Speaking REFERENCES
TEDxPoitiers
The event at the ISAE-ENSMA (École Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et d'Aérotechnique) combined short talks, hands‑on science & cultural workshops, exhibitions and interactive animations. TEDxPoitiers aimed to open a broad space for exploration: space, aviation, astronomy, technology, innovation, and more.
AC Coppens hosted the entire event in French and also moderated a fireside chat with Allan Petre, French aerospace engineer who, at age 24, joined NASA — making him one of the youngest French engineers ever accepted by the agency.
ADOPT AI
Adopt AI 2025 summit was brought together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers and public institutions to present real-world applications of AI across sectors including health, sport, environment, industry, finance, and public services. It featured around 500 speakers and multiple thematic stages. French President Emmanuel Macron attended the event, highlighting the strategic importance of AI for Europe’s economy, governance, and societal development.
For two afternoons, AC Coppens MCed the Main Stage North, hosting the track Sport, Health & Planet. Sessions covered practical AI use cases, data and infrastructure requirements, regulatory considerations, and operational impact in these fields.
Digital Sovereignty: Europe Between Vision and Reality
Le Cercle Dîner French Tech brought together 20 selected speakers to discuss AI’s Impact on Business, Language & Human Connection. Organised by LA FRENCH TECH BERLIN, with a guest list co-curated by THE CATALYSTS, and in collaboration with Heartfelt VC, the VIP event brought together a small group of great minds in tech from France and Germany - including founders, researchers, corporate leaders, investors, policy makers.
French Tech Dinner Club
Le Cercle Dîner French Tech brought together 20 selected speakers to discuss AI’s Impact on Business, Language & Human Connection. Organised by LA FRENCH TECH BERLIN, with a guest list co-curated by THE CATALYSTS, and in collaboration with Heartfelt VC, the VIP event brought together a small group of great minds in tech from France and Germany - including founders, researchers, corporate leaders, investors, policy makers.
BVDW Convention
BVDW Convention 2025 took place on June 25th, 2025 at Factory Berlin Mitte, bringing together over 150 experts from across the digital economy. AC Coppens gave a futuristic keynote.