News List | HEC Paris

October 2023

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The School

Eloïc Peyrache in Côte d'Ivoire

The Dean and General Director of HEC Paris, Eloïc Peyrache, visited Côte d'Ivoire in September. The visit, marked by several milestones, testifies to the school's active presence in a booming ecosystem. The HEC Paris Representative Office in Abidjan team, headed by Alexis John Ahyee, accompanied the ...

Oct 18, 2023

Corporate

Unlocking Potential: 5 Reasons Why Women Can Thrive in Tech Careers

The HEC Paris ‘Women in Tech’ virtual round table marked its second edition on October 11th. To break down barriers, eight successful women, with varied backgrounds and positions in technology companies, gave students reasons to embrace a career in technology. This event is organized by HEC Talents ...

Oct 12, 2023

Executive MBA

Back-to-School Week at HEC Paris EMBA: Beginning a Transformative Journey

Last week, the HEC Paris Executive MBA’s Class of 2025 inaugural intake wrapped up the first module of their 18-month EMBA journeys.

Oct 11, 2023

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Executive Education

AI and Talent Development. Should We Fear or Embrace It?

Back in 2020, Open.AI's GPT3 burst onto the scene, captivating the world with its artificial intelligence capabilities. Fast forward to today, and AI models have become an integral part of our daily lives. But as automation continues to revolutionize industries, the fear of AI taking over has also ...

Oct 11, 2023

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Sustainability & Organizations Institute

Transforming knowledge into concrete action, the purpose of the HEC Paris SASI Opening Seminar

Going back to school for the 93 students of the Master in Sustainability and Social Innovation (SASI) 2023-2024 cohort means getting real about the world’s challenges. Climate change, decarbonization, diversity, human rights… Students get exposed to a variety of topics, approaches and perspectives ...

Oct 11, 2023

Prix Allen & Overy 2023 : members of the jury & HEC Students

Corporate

What does the law have to say about major changes in the economy and society?

Cryptocurrencies, AI, corporate climate responsibility, GAFAM & competition rules or environmental law: the student dissertations rewarded over the last 20 years by the Allen & Overy - HEC Paris legal and tax award illustrate the relevance of law in analyzing major business trends and society in ...

Oct 11, 2023

Sustainability & Organizations Institute

15 years of transforming lives: The Inclusive and Social Business Certificate's remarkable journey

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the HEC Paris Inclusive and Social Business Certificate, a significant milestone in the world of social business. For the occasion, HEC Paris organized a roundtable discussion featuring key players and visionaries in the field, including Nobel Peace Prize ...

Oct 10, 2023

2023 Vernimmen laureates Pascale Defline and Georg Vernicke

Corporate

HEC Vernimmen Award Clocks in 25 Years of Rewarding Teaching Excellence

The 25th Vernimmen Awards saw two top HEC academics rewarded for their outstanding approaches to transmitting knowledge to the business school’s students. The annual event celebrates teaching and innovative pedagogical methods, reflecting the pioneering works of the late HEC finance professor Pierre ...

Oct 09, 2023

Sustainability & Organizations Institute

Purpose & Sustainability Conferences: Back-to-School Highlights

At the onset of the new academic year, HEC students were granted the exceptional opportunity to engage with distinguished speakers, sustainability experts, and CEOs who generously shared their wealth of experiences and knowledge. The profound insights and inspiration derived from their talks are far ...

Oct 04, 2023

HEC Paris young students discovering an icecave in Mont-Blanc

Sustainability & Organizations Institute

Do you have to see a glacier melt to rethink the world?

Barely had they arrived in their first year, the L3 students from HEC Paris took part in a compulsory seminar in Chamonix from August 21 to 24, focusing on the quest for meaning and raising awareness of global warming. Faced with a sea of deeply dried-up ice, these young people, fresh from their ...

Oct 02, 2023