The Élysée is busy ahead of a major event: the summit on artificial intelligence, scheduled for February 6 to 11, 2025. This event promises to be memorable and unifying, inviting nearly a hundred heads of state as well as researchers, business leaders, non-governmental organizations and representatives of civil society. Notable guests include personalities like Donald Trump And Elon Musk.

An inclusive and multi-stakeholder summit

This summit is intended very inclusive And multi-actor. The aim of the Élysée is to transcend previous meetings, such as those at Bletchley Park and Seoul. A spokesperson for the Élysée underlined: “Many countries feel potentially excluded from artificial intelligence. In France, we have a role to play. » Paris is thus asserting itself as a place for multilateral dialogue, bringing together various actors around crucial subjects.

5 key work themes

The summit will focus on five main themes:

• The development of artificial intelligence in the general and public interest.
• The future of work and its evolution.
• Innovation and culture, together.
• Trust in AI and associated governance issues.
• Security and safety issues in technology.

To address these themes, the Élysée surrounds itself with recognized experts such as Guillaume Poupard on trusted AI, Henri Verdier on global AI governance, as well as Roxane Varza And Sana de Courcelles to discuss innovation and the future of work.

Priority to the general interest

The Élysée underlines the importance of the general interest in matters of AI. This involves promoting technological advances while cultivating digital commons. A spokesperson said: “We must collectively ensure that we invent and share science, solutions and standards. » This summit will also aim to:

• Develop sustainable and adaptable AI.
• Make AI more open and inclusive.
• Ensure fair international governance.

A busy schedule

The summit will take place over several days, each dedicated to specific themes. THE February 6 and 7 will be devoted to exchanges with scientists, including Nobel and Turing prize winners. The days February 8 and 9 will open their doors to the public with an emphasis on culture. The culmination of the event will take place on February 10 and 11 at the Grand Palais, bringing together approximately 1,000 participants for workshops and conferences around AI.

During this final phase, the President of the Republic will organize a dinner at the Élysée for eminent personalities and heads of state. The morning of February 11 will be marked by a summit of heads of state in a restricted format, promoting an in-depth debate on the issues linked to AI. A Business Day will also be held to include businesses, civil society, and researchers.

In addition to these activities, the December 6 will mark the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris with a working day bringing together heads of state and foreign companies to discuss advanced artificial intelligence models.

A future to build together

This summit represents a unique opportunity to build a future where artificial intelligence serves the general interest. By bringing together different stakeholders around constructive debates, the Élysée is committed to making AI a tool at the service of humanity.