Degree RNCP Level 7 qualification — Bac+6
Entry Level Bac+5
Format Part-time — Fri. & Sat. every other week
Duration 12 months
Languages French
Campuses Paris-Villejuif
Intake October
RECOGNISED
State-recognised
Institution
Decree of 24/02/2023
 
Eduniversal Innovation Award for Generative AI
Eduniversal Innovation Award
Master's in Artificial Intelligence

Eduniversal 2026

  • Degree Awarded:
    Master of Science in Generative and Agent-Based AI (6 years of higher education) & RNCP Level 7 from aivancity
    Entry Level:
    Bac+5
    Format:
    Part-time seminars on Fridays and Saturdays every other week
    Language:
    French
    Location:
    Paris-Villejuif Campus
  • eduniversal
    Our programme has won the Innovation Award in the category: Master’s in Artificial Intelligence

aivancity · International Study Tour

At the heart of the global innovation ecosystem in artificial intelligence Silicon Valley · Study Trip

An immersive experience offering an insight into how innovations in artificial intelligence are conceived, developed and rolled out within the world’s most innovative organisations.

San Francisco Big Tech & Scale-ups Venture Capital Stanford University Start-up Ecosystem

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The Learning Trip

Discover the global ecosystem of theAI, where the innovations that transform organisations are born.

The Learning Trip is an academic and professional immersion programme designed to enable students to understand the practices, cultures and innovation models of the major players in the field of artificial intelligence. Over the course of five days, they meet with technology companies, entrepreneurs, investors and researchers in order to develop a global perspective on their future careers.

Every year, a cohort of students takes part in a week-long immersion programme in San Francisco and Silicon Valley to discover the organisations that are currently shaping the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. The programme evolves each year to offer opportunities to engage with the latest technological innovations and the partnerships developed by aivancity.

Students meet business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors and artificial intelligence experts during company visits, conferences, round-table discussions and networking sessions. These exchanges enable them to gain a better understanding of the technological, economic and human challenges associated with the development of AI. The Learning Trip prioritises direct interaction with professionals and a hands-on exploration of the innovation ecosystem, with the aim of offering an experience that complements academic teaching.

This immersive experience helps to develop an international outlook, a better understanding of careers in AI, a stronger professional ethos, and a network of contacts that will prove useful for students’ future academic and professional careers.

What each edition includes
5
Intensive immersion days
10+
Companies and organisations visited
40+
Established business contacts
Sustainable international engagement and a better understanding of the global AI ecosystem.
Why Silicon Valley?

Why exploring Silicon Valley offers a unique insight into innovation in artificial intelligence.

Silicon Valley brings together technology companies, universities, investors and entrepreneurs who are helping to drive the development of artificial intelligence. This immersive experience enables students to observe first-hand the practices and methods that characterise this innovation ecosystem.

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AI is already widely integrated into business operations
Students learn how it transforms products, services and operational processes.
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Turning an idea into a product
The companies we spoke to demonstrate how AI projects are developed, tested and refined rapidly to meet market needs.
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Creating value on a large scale
Students discover that the success of an innovation depends as much on its uptake as on its technical quality.
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Measuring the impact of AI
The discussions highlight the challenges involved in assessing the value created by artificial intelligence projects within organisations.
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An active French community
Students also meet French professionals holding key positions within the Californian ecosystem, highlighting the many international career opportunities available.
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Learning from experimentation
Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial culture values continuous learning, rapid improvement and innovation.
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People skills are becoming essential
As artificial intelligence automates certain tasks, human skills such as leadership, communication, creativity and collaboration are becoming increasingly important. Discussions with professionals enable students to gain a better understanding of these developments.
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Building an international professional network
The meetings organised during the Learning Trip enable students to forge links with professionals, entrepreneurs and researchers who can enrich their academic and professional development.
Networking

Building your professional network
internationally

The Learning Trip also provides an opportunity to learn how to build a professional network in an international context. Students discover best practices in networking and engage with professionals from a variety of backgrounds.

Building your network
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Building professional relationships The meetings organised during the Learning Trip enable students to engage with professionals in a variety of roles within the fields of artificial intelligence, product development, research and entrepreneurship.
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Building your network Students are encouraged to stay in touch with the speakers they have met in order to continue the dialogue, seek advice and gradually build up their professional network.
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Understanding international codes As well as providing opportunities to meet people, this immersion experience also enables participants to discover the professional practices specific to international environments.
An international stance
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Developing an international outlook The Learning Trip enables students to broaden their international outlook, enhance their adaptability and deepen their understanding of the challenges associated with global innovation in artificial intelligence.

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Sample programme: 2026 edition
San Francisco · 4–8 May 2026

A cohort of students, 5 days, more than 10 companies visited. The programme, photos and lessons learnt from the Class of 2026.

The programme is provided as an example. The organisations featured change each year depending on partnerships and availability.
Programme · 2026 Edition

5 days in the ecosystem,
day by day

Each day was designed to expose the students to a different aspect of innovation: AI operations, venture capital, product development and the Franco-American network.

