AI is not without its drawbacks
AI
is not without
YOU.
From June 12 to 19, 2026, the Hauts-de-France Region is organizing a groundbreaking week—France’s second major AI event, 18 months after Paris. The Grand AI Summit with Us will take place on June 12 in Lille, before the Festival spreads throughout the Hauts-de-France region until June 19. To decide together on the kind of AI we want, serving progress 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?
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
throughout the region
~100
-certified initiatives
3 days to go
from the G7
, Évian