Annual conference of the association of chief administrative officers of higher education institutions

On July 3 and 4, the University of Montpellier will host the annual conference of the Association of Directors General of Public Higher Education Institutions on the theme: "AI and Higher Education: building trust and developing responsible solutions."

This symposium will explore the ethical and strategic issues, the prospects for transforming missions, and the practical uses of AI in higher education institutions. Organized around three round tables and workshops, it will provide opportunities for numerous exchanges and contacts with speakers from various backgrounds and establish a comprehensive roadmap for ethical and responsible AI.

PRE-PROGRAM

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
WELCOME COCKTAIL

• Starting at 7:30 p.m. – Welcome cocktail reception at the Fabre Museum

In Montpellier, arts, sciences, and culture come together to create surprisingly rich places of art and history. A visit to the Fabre Museum is part of a series of activities and tours for those who are curious and passionate about visual arts and heritage. [39 bd Bonne Nouvelle in Montpellier · museefabre.fr]

Thursday, July 3, 2025
STRATEGY, CHALLENGES, AND FEEDBACK

• 9:00–10:30 a.m. – Welcome, opening & general introduction

WELCOME SPEECH
Philippe Augé (President of the University of Montpellier)
Olivier Ginez (Director General of Higher Education and Professional Integration DGESIP),
Emmanuel Duflos (President of the Conference of Directors of French Engineering Schools (CDEFI),
and the representative of the Directorate General for Research and Innovation (DGRI).

General introduction: The impact of AI on the transformation of higher education institutions
Pierre Noro (Sciences Po Paris)
Ioana Galleron (VP CFVU Sorbonne Nouvelle)

• 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Round Table 1

AI AND GOVERNANCE
Topics covered: Ethical, strategic, and legal issues: what framework?
Moderator: Frédéric Desprès (Chief Operating Officer, UTC)
Keynote speaker: Bruno Sportisse (Inria)
Participants: Anne Laurent (University of Montpellier), Arnaud Latil ( Sorbonne University), Olivier Wong (President of the VP-Num association)

• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Themed workshops

Three thematic workshops will be organized. They will provide an opportunity to present and discuss specific cases involving either existing uses or experiments in areas related to support functions and core training and research missions. The topics covered will focus on a variety of uses: HR, public procurement, legal support, real estate, project assistance, student life, pooling of resources, teaching, and research.
Topics as diverse as public procurement policy in the Ile-de-France region, the use of IAG at the Lyon Academy in HR management, as well as at Jules Verne University, the policy of support for research projects with Rennes, preparation for administrative competitions and ECOS exams in medicine in Montpellier, and other case studies will be discussed.

Moderators: Pierre Beust (SUPTICE Rennes), David Cassagne (University of Montpellier), Michel Verhaegen (Vice President of the Association of Human Resources Directors in Education, Director of Human Resources at the University of Picardie Jules Verne – UPJV).

List of workshop topics
Training, exam preparation: Xavier Bailly (CRC Montpellier)
Training, ECOS preparation: Kevin Yauy (University of Montpellier)
Purchasing policy: Jérémy BAKKALIAN (Île-de-France Region)
HR management: Jérôme Blondon (Lyon Academy)
Project call assistance: Nathalie Hauchard-Seguin (University of Rennes)
Legal assistance: Jean-Michel Miel, (JuriSup)
Energy optimization: Bruno Nivard (Centrale Supelec)
Student life POC: Pascal Pérotin (AMUE)
Schooling chatbot: Emmanuelle Hautin (University of Strasbourg, A-DSI)
Teaching and student life: Sébastien Sigiscar (Gustave Eiffel University)
Research AI: Nabil Hathout (Toulouse Jean-Jaurès University)
Personal assistant: Aurélia Carré de Lusançay (UVSQ)
Implementation of pooling on a site: Odile Jankowiak-Gratton (Comue de Toulouse)

• 4:30–5:30 p.m. – Workshop feedback session

• 5:30 p.m. – ADGS General Meeting

• 7:30 p.m. – Gala dinner at the Hôtel des Collections of MO.CO Montpellier Contemporain

Friday, July 4, 2025
Strategic Outlook

• 9:00–10:30 a.m. · Roundtable discussion 2

Topics covered: AI as a major driver of transformation for institutions, or just another issue for CIOs?

Moderator: Florence Housset, Director General of Services, Sorbonne University
Keynote speaker: François Taddéi (Learning Planet Institute)
Participants: Renaud Monnet (Digital Lab Centrale Supélec), Emmanuelle Hautin (President of A-DSI), Pierre Jannin (Signal and Image Processing Laboratory, Inserm UMR 1099 – University of Rennes), Emilie-Pauline Gallié (IGESR).

• 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. · Roundtable 3

Development of a comprehensive roadmap
Moderator: Irène Gazel, Director General of Services, Comue de Lyon

Presentation of corporate and institutional strategies: methodological elements
Didier Raboud (University of Geneva),
David Cassagne (VP Digital at the University of Montpellier),
Nadia Jacoby (Founder of "Simone et les Robots" and Vice President of Edtech France).

Implementation of mutualization within a cooperative framework: AMUE, Ragarennes, Mistral Project
Simon Larger (AMUE),
Olivier Wong (VP Digital at the University of Rennes, Ragarennes, and Mistral Project).

• 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. · Conclusion and next steps

Closing remarks
Yann Fergusson (Scientific Director of LaborIA)

• 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. · Guided tour of Montpellier's historic center

Relive the extraordinary rise and exceptional destiny that Montpellier has forged for itself over the centuries. Take a thousand-year journey through the narrow streets of the historic center and experience the unique atmosphere of the Écusson district. The tour includes a visit to the triumphal arch, the mikveh (medieval Jewish ritual bath), and the courtyard of a private mansion.

Practical information

Please confirm your attendance by registering here (ADGS members only):