The Franco-British Data Society is proud to work with Nord France Invest and the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Lille to produce a series of webinars with companies from the Hauts-de-France region, or with substantial activities there.
The « AI and Industrial Solutions Webinar Series » delves into the latest innovations where AI meets industry. In each session, industry leaders will showcase how they leverage AI and data to tackle specific industrial challenges and solve real-world problems. From AI-driven automation to data-centric cloud solutions, our expert speakers will share actionable insights into how technology is transforming the industrial landscape.
16/10/2024 – Webinar 2 with TotalEnergies: « AI as an accelerator of the Energy Transition » (12.30pm UK time)
Introductions: Christophe Le Lannou
Guest speaker: Michel Lutz, Chief Data Officer and Digital Factory Head of Data & AI at TotalEnergies
Duration: 30mn
Michel Lutz leads the Data and AI transformation at TotalEnergies. His key responsibilities include fostering a data and AI culture within the company, transforming technological systems, and continuously enhancing data management practices. He also oversees a team of 40 specialists in data science, AI, data management, and MLOps/ML Engineering at the TotalEnergies Digital Factory.
Webinar 3 – « AI & Digital Solutions in Textile Manufacturing: The Peucelle et Florin Journey » » – date and speakerTBC
Our third instalment of our « AI and Industrial Solutions » webinar series, will feature Peucelle et Florin, a 100-year-old family-owned textile company from Roubaix. Discover how this industrial SME has embraced digital transformation to revolutionize both production and consumer engagement. From using digital tools to perfect textile manufacturing to adapting to consumer demand for unique, small-scale, and sustainable products, Peucelle et Florin exemplifies how innovation and tradition can thrive together in the modern industrial landscape.
07/10/2024 – Webinar 1: « AI and OVH » (12.30pm UK time)
Introduction: Christophe Le Lannou, Vice-President of the FBDS and Hanaé Bisquert, Public Affairs Manager at OVH
Guest speaker: Alexis Gendronneau, Chief Data Officer – OVH
Duration: 30mn
After 10 years working for OVHcloud, Alexis Gendronneau is the current Chief Data Officer. In this role, he drives a team to deliver tools and methods for business acceleration using data and artificial intelligence.
Previous to his current position, Alexis namely served as the Director of Analytics and AI at OVHcloud, where he led the data and AI directions and developed an ambitious data product strategy. His team was responsible for delivering value to customers through the development of innovative data products and services like AI training, Analytics Data Platform and Databases as a Service.