Following the publication on February 10th of our special report, jointly produced with Microsoft, entitled: “Artificial intelligence for Energy, Water, and Waste Management” – available here – the Veolia Institute is pleased to invite you to a special conference. Our experts will explore the potential benefits of AI for the ecological transition in relation to concerns raised by its carbon footprint and its growing energy, water, and precious metal requirements.
Practical information:
Location: Collège des Bernardins, 20 Rue de Poissy, 75005, Paris.
Date and time: February 19th 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The conference will be held in French and simultaneously translated into English. Accessible in person or online.
Speakers:
Philippe Aghion: Professor at the Collège de France, INSEAD, London School of Economics, 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics.
Corine de Bilbao: President of Microsoft France.
Philippe Guillouzic: Artificial Intelligence Lead at ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency).
Julien Largilliere: Chief Technology Officer, Veolia Group.
Albert Meige: Partner and Global Director of the Blue Shift Institute.
David Menascé: Co-founder of Archipel&Co, moderator of the debate.
We look forward to seeing you for this opportunity to reflect and share ideas on a topic of current interest!