Luc Julia
Luc Julia is a renowned AI pioneer and technology leader, known for shaping global innovation across AI, IoT and large-scale digital systems.
Why book Luc Julia for your next event
- Luc Julia brings decades of hands-on experience from leading AI innovation at Samsung, Renault, HP and Silicon Valley startups.
- He offers a rare, grounded perspective on artificial intelligence, separating real progress from exaggerated promises and fear-driven narratives.
- His keynotes are sharp, engaging and accessible, helping leaders understand how AI truly impacts business, society and humanity.
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AI pioneer, Siri creator and global authority on artificial intelligence and innovation
Dr. Luc Julia is one of the most respected pioneers in artificial intelligence and connected technologies. With a career spanning research, entrepreneurship and executive leadership, he has helped shape how AI is developed and deployed at scale. From driving innovation at Samsung Electronics to leading advanced AI initiatives in the automotive industry, Luc Julia is known for his clear-eyed, pragmatic approach. His talks challenge hype, question assumptions and offer audiences a realistic understanding of AI’s true potential.
Luc Julia – A Long-Term Architect of Artificial Intelligence
Luc Julia has been working in artificial intelligence since long before it became a global obsession. His career reflects a deep commitment to building technologies that work in the real world, rather than chasing speculative visions. As a pioneer in both artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, he has consistently focused on applied innovation, emphasizing usefulness, reliability and human-centered design over hype-driven narratives.
Global Leadership Across Technology Giants
Luc Julia has held senior leadership roles at some of the world’s most influential technology organizations. He served as CTO and Senior Vice President of Innovation at Samsung Electronics, where he helped drive large-scale innovation across consumer technology, AI and connected systems. As Chief Scientific Officer at Renault, he led advanced AI initiatives, including the deployment of the world’s first LLM-based avatar in consumer vehicles. Earlier in his career, he was Chief Technologist at Hewlett-Packard and co-founded several start-ups in Silicon Valley, bridging research and entrepreneurship.
Research Foundations and Industrial Impact
During his time at SRI International, Luc Julia was involved in foundational research that contributed to the creation of Nuance Communications, later becoming the global leader in speech recognition. This blend of academic rigor and industrial execution has defined his career. He holds dozens of patents across artificial intelligence, machine learning and human–machine interaction, reflecting a lifelong focus on transforming research into scalable technologies.
A Recognized Authority in AI and Innovation
Luc Julia’s contributions have earned him some of France’s highest distinctions. He is a recipient of the Legion of Honor, the country’s highest order, an Officer of the National Order of Merit, and a member of the French Academy of Technologies. He holds degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris and earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications de Paris. He is also recognized as one of the top 100 most influential French developers in the digital world.
Author and Advocate for Realistic AI
As the bestselling author of “There is no such thing as Artificial Intelligence” and “The AI Illusion”, Luc Julia is known for challenging misconceptions surrounding AI. His work exposes exaggerated promises and fear-driven scenarios, arguing instead for a clear, rational understanding of what AI can and cannot do. His perspectives resonate strongly with executives, decision-makers and technologists seeking clarity in an often confusing field.
Book Luc Julia for Your Event
When you book Luc Julia for your event, you bring your audience direct insight from someone who has shaped AI at the highest level of research, innovation and industry. His keynotes are thought-provoking, candid and deeply informed by real-world experience. Luc Julia delivers a compelling view of artificial intelligence that empowers leaders to make smarter decisions—grounded in reality, responsibility and long-term impact.
Keynotes
Keynote by Luc Julia:
AI Demystification
Despite what recent headlines might suggest, artificial intelligence did not suddenly emerge with ChatGPT. This so-called “revolution” is the result of decades of research, experimentation and gradual technological maturation.
In this keynote, Luc Julia begins with a concise historical perspective on AI, setting the stage for a clear understanding of where today’s technologies truly come from. He then explores the rise of Generative AI, explaining what makes these systems different, what they are capable of, and where their limitations lie.
The keynote also addresses how generative technologies can be used both constructively and irresponsibly, cutting through exaggerated claims to focus on real-world impact. Finally, Luc Julia looks ahead to the future, examining what these developments mean for us as humans and how our relationship with AI is likely to evolve in the years to come.
Keynote by Luc Julia:
Gen AI, Myth and Reality
Despite a chaotic history and the fact that the discipline has existed since the 1950s, artificial intelligence has made a remarkable comeback over the last decade. Yet as it stands today, this “artificial intelligence” also comes with a wave of unrealistic promises, often worthy of the best Hollywood films.
In this keynote, Luc Julia challenges the narratives that allow a few charlatans to suggest that machines could one day take power and reduce humans to almost nothing. He explains why these exaggerated fears are not only misleading, but potentially harmful.
Above all, the keynote highlights the real risk of abandoning serious research in AI due to hype and fear, threatening meaningful progress in fields such as machine learning and deep learning. Technologies that are still in their infancy, and that have the potential to bring far more value to humanity than the myths surrounding them suggest.
