Denis Atlan
Entrepreneur and expert in operational AI based in Lyon, Denis Atlan does not just explain AI: he deploys it and publishes his results, including failures. Author of "AI Without Bullshit" and "Algorithm Generation", he leads ENDKOO, a Qualiopi certified training organization. His study on 200 B2B AI deployments (2022-2025) is published in open data with DOI: median annual gain of 1.60× the investment on completed deployments, and 17.5% of documented failures with their reasons. An AI that brings in more than it costs — and figures that the public can recalculate.
DENIS ATLAN — Speaker Artificial Intelligence | Operational AI & measurable ROI | Lyon PRESENTATION AI without theory, without jargon, without bullshit. Denis Atlan is a speaker and expert in artificial intelligence with a hands-on approach: he does not just explain AI, he deploys it in companies and publishes his results — including failures. Operational expertise: 23 years in digital/data, including 8 in operational AI. Founder of ENDKOO (Lyon), a Qualiopi certified training organization, he supports SMEs and mid-sized companies in the deployment of supervised AI and the automation of B2B processes. He relies on a network of independent partners for technical missions. He publishes his data. Author of an observational study on 200 B2B AI deployments in France (2022-2025), filed in open data with DOI, reproduction script, and declared limits. On stage, this provides a quantified and verifiable reality, far from futuristic speeches: what works, what fails, and why.
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE GREAT DEMYSTIFICATION (BEST-SELLER)
TITLE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DEMYSTIFIED: Issues, Uses, and Daily Impacts ISSUES: AI is everywhere in the media, often presented in an anxiety-inducing manner (replacement, danger) or magical (miracle solution). In companies, this creates a gap: on one side, those who are already using it, and on the other, those who are afraid. The goal of this conference is to set the record straight: demystify the technology, reassure about the place of humans, and inspire the desire to try. FOR WHOM? General public employees ("Grand Format" or "Kick-off" conference). Ideal for annual seminars, digital days, or strategy launches. DURATION & FORMAT: 45 to 60 minutes + 15 min Q&A (Dynamic format with screen demonstrations). DESCRIPTION / PITCH: We hear everything and its opposite about AI. "It will replace us," "It makes mistakes all the time," "It's magical"... What if we looked at the reality? Denis Atlan, a field expert, offers an accessible and educational conference to understand what AI really is today (and what it is not). Far from science fiction, you will discover how this technology becomes the "super-assistant" of professional daily life. Through live demonstrations, you will see how AI can write, summarize, analyze, and create, all while remaining under the strict control of the human expert. A positive and pragmatic intervention to shift from distrust to curiosity. DETAILED PROGRAM: UNDERSTANDING: AI WITHOUT THE JARGON The difference between movie AI (Terminator) and reality (ChatGPT, Copilot). How does it work? (The concept of the "Probabilistic Parrot" explained simply). Why now? The explosion of Generative AI explained. USES: THE INVISIBLE ASSISTANT AT THE OFFICE (LIVE DEMOS) Demonstration: Process 2 hours of emails in 3 minutes. Demonstration: Analyze a complex PDF report in 30 seconds. Demonstration: Prepare a meeting or a summary effortlessly. The concept of the "Centaur": Human + Machine > Human alone. IMPACTS & FUTURE: WHAT PLACE FOR HUMANS? AI does not replace the expert; it replaces the "robot task" of the expert. The new skills to develop: Critical thinking, Creativity, Empathy. The red lines: Security, Personal data, and Hallucinations (do not trust blindly). WHAT THE AUDIENCE WILL RETAIN (BENEFITS): A clear and demystified understanding of AI. The desire to test the tools as soon as they return to the office. Reassurance about their human added value in the face of the machine. The golden rules of security (do not input sensitive data). KEYWORDS: Cultural Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work, Productivity, Innovation, Demystification, ChatGPT, Digital Transformation, Uses, Issues, Ethics, Public Conference
MASTER OF CEREMONIES & EXPERT MODERATOR (TECH / AI / INNOVATION)
