Join EDHEC Alumni NRW on Monday, November 16 in Düsseldorf for a conference exploring Mistral AI and the future of artificial intelligence in Europe.

Could the future of artificial intelligence also be shaped in Europe? Founded in France in 2023, Mistral AI offers a European alternative to American players such as OpenAI, Google and Anthropic.

EDHEC Alumni NRW has secured 10 places exclusively for our alumni community at a conference hosted by STARTPLATZ Düsseldorf, followed by networking with fellow alumni and the STARTPLATZ community.

What’s on the agenda?

Three key questions will guide the discussion:

• Geopolitics: What is at stake for digital sovereignty in France, Germany and Europe?

• Business: What opportunities does AI offer businesses, particularly German SMEs?

• Adoption: What barriers are slowing Mistral AI adoption in Germany, and how can they be overcome?

Meet the speakers

• Gisèle Legionnet-Klees (EDHEC 1989), an expert in AI partnerships, involved in the Mistral AI ecosystem in Germany.

• Jordanis Kleinöder Stafidis, sharing insights into Mistral AI’s latest developments and future prospects.

• Maurice Guss, STARTPLATZ AI Academy / storydesign.ai, sharing practical experience of switching AI models, including the costs and benefits.

The conference will be followed by afterwork networking, giving you the opportunity to continue the conversation and connect with fellow alumni and the STARTPLATZ community.

Practical information

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: STARTPLATZ Düsseldorf, Speditionstraße 15, 40221 Düsseldorf
Participation fee: €15 per alumni

Only 15 places are reserved for our community. Book your place now!