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<div class="project-desc"> <span class="">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. </span><span class="">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.</span>   </div>

<div class="project-desc"> 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 </div>

Simon is the Defence & Security CTO at Sopra Steria. He supports large organisations in their digital transformation. He has produced around fifteen digital transformation plans and developed a Lab' approach with public-sector players such as the DGFIP and the DGDDI. He has coached government start-ups (e.g. Anaïs). He has contributed to the policy of opening up data, and to the adoption of AI and the cloud within the administration. He now steers defence and security R&D strategy at European level (Horizon Europe and the European Defence Fund). He is also a member of the French Security Industry and Digital Trust Solution committees.

Jeanne Heuré is the Director of Digital Trust and Security at Capgemini Invent France. She holds a leadership position in the company's cybersecurity division, focusing on digital trust and security solutions. Capgemini Invent is the digital innovation, design, and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, specializing in helping organizations envision and build their digital future. In her role, Heuré likely contributes to developing strategies and solutions to address the evolving cybersecurity challenges faced by businesses in the digital age

<span class="">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.</span><span class="">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.</span><span class="">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.</span>