With the rapid advances in artificial intelligence, business and society are facing dilemmas on multiple fronts. In this context, INSEAD seeks to play the role of both enabler and organiser. As a leading global business school, INSEAD empowers future leaders with the knowledge to create value in the age of AI, while taking the lead in shaping the discourse about machine intelligence – focusing on its impact on business and society.
The Forum, led by INSEAD’s Human and Machine Intelligence Institute (HUMII), aims to provide a platform to dialogue with businesses (i.e. investors, entrepreneurs, technologists), academics, policymakers and the public to advance our understanding of AI and how it can complement human intelligence for the good of society.
INSEAD AI Forum Europe 2026 covered a diversity of themes:
- The impact of AI on the labour market, organisations and business practices
- The role of the capital markets and governance
- The relationship between AI and creativity
- AI as a force of creative destruction
This year, the Forum spanned two days, with day 1 in Paris covering the themes above, and day 2 at INSEAD's Europe Campus in Fontainebleau with an academic focus, featuring researchers who have dedicated their time and energy to uncovering the practical applications and impact of AI. As we mark 25 years of the INSEAD-Wharton Alliance this year, it is timely that we brought researchers from INSEAD and The Wharton School on the same stage to celebrate the fruits of joint research and collaboration.
AI Forum Europe 2026 at a Glance
2 days
in Paris and Fontainebleau
2 venues
in Station F and INSEAD Europe Campus
700+ participants
from academia, business and policy
40+ speakers
covering topics from technology to the impact of AI on competitiveness, creativity, finance, organisations and society
13 academic presentations
ranging from AI's application in healthcare to AI and well-being, sustainable technology and more
17 participating institutions
across universities, corporations and governments
5 booths
by INSEAD, Sorbonne University, Ecole de Mines de Paris-PSL and Singapore Economic Development Board
40 degreed Celsius
turning up the heat for a vibrant Forum
Forum snapshots
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Programme and speakers
View the forum programme and line-up of speakers over the two days at Station F in Paris and INSEAD's Europe campus.
Paris photo gallery
View all photos from day 1 at Station F in Paris, where distinguished speakers addressed broad themes surrounding AI, business and society.
Fontainebleau photo gallery
View all photos from day 2 at INSEAD, where researchers took a deep dive into the applications of AI, the technology surrounding AI and its impact on health and well-being.
Upcoming AI Forums
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