AI is a key technology shaping nearly every sector of the economy and society—from healthcare to mobility, from energy to education. Yet, the AI landscape is currently dominated by US tech giants, with China rapidly catching up. Europe, meanwhile, faces a significant challenge: closing the gap and building a strong, sovereign AI ecosystem.

On March 12, UDICE and German U15 joined forces at the UDICE-U15 Workshop on AI at Université de Lorraine to tackle a pressing question:

How can we train and retain the next generation of AI talent in Europe while building a strong and competitive French-German AI ecosystem?

The discussions focused on three key drivers of progress:

☑️ Strategic policies to attract and support AI talent and innovation
☑️ Access to data as a critical enabler for AI-driven breakthroughs
☑️ French-German Graduate Schools to strengthen cross-border collaboration

A huge thank you to our participants speakers, moderators, and rapporteurs for pushing this conversation forward!

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Time & Venue:

March 12, 2025

Université de Lorraine, Nancy