Dominique VERDEJO
Chair, IFIP TC12.13 AI for Global Security
Dominique Verdejo is an accomplished professional with a background in computer science and a passion for artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in security and risk management. He has a rich career history, including roles in research & development, software development, marketing, and product management. Dominique Verdejo has been involved in various projects related to AI, such as developing expert systems for pilot training and promoting AI components globally in industries like telecommunications, finance, and insurance. Furthermore, he has engaged with the concept of AI as an essential tool for situational prevention assistance in video surveillance. He emphasizes the increasing precision of video analytics compared to human vision, leading to a necessary reevaluation of the roles of human operators and machines in security contexts. His work reflects a forward-looking approach to integrating AI into security practices for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
- Email: contact@ai4gs.org
Frédérique SEGOND
co-chair IFIP 12.13, INRIA Defense and Security
Dr Frédérique Segond holds a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) and is a researcher associated with the ERTIM team at the Institut National des Langues et Cultures Orientales (INALCO). She is also a member of the doctoral school at INALCO.
Additionally, Frédérique Segond is the Director of the Defense and Security Mission at Inria, where she has been involved in helping scientists create useful technological components and fostering closer ties with relevant fields
Her research interests have included influencer detection within the artificial intelligence community, which is significant for identifying key individuals in various contexts
She has a notable presence in academic publications and has been cited in the field of computer science, particularly in areas such as natural language processing (TALN), knowledge representation, the Semantic Web, and hybrid methods
Anthony WONG
Dr Anthony WONG
An experienced ICT lawyer and former CIO, Anthony is the immediate past president of ACS (Australian Computer Society), where he has served two separate terms as president, a member of the IFIP Board and a past president of SEARCC (South East Asian Regional Computer Confederation).
Through his various roles and initiatives, Anthony has consistently worked to promote ICT professional standards and ethics as a way of ensuring that ICT systems and products are trustworthy.
He plans to continue building awareness of ICT professionalism and the importance of governance, trust, duty of care and accountability to minimize any adverse impacts as technologies are being integrated in virtually every sector of the economy and society, to support and in many cases undertake more autonomous decisions and actions.
Joël COURTOIS
President, P4S
Dr. Joël Courtois is the President of the french start-up P4S, specialized in Hardware network security. He is known for his work as the former director of EPITA (School for Computer Science and Advanced Techniques), a major engineering school in computer science located in France. He held this position for 25 years, from 1997 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a teacher-researcher at ISEP and obtained a doctorate in computer science from the University of Paris 6. He was also involved in the creation of research laboratories and the research valorization structure at ISEP.In addition, Dr. Courtois is known for his expertise in the field of artificial intelligence and pedagogy. His inclination towards pedagogy and artificial intelligence led him to resume research activity on meta-knowledge and obtain a doctorate in computer science from the University of Paris 6. He also served as the director of studies at ISEP and participated in continuing education.Beyond his work at EPITA, Dr. Courtois is also known for his involvement in the community and his commitment to the development of artificial intelligence and technological education.
- Email: joel.courtois@p4s-archi.com