TITLE: The "Tech & Show" Host: AI Expertise (Research/DOI) + Stage Energy ISSUES: The worst nightmare of a Tech or AI event organizer? Boredom and misunderstanding. Often, generalist hosts are lost when faced with topics like Generative Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity. The result: off-topic questions and an audience that disengages. The stakes are twofold: ensuring technical credibility (understanding the experts) and delivering the show (keeping the audience engaged). FOR WHOM? Organizers of Annual Conventions, Tech/Innovation Seminars, Award Ceremonies, Strategic Round Tables, Hackathons, Digital Days. DESCRIPTION / PITCH: Stop entrusting your "Artificial Intelligence" events to hosts who discover the subject that very morning. Denis Atlan offers a new kind of hosting: "Tech-Entertaining". He combines expert legitimacy (Research Author with DOI, SSRN Researcher, BnF Author) with the energy of a "One Man Show". The result? He can challenge a CIO on their Data Governance strategy and then make the whole room laugh with a field anecdote the very next minute. He is not there to "pass the plates". He is there to: Demystify live: Translate jargon (LLM, RAG, Prompting) for the non-tech audience. Energize the room: Use stand-up and interactivity techniques to maintain attention. Secure the content: With 200 AI projects under his belt, he guarantees the relevance of the discussions. It's the "All Risks" assurance for your event: the content is solid, the form is captivating. PROGRAM & INTERVENTION FORMATS: MODERATION OF ROUND TABLES (THE "SPARRING PARTNER") No more lackluster debates. Denis asks the questions that "itch" with kindness. Balanced distribution of speaking time between technical experts and business decision-makers. "Flash" summary at the end of each exchange to anchor key messages. CONVENTION HOSTING (THREAD) Impactful introduction (Opening keynote on AI trends included if needed). Smooth transitions between speakers. Management of downtime and technical glitches (improvisation is his profession). EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW ("FIRESIDE CHAT") "Investigation" style interview focused on ROI and Strategy. Highlighting the executive through meticulous preparation of the files. WHAT THE AUDIENCE WILL REMEMBER (BENEFITS): A lively event that goes by "too fast". Discussions on Artificial Intelligence that are finally understandable for everyone. A contagious energy that boosts team morale. KEYWORDS: Master of Ceremonies, Host, Moderator, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Tech, Innovation, Deep Tech, Speaker, Journalist, Convention, Seminar, Round Table, Start-up, Digital Transformation, Facilitator
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & MENTAL LOAD: Protecting Your Teams' Brains
TITLE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & MENTAL LOAD: Protecting Your Teams' Brains ISSUES: Information overload and constant solicitation by algorithms create cognitive saturation in the workplace. The hidden cost is enormous: decreased productivity, errors, disengagement, and digital burnout. The challenge is to regain "mental bandwidth" for high-value work. FOR WHOM? QVT (Quality of Life at Work) Management, HR Directors, General Management, Team Managers. DURATION & FORMAT: 50 to 60 minutes (Inspiring and visual conference). DESCRIPTION / PITCH: Your employees are physically present but mentally saturated. Notifications, emails, AI, Social Networks: in a world driven by algorithms designed to capture attention, concentration has become the rarest resource. Based on the graphic novel "Generation Algorithm", this conference applies cybersecurity methods to our own brains. How to protect your "available brain time"? How to use AI to reduce mental load instead of increasing it? DETAILED PROGRAM: UNDERSTANDING THE ATTENTION WAR Why you are tired: the biological cost of "multitasking". How algorithms manipulate us (visual explanation). AI: is it a tool for liberation or a new chain? DIGITAL HYGIENE AND PRODUCTIVITY The protection method applied to your agenda. Putting AI to work to filter out noise (email summaries, priority sorting). Demonstration: Delegating administrative mental load to AI. ATTENTION MANAGEMENT Establishing concentration rituals in teams (Deep Work). The right to disconnect: moving from theory to practice. How AI can restore meaning to work by eliminating repetitive tasks. WHAT THE AUDIENCE WILL TAKE AWAY (BENEFITS): Concrete techniques to reduce digital stress and mental load. How to use AI as a filtering assistant and not as an additional source of noise. Collective rituals to protect the team's concentration. KEYWORDS: QVT, Well-being at work, Mental Load, Right to Disconnect, Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health, Stress Management, Algorithms, Information Overload, Neurosciences, Professional Efficiency
