Home > TERATEC FORUM >Workshops

TERATEC 2026 Forum
The essential meeting place for all digital players
Simulation . HPC/HPDA . Artificial Intelligence . Quantum Computing
Wednesday October 21
Workshop 05 - 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Smart Cities and Regions: The Role of AI, from Models to the Frontiers of Physics and High-Performance Computing
Chaired by Paco Chinesta, Professeur des universités, ENSAM and Dominique Baillargeat, Scientific executive director, CNRS&CREATE

This workshop will review technologies for building digital twins of cities and regions—complex systems of systems that require the integration of models derived from engineering sciences, data processed using advanced machine learning techniques, and intensive computing methods that enable detailed modeling of complex, multi-physical, multi-scale, strongly coupled systems defined across large spatial and temporal domains.

The digital twins thus constructed will enable more optimal design of the systems involved, as well as optimal and tailored operation of infrastructure, logistics networks, and more—combining monitoring, diagnostics, forecasting, and decision-making to cover both routine operations and crisis management, from prevention to mitigation.

The role of humans will also be reviewed, as technical solutions require societal acceptance, imposing constraints that must be taken into account from design through to operation.

A roundtable bringing together initiatives such as the PEPRs, decision-makers (local authorities and regions), and tech stakeholders will be organized to clarify the needs and mechanisms for deploying these technologies in real-world settings. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Introduction
Paco Chinesta, Professeur des universités, ENSAM et Dominique Baillargeat, Scientific executive director, CNRS&CREATE

Biographies >>>>

Title coming soon
Armand Albergel, Deputy CEO, Strategic advisor, Suez et Daniele Di Lorenzo, Co-Founder, Duoverse

Abstract & Biography coming soon

Shape the Future: anticipating, designing and managing the infrastructures of tomorrow
Gustavo Boriolo , Innovation Lead/Head Of Shape The Future Initiative, Bouygues

Abstract & Biography >>>>

Title coming soon
Mathieu Bredif, Researcher in LASTIG lab, Univ Gustave Eiffel, IGN-ENSG

Abstract & Biography coming soon

How are Digital Twins used for 5G/6G communication?
Michael Dieudonné, R&D Department Manager, Keysight

Abstract & Biography >>>>

From Deep Uncertainty to Enlightened Decisions: Where Data, Physics, and AI Meet to Shape the Dynamics of Territories
Romain Chassagne, chercheur en modélisation numérique et géostatisticien, BRGM

Abstract & Biography >>>>

From identifying needs to deploying technologies that make cities and regions resilient, comfortable, and safe

Round table discussion with the participation of:

  • Martin Canter, Head of the Smart Region Hub, FARI AI for the Common Good Institute
    Biography >>>>

  • Gilles Grandjean, Directeur de programme, BRGM
    Biography >>>>

  • Charlotte Halpern, Chercheure en science politique, Sciences Po
    Biography >>>>

  • Franck Poquin, Conseiller départemental, Angers
    Biography >>>>

 

To participate in this workshop, please register on the Teratec 2026 Forum website >>>>

For any other information regarding the workshops, please contact :

Jean-Pascal JEGU
Tel : +33 (0)9 70 65 02 10
jean-pascal.jegu@teratec.fr
Campus TERATEC
2, rue de la Piquetterie
91680 BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL
France


© Ter@tec - All rights reserved - Lawful mention