Annual conference of the association of DGSs of higher education establishments

On July 3 and 4, the University of Montpellier is hosting the annual conference of the Association des Directeurs Généraux des Services des établissements publics d'enseignement supérieur on the theme of "AI and Higher Education: building trust and constructing responsible usage solutions".

This symposium will explore the ethical and strategic issues, the prospects for transforming missions and the concrete uses of AI in higher education establishments. Organized around 3 round tables and workshops, it will provide an opportunity for exchanges and contacts with speakers from a wide range of backgrounds, and to establish a global roadmap for ethical and responsible AI.

PREPROGRAM

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
WELCOME COCKTAIL

• From 7:30 pm - Welcome cocktail at the Musée Fabre

In Montpellier, art, science and culture come together to create surprisingly rich sites of art and history. A visit to the Musée Fabre is part of a range of activities and tours for those curious about the visual arts and heritage. [39 bd Bonne Nouvelle, Montpellier - museefabre.fr]

Thursday, July 3, 2025
STRATEGY, CHALLENGES AND FEEDBACK

• 9h-10h30 - Welcome, opening & general introduction

WELCOMING ADDRESS
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 in the transformation of higher education institutions
Pierre Noro (Sciences po Paris)
Ioana Galleron (VP CFVU Sorbonne Nouvelle)

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

AI AND GOVERNANCE
Topics covered: Ethical, strategic and legal issues: how should they be framed?
Moderator: Frédéric Desprès (Directeur Général des Services, UTC)
Keynote speaker : Bruno sportisse (Inria)
Participants: Anne Laurent (University of Montpellier), Arnaud Latil (Sorbonne University), Olivier Wong (President of VP-Num)

• 2pm-4pm - Thematic workshops

3 thematic workshops will be organized. They will provide an opportunity to present and discuss concrete examples of existing uses and experiments in areas related to support functions, as well as basic training and research missions. Topics will cover a wide range of uses: HR, public purchasing, legal support, real estate, project support, student life, pooling, teaching and research.
Themes as diverse as public purchasing policy in the Ile de France region, the use of IAG in HR management in the Lyon academy and at the Université Jules Verne, the policy of support for research projects with Rennes, preparation for administrative competitions and ECOS exams in medicine in Montpellier, and many other cases will be discussed.

Moderators : Pierre Beust (SUPTICE Rennes), David Cassagne (Université de Montpellier), Michel Verhaegen (VP of the Association des DRH de l'Enseignement, Director of Human Resources at the Université de Picardie Jules Verne - UPJV).

List of workshop topics
Formation, prépa concours : Xavier Bailly (CRC Montpellier)
Formation, prépa ECOS : Kevin Yauy (Université de Montpellier)
Poltique d'achats : Jérémy BAKKALIAN (Région Île de France)
Gestion RH : Jérôme Blondon (Académie de Lyon)
Assistance with calls for projects: Nathalie Hauchard-Seguin (Université de Rennes)
Legal assistance: Jean-Michel Miel, (JuriSup)
Energy optimization: Bruno Nivard (Centrale Supelec)
Student life POC: Pascal Pérotin (AMUE)
Chatbot Scolarité: Emmanuelle Hautin (Université de Strasbourg, A-DSI)
Pédagogie et vie étudiante : Sébastien Sigiscar (Université Gustave-Eiffel)
Research and AI: Nabil Hathout (Université Toulouse Jean-Jaurès)
Personal assistant: Aurélia Carré de Lusançay (UVSQ)
Setting up mutualizations on a site: Odile Jankowiak-Gratton (Comue de Toulouse)

• 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Workshop wrap-up

• 5:30 p.m. - ADGS Annual General Meeting

• 7:30 pm - Gala dinner at the MO.CO Montpellier Contemporain Hôtel des Collections

Friday, July 4, 2025
Strategic Perspectives

• 9h-10h30 - Round table 2

Topics covered: AI as a major transformation vector for establishments or yet another issue for CIOs?

Moderator: Florence Housset, Directrice Générale des Services, Sorbonne Université
Keynote speaker: François Taddéi (Learning Planet Institut)
Participants : Renaud Monnet (Digital Lab Centrale Supélec), Emmanuelle Hautin (President A-DSI), Pierre Jannin (Laboratoire Traitement du Signal et de l'Image, Inserm UMR 1099 - Université de Rennes), Emilie-Pauline Gallié (IGESR).

• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Round table 3

Drawing up a global roadmap
Moderator : Irène Gazel, Director General of Services, Comue de Lyon

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

Setting up cooperative pooling arrangements: AMUE, Ragarennes, Projet Mistral
Simon Larger (AMUE),
Olivier Wong (VP numérique de l'Université de Rennes, Ragarennes and Projet Mistral).

• 12:30-13:00 - Conclusion and next steps

Closing
Yann Fergusson (Scientific Director, LaborIA)

• 2:30 - 4:30 pm - Guided tour of Montpellier's historic center

Relive the prodigious 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 special atmosphere of the Écusson. 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):