CYBERSECURITY AND AI: Deepfakes, Phishing, and Data Protection
TITLE: CYBERSECURITY & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Deepfakes, Phishing, and Data Protection ISSUES: Generative AI has lowered the entry barrier for cybercriminals. Deepfake attacks (voice/video cloning) and hyper-personalized phishing are skyrocketing. Meanwhile, the uncontrolled use of ChatGPT by employees ("Shadow AI") exposes the company to massive data leaks. The challenge is to secure usage without stifling innovation. FOR WHOM? CIOs, CISO, Legal Directors, Executive Committee, and all employees (for public awareness). DURATION & FORMAT: 45 to 60 minutes ("Shock" format with live demonstrations). DESCRIPTION / PITCH: AI has given superpowers to your employees... but also to hackers. Former banking protection expert, Denis Atlan performs on stage what you dread: he clones a voice live, generates a perfect scam, and demonstrates your company's vulnerability. An essential conference to transform your employees into "Human Firewalls." DETAILED PROGRAM: LIVE DEMONSTRATION (THE SHOCK) Real-time voice cloning: proof that the human ear is no longer sufficient to identify a speaker. Generation of a perfect contextual phishing email by AI. SHADOW AI: THE INVISIBLE DANGER Your employees are secretly using ChatGPT: what are the legal risks? Demonstration: How to extract confidential data from a public LLM. How to secure usage without blocking everything (the "Sandbox" approach). THE SURVIVAL CHECKLIST IN BUSINESS The 3 pieces of information to NEVER put in a prompt. How to verify AI-generated information. Validation protocol in case of a suspicious transfer request. WHAT THE AUDIENCE WILL REMEMBER (BENEFITS): An immediate and lasting awareness of risks (far more effective than e-learning). A clear definition of red lines (what can be done vs what is prohibited). Concrete reflexes to detect a Deepfake or a social engineering attempt. KEYWORDS: Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Deepfake, Data Protection, Phishing, Hacking, Digital Risks, GDPR, Awareness, Fraud, IT Security, Social Engineering, Shadow AI
HR and ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Recruiting, Training in the Age of Generative AI
TITLE: HR & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Recruiting, Training and Managing in the Age of Generative AI ISSUES: HR is facing a seismic shift: accelerated obsolescence of skills (18 months), candidates using ChatGPT for technical tests, and an urgent need for productivity gains. The issue is no longer whether to use AI, but how to transform the HR function to support the emergence of the "Augmented Employee" without dehumanizing the company. FOR WHOM? HR Directors, Recruitment Managers (Talent Acquisition), Training Managers (L&D), Business Unit Directors, Managers. DURATION & FORMAT: 60 minutes (Interactive Conference) + Optional Workshop 30 min. DESCRIPTION / PITCH: AI will not replace humans, but humans who master AI will replace those who ignore it. This conference offers a pragmatic vision of the "Centaur Employee" (Human + AI). Far from theory, discover how the best HR teams are already using AI to automate administrative tasks (job descriptions, sourcing, CV screening) to finally refocus on the only thing that matters: the Human relationship. DETAILED PROGRAM: THE END OF THE CV AND CLASSIC HARD SKILLS Why technical skills now have a lifespan of 18 months. Demonstration: How a candidate uses AI to optimize their profile. The new profile to hunt: The "Prompt-Thinker" (the one who knows how to guide the machine). AI AT THE SERVICE OF THE RECRUITER (MASSIVE TIME SAVINGS) Write an inclusive and attractive job description in 2 minutes. Analyze massive volumes of CVs to extract the top 5 without bias. Prepare tailored structured interview guides. MANAGING HYBRID TEAMS How to integrate AI into training plans. The "AI Friendly" policy: moving from prohibition to regulation. Managing the generational divide in the face of tools. WHAT THE AUDIENCE WILL REMEMBER (BENEFITS): A 40% reduction in HR administrative time thanks to prompts. A clear answer to give candidates about the company's AI policy. A roadmap to transform the fear of replacement into an opportunity for skill enhancement. KEYWORDS: Human Resources, Recruitment, Training, Artificial Intelligence, Employer Branding, ChatGPT, Soft Skills, Future of Work, Management, HR Transformation, GPEC, Generative AI
AI and Salespeople: Allies or Rivals? (Spoiler: your salespeople will love AI)
