes Borges, CEO of SIANA - Société Marocaine de Maintenance des Rames à Grande Vitesse and Executive Board Member at Groupe ONCF, for an engaging session on the future of mobility. 🔍 About the Speaker A distinguished leader in Morocco's railway sector, Luciano Fernandes Borges brings extensive expertise in high-speed rail operations and industrial innovation. Holding an Executive MBA from emlyon business school and a Master's from Arts et Métiers ParisTech, he currently leads the joint venture between ONCF and SNCF for high-speed trains, while also serving as Rolling Stock Managing Director at ONCF. 📈 Sessions Session: "AI in Motion: The Future of Mobility" An exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming transportation and railway systems. Special Event: Best Projects Hackathon "Rail Summit" Exhibition Showcasing innovative solutions from the Rail Summit Hackathon, bridging AI technology with practical mobility applications. Organized by: EMINES - School of Industrial Management / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and Chair of Industrial Processes, École Polytechnique Supported by: SIANA - Société Marocaine de Maintenance des Rames à Grande Vitesse Founder Institute Morocco Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l'ingénieur ✨ Join us to discover how AI is revolutionizing the future of transportation. #AI #Mobility #Innovation #Railways #HighSpeedRail #WinterSchool #Transportation

🎓 Enterprise & AI: A Strategic Perspective with Jean-Francois (JF) THOMAS The Winter School on Next Generation AI and Economic Applications is honored to welcome Jean-François Thomas, senior executive at Orange Business EMEA, as a distinguished panelist in the roundtable discussion "Enterprise: What's the Real Value?" 🔍 About the Speaker With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications and information technology, Jean-François Thomas brings exceptional leadership insights to the discussion. As former CEO of a Middle Eastern telecom operator ($550M revenue, 2,100 employees) and COO of an Indian Ocean operator ($300M revenue, 1,800 employees), his expertise spans marketing, finance, sales, and business development. His proven success in leading multicultural teams and driving growth in competitive markets offers valuable perspectives on enterprise transformation. 📈 Roundtable: "Enterprise: What's the Real Value?" February 25, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Distinguished Panelists: Btissam EL khamlichi, Ph.D. (Ai Movement) Jawad ALAOUI (NORMA) Mohamed SEDKI (Groupe ONCF) Yahia SEFRAOUI (inwi) Jean-Francois (JF) THOMAS (Orange Business EMEA) Moderator: Benoit Bergeret Organized by: EMINES - School of Industrial Management / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) Chair of Industrial Processes, École Polytechnique Supported by: SIANA - Société Marocaine de Maintenance des Rames à Grande Vitesse Founder Institute Morocco Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l'ingénieur ✨ Join us for this insightful discussion on AI's transformative impact on enterprise value. #AI #Enterprise #Innovation #OrangeEMEA #WinterSchool #EconomicDevelopment

🎓 Dr. Btissam EL khamlichi, Ph.D. at the Winter School on Next Generation AI The Winter School on Next Generation AI and Economic Applications is honored to host Dr. Btissam El Khamlichi, Assistant Professor at the Ai Movement of UM6P - University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, for two engaging sessions: 🔍 About the Speaker Dr. El Khamlichi holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the École mohammedia d'ingénieurs (EMI) and has enriched her expertise as a Visiting Researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States. Her research focuses on wireless network optimization and security, with numerous scientific publications to her credit. 📈 Sessions Conference: "Pioneering Next-Generation AI for Africa's Future: Insights from AI Movement-UM6P" Dr. El Khamlichi will explore AI innovations tailored for African contexts, sharing groundbreaking initiatives from UM6P's AI Movement and discussing the challenges and opportunities in adopting these technologies across the continent. Roundtable Discussion: "Enterprise: What's the Real Value?" Join Dr. El Khamlichi as she brings her expertise to this dynamic panel discussion on enterprise value in the age of AI. Organized by: EMINES - School of Industrial Management / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University(UM6P) and Chair of Industrial Processes, École Polytechnique Supported by: SIANA - Société Marocaine de Maintenance des Rames à Grande Vitesse Founder Institute Morocco Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l'ingénieur ✨ Join us to explore the future of AI with a leading expert in the field. #AI #Africa #Innovation #AIMovement #UM6P #WinterSchool #EconomicDevelopment

🎓 Exceptional Masterclass: AI & Financial Markets – A Deep Dive with a Leading Expert How is artificial intelligence reshaping financial markets? The Winter School on Next Generation AI and Economic Applications is honored to host Professor Charles-Albert Lehalle, Full Professor at École Polytechnique, for a high-level masterclass on AI-driven innovations in finance. 🔍 Meet the Speaker ✨ Full Professor at École Polytechnique ✨ Former Head of AI & Finance Research at ADIA, Capital Fund Management, and Crédit Agricole CIB ✨ Co-author of reference books on quantitative finance & market microstructure 📈 Key Topics 📌 Machine Learning in Finance – How AI is transforming financial decision-making 📌 Market Microstructure & Price Formation – Understanding and optimizing market dynamics 📌 Latest Innovations in Quantitative Research – Bridging theory and real-world applications 📍 Organized by: 🔹 EMINES - School of Industrial Management / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) 🔹 Chair of Industrial Processes, École Polytechnique-Emines 💡 With the support of:   SIANA - Société Marocaine de Maintenance des Rames à Grande Vitesse Founder Institute Morocco Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l'ingénieur ✨ Bringing together academia and industry to explore the future of AI in finance with a world-class expert. #AI #Finance #MachineLearning #WinterSchool #QuantitativeFinance #Polytechnique #UM6P

🌟 Meet Our Esteemed Speaker: Laurent Daudet 🌟 Laurent Daudet is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of LightOn, a pioneering AI startup he launched in 2016. Leading a team of 40 experts, he drives the company’s business roadmap, spearheads fundraising efforts, and forges strategic partnerships worldwide. A physicist and entrepreneur, Laurent is currently on full-time leave from his position as Professor of Physics at Université Paris Cité, one of France’s top institutions. He has held academic roles at Sorbonne Université, Institut Universitaire de France, and has been a visiting researcher in London, Tokyo, and Stanford University. With over 200 scientific publications, his expertise bridges academia and industry, making cutting-edge AI research accessible to real-world applications. Beyond his entrepreneurial and academic impact, Laurent recently co-authored Dream Machine, the first graphic novel on Generative AI (French edition published by Flammarion in 2023, English edition by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press in 2024). Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Laurent’s unique insights into AI innovation, deep tech entrepreneurship, and the future of Generative AI! 📍 Register now to secure your spot – limited places available and we are at D-2 before closing registrations!!! #Agentic #AI #Innovation #GenAI #NextGenAI #DeepTech #Entrepreneurship #Conference