AI Vision Forum
Paris 2026
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Monday, May 4, 2026
TBD, Paris
Co-located with GOSIM Paris 2026
About AI Vision Forum
A gathering of visionaries shaping the future of agentic AI, education, governance, and open-source collaboration
Guiding Question
"As AI reshapes human roles, how do we ensure human core values remain central?"
For Paris, sharpened by the reality that AI coding agents are now reshaping software development, open-source governance, and the $3T SaaS industry itself.
The AI Agent Landscape Shaping This Forum
Three structural shifts make May 2026 the right moment for this convening. These are not trends that will fade — they are tectonic changes that will be more relevant by May, not less.
The Rise of Spec-Driven Development (the "Dark Factory")
AI coding agents have matured from autocomplete (Level 2) to autonomous software factories (Level 5). Dan Shapiro's L0–L5 framework provides the shared vocabulary. StrongDM's 3-person Software Factory has proven L5 works: they write only natural-language specifications; agents generate all code with no human review. AWS Kiro, GitHub spec-kit, and Tessl are commercializing this paradigm.
The Governance Gap for AI Agents
Traditional open-source governance — code review, meritocracy, contributor identity — was built for humans. It breaks when AI agents become the contributors. The OWASP Agentic AI Top 10, the AAIF (Linux Foundation, housing MCP and AGENTS.md), and tools like StrongDM's Leash (Cedar-based AI agent policy enforcement) are racing to fill this gap. The EU AI Act reaches full enforcement August 2, 2026.
Open-Source Sustainability Crisis Amplified by AI
AI trains on open-source code, users get value without visiting docs, revenue funnels break. Tailwind CSS saw 80% revenue decline despite record usage. 60% of maintainers work unpaid. 454K malicious packages identified in 2025. New funding models (OpenToken with UN DPGA, HeroDevs, Open Source Pledge) are emerging but unproven.
Our Unique Value Proposition
Two-layer governance
We bridge human-level ethics AND agent-level governance.
Timing sweet spot
Post-MCP Dev Summit (April 2–3 NYC), pre-EU AI Act enforcement (August 2), pre-IAPP Dublin (June). We can set the agenda.
Cross-cultural bridge
With GOSIM, KAIYUANSHE, and European partners, we are the only forum addressing US/EU/China open-source dynamics together.
Durable framing over hype
We don't chase what's hot today. We frame enduring structural questions and use current evidence as illustrations.
Chatham House Rule
Participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed. This rule encourages open dialogue and candid discussion on sensitive topics.
Four Panels
Explore the future of agentic AI across applications, systems, governance, and digital public goods
Agentic AI Systems — Human–AI Symbiosis
Building the Agentic Ecosystem
A 360° exploration of building agentic systems ecosystems — from use cases and business value to architectures and collaborative development.
Agentic AI in Applications
Learning, Creativity, and Real-World Use
Showcasing real-world deployments across education, creativity, and knowledge work — from AI-native learning environments to tools that amplify human capability.
Trusted Agentic AI
Governance, Safety, and Sovereignty
Addressing the governance, safety, and sovereignty challenges of increasingly autonomous systems — from evaluation frameworks to regulatory trends.
Open Token & Digital Public Goods
Foundations for an Agentic Commons
Examining how agentic open-source foundations can function as global public infrastructure through value-driven projects and sustainable funding models.
Schedule
A full day of insights, discussions, and networking
Registration & Coffee
Opening Remarks
Panel 1: Agentic AI Systems — Human–AI Symbiosis
Building the Agentic Ecosystem
Keynote + Panel
Break
Panel 2: Agentic AI in Applications
Learning, Creativity, and Real-World Use
Keynote + Panel
Lunch + AIGC Spotlight Showcase
Creative & technical works from the AI community
Demo showcase
Panel 3: Trusted Agentic AI
Governance, Safety, and Sovereignty
Keynote + Panel
Break
Panel 4: Open Token & Digital Public Goods
Foundations for an Agentic Commons
Keynote + Panel
Synthesis & Closing
Networking Dinner
* Times are indicative. Final agenda will be published on forum.gosim.org.
Speakers
World-class experts, researchers, and practitioners
Speakers Coming Soon
We're curating an exceptional lineup of thought leaders, academics, and industry pioneers to address the structural shifts shaping agentic AI.
Check back soon or request an invitation to be notified when speakers are announced.
Partner: AOSF
Neutral, transparent governance for AI-generated open source software
Agentic Open Source Foundation
AOSF is the first open source foundation purpose-built for the age of AI-generated code, bridging the gap between AI-generated software and the governance, security, and quality frameworks needed to make it trustworthy.
Core Functions:
- •Vibe-Coded Project Repository with quality tiers (Experimental → Validated → Production-Ready → Enterprise-Certified)
- •Rust Migration Initiative — AI-assisted translation of critical C/C++ infrastructure to memory-safe Rust
- •Agentic-Native Operations — Agent-assisted code review with transparent audit trails
- •Ethical AI Development Standards — Attribution, licensing, and human-in-the-loop frameworks
Key Stats: The Agentic AI Landscape
$47–93B
Projected agentic AI market by 2030–2032
45%
AI-generated code containing security vulnerabilities
60,000+
Projects with AGENTS.md
1B+
Lines of C/C++ to rewrite in memory-safe languages
Venue
TBD
Paris, France
A historic palace transformed into a modern conference venue, combining Parisian elegance with cutting-edge facilities.
Co-located with GOSIM Paris 2026, enabling cross-pollination between governance and AI vision communities.
Easily accessible from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and central Paris via metro.
Venue photos coming soon
Join the Conversation
AI Vision Forum Paris 2026 is invitation-only. Request your invitation to participate in shaping the future of agentic AI.
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