ARCAD SUMMIT 2026

A former professional in the New York startup scene turned offshore sailor, Ambre Hasson embodies boldness, adaptability, and resilience.

From Manhattan to the solo Mini Transat, she shares an extraordinary journey where every decision, every unexpected challenge, and every hardship becomes a driver for growth. A powerful conference to understand how to stay the course, even in uncertainty, and develop the soft skills essential to sustainable performance. 

Blaise Diagne, a mathematician who went on to become an economist and econometrician with a degree from CERDI-CNRS, began his career as a spatial economics consultant for local governments before joining the Crédit Agricole Group in 2000. He held positions as an economist, and later as head and manager of decision-making projects, at the Caisse Régionale du Languedoc, followed by CA-Consumer Finance and CA Leasing & Factoring. He spent 18 years there, working in the Sales, Marketing, and Network Divisions, and later in the Information Systems & Digitalization Division, where he established numerous pilot units, services, and departments, playing a key role in projects and the management of the entire information system in France and internationally.

Since 2018, he has served as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for CAL&F’s headquarters and subsidiaries & branches, overseeing GDPR compliance across 11 countries. At the same time, he is committed to community integration through academic and professional mentoring, having founded the association “Détours pour le Futur” in 2014 and serving as the CAL&F ambassador for the national association “CAPITAL FILLES” since 2020.

 Philippe Magne is the CEO and founder of ARCAD Software, an international software company specializing in cross-platform solutions for DevOps, application modernization, test automation, and data masking. He leads the company in delivering a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of solutions, distributed worldwide by IBM. Philippe is a recognized expert in modernization and a frequent speaker at IBM events. 

 Marc Dallas is a key figure in technological innovation at ARCAD Software, where he has been working since 1998. After serving as Product Manager and Lead Developer on the client side, he took over as Head of R&D in 2008. As VP of R&D and Chief Architect, he defines the company’s innovation strategy and ensures the architectural consistency of the entire portfolio of solutions, with a resolutely production-oriented approach to operational software. He is also responsible for the direction of DROPS and, since 2025, has been steering the company’s AI strategy.