Marseille becomes the capital of artificial intelligence this week as AIM 2025 opens its doors on November 13–14. For two days, leaders, researchers, innovators, and policymakers from around the world will gather to decode the economic, cultural, and societal challenges shaping the future of AI. DirectIndustry e-magazine is partnering with AIM 2025 to bring the event to life and deliver timely, insightful coverage of its major themes.
The third edition of the Artificial Intelligence Marseille (AIM) forum, organized by La Tribune and BFM Business, takes place on November 13 & 14, 2025, at the iconic Orange Vélodrome Stadium. The event is now firmly established as the must-attend meeting for understanding the economic, political, cultural, and societal impacts of artificial intelligence.
At the crossroads of ideas and innovation, AIM 2025 will bring together French and international leaders, business executives, researchers, experts, innovators, policymakers, and committed political figures to shape the next frontiers of AI.
Building on its strong position in France and its increasingly international outlook, AIM 2025 aligns with the momentum of the Paris AI Action Summit. Its mission: to decipher, anticipate, and guide the current and future developments of AI and their impact on our societies.
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Why Attend?
With more than 3,000 attendees and over 100 speakers at its previous edition — around 60% of whom were decision-makers — AIM has matured into a dynamic hub for exchange and reflection.
The 2025 program will feature keynote speeches, panel debates, workshops, an exhibition area, and a 24-hour mini-hackathon, taking participants from concept to functional AI solution.
The venue will also host a dedicated networking platform, enabling meaningful connections between industry, research, and policy communities.
Notable Speakers & Corporate Presence
The event will feature leading voices from business, research, and policy. Among them are:
Business side:
- Patrick Martin, President of Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF), will participate in a panel on enterprise adoption of AI and its challenges.
- Emilie Sidiqian, Managing Director of Salesforce France, will join discussions on corporate AI strategy and transformation.
- Luc Julia, former META executive and now Chief Scientific Officer at Renault Group, will discuss “The Great Myths of AI.”
- Sébastien Missoffe, Managing Director of Google France, will address key questions around AI infrastructure and evolving business models.
- Timothée Lacroix, CTO and co-founder of Mistral AI, will share insights on deep-tech innovation and how far the French AI start-up can go.
- Fabrice Coquio, CEO of Digital Realty France will speak about the role of data centers in this AI era.
Research side:
- Laurence Devillers, Professor of AI & Ethics at Sorbonne University and CNRS Paris-Saclay researcher, recognized for her work on AI ethics and human-machine interaction, will contribute her academic expertise to a panel on responsible AI — a topic she has often discussed with DirectIndustry e-magazine.
Institutional side:
- Anne Le Hananff, the French Minister in charge of Artificial Intelligence, will highlight France’s strategic priorities in AI policy.
- Pascal Cagni, Chairman of Business France, together with Bruno Le Maire, France’s former Minister of the Economy, will discuss Europe’s positioning in the global AI race and the importance of digital sovereignty.
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Special Focus: India & the Road to AI Summit India 2026
AIM 2025 will also feature a “Focus India” segment in preparation for the AI Summit India 2026. This session will explore how France, Europe, and India can collaborate on AI governance, research, investment, and talent development.
The program includes a dedicated India Panel, featuring Sanjeev Singla, the Indian Ambassador to France, who will highlight the growing bridge between European and Indian innovation ecosystems.
This focus underscores AIM’s global dimension — extending well beyond the French context to engage with the international future of AI.
Partners and Media
As a media partner, DirectIndustry e-magazine will provide interviews, live updates, and in-depth reports on the key topics of transformation, regulation, ethics, and innovation in AI.
Practical Details
- Date: November 13 & 14, 2025
- Location: Marseille, France
- Venue: The iconic Orange Vélodrome Stadium
- Registration: Early registration is recommended to secure your pass and maximize networking opportunities.
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