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💡 OPINION | Pioneering the future of business and technology at ESSEC Business School Through the creation of the Metalab for data, technology and society, ESSEC Business School is at the forefront of the digital revolution. In an interview with Poets&Quants, ESSEC Dean & President Vincenzo Esposito Vinzi explains how the school sees the integration of AI in its programs and within its recent strategy, named “Transcend”. Key focus areas: ✦ Artificial intelligence and data science: Innovative programs and cutting-edge research are shaping the future of business. ✦ Interdisciplinary collaboration: The Metalab fosters collaboration between business, science, and humanities, driving groundbreaking insights. ✦ Ethical leadership: Equipping leaders with the knowledge and skills to harness technology responsibly and ethically. As Vincenzo Esposito Vinzi recalls: ❝When [smartphones] were introduced, we received technological user guides. However, no one gave us a social user guide for how to handle the deeper impacts of smartphones. The technology itself wasn’t the issue; the challenge was how we, as humans, approached it.❞ To read the full article, please follow the link below 👇 #ESSEC #TranscendStrategy #AI #DataScience #Innovation #Leadership #FutureofWork

🌟 WEBINAR | Leading in the Artificial Intelligence Era Are you equipped to leverage Artificial Intelligence to gain a strategic advantage? AI is no longer a mere trend; it is fundamentally reshaping business operations, competitive dynamics, and leadership practices. Join ESSEC Executive Education for an exclusive online webinar where you'll gain valuable insights on: ✅ The transformative impact of AI across industries ✅ Key strategies for leading and managing in an AI-driven world ✅ How to harness collective intelligence to drive innovation and enhance decision-making This 1-hour session is a unique opportunity to sharpen your leadership skills in the age of AI. Don’t miss out! 📅 November 7, 2024 🕛 12:00 PM - ONLINE Register now to secure your spot and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape! [Link in comments] #ESSEC #ExecEd #AI #Leadership #Innovation #DigitalTransformation Kenza TADOUNT

💡 ARTICLE | Ethical AI for social innovation In an article for Journal du Net, ESSEC Business School Professor Anne-Claire Pache explores the societal challenges of artificial intelligence and suggests solutions for AI that serves the common good. ESSEC Business School aims at training future leaders capable of seizing the opportunities of AI while mastering the risks and challenges. [Link to the article in comments] #ESSEC #IA #ethics #socialresponsibility”

👉 EVENT | AI for creativity: a look back at our webinar Artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize the way we create. We'd like to extend our warmest thanks to all the participants in our webinar, which explored the exciting interactions between AI and art. The exchanges with our experts, Laurent Bibard, Gontran Peubez, Nicolas Sabouret and Caroline Zeller, were rich in insights. Together, we explored new forms of collaboration between man and machine in the creative process. These discussions highlighted the potential of AI to push back the boundaries of artistic creation, while underlining the need for in-depth reflection on its responsible use. Many thanks to Mathilde Nabarette and Alix Béranger for their moderation. We hope this evening has stimulated your curiosity and given you new food for thought. To find out more : ➯ Watch the recording of the webinar on our YouTube channel: [Link in comments] We look forward to seeing you at the next webinar - stay tuned! #Creativity #FutureOfArt #TechArt #DigitalArt #AIArt Muriel Touaty Thomas Perroud Renaud Mignerey, PhD

🔔 REMINDER | Join us tomorrow for an engaging conversation on AI and creativity! {To register, click on the link in the comments}

⏩️ EVENT | The Metalab is delighted to have contributed to the success of the 3rd edition of the Institut onepoint's annual event A special thanks to the Onepoint teams and especially to Muriel Touaty, Renaud Mignerey, PhD, Mégane ALEKANIAN, and Thomas Perroud for their flawless organization and the quality of the panel discussions offered. Looking forward to the next edition!

🏆 Looking back at the "How Data & AI transform firms and organizations" Seminar at ESSEC in Partnership with Onepoint The "Data & AI" seminar has just concluded, offering 400+ MiM students coming straight out of Classes Prépas an in-depth journey through the world of data and AI. This 4-day event, coordinated by ESSEC Business School Profs. Guillaume Chevillon and Maria Allayioti, PhD, together with Nora Diep-Achor and Emma PAYAN of the Onepoint group, aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies are transforming businesses and society. The main message was keep learning and experimenting! Hence the week alternated between a hackathon and talks. In a hackathon led by 12 data scientists and consultants from Onepoint, our students spent four afternoons developing startup projects to improve student life. They learned to analyze social media in #Python, use GenAI for customer journeys, and create persuasive dataviz. Congrats to the five finalist teams and the winners! 💡 A series of events, lectures and talks ➭ The seminar kicked off with a captivating introduction to Data and AI by Emma PAYAN and Jean Vassoyan from #Onepoint. They laid the groundwork by discussing the revolutionary impact of data on organizations and how AI is reshaping industries. ➭ The students explored the rich ESSEC ecosystem with its many AI chairs, programs, startups, student associations, and research opportunities. There are so many it was difficult to condense them all into one morning! Many thanks to Prof. Rémy Gerin who presented how RetailTech & data drive the developments in his Fast Moving Consumer Goods Chair, to Thierry Robert for his presentation of the Accenture Strategic Business Analytics Chair; to startup founders Quentin Amaudry of Mendo and Quentin Tristan of Sypher, our alumni who have joined the ESSEC VENTURES 1 incubator for their inspiring testimonials; to the student associations Utopia and Junior ESSEC Conseil, and finally an overview of the research and pedagogical programs run by the ESSEC Metalab with a focus on the student run IDEAS think-tank. ➭ On the 3rd day, the focus shifted to the challenges of AI, combining a session on "Trusted AI" led by @Fanny Brottes-Weyer, with a thrilling presentation by @Olivier Hérisson on the Mind of a Hacker, offering a deep dive into cybersecurity threats and solutions - and the negotiation techniques used against ransomware hackers! ➭ The seminar ended on a high note with a roundtable discussion featuring industry leaders Julien Villeret (Head of Innovation at EDF) and Yann CHASSY (Head of Sales at Datategy). Romain Jouin from Google Cloud closed the day with an inspiring keynote on Cloud innovations. A special thanks to Onepoint and all the coaches & speakers for their invaluable contributions to this enriching experience! #Data #AI #Innovation #Hackathon #Startups #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #Entrepreneurship Muriel Touaty Renaud Mignerey, PhD Thomas Perroud

