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Discover the future of AI through the hands of those scaling it. Malt AI Night honors our Freelancers Got AI Talent Awards finalists and unveils the 2026 Malt Tech Trends to bridge the gap between vision and ROI.


From the rise of autonomous agents to the new FinOps imperative, gain an exclusive roadmap and peer-validated insights your business needs to master the next era of industrial intelligence. This is an evening designed for leaders to celebrate high-impact innovation and network with the top 1% of AI experts driving global transformation.

Beyond the AI hype

Malt Tech Trends Keynote

Insights from Europe’s Largest Tech Talent Community

AI Expert Roundtable

A discussion between AI experts reacting to the tech trends and to the Freelancers Got AI Talent projects.

Freelancers Got AI Talent Awards

An awards ceremony recognizing the most impactful and innovative AI freelancers and projects.


The night's Journey


18:30 - Welcome & Networking

Begin the evening in the heart of Paris for a high-level networking session with your peers and industry leaders.


19:00 - Opening: The AI State of Mind

Leadership vision and keynote on why independent talent is the catalyst for the current AI revolution.


19:15 - Roundtable: How independent talents are shaping the future of AI

We unveil the 2026 Malt Tech Trends—the definitive report from Europe’s largest tech community delivering the strategic business keys you need to prioritize high-impact investments and scale AI with proven ROI. Our jury and guest experts will share their exclusive insights in an unfiltered debate. 


19:45 – Freelancers Got AI Talent: The Awards Ceremony

Crowning the winners across our three core categories: Technical Excellence, Gen AI Impact, and AI Transformation. We will honor the masters of AI who moved beyond promises to deliver measurable impact and technical excellence.


20:15 -  Cocktail & High-Level Networking

Food, drinks, and strategic conversations with the top 1% of the AI ecosystem.




Speakers

Claire Lebarz

CTO - Malt

Marc Bussienne

Head of Operations - Digital - at LVMH

Michelle Johnson

AI Strategy & Adoption | Digital Transformation

Nicolas Debock

Early Stage European Tech investor

Andrew Grill

Futurist and AI Speaker

Arnaud Girard

Head of AI GTM at Google

Yann Bry

Global Head of Business Innovation - Agentic AI Business transformation at AXA