This is the last piece of the puzzle for the Business pillar. Here is the updated sheet, formatted in plain text (ready for copy-pasting), with the addition of the mandatory sections Issues and Keywords to maximize impact on the platform. CONFERENCE 6: SALES & COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE TITLE: AI & B2B SALES: Allies or Rivals? (Spoiler: your salespeople will love it) ISSUES: Today, a B2B salesperson spends nearly 65% of their time on tasks that are not selling (CRM entry, cold prospecting, admin). The paradox? They fear that AI will replace them. The challenge is to break this psychological resistance to deploy tools that automate the "dirty work" and finally allow salespeople to do what they do best: build relationships and close deals. FOR WHOM? Sales Directors, Sales Forces, Development Managers, Executives, Sales Managers. DURATION & FORMAT: 50 minutes (Interactive Conference) + 15 min of Practical Case. DESCRIPTION / PITCH: Your salespeople fear that AI will replace them. Understandable: this anxiety-inducing narrative has been sold to them for 5 years. The result? They block any automation project. Denis Atlan flips the problem: what if AI became the personal assistant of each salesperson, doing the grunt work (cold prospecting, follow-ups, CRM entry) to give them time to sell? This conference reconciles your teams with AI by showing concrete gains: more time in qualified meetings, less administrative entry, and a better closing rate. DETAILED PROGRAM: WHY YOUR SALESPEOPLE STILL HATE AI The 3 legitimate fears: job loss, dehumanization, technical complexity. What AI will NEVER do: negotiate, create empathy, handle complex objections. The true role of AI: an augmented assistant, not a sales robot. THE 5 AI SUPERPOWERS FOR YOUR SALESPEOPLE Automated prospecting: How to generate 300 qualified contacts/week without manual action. Intelligent lead scoring: Stop wasting time on cold prospects. Personalized follow-ups: 0% forgetfulness, 100% follow-up. Meeting preparation: A complete prospect sheet generated in 30 seconds before the call. Self-piloted CRM: The end of manual entry post-meeting. REAL CASES: SALESPEOPLE WHO HAVE ADOPTED AI B2B Industry: +60% qualified meetings with maintained closing. Services: -15 hours/week of manual prospecting for the team. Retail: A chatbot qualifies 70% of requests, salespeople only handle the top 30%. HOW TO ENGAGE YOUR SALES FORCE (WITHOUT MUTINY) The "Wow Effect" demo in 10 minutes. The strategy of the willing pilot (results in 30 days). Indexing bonuses on tool adoption. WHAT THE AUDIENCE WILL REMEMBER (BENEFITS): Transforming resistance to change into enthusiasm for new tools. Identifying the 3 priority AI tools to install by Monday. Calculating realistic productivity gains (time freed for active selling). A clear adoption plan over 60 days. KEYWORDS: B2B Sales, Commercial Performance, Prospecting, CRM, Automation, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Closing, Sales Management, Efficiency, Sales Automation, Customer Relationship
AI Automation: Recover 30 Hours a Week Without Laying Anyone Off
Noted. Here is the updated sheet for the conference on Operational Automation. It is formatted in plain text, with all the required fields (Issues, Keywords, etc.) for direct integration on the platform. CONFERENCE 5: AUTOMATION & PRODUCTIVITY TITLE: OPERATIONAL AI: Automate to Gain 30 Hours a Week (Without Layoffs) ISSUES: In a tense economic context, the profitability of SMEs is eroded by time-consuming administrative tasks with low added value. Your teams are exhausted from copy-pasting while your competitors automate. The issue is not to replace humans, but to eliminate the "robot task" to restore agency and margin to the company. FOR WHOM? SME Leaders, Operations Managers (COO), Chief Administrative and Financial Officers (CFO), General Directors. DURATION & FORMAT: 60 minutes (Conference-workshop) + 20 min of live demonstration. DESCRIPTION / PITCH: Your teams are overwhelmed with repetitive tasks. You are paying brains to do copy-pasting. Meanwhile, AI allows your competitors to gain profitability. Denis Atlan dismantles the myth "automation = layoffs" and proves how AI can free up 20 to 40% of your teams' time... who remain in their positions but shift to value-added missions. Result: skyrocketing productivity, less frustrated teams, improved operational margin. The promise is fulfilled by a live demonstration: you will see a business process automated live on stage. DETAILED PROGRAM: INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION: WHERE DO WE START? The 5 processes to prioritize for automation (invoicing, follow-up, qualification, reporting, customer service). Immediate