Firas Ben Hassan
Deputy Head of Data Science Services, Allianz Technology, Germany
Abstract
In this keynote, Firas Ben Hassan explores the evolution of artificial intelligence from large language models (LLMs) to agentic systems capable of autonomous decision-making.
As Generative AI reshapes industries, organizations are confronted with the challenge of responsibly integrating these technologies while unlocking their full potential.
Firas will demystify Agentic AI—intelligent systems that plan, reason, and act with autonomy—and show how this shift is enabling new forms of human-AI collaboration.
Drawing from hands-on experience deploying enterprise AI solutions, he will share practical lessons on scaling innovation, ensuring governance, and anticipating the next frontier.
The talk will also provide a forward-looking perspective on Small Language Models (SLMs), multi-agent collaboration, and Agentic Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- A strategic view on the transition from Generative AI to Agentic AI
- How to integrate AI responsibly and at scale within complex organizations
- A look at what’s coming next in applied AI and enterprise adoption
Speaker Biography
Firas Ben Hassan is the Deputy Head of Data Science Services at Allianz Technology, where he leads the company’s global AI strategy and manages a team delivering more than 25 AI-powered solutions across underwriting, claims, and pricing—driving millions of euros in business impact annually.
He is the architect behind Allianz’s largest internal Generative AI upskilling program, training over 15,000 employees on LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI-driven innovation.
A frequent speaker at global conferences—including AI Everything (Dubai), Insurance Innovators Summit (London), and Reuters Future of Insurance (Amsterdam)—Firas is recognized for his visionary insights on enterprise AI transformation.
In parallel, he lectures on Generative AI and data science at the Technical University of Munich, Munich Business School, and Sup’Com University. He recently completed the Advanced Program for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Firas holds academic degrees in computer science and innovation management and has been honored with a DAAD full scholarship and recognition as an Allianz AI Ambassador.
Frédéric Forster
Lawyer, Member of the Paris Bar
Abstract
This talk will be dedicated to a presentation of the European AI Act, that has been adopted in June 2024 and that came into force, for its first provisions, on February 2025. The presentation will begin with some general considerations about AI and the reasons for which the European regulator thought it necessary to adopt this Act. This will be followed by detailing the main guiding principles that are driving the regulatory framework before entering deeper into the description of the regulated AI systems and AI models, explaining the main differences between them and their specificities in terms of restrictions or obligations. That presentation will then end with some take aways about the way to implement a program to comply with the AI Act, together with the sanctions that it provides for.
Speaker Biography
Frédéric Forster is a lawyer in Paris (France). He is the Head of the Telecoms Division of the Lexing law firm. His practice focuses on advisory, pre-litigation and litigation in telecommunications law, AI regulations, data protection, banking law, digital transformation, and public procurement.
He is also Executive Vice-President of Lexing®, the first international lawyers’ network for digital and emerging law.
Recognized by *The Best Lawyers in France™* for Technology and Telecommunications Law (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2019). Designated “Practice head” in IT & Internet and ranked among “Other key lawyers” in Data Privacy by *The Legal 500 EMEA* (2023, 2022). Noted for “Strong Reputation” in Telecommunications Law by *Décideurs Magazine (2023)* and recommended by *Who’s Who Legal* in Telecoms & Media and Data (2023).
He is co-author of legal publications on GDPR, IT & Telecom Law, and author of a book on connected devices and telecoms law.
Lecturer at Télécom Paris (Badge program for West African regulators) and IAE Grenoble, where he teaches contract law.