⏩️ WEBINAIRE | L’IA au service de la créativité : Quelles transformations ? Curieux de savoir comment l'intelligence artificielle transforme le monde de la créativité ? Comment l'IA peut redéfinir les contours de l'art et du design ? L'ESSEC Metalab, en partenariat avec Onepoint, a le plaisir de vous inviter à un webinaire exclusif consacré à l'exploration du potentiel transformateur de l'intelligence artificielle dans le domaine de la créativité. Le webinaire s'adresse à tous ceux qui s'intéressent à l’impact des technologies sur le monde de l’art, qu’ils soient artistes, professionnels du secteur culturel ou simplement curieux d'en apprendre davantage sur ces transformations. 🗓 Date : 22 octobre 🕒 Heure : 18h00 - 19h30 💻 Où : en ligne (Zoom) Pour vous inscrire 👇 #AI #Créativité #Innovation #Webinar #FutureOfAI Muriel Touaty Gontran Peubez Renaud Mignerey, PhD Guillaume Chevillon Abdelmounaim Derraz Nicolas Sabouret Julien MALAURENT Laurent Bibard Thomas Perroud Caroline Zeller

🚀 Celebrating 4 Years of Innovation at the ESSEC Metalab! Since its inception in 2020, the Metalab has been at the forefront of exploring data and AI, driving forward research, education, and partnerships. As a reflection center within ESSEC Business School, we are proud to share our key achievements: ❈ Groundbreaking Research: Over 400+ research papers in data & AI published between 2018 and 2024, spanning critical themes and advanced technologies such as: ✧ Theoretical insights into machine learning, Bayesian methods, and statistical inference. ✧ Practical applications that include smart healthcare, environmental monitoring, and FinTech innovations. ✧ Policy and ethical discussions related to data privacy, AI governance, and sustainable technology. ✧ Emerging technologies like blockchain dynamics, cryptocurrency regulations, and the ethics of generative AI. This body of work not only enriches our understanding but also catalyzes further research and collaboration. We are proud to contribute to the global conversation on technology's role in shaping our future. ❈ Cutting-edge Education: 300+ students trained annually in data & AI through our specialized programs, plus 3,000 others introduced to AI via our SPOC AI for Business! Notably, the Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics, in collaboration with CentraleSupelec, was recently ranked #3 worldwide by QS. We are also proud to support our student-led think tank, Metalab IDEAS, which has produced 20 thought-provoking articles on emerging topics like Bitcoin, generative AI, explainability, the metaverse, and AI & creativity, just to name a few. ❈ Strategic Partnerships: Since 2020, the Metalab has signed several partnerships with companies and institutions like the OECD - OCDE, Onepoint, BNP Paribas, and La villa numeris, driving impactful projects on AI ethics, adoption, and societal impact. Past collaborations, such as with AmCham France, resulted in a high-level guide to help companies adopt AI at their own scale. Exciting projects are also on the way, including the recently launched partnership with Accenture on AI for Responsible Leadership (AI4RL). Our work at the ESSEC Metalab is just beginning. We are excited to continue exploring new horizons in AI and data, shaping the future of innovation and responsible technology. #education #innovation #futureofwork Guillaume Morel david lacombled Muriel Touaty Renaud Mignerey, PhD Thomas Perroud Lea Deleris Antoine Nguyen Benoit Bergeret (Ben) Eglé de Richemont

👉 IDEAS | Exciting Opportunity for ESSEC students: Join the Editorial Board of Metalab IDEAS! Are you passionate about the transformative power of AI and its impact on business and society? At ESSEC Business School Metalab, we are looking for dedicated students to join our student-led think tank, Metalab IDEAS, as Editorial Board Members. 💡 What’s in it for you? ✶ Take part in strategic leadership from the very start, guiding the direction of the think tank. ✶ Collaborate with analysts to refine cutting-edge ideas in data, AI, and their societal implications. ✶ Write and edit insightful articles, while also driving partnerships, managing events, curating content for our newsletter and social media, and recruiting talent - tailored to your expertise and interests. 🎯 We are prioritizing Editorial Board applications for 2024, seeking members who can commit 7 hours a week to shaping the future of Metalab IDEAS. Interested in the Analyst role instead? We are still accepting applications for students eager to contribute as writers. Join us to create real impact! If this sounds like you, apply today and become part of a growing community of thinkers shaping the future of AI in business and society. 🔗 [Apply Now/Link in comments] #AI #DataScience #ThinkTank #ESSEC #EditorialBoard #Innovation #BusinessAndSociety #StudentOpportunities Sofía de Trémiolles Michelle D. Karen Taubenberger Leria HUANG