ROI calculation: how much does your "manual work" really cost? The decision matrix: when to automate, delegate, or eliminate? CONCRETE CASES OF DEPLOYED AI AUTOMATION Administration: -80% invoice entry time (Accounting Firm Case). Customer Service: Automated responses with 92% satisfaction maintained (E-commerce Case). Reporting: Self-generated dashboards every Monday at 8 AM (Distribution Case). SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE DEPLOYMENT METHODOLOGY Identify the pilot process ("Quick Win" in 15 days). Involve the concerned teams from day 1 (no abrupt parachuting). Measure before/after to prove the impact. LIVE DEMONSTRATION Automation of a real process in 10 minutes flat. Presentation of accessible No-Code tools (Make, Zapier, n8n). Interactive Q&A on your own business processes. WHAT THE AUDIENCE WILL REMEMBER (BENEFITS): Immediate identification of 3 to 5 automatable processes in their company. A realistic method for calculating time/money savings (no empty promises). An action roadmap for 90 days. The keys to engage teams without resistance to change. KEYWORDS: Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, Profitability, No-Code, Business Processes, Time Management, Operational Efficiency, SMEs, Digital Transformation, ROI, Make, Zapier
AI in Business: What Really Works (and the 3 Costly Mistakes)
TITLE: AI STRATEGY & ROI: What Really Works (and the Costly Mistakes) ISSUES: 80% of AI projects in companies never go beyond the "POC" (Proof of Concept) stage or fail to deliver value. Why? Not because of technology, but due to avoidable strategic errors. The challenge for leaders is to secure their investments and move from gadget experimentation to industrial profitability. FOR WHOM? SME/ETI Leaders, Executive Committees (CODIR), Transformation Directors, CFOs. DURATION & FORMAT: 45 to 60 minutes + 15 min Q&A ("Cash" tone and business-oriented). DESCRIPTION / PITCH: What if most AI projects failed for the same reasons? Denis Atlan, an operational expert who has deployed over 200 projects in companies, deconstructs myths and shares the reality on the ground. No technical jargon, no impossible promises: only concrete cases, measured ROIs, and identified pitfalls. This conference is a survival guide for decision-makers who want to take action without risking their budget or alienating their teams. You will discover the method to deploy AI in 90 days with measurable ROI. DETAILED PROGRAM: THE 3 FATAL MISTAKES THAT KILL PROJECTS Mistake #1: The "Big Bang" (Wanting to automate everything at once instead of iterating). Mistake #2: The "Wild West" (Neglecting GDPR compliance and data security). Mistake #3: Forgetting the Human Factor (Underestimating resistance to change). WHAT REALLY WORKS: 5 QUANTIFIED CONCRETE CASES Commercial Automation: +159% qualified leads (Retail Case). Conversational AI: -60% customer response time (B2B Services Case). Autonomous Agents: 30 hours/week recovered from administrative tasks (Industry Case). THE "HUMAN IN THE LOOP" METHOD (DEPLOYMENT IN 90 DAYS) THINK: Quick diagnosis (72h) to identify the priority lever. BUILD: Build a functional prototype in 15 days. SHIP: Gradual deployment with ROI measurement. TRUST & TRAIN: Integrated compliance and field training for adoption. WHAT THE AUDIENCE WILL RETAIN (BENEFITS): A clear vision of where AI creates value (and where it is a gadget). Identification of "Quick Wins" that can be activated in less than 3 months. A framework for evaluating providers and avoiding technical pitfalls. The method for calculating the real ROI of an AI project before signing. KEYWORDS: Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, ROI, Management, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Leadership, Productivity, Profitability, SME, ETI
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Who am I?
The mission I'm carrying today
Democratizing operational AI for French SMEs. Large groups have IT departments, transformation budgets, and consulting firms. SMEs have Denis Atlan. His mission: to ensure that the leader of a 30-person SME in Lyon has access to the same tools, methods, and results as a 500-person mid-sized company — without bullshit, without jargon, without unrealistic budgets.
What surprises people who only know me on stage
That Denis Atlan is even more direct in private than in public. On stage, he moderates. Outside, he says exactly what he thinks — about a project, a strategy, a mistake. This is what makes him valuable as a sparring partner for leaders: he is not there to validate, he is there to challenge. Many get burned once. Then they come back because it's rare.
