On 10 February 2026, AI Day took place at Station F in Paris, one of Europe’s premier technology hubs. The event brought together around 2,000 participants from research, industry, investment, and public policy to explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence across science, business, and operations. Dr. Josef Šivic — Head of the Intelligent Machine Perception (IMPACT) Research Group, Director of the ELLIS Unit Prague, and Principal Investigator at CIIRC CTU in several European projects including ELIAS, ELLIOT, and euROBIN — was among the featured speakers.
He took part in the panel discussion “AI, robotics and defense challenges” on the Master Stage, alongside leading international experts: Antoine Bordes (Chief Scientist, Helsing), Sandra Budimir (Founding Partner, Expansion), Philippe Koffi (VP Global Aerospace & Defense, Capgemini), and Cordelia Schmid (Research Director, Inria; PR[AI]RIE). The session was moderated by Stéphanie Allassonnière (Université Paris Cité, PR[AI]RIE).
Josef Šivic is a distinguished AI researcher with a strong track record in computer vision, machine learning, and intelligent systems. He has received several prestigious recognitions, including an ERC Advanced Grant and the AI Award for Research and Development, and was recently honoured with the French Order of Academic Palms for his contributions to scientific cooperation between France and the Czech Republic.
Organised by France Digitale and co-designed with the PR[AI]RIE AI cluster, the tenth edition of AI Day was held under the High Patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron. The event also served as a key European gathering ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026 taking place in India later in February, highlighting major trends shaping the future of AI. The programme was structured around three main pillars: AI & Research, AI & Business, and AI & Operations, offering perspectives on scientific breakthroughs, economic impact, and practical applications of AI technologies. The event featured high-level talks, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to connect research with real-world impact.
