As part of the “France 2030” industrial and technological sovereignty plan, emlyon business school and Terres Inovia - agricultural technical institute - are launching a new chair. This Chair is part of a broader project focused on strengthening France’s sovereignty in the domestic production of plant-based proteins (lentils, chickpeas, etc.) for both human and animal consumption, thereby reducing dependence on imports.
An AI Project Manager is an operational strategist who works at the intersection of management, technology, and business strategy. This role focuses on leading the design, development, and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions while serving as a key link between technical teams and executive stakeholders.
Diriger une Activité (DUA) program
Franck Wiacek
Currently a seasoned leader of a 180-strong team, Franck Wiacek had never pictured himself as a “company boss.” That changed when the expansion of his responsibilities and the expectations of his organization prompted him to rethink his leadership stance. By joining the Diriger une Activité (DUA) program at emlyon business school, he chose to step back, gain perspective, and cross a key milestone in his career. Here is his story.
Sport has transformed into a global business powerhouse where athletic excellence drives commercial success. As brands, broadcasters, and investors converge with athletes and fans, an entirely new economic landscape is taking shape.
Juan Jaimes
IMBA participant
When Juan Jaimes was young, he dreamed of one day becoming an astronaut.
As an adult, that childhood ambition has evolved into a lifelong dream: to work in the space industry.
What if the real risk wasn't the chaos of the world, but our stubbornness in governing it with outdated leadership models? In an era of planetary limits, massive disengagement, and leaders running out of steam, the model of the controlling, solitary leader mainly produces strategic vacuums, failures... and exhaustion. It is essential to prepare today for the leadership of tomorrow, based on the Earth System, the strength of the collective, the power to act of teams, and the personal ecology of leaders.
On the occasion of the release of the book “Leadership 2050,” co-authored by Thomas Gauthier, Tessa Melkonian, Thierry Nadisic, and Thierry Picq, the emlyon business school Leadership Institute invites you to an interactive conference to discuss these major issues. Let's set our sights on the leadership of tomorrow, which will be more sustainable, shared, energizing, and fulfilling!
March 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Auditorium - emlyon business school campus| 144 avenue Jean Jaurès, 69007 Lyon
Agenda
6:30 p.m. | Welcome
7:00 p.m. | Interactive conference
8:15 p.m. | Cocktail reception and book signing
Wondering what a degree in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship from emlyon business school can lead to? The numbers say it all: this program develops professionals who can turn ideas into high-impact ventures - and employers are taking notice.
- What’s driving the shift from sport to global entertainment — and why it changes everything
- How evolving commercial models are redefining roles and career pathways
- What employers really look for in early-career talent
- The capabilities that separate high-potential candidates from the rest
- How to stand out with originality and impact in an competitive market
- Antoine Haincourt, Program Director - MSc in Sports, Entertainment & Lifestyle, emlyon business school
- Shaun Conning, Co-Founder, The Extra Play
- Stuart Wareman, Global SVP Experience, Events & Sponsorship, Accor
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An energy data manager is a professional or software role responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and optimizing energy-related data to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainability goals. Acting as a data manager for energy, they consolidate information from meters, sensors, utility bills, and energy management systems (EMS) to provide accurate insights into energy consumption and performance.