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aivancity at the Grand Assembly of Entrepreneurs to discuss the future of AI in SMEs

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June 25, 2026
Roundtable Discussion on AI in SMEs on the "Les Entrepreneurs" Stage at the Parc des Princes
 

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aivancity at the Grand Assembly of Entrepreneurs to discuss the future of AI in SMEs

June 24, 2026 Parc des Princes, Paris Roundtable Discussion

On June 24, 2026, aivancity participated in La Grande Assemblée des Entrepreneurs, held at the Parc des Princes—a major event bringing together several thousand entrepreneurs, business leaders, and economic decision-makers to discuss the key issues shaping the future of French businesses.

Competitiveness, innovation, economic sovereignty, and simplification: these are the key themes at the heart of the discussions during a day-long event dedicated to the transformations that are reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape.

The Grand Entrepreneurs' Assembly at the Parc des Princes
The Parc des Princes hosted several thousand entrepreneurs and business leaders.

A Roundtable Discussion on AI in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

On this occasion, Dr. Tawhid Chtioui, founding president of aivancity, spoke at a roundtable discussion on the role of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Roundtable Discussion

"AI in SMEs: A Gimmick, a Threat, or a Driver of Growth?"
Moderated by Christophe Jakubyszyn (Les Échos)

This conference brought together several key players in the digital and entrepreneurial ecosystem:

Dr. Tawhid Chtioui
Founder and President of aivancity
Sophie Marchessou
Chief Customer Officer at Mirakl
Fariha Shah
CEO and Founder of Cominty.ai, Vice President of the CPME in charge of women's entrepreneurship
An audience of entrepreneurs and executives at the Grand Entrepreneurs' Assembly
An audience of entrepreneurs, executives, and decision-makers gathered to discuss major economic issues.
How can small and medium-sized enterprises integrate artificial intelligence on their own terms to become more competitive without losing their autonomy?

AI: A Growth Driver for SMEs

The discussions highlighted that artificial intelligence is no longer limited to large organizations. When deployed correctly, it is now a real driver of growth for small and medium-sized enterprises:

Improving Productivity
Automation of Low-Value Tasks
Decision Support
Customer Relations
Innovation
New Services

The speakers also emphasized that this transformation cannot succeed without massive investment in skills. Training leaders and employees is becoming just as important as choosing the technologies themselves.

Roundtable on AI in SMEs, "Les Entrepreneurs" Stage
The roundtable discussion “AI in SMEs: Gimmick, Threat, or Growth Engine?” on the Entrepreneurs stage.

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People often ask, “Will AI replace small and medium-sized businesses?” I think that’s the wrong question. The small and medium-sized businesses that will succeed in the future won’t be the ones with the best AI. They’ll be the ones that have learned the fastest how to reinvent the way they work with it.

Dr. Tawhid Chtioui, Founding President of aivancity

This participation reaffirms aivancity’s role as a leading player in major national debates on artificial intelligence, helping to bring together academia, businesses, and policymakers to address the economic and societal challenges posed by AI.

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