AI Transforming HPC & Data Centers

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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AI & Microelectronics: Shaping the Future of HPC & Data Centers

Under the High Patronage of Mr. Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education and Research

The high demand for resource intensive AI workloads is reshaping the landscape of Data Centers and HPC. From advanced chips to new networking solutions and resources management strategies, explore the challenges lying ahead and the innovations driving this transformation. Discover how strategic investments in these technologies empower end-users while fostering digital sovereignty and sustainability.

Symposium organized by the « Component and Digital Infrastructure French Program Agency » operated by CEA

08:30 a.m. - 09:30 a.m.

Welcome Coffee, Exhibitions & Networking

09:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Morning Session

Welcome & Introduction

Chairman

Jean-Philippe Bourgoin

Deputy Executive Director of the Technological Research Division, CEA & Director of Component and Digital Infrastructure French Program Agency

French Minister of Higher Education and Research

Philippe Baptiste

French Minister of Higher Education and Research

Director General of DG CONNECT, European Commission

Roberto Viola

Director General of DG CONNECT, European Commission

Director of the Technological Research Division, CEA

Julie Galland

Director of the Technological Research Division, CEA

Senior Fellow, AMD

Michaela Blott

Senior Fellow, AMD

Enabling the AI revolution ... more info

Chief System Architect and Co-Founder, Cerebras Systems

Jean-Philippe Fricker

Chief System Architect and Co-Founder, Cerebras Systems

 ... more info

Group CEO, Eclairion

Arnaud Lépinois

Group CEO, Eclairion

The AI infrastructure factory ... more info

Professor, Ecole Centrale de Lyon

Ian O’Connor

Professor, Ecole Centrale de Lyon

Next-Gen AI Hardware: Shaping the Datacenter Revolution ... more info

CTO Data Center Business, Schneider Electric

Jim Simonelli

CTO Data Center Business, Schneider Electric

Powering the future of AI ... more info

Get some fresh ideas: 180-second pitch by a talented young scientist

 

 

Panel Session

 

Manager New Technologies, Institut Montaigne

Louise Frion

Manager New Technologies, Institut Montaigne

Group SVP Global head of Big Data and Security, Advanced Computing and AI, Eviden

Emmanuel Le Roux

Group SVP Global head of Big Data and Security, Advanced Computing and AI, Eviden

MDRF Strategy Office, STMicroelectronics

Philippe Magarshack

MDRF Strategy Office, STMicroelectronics

President, French Trusted Digital Solutions Industry

Michel Paulin

President, French Trusted Digital Solutions Industry

Director of Technology and Innovation, GENCI

Stéphane Requena

Director of Technology and Innovation, GENCI

Director, Optical Interconnect Products, NVIDIA

Ashkan Seyedi

Director, Optical Interconnect Products, NVIDIA

More on our other speakers coming soon!

12:00 p.m. - 02:30 p.m.

Lunch, Exhibitions & Networking

  • Latest Demos: Discover more than 30 live demos and network with potential partners.
  • Startups Corner: Don’t miss out on the startups corner to learn about the latest tech offers.
  • Business Meetings: Book meetings with experts to discuss your innovation project.
  • Partners Corner: Explore partners’ booth showcasing their technologies.