Frederic Parienté
EMEA Director, Solutions Architecture and Engineering, NVIDIA
Hello HLF Member !
This year, the theme of the 13th edition of the High Level Forum Summit is “From Research to Reality: Innovating in a World of Great Change.”
As every two years, the summit is taking place in Grenoble, France 
Dates: 2 to 4 February
Director of US-Asia Technology Management Center Stanford University USA
President and Chief Executive Officer at PRIMA Québec, Greater Montreal, Canada
Professor, supply chain management & strategy, UGA, France
Co-Founder and Chairman, ClearSpot Holdings, USA
As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, this session asks a fundamental question: is cybersecurity still achievable in an increasingly complex and interconnected digital world?
Through accessible examples, it explores how cyber threats impact not only organizations and individuals, but also democratic institutions, public trust and political stability.
The discussion will also highlight why cybersecurity remains a strategic innovation challenge and opportunity to strengthen resilience, innovation and confidence in democratic societies.
Technology is no longer just an enabler — it’s a disruptor, reshaping industries, societies, and the very way we live and work. This panel will brings together innovation experts to unpack how emerging technologies are redefining what’s possible and what could be next. From AI to quantum computing, from digital platforms to new medtech, we’ll explore the breakthroughs driving transformation — and the challenges that come with them.
Honorary Chairman at Institute for Competitiveness, New Dehli, India
Vice President in Business Development, Technum Quebec, Canada
CTO & co-founder, Brillian, Finland
Senior Vice President Innovation & Technology Energy Management
Chief Technology Officer for Energy Management, Schneider Electric, France
Innovation doesn’t just happen — it’s powered by the right tools, methods, and mindsets. This session will introduce cutting-edge innovation tools designed to spark creativity, accelerate problem-solving, and drive real impact. These tools can help to move from idea to action more effectively. Each presentation will feature hands-on demonstrations, expert insights, and practical use cases that show how innovation is being reimagined across industries. They will also present frameworks that support collaboration, platforms that enhance ideation, and technologies that turn bold thinking into reality.
Innovation Impact Expert at CEA, Grenoble, France
Motherbase president, France
AI Entrepreneur & Researcher, ITRI, Taiwan
Senior Vice President ITRI Hsinchu, Taiwan
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday life and critical decision-making, this session explores a central question: can we truly trust AI systems and will they be sustainable? It will examine the societal, economic and environmental impacts of AI, including issues of transparency, reliability and growing energy and resource consumption. Through a non-technical discussion, the session highlights both the opportunities and the responsibilities involved in developing and deploying trustworthy AI.
This roundtable brings together a RTO startup program director, a seasoned business angel, and a venture capital investor to discuss how innovation moves beyond the lab. Each actor plays a critical and complementary role in transforming research into reality through viable startups. The conversation will explore how early support, mentorship, and funding align across the innovation lifecycle. Speakers will share their roles & practical perspectives on bridging scientific ambition with market realities. A deep dive into collaboration as the key to turning research into successful ventures.
Director for Innovation, Start-ups, and Investments at CEA, France
President, Grenoble Angels, France
In just 180 seconds, innovation ecosystems take the stage to showcase their unique strengths, collaborations, and visions for the future. This fast-paced session highlights how regional, national, and international ecosystems are driving scientific excellence, technological innovation, and sustainable growth through creative partnerships and bold initiatives.
HLF International Relations Manager & cross disciplinary marketing manager, CEA Research & Technology division, Grenoble, France
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA),
Bangkok, Thaïland
Quantum technologies are moving from theory to real-world applications, raising the question of when quantum computers will become practically available.
This session provides a clear, non-technical overview of what quantum computing can—and cannot—do today, and how it may impact everyday life, from healthcare to security.
It also explores the opportunities and challenges of preparing society, industries and citizens for the coming quantum era.
In a time of global challenges and rapid transformation, no single actor can shape the future alone. This panel brings together leading innovwation experts to explore how cross-sector collaboration is key to building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable societies. From startups to governments, from academia to industry, we’ll examine how diverse ecosystems can align around shared goals while preserving autonomy and sovereignty. This session will offer bold insights on building trust, scaling collective intelligence, and designing systems that serve both local needs and global ambitions. Expect real-world examples, future-facing perspectives, and candid dialogue on what it takes to move from isolated efforts to impactful partnerships.
Global Higher Education Leader, GEM, France
Business intelligence, CEA, France
Deputy to the Director, in charge of communications, IRT Nanoelec, France
Due the current health crisis, the 2020 HLF Summit has been postponed to autumn 2021 - The HLF will be online on 1st Dec 2020 during the first HLF Connect Briefing
