The Partnerships Office at Mines Nancy is pleased to announce the next Business Lunch, which will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 12:15 to 13:45 in room A006. This essential event invites students to meet with a partner company to explore major current technological challenges and their impact on engineering careers.
Topic of the next Business Lunch: “Generative AI: What Technological and Strategic Dynamics?”
This new session will focus on a topic at the heart of today’s scientific and industrial landscape: generative artificial intelligence, its applications, and its societal impacts. The event will be led by Olivier Sennot, Digital Innovation Officer at Docaposte (La Poste Group).
Overview of the presentation:
- Overview of generative AI: technologies, global actors, and key metrics
- Business applications (France, Europe, worldwide)
- Introduction to physical AI and robotics
- Implications for healthcare, social issues, and society
- Technological dependence: Can France and Europe reduce their vulnerability?
This Business Lunch will give students the opportunity to explore the evolution of AI technologies, interact with a sector professional, and better understand the role of engineers in the face of major technological transformations.
A format designed to learn, exchange, and build your network
Business Lunches are held once a month at Mines Nancy. Each session offers a partner company the opportunity to share its expertise on a specific topic.
Over the course of 1 hour and 30 minutes, students can:
- deepen their knowledge on a technical or societal topic,
- ask questions directly to an expert,
- understand the key challenges for future engineers,
- develop their professional network,
- discover internship or job opportunities.
A complimentary lunch is offered to all registered participants.
