"Salon de la Data et de l’IA": Swiftask at the heart of the business AI debate

22 September 2026

8:30AM - 06:00PM

Cité des Congrès, Nantes

"Salon de la Data et de l’IA": Swiftask at the heart of the business AI debate

AI in business: The question shaping the entire debate

There is one question that keeps coming up in office hallways, regardless of the industry: is artificial intelligence truly for us, or is it strictly for technical teams? The “Salon de la Data et de l'IA”, taking place on September 22 at the Cité des Congrès in Nantes, provides a very clear answer through its event lineup alone. For its 11th edition, the event will gather over 2,000 professionals across 60 conferences, workshops, and demonstrations. It has been spearheaded for several years by recognized industry leaders, spearheaded by Wavestone, Talan, and KPC.

Behind the jargon, highly practical use cases

Looking at the key themes featured—GenAI, DataOps, cybersecurity, sovereignty, governance, Smart City—it quickly becomes clear that the topic has moved far beyond technical circles. GenAI, to take the most striking example, simply refers to AI capable of generating content—text, images, code—from a written instruction, known as a prompt. Today, it allows a communications officer to draft an article, a sales rep to prepare for a meeting, or an HR team to summarize interviews. No software development skills are needed to unlock real value. Data sovereignty, another core theme on the agenda, addresses a growing concern: knowing where data is hosted, who can access it, and whether there is a dependency on foreign providers to run internal tools. It is an issue that now matters as much to large corporations as it does to SMEs and local governments. As for governance and AI literacy, they are arguably the most critical foundations moving forward. Before focusing on performance, organizations must first ensure their teams understand what they are interacting with and establish clear guidelines around usage.

What really holds AI adoption back

What sets this event apart is that it doesn't limit the conversation to data scientists or CIOs. Decision-makers, technical experts, and business users alike are all targeted by the program, because data and AI are no longer confined to a single department. They are cross-cutting topics impacting operations, customer support, marketing, human resources, and finance. The main challenge is no longer about racing to acquire the most powerful or newest model, but about an organization's ability to make these tools genuinely usable for its people. A high-performing AI delivers zero impact if it remains out of reach for those who could leverage it every day.

Where to start, concretely

For any company looking to move forward seriously on these topics, three questions consistently arise: do teams need technical skills to use the available AI tools? Is data hosted and governed securely? Is there a way to test practical use cases without a massive investment before considering a full rollout? These are the exact questions we regularly hear from our clients across all industries. They also drive our work at Swiftask, as a Nantes-based company committed to these challenges: enabling every team, without technical prerequisites, to make data and AI practical levers rather than topics reserved for a select few.

We'll be there—and we'd love to connect

The Salon de la Data et de l'IA is more than just a gathering for experts. It is a space where the future of how companies adopt these technologies is actively being shaped. All signs point to the real advantage going not to the most technologically advanced businesses, but to those that make these tools accessible to their entire workforce. We will be attending on September 22 at the Cité des Congrès in Nantes. Come meet us to discuss your business needs and your questions on integrating AI effectively into your organization. The event is free and accessible remotely for those who cannot travel. Don't forget to register.