Day 1 Monday 4 May · San Francisco
Welcome to the ecosystem: Introduction, Big Tech, Venture Capital
French-American Chamber of Commerce
An overview of California’s innovation ecosystem, how it operates and its cultural characteristics.
Pinterest: 80 billion searches
Engineering, Product & Trust. Exploring the applications of artificial intelligence in product development and business processes.
Cathay Innovation · Top 3 VCs in Europe
A meeting with an investment fund specialising in technological innovation.
Day 2 Tuesday 5 May · Silicon Valley / Bay Area
Big Tech, campuses & venture capital: YouTube, Stanford, Plug&Play, Apple
YouTube / Google
An overview of the issues relating to trust, security and AI applications in digital platforms.
Stanford University d.school
An introduction to the approaches to innovation and Design Thinking developed at Stanford.
Plug & Play: ~1 investment per day
An overview of the innovation ecosystem and discussions on technology-driven entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence.
Day 3 Wednesday 6 May · San Francisco
Businesses & applied innovation: Scale-ups, science museum, Uber panel
Planisware: A French scale-up
Global leader in PPM. An example of a French company that has dominated a global market since SF.
Exploratorium, San Francisco
Science museum with an AI section. An immersive educational approach.
Uber Panel · USF Board AI
Discussions on the use of artificial intelligence in large organisations.
Day 4 Thursday 7 May · San Francisco
Networking at the summit: CRM, professional networking, AI-powered email + FABA evening event
Salesforce · Data Cloud & AI
Exploring the applications of agent-based AI in CRM solutions and business tools.
LinkedIn · "Welcome, Aivancity!"
A meeting with the LinkedIn teams to discuss careers, the product and the platform’s business model.
FABA Startup Competition Evening
Discussions with entrepreneurs, investors and members of the Franco-American business community.
Day 5 Friday 8 May · San Francisco
Closing: Analytics & the Bay-Alcatraz cruise
Salesforce · Digital & Analytics
An overview of analytical approaches for measuring the impact of artificial intelligence projects.
Bay Cruise – Alcatraz
A closing session for the Learning Trip, offering an opportunity to explore San Francisco Bay and enjoy some informal socialising amongst the participants before the return journey.
Gallery · 2026 Edition

Immersion in pictures

A cohort of students in the corridors of the world’s leading tech companies: the photos that capture a formative week.

LinkedIn
LinkedIn HQ: welcoming the aivancity delegation
Planisware
Planisware: Enterprise & AI session
FABA
FABA Startup Competition: networking & pitches
Salesforce
Salesforce: aivancity group with the teams
FACC
French-American Chamber of Commerce, California
Panel
Panel session: speakers from Silicon Valley
LinkedIn session
LinkedIn: Introduction to aivancity School of AI
Pinterest
Pinterest: aivancity delegation at the offices
Débrief wine bar
Informal debrief: wine bar, after Cathay Innovation
Panel Uber
Uber Panel / University of San Francisco
Salesforce présentation
Salesforce: Data Cloud & Analytics overview
Encounters · 2026 Edition

Some of the organisations we met
at the 2026 event

The 2026 event gave students the opportunity to meet technology companies, investment funds, organisations supporting innovation and professionals from the Californian start-up ecosystem. The organisations listed below are provided by way of example and may vary from year to year.

Pinterest
Day 1 · Big Tech · Operational AI
Pinterest
Discover how a major digital platform integrates artificial intelligence into its products, processes and decision-making.
LinkedIn
Day 4 · Professional Network
LinkedIn
Discussions with the LinkedIn teams about roles, the platform and the use of artificial intelligence in professional settings.
Salesforce
Days 4 & 5 · CRM · Agent-based AI
Salesforce
Two sessions focusing on the applications of agent-based AI in CRM solutions, data analytics and business transformation.
Planisware
Day 3 · French scale-up
Planisware
An example of a French company that has established an international presence in the field of project management software.
FABA
Day 4 · Start-up Competition
FABA Startup Competition
Pitches by Franco-American start-ups to a panel of judges. Attendance at an evening event bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and key figures in Franco-American innovation.
FACC
Partner · FACC California
French-American Chamber of Commerce
The French-American Chamber of Commerce supports the organisation of the Learning Trip by facilitating exchanges with companies and key players in the Californian business ecosystem.
Professional network

The network that has been developed
during the Learning Trip

Throughout the week, students meet professionals from leading technology companies, start-ups, investment funds, universities and partner organisations. These discussions provide a better understanding of careers in artificial intelligence, what companies are looking for and developments in the sector, whilst helping students build an international professional network.

"This immersion programme is not merely a tour of Silicon Valley: it places students in direct contact with the places, people and ideas that are shaping the global future of AI, and it confirms that aivancity has a rightful place within this ecosystem."
Matthieu Alcindor, Head of Admissions, aivancity
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