French Academy of Technologies

Its stated missions are as follows:

• Help to better exploit technologies in service of mankind
• Provide clarity on emerging technologies
• Contribute to public discussion of the risks and benefits of technologies
• Contribute to professional and technological education
• Interest the young and their parents in technologies and new careers
• Raise public interest and comprehension in technologies

In 2021 the academy had approximately 350 active members, including emeritus and foreign members. It is organized into a number of commissions, committees, and work groups on subjects including information technology, ethics, energy and the environment, transport, simulation, defense, etc.