Programme

Programme

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Wednesday 15/10

2.00-5.00 : PhD workshop. Presentation of each student’s works then tutoring by workshop moderators + poster session (room 2E06)

2.00-5.00 : Cultural visits during the workshop

Thursday 16/10

8.30 : Registration (hall facing 2E 07)

9.00 : Official opening + discourses (Avignon University president – Pr Georges Linares-, VP Culture – Dr Isabelle Brianso-, Mayor of Avignon – Cécile Helle- , Avignon Townhall – Pascal Keiser-, UNeECC President – Pr Flora Carrijn) -(Room 2E07)

10.30 : Coffee break

11.00 : Plenary session – keynote speakers : (Room 2E07)

  • François Quintin (Visual Arts Representative for the Ministry of Culture and Director of the Lambert Collection in Avignon). : « Building society through art in Europe today. The Lambert Collection, an example of social awareness in the context of European art centers. »
  • Pascal Keiser (artistic supervisor of Avignon 2025 and general commissionner for Bourges 2028 candidature): « Bridging Avignon 2025 and Bourges 2028 : citizen innovative participation strategies inspired by ECOCs 40 years history (Avignon 2025) – low carbon design integrating mobility of visitors for an ECOC (Bourges 2028) » –

13.00 : Lunch

14.15 : Parallel sessions (3 panels, up to 3 presentations per panel) 15/20 mns presentation + 10/15 mns Q&A (rooms 2E06-2E07-2E08)

16.00 Coffee break

16.30-17.45 : Parallel sessions (3 panels, up to 3 presentations per panel) 15/20 mns presentation + 10/15 mns Q&A (rooms 2E06-2E07-2E08)

19.00 : Reception at the townhall

20.00 : Gala dinner

Friday 17/10

9.30 : Specific workshop (room 2E06) : Yannick Estève : » AI & Research: Transformations, Challenges, and Perspectives »

This workshop explores the role and impact of artificial intelligence in the world of scientific research. It will address both the ways in which AI is changing research practices and the ways in which it is transforming research topics themselves.

On a practical level, AI tools are increasingly present in the daily work of researchers. They can improve productivity, support data analysis, and simplify many aspects of the research process. At the same time, they raise important concerns, such as the growing number of AI-generated publications or the use of automated peer review, which challenge the quality, integrity, and credibility of scientific results.

Beyond these practical effects, the concept of artificial intelligence is also reshaping the subjects and methods of many disciplines. It influences research priorities, inspires new approaches, and creates opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

The workshop will provide space for experience sharing, critical reflection, and forward-looking discussion. Participants will be invited to examine how AI is already transforming research today and to imagine how it may shape the evolution of scientific work in the near future.

11.30 Brunch/ BtoB meetings/networking sessions

12.45 Roundtable discussions/ closure (room 2E 06)

14.00 Visit of the creative villa

14.30 Departure for heritage visits/exhibitions