EPFL Investor Day 2024

10 Dec 2024 | Lausanne, Switzerland

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Tuesday, 10 December 2024 | 16:00 - 17:15

Keynotes and roundtable

Format:In-person
Location:Main Stage
Track:
Conference
49 participants

Join us for the keynote and roundtable at EPFL Investor Day, scheduled from 4:00 to 5:15 PM.

Staying Ahead: Harnessing the Power of the High-Tech Ecosystem for Competitive Advantage

This plenary-roundtable will explore how Switzerland and Europe can strengthen their high-tech ecosystems to remain competitive on a global scale. Key topics will include fostering deeper collaboration between academia, industry, investors, and government, enhancing growth funding for startups, and preparing for impactful exits.

Discussions will also focus on the role of government in shaping industrial policy and the strategic sectors Switzerland should prioritize to ensure long-term innovation and leadership in emerging fields. Join us as we examine how to accelerate future growth and innovation in this fast-paced, evolving landscape.

Keynote speakers includes: 

  • Daniel Gutenberg, Unicorn Hunter and Soonicorn Farmer 

  • Patrick Aebischer, Senior Partner ND+ Capital, Former EPFL President 

​​​​​Followed by a roundtable with: Daniel Gutenberg, Patrick Aebischer, Emile de Rijk, Co-founder and CEO of Swissto12, and Madiha Derouazi, CSO at AC Immune.

Moderation : Jordi Montserrat, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Venturelab.

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Session location Main Stage