Positioning & expertise
What concrete problem I can help your audience solve
SME and mid-sized company leaders invest in AI without achieving measurable ROI. The cause: they choose tools before mapping uses, do not train their teams, and ignore governance rules. Denis Atlan solves this problem in 3 practical steps: priority diagnosis in 72 hours, identification of quick wins with immediate ROI, deployment of a Human in the Loop methodology tailored to the structure. Documented results on 200 projects: median ROI of 159.8% over 24 months, success rate of 73% compared to 5-20% for the market average.
The field experience behind my message
Denis Atlan has deployed over 200 operational AI projects in B2B companies between 2022 and 2025, mainly with French SMEs and mid-sized companies. He leads ENDKOO, a Qualiopi certified firm specializing in operational AI and cybersecurity. He is a certified DPO and a partner of Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr since 2018. His field data has been published on Harvard Dataverse, SSRN, and Zenodo (verifiable DOI), cited in Les Echos, Le Journal du Net, and IBM Community. He intervenes weekly in companies: what he says on stage, he does for the rest of the week.
Which audiences get the most from my sessions
The profiles that derive the most value from a Denis Atlan intervention are the leaders of SMEs and mid-sized companies (50 to 500 employees) who know they need to transition to AI but do not know where to start, the functional departments (HR, Finance, IT, Sales) looking for concrete use cases within their scope, and business networks (CCI, CPME, Medef, sector clusters) that want to educate their members without technical jargon. Conversely, purely technical profiles (data scientists, AI developers) will find his level too operational and not academic enough — and this is acknowledged.
Concrete outcomes your audience can expect after I speak
3 documented transformations. First, cognitive: participants move from distrust or unfocused enthusiasm to a pragmatic view of what AI can — and cannot — do in their sector. Second, decision-making: they leave with a prioritization grid for high ROI AI use cases and the criteria to evaluate a provider. Third, behavioral: 78% of participants launch an AI pilot project within 90 days following the intervention. The goal is not inspiration — it is measurable action.
The method, framework, or philosophy I stand for
Two proprietary frameworks. (1) The THINK-BUILD-SHIP method: priority diagnosis in 72 hours, functional prototype in 15 days, gradual deployment with ROI measurement at 30 days. This approach has been applied to 200 projects with a success rate of 73% compared to 5-20% for the market average. (2) The Human in the Loop principle: AI never acts alone; a human validates, corrects, and decides. This governance framework applies to all use cases, from commercial automation to HR data management. These two methods are detailed in "IA Sans Bullshit 2026" and in the open-source dataset published on Zenodo (DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17795133).
Results & credibility
Career highlights I want to emphasize
Five verifiable facts. (1) 200 AI projects deployed in companies (2022-2025), documented median ROI of 159.8%. (2) Author of "IA Sans Bullshit 2026", a reference book available on Archive.org, Open Library, and Zenodo. (3) Cited 4 times in Les Echos (June 16, 2026, Special Talents) as an expert in operational AI. (4) 5 articles published in Le Journal du Net on AI in business. (5) Speaker for CCI Lyon Métropole, the National Purchasing Council (alongside Alstom and the Ministry of the Interior), and the University of Lyon 2.
Clients and sectors that have trusted me
Denis Atlan has intervened in six main sectors. Industry and manufacturing: process automation, reporting, quality. B2B services and consulting: business prospecting, document management, customer relations. Distribution and retail: lead qualification, automated customer service, data analysis. Finance and accounting: automated data entry, augmented consulting, compliance. Human resources: assisted recruitment, training, talent management. Professional training: Qualiopi certified organizations, AI pedagogical engineering. Verifiable institutional references: CCI Lyon Métropole, National Purchasing Council, University Lyon 2, FnTC.
What I spotlight beyond my profile (book, certifications, proof, etc.)
Academic authority: publication on SSRN (Author ID 9413092), dataset on Harvard Dataverse and Zenodo (DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17795133), study cited by IBM Community, Qymatix, and RackAid. Editorial authority: author of "IA Sans Bullshit 2026" and "Génération Algorithme" (BnF). Regulatory authority: certified DPO, Qualiopi, partner of Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr, member of FnTC (Federation of Trusted Third Parties). Media authority: Les Echos, Journal du Net (5 columns), Orange, Datafloq, HackerNoon, DZone. Each element is verifiable online.
