About
WiDiD: Educational AI
& VR for skills development
We design immersive and measurable learning experiences
to help people learn better, faster and safely.
2000
Learners
1200
Hours of training
40
Projects
95%
Satisfaction
Our mission
Making learning more engaging, effective and accessible through educational methods, virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
We create simulators that enable users to understand, retain and apply knowledge in conditions that closely resemble the real world.
Our motto: What I do, I understand.
Our vision
The combination of VR and educational AI is bringing about lasting change in training:
- A safe environment for risk-free practice
- AI feedback to objectively assess progress
- Monitoring to track impact (skills, quality, safety)
We support businesses, training organisations and educational institutions through this transition.
+100
Digital learning projects
led by our founders
+300
Trainers and educational engineers
supported
in their digital transformation
+10K
Learners trained using our
immersive simulators
5
Main sectors of operation:
agriculture, industry, higher education,
retail
1
Immersive, connected platform
to measure
progress and engagement
Our values
Accessibility
Making immersive training accessible to everyone,
including those who are most isolated.
Meaningful innovation
Creating fun and effective experiences to support learning.
Credibility
Combining academic rigour, cutting-edge technology and evidence
Putting people first
Putting people at the heart of our systems, both as team members and end users.
Co-creation
Working closely with our clients, subject matter experts and learners.
The spirit of the artisan-entrepreneur
At WiDiD, we take a bespoke approach, combining high educational standards, creativity and a detailed understanding of each client’s needs.
Our history
With a combined 30 years’ experience in digital technology, training and business support, Anne-Sophie Gimenez and Aurore Thion founded WiDiD to meet a clear need: to offer practical, immersive and measurable training programmes. From setting up Orange’s Learning Agency to designing immersive simulators, their career path is underpinned by expertise that is both strategic and hands-on.
The WiDiD team
A team on a human scale, backed by an extensive network of experts and partners.
Here we present part of the team; for each project, we draw on the right skills (educational engineering, 3D/UX, industry, cybersecurity, healthcare, data, etc.) from our community of certified experts.
Anne-Sophie Gimenez
Co-founder & Director of Programmes
Anne-Sophie Gimenez
Co-founder & Director of Programmes
An ESCP graduate with a background in data science (CentraleSupélec) and over 25 years’ experience in project management.
She has orchestrated large-scale digital programmes (multi-site, multidisciplinary), and oversees governance, risk management, budgets and business/IT alignment.
Her role: to transform your objectives into projects that are delivered on time, measurable and sustainable.
Anne-Sophie Gimenez
Co-founder & Director of Programmes
Anne-Sophie Gimenez
Co-founder & Director of Programmes
An ESCP graduate with a background in data science (CentraleSupélec) and over 25 years’ experience in project management.
She has orchestrated large-scale digital programmes (multi-site, multidisciplinary), and oversees governance, risk management, budgets and business/IT alignment.
Her role: to transform your objectives into projects that are delivered on time, measurable and sustainable.
Aurore Thion
Co-founder, Educational Engineer & Data Analyst
Aurore Thion
Co-founder, Educational Engineer & Data Analyst
A qualified educational engineer and learning data specialist (ENSAE-ENSAI) with over 15 years’ experience in learning transformation.
She designs educational programmes, sets assessment criteria, and oversees simulators and learning data analysis to ensure progress and impact.
Aurore Thion
Co-founder, Educational Engineer & Data Analyst
Aurore Thion
Co-founder, Educational Engineer & Data Analyst
A qualified educational engineer and learning data specialist (ENSAE-ENSAI) with over 15 years’ experience in learning transformation.
She designs educational programmes, sets assessment criteria, and oversees simulators and learning data analysis to ensure progress and impact.
David Hamon
Lead Developer (MTI3D Arts & Métiers)
David Hamon
Lead Developer (MTI3D Arts & Métiers)
Architecture, platform stability and performance, and simulators; technical liaison with clients and partners.
David Hamon
Lead Developer (MTI3D Arts & Métiers)
David Hamon
Lead Developer (MTI3D Arts & Métiers)
Architecture, platform stability and performance, and simulators; technical liaison with clients and partners.
Tristan Lasfargue
VR Developer (Master’s in Image, UPHF)
Tristan Lasfargue
VR Developer (Master’s in Image, UPHF)
Immersive Unity experiences that closely follow the teaching scenarios.
Tristan Lasfargue
VR Developer (Master’s in Image, UPHF)
Tristan Lasfargue
VR Developer (Master’s in Image, UPHF)
Immersive Unity experiences that closely follow the teaching scenarios.
Erwann Debacker
Unity Developer (ENSIIE + Master’s in VR/AR)
Erwann Debacker
Unity Developer (ENSIIE + Master’s in VR/AR)
Interactivity & VR optimisation; translates learning objectives into practical interactions.
Erwann Debacker
Unity Developer (ENSIIE + Master’s in VR/AR)
Erwann Debacker
Unity Developer (ENSIIE + Master’s in VR/AR)
Interactivity & VR optimisation; translates learning objectives into practical interactions.
And a network of consultants, health and safety trainers, ergonomists, 3D artists, UX/UI designers and data engineers that can be called upon as required.
Why WiDiD?
An immersive, practical platform focused on hands-on learning and skills development
An approachable, flexible and highly skilled team
Simulators tailored to real-world scenarios, developed in collaboration with industry experts.
Measurable results: engagement, retention, behavioural impact.
A hands-on and entrepreneurial approach, dedicated to educational quality and customer satisfaction.
They trust us
These organisations have chosen WiDiD to incorporate immersive experiences into their training programmes and enhance their appeal.
Laure
Training Manager,
Industry
That was exactly what we needed to make a lasting impression.
Aurélien
Head of Teaching,
Higher Education
Realism and AI feedback really help you make progress.
