Paris Campus | EDHEC Alumni Wo.Men Club – Women Shaping the Future of AI

Paris Campus | EDHEC Alumni Wo.Men Club – Women Shaping the Future of AI

2026-03-12T17:45:00+00:00

2026-03-12T20:30:00+00:00

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As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries across the board, and following International Women’s Rights Day, the EDHEC Alumni Wo.Men Club is hosting an event dedicated to women in AI.What if AI were not only about technology, but also about career paths, decision-making, curiosity, and leadership?This roundtable will bring together five inspiring leaders, experts, and role models from industry, services, communication, innovation, and higher education.They will share how AI has become part of their professional journeys, the key business and human challenges it raises within their organizations, and why women’s careers in AI are a relevant topic for organizations today.The discussion will be held in English, with the possibility to ask questions in French during the Q&A session.Designed to be accessible, practical, and non-technical, this discussion aims to provide insights for anyone seeking to understand why AI has become unavoidable — and why engaging with it now is essential, regardless of role or career background.An inspiring and forward-looking conversation, followed by a Q&A session with the speakers and a networking cocktail with participants.💡 Why attend ?Get inspired by the experiences and career paths of EDHEC alumnae engaged in AIExplore key challenges and opportunities around AI, leadership, and transformationGain confidence to start working with AI, develop a career in the field, or integrate it into your roleConnect and expand your network with alumni and AI professionalsThursday, March 12, 2026Welcome from 6:45 pmEvent starts at 7:15 pmRoundtable discussion followed by a networking cocktailOUR SPEAKERSMoojan Asghari (EDHEC MASTER 2015)  Founder @Thousand Faces | Co-founder @Women in AI I Top 100 Women in Startups & VC | Top 50 AI Leaders Entrepreneur and community builder, Moojan is committed to shaping a more ethical, inclusive, and conscious future through innovation. After starting her career in corporate finance, she found her path in the startup ecosystem — supporting founders and innovators through growth programs, mentorship networks, and international funding initiatives.She co-founded Women in AI, now active in over 150 countries with more than 20,000 members, advancing gender equity and ethical leadership in artificial intelligence. She also leads Thousand Faces, a platform democratizing access to capital and training for women building impact-driven ventures for people and the planet. Alongside her ventures, she’ve served on advisory boards for UNESCO, ARCEP, and the European Parliament, where she contributed to the EU AI Act and initiatives on technology ethics and diversity. Meaghan Perkins – (BBA EDHEC 2016)  - Lead AI, Transformation & Innovation Manager – BELAs the leader of the AI strategy and development at Groupe Bel, along with a passionate AI team, our initiatives encompass various aspects targeting cross-functional departments and 34 countries, including establishing AI Guidelines, driving AI Adoption, deploying and Managing AI Tools, Business Use Cases,  AI governance and  AI solutions management. Meaghan closely works with Bel’s General Management and exec Team, and has been startup mentor at Station F EDHEC’s Incubator for 7 years. She started her career path in digital and innovation positions for tech startups such as big companies (JC Decaux, Crédit Agricole). Capucine Pierard (BBA EDHEC 1999) Vice President Havas Media Group Capucine PIERARD is Vice President of Havas Media Network, Havas' media, digital, data, and content network, present in 126 countries. A member of Havas' Executive Committee, she has more than twenty years of experience in marketing consulting, during which she has transformed corporate communication, fostering a results-driven culture and talent development.She leads the strategic roadmap of Havas Media Network in terms of diversification and transformation. She develops all consulting activities structured around four practices: consumer & business science, e-commerce, media, and content.At the same time, she manages the relationship with the AFM for the Havas Group.Today, she coordinates the Group's activities with Laurent Broca, president of HMG, overseeing a scope of 1,000 talents combining consultant and expert profiles, within the networks that make up Havas Media Group: Havas Media, Arena Media, Havas City, Havas International, 79, Havas Market, and CSA (CSA Data Consulting, TED, DBi, and Unnest). Michelle Sisto, PhD, Associate Dean of the EDHEC AI Center and Associate Professor of AI and Decision Sciences at EDHEC Business School Dr. Sisto leads AI integration strategy across academic programmes, spearheads research on AI-driven professional transformation, and serves on EDHEC’s Institutional AI Transformation Committee. Over a 30-year career in international higher education, she has held leadership roles including Associate Dean of Graduate Programmes, MBA Director, and Strategic Advisor to the Dean on Teaching and Learning. Michelle serves on the Boards of QTEM and of the Responsible AI Consortium, contributing to the development of ethical and impactful AI adoption in business education. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the School of Management, Technical University of Munich. A committed innovator in pedagogical practice, she has received consistent recognition for teaching excellence. Originally from Washington, D.C., Michelle holds a BSc in Mathematics from Georgetown University, a DEA in Mathematics from Université Côte d’Azur, and a PhD in Finance from EDHEC. Sinem Toklu (EDHEC Global MBA 2019)  Global Digital & AI Product Manager – SodexoAfter starting her career as a marketing leader for ILab Ventures and The Fork, Sinem develops AI at a global Scale for Sodexo, helping the organization modernize operations and unlock growth by applying AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making across Food, Retail, Hospitality, Workplace and Facility Management. Endlessly curious and committed to continuous learning, Sinem stays hands-on with new tools while keeping focus on customer value and operational excellence. Practical informationThe event will take place in the Auditorium of Le Centorial, located on level –1.Registration is mandatory to access the venue. Please ensure that you register in advance in order to attend the event.Please note that the doors of Le Centorial will close at 8:00 pm.We kindly ask participants to arrive before closing time, as access will not be possible once the doors are closed. Questions? For any questions regarding the event, please contactAdeline REGENT, Alumni Relations Manageradeline.regent@edhec.edu   

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