About this event
Dive into the shifting landscape of AI export controls in France and Europe, with a sharp focus on defense and security applications. As AI technologies increasingly power autonomous systems and decision-support tools, ensuring strategic sovereignty while fostering innovation and managing exports has become a pressing challenge—and a key opportunity.
Key Topics on the Table:
- 📜 Current Rules: How are AI exports regulated today across France and Europe?
- 🔮 Future Outlook: What frameworks are needed to ensure AI sovereignty in defense applications?
- 🧠 Dual-Use Dilemma: The strategic risks and opportunities of AI as both civilian and military tech.
- 🏭 Industrial Impact: How evolving rules affect manufacturers, suppliers, and military innovation.
- ⚙️ Effectiveness & Challenges: Are existing controls working? How can they evolve to better balance security, innovation, and European competitiveness?
🎯 Join us for a forward-looking session at the crossroads of technology, policy, and sovereignty.
Join us for a timely conversation at the intersection of regulation, sovereignty, and strategic tech.
The iDeaS Team
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Guest speaker
Irene Sanchez Cebrian Policy Officer @ Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space | EU CommissionG
Irene Sánchez Cebrián is a Policy Officer at the European Commission’s DG DEFIS, specializing in space innovation and entrepreneurship. She actively supports initiatives like CASSINI and moderates key events such as the EU ISOS Strategic Forum, fostering Europe's leadership in New Space.
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Team member
Hawa-Léa Sougouna Conference Manager | Moderator @ COGES EventsT
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Guest speaker
Jorrit Kamminga Global Policy Officer @ Raincloud DefenseG
Dr. Jorrit KAMMINGA is a seasoned researcher and policy analyst with over 20 years of experience in international security and development. He has conducted extensive field research and project management in conflict-affected areas, providing insights into the intersection of technology, governance, and human rights. His current work as a Senior Consultant with RAINCLOUD DEFENSE informs global policy on AI and emerging technologies and their implications for security and society
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Guest speaker
Marc Antoine Head of Public Relations @ Safran AIG
Marc Antoine is Head of Public Affairs at Safran AI, where he leads strategic engagement on emerging technologies. Previously with Preligens, he has developed deep expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence, defense innovation, and regulatory affairs, with a focus on dual-use governance and strategic autonomy in Europe.
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Sean Musch Expert Member @ AI Alliance | European CommissionG
Founder & CEO of AI & Partners, he supports organizations—including defense companies—in navigating the EU AI Act. As a member of the EU Commission’s AI Alliance, Sean helps shape ethical, compliant AI policy by delivering tools and guidance to ensure innovation and compliance go hand-in-hand across Europe and beyond.
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