Speaking style
My energy on stage
Direct, rhythmic, unfiltered. Denis Atlan practices what he calls the "benevolent sparring partner": he tells what works, what doesn't, and why — without restraint but without alarmism. His energy is that of a practitioner sharing real experience, not a consultant selling dreams. Live demonstrations of AI tools make up 60 to 80% of the time on stage. He adapts his style to the audience: impactful and data-driven for executives, technical and precise for IT directors, human and reassuring for teams in transformation. Boredom is not an option.
Concrete content
What your audience can apply the very next day
Three actionable deliverables for the next morning. (1) The list of 3 to 5 tasks from their job to delegate immediately to a generative AI, along with the corresponding starting prompt. (2) The red/orange/green data governance table: what can be put into a public AI, what to verify beforehand, what should never be included. (3) The THINK-BUILD-SHIP method to launch an AI pilot project in 90 days without a massive budget or operational risk. These three elements are provided in PDF summary format to each participant at the end of the intervention.
Tools, methods, and exercises I provide
Denis Atlan structures his interventions around three types of tools. Generative AI: ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google), Perplexity for research. No-code automation: Make, n8n, Zapier to connect tools without development. Governance: red/orange/green table for data classification, GDPR checklist in 20 points, ROI calculation grid for AI project. Each tool is demonstrated live on stage with real cases. Participants leave with a quick start PDF guide including the prompts tested during the conference.
Myths and common mistakes I debunk
Four myths systematically debunked with supporting data. (1) "AI is reserved for large companies": false, SMEs with under €15,000 investment achieve a median ROI 87% higher than large account projects. (2) "AI will replace my team": the real question is not if, but when — and the answer depends on what we do now. (3) "We must wait for the technology to mature": competitors are not waiting. (4) "We are not allowed with GDPR": 94% of use cases are legal with basic governance. These myths cost inaction, which is the real risk.
Beliefs or ideas in the audience I aim to shift
A central idea to deconstruct: "AI is an IT project". This is the mistake that kills 95% of projects. AI is a human project with a technical component. Successful organizations do not start by choosing a tool — they start by identifying a business problem, mapping uses, training teams, and governing data. The tool comes last. Denis Atlan wants every participant to leave with this conviction: the barrier to AI in their organization is not technology. It is the method, change management, and governance.
Logistics & organization
What technical setup I need on site
Three non-negotiable needs and one optional. (1) Stable fiber internet connection on stage — essential for live demonstrations of AI tools. (2) Lapel mic or wireless mic (no wired mic). (3) Speaker return screen facing the stage. Optional but appreciated: a room configured in U-shape or theater style with the possibility of physical interaction. Denis Atlan sends a complete technical sheet to the organizer 10 days before the event. He brings his own computer with preconfigured tools. A technical test 30 minutes before the conference is standard.
Whether I travel internationally and if I need an interpreter
Denis Atlan mainly operates in metropolitan France (Lyon, Paris, regions) and in neighboring French-speaking countries: Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg. International travel outside the French-speaking area is possible for English formats on operational AI and ROI topics, to be validated during the preparatory briefing. He regularly publishes in English (HackerNoon, DZone, Dev.to, Datafloq, IBM Community) and has an operational English AI vocabulary. For any international request, confirmation time: a minimum of 10 working days before the desired date.
My availability before/after, networking, meet & greet
Yes, systematically. Denis Atlan remains available 30 to 45 minutes after each intervention for informal exchanges with participants. These moments are often the most productive: questions not asked in public, specific cases for the company, possible follow-ups. He is also available for post-conference interviews (press, podcast, organizer video) if planned in advance. However, he declines unsolicited commercial requests during these moments: networking remains focused on value for participants, not on prospecting.
Working together
Why organizers like working with me
4-step process, guaranteed response within 48 hours. (1) 30-minute briefing (video or phone) to identify the audience, specific issues, and the event's objective. (2) Customized intervention proposal within 5 days. (3) Validation of the outline and key messages with the organizer 15 days prior. (4) Availability post-intervention for an informal exchange with participants (meet & greet, 30 minutes). Denis Atlan does not deliver a catalog conference: each intervention is contextualized to the sector and the audience. Direct contact: via denisatlan.fr or conferencier.ai.