Launch of the GTPN: Practitioner Perspectives from SciencesPo Alumni in Tech

Join us for the official launch of the Global Tech & Policy Network (GTPN), in partnership with the School of Public Affairs and PSIA Technology & Global Affairs Innovation Hub.

GTPN is a community of 30+ tech professionals from more than 15 global tech and AI companies, with a shared interest in AI governance, and tech policy. The network connects practitioners, supports students interested in tech careers, and fosters dialogue at the intersection of technology and public policy.

This inaugural event’s theme is "Navigating Tech & Policy: Practitioner Perspectives from Alumni in Tech”. The session explores how Sciences Po alumni have built careers across the tech ecosystem and navigate the intersection of technology and public policy from within leading companies.

Event Agenda:

19:15: Opening Remarks: The Global Tech & Policy Network Vision 

• Julie Wang (SAP)
• Syrine Souissi (AWS)

19:35: Panel Discussion: Navigating Tech & Policy – Four Practitioner Perspectives

• Keynote Speaker – Leonardo Quattrucci, Senoir Advisor, European Commission ; Senior Fellow, International Centre for Future Generations (ICFG) & Adjunct Professor at Sciences Po
• The Policy Lead – Sarah Cledy, Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, Google France
• The Strategist – Sarah Lepilleur, Corporate Strategy Analyst, OVHcloud
• The Builder – Elias Bou Abboud, Solutions Architect, Databricks
• The Researcher – Célia Nouri, PhD Researcher in Artificial Intelligence, INRIA (ALMAnaCH) & Sciences Po médialab; former Software Engineer, Apple

20:30: GTPN 2026 Roadmap and Student Mentorship Program launch

20:35: Networking Cocktail