Twodays at the heart of a major event in the data and artificial intelligence ecosystem. On September 15 and 16, 2026, aivancity attended Big Data & AI Paris at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, which brought together companies, experts, decision-makers, and technology leaders to discuss AI-driven transformations.
With more than 15,000 professionals expected to attend, 200 exhibitors and sponsors, and several hundred conferences and workshops, Big Data & AI Paris is one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to data and artificial intelligence.
From Experimentation to Scaling Up
Above all, the 2026 edition highlighted a fundamental shift: following the rapid advancement ofgenerative AI, companies are now considering how to scale it up and integrate it on a large scale.
Agent-based AI, infrastructure, data governance, sovereignty, cybersecurity, ROI, and business transformation were thus at the heart of the discussions:
- Agent-based AI
- Infrastructure
- Data Governance & Sovereignty
- Cybersecurity
- ROI of AI
- Business Transformation
For organizations, the challenge is no longer just to experiment with AI, but to determine how to integrate it sustainably and create value with it.
"AI doesn't replace jobs. It redefines value."
It was on this topic that Tawhid Chtioui, founder and president of aivancity, spoke at Big Data & AI Paris 2026.
AI does not replace jobs. It redefines value.
Tawhid Chtioui — Founder and President of aivancity
As artificial intelligence automates certain tasks, enhances analytical capabilities, and transforms decision-making processes, job roles are evolving.
Their roles are evolving, new skills are becoming necessary, and the value that professionals provide is shifting.
The question, therefore, is no longer just “What can AI do?” but also: What human, managerial, and technological skills do we need to develop in order to work with AI, make decisions, and create value with it?
Training for Skills in the Age of AI
This technological transformation is inextricably linked to a transformation in skills.
During the two-day event, aivancity’s Corporate Relations and Executive Education teams were also on hand to discuss with companies and decision-makers their evolving needs: customized training programs, short certification courses, skills development, and support for AI-related transformations.
A presence that reflects aivancity’s mission: to train and support talented individuals and organizations capable of combining artificial intelligence, business, and ethical considerations.
From Technology to Human Transformation
Big Data & AI Paris 2026 thus confirms a major shift: the next challenge for artificial intelligence will not be solely technological.
As AI becomes more widespread, the challenges also take on human, managerial, and organizational dimensions.
For both companies and future professionals, one question is becoming central: it is no longer just about what AI is capable of doing, but what we will be able to do with it.
