This is a first for the management school: this year, a NEOMA graduate is going to Las Vegas to present his project. CES is a flagship technology event and one of the largest in the world. For more than 50 years, this show has served as a testing ground for entrepreneurs passionate about new technologies and AI. The entrepreneur will join the ranks of French Tech in 2022.
What is CES?
The first CES took place in New York in June 1967. Thousands of products were showcased at this event, many of which have transformed our lives today. CES is held every year in Las Vegas, the 2022 edition will be held in person, from January 5 to 8. Last year, the event took place remotely and for good reason! The coronavirus epidemic is still paralyzing the planet.
This edition will give an international audience the opportunity to discover the major brands and startups operating in the new technologies sector, but also to learn more about the most influential leaders in the world. It is a golden opportunity to discuss innovative topics and meet crucial players in the field. The show also allows you to discover future innovations from the biggest or unknown people who are launching into the Tech sector!
CES is by far the most influential technology event in the world. It’s where the biggest brands meet, establishing links and signing new partnerships. It also features developers and suppliers of technology hardware, technology delivery systems and more. This is an ideal way to make yourself known internationally and gain notoriety. CES attendees will also find conferences presented by the most influential business leaders in the business world. On this occasion, they address issues and issues related to the Tech industry.
Who is Othman Benmansour, the NEOMA graduate present at CES?
Othman Benmansour, of Moroccan origin, holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management obtained from NEOMA BS in 2011. Following this five-year training, he continued with a Master’s degree in digital, media and cinema at the Sorbonne. , from which he graduated in 2012.
Before launching into entrepreneurship and creating his own project called Paladax, Othman Benmansour held several positions.
In 2012, he joined France 24 as Business Developer. His mission was to set up training and consulting projects in countries such as Ivory Coast, Morocco, Algeria and China. He also contributed to the development of safety and training resources. He has also participated in consulting missions for media creation in other countries.
In 2018, the NEOMA graduate decided to turn to entrepreneurship. In this capacity, he launched the startup Paladax, through which he will travel to Las Vegas to attend CES in 2022.
Paladax: a startup straight out of the latest James Bond
Paladax is a startup operating in the world of new technologies. The company makes devices that allow users to reap the benefits of technology without compromising their privacy. His product is called Umbra. It shelters smartphones and smartwatches to prevent them from recording or transmitting sensitive or compromising information during meetings. Umbra thus protects critical meetings from secret recordings and allows them to be hosted in an environment of confidentiality and trust.
