AI is not without its drawbacks
AI
is not without
YOU.
On June 12, 2026, France took another step forward in its national strategy on artificial intelligence with the “AI with Us” Summit.
Lille and the Hauts-de-France region hosted the “AI with Us” Grand Summit at EuraTechnologies, a Europe-wide event bringing together 1,500 participants and more than 70 French and international speakers, who engaged in direct dialogue with a panel of citizens from the Hauts-de-France region. The day concluded with remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Xavier Bertrand, President of the Hauts-de-France Region, underscoring the event’s decidedly international scope.
This momentum continued through June 19, with 348 festival events taking place throughout the Hauts-de-France region. Together, we discussed and shaped the key decisions needed to create AI with Us—AI for everyone.
June 12
The Grand Summit — Experts and Citizens in Direct Dialogue.
June 13–19
The Festival Everywhere
, in the Hauts-de-France region.
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
For the first time, AI is being built with you.
THE Grand Summit
The leaders shaping AI today are gathering in Lille to accelerate its adoption, share practical solutions, and work together to build a useful and responsible model of artificial intelligence.
THE Festival
Experiences, demonstrations, and networking opportunities. Discover how AI can help you, simplify your life, and open up new possibilities.
JOIN THE FESTIVAL
Do you have a project, an event, or an idea?
Submit your proposal to us by noon on June 8, 2026!
1
Fill out the form
Format, target audience, thematic focus, location — 10 minutes to describe your initiative.
2
Processing within 10 days
The regional team will review your application and contact you to clarify any details if necessary.
3
Certification & Visibility
Your event will be posted on ia-avecnous.fr and promoted in regional communications; )
The Festival is organized by and in collaboration with stakeholders from the Hauts-de-France region. Businesses, research labs, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and cultural organizations—all types of organizations are welcome to submit a proposal.
1
-Europe Summit
June 12 in Lille
7
Festival Days
348
-certified initiatives
throughout the region
3 days to go
from the G7
, Évian