EPFL Investor Day 2024

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Date 10.12.2024
Hour 14:4519:30
Speaker Daniel Gutenberg, Patrick Aebischer, Emile de Rijk, Madiha Derouazi, Raphaël Conz, Alain Conte, Martin Vetterli, Ursula Oesterle
Location
Category Conferences - Seminars
Event Language English

The EPFL Investor Day is a unique event in Western Switzerland created to connect investors with high-potential and innovative technology startups.

While the first part of the day is dedicated exclusively to investors and high-tech startups, the second half of this year’s program opens to a wider audience, including academia, industry, government, and members of the public eager to explore the future of innovation.

Program of the Day

14:45 - Doors open & registration

15:05 – 15:35 - SICTIC Class "How to successfully invest in Swiss startups"
SICTIC's most experienced board members and investors will share insights on investing in Switzerland's thriving startup ecosystem. Discover strategies, success stories, and essential factors for effective startup investment (key points covered: Innovation landscape in Switzerland, case studies on Swiss startups, the added value of Business Angels, understanding company valuation and funding needs, building a strong startup portfolio through angel investing) followed by Q&A.

15:40 – 15:55 - Launch of the AI Startup Launchpad
Discover EPFL’s AI Startup Launchpad, a new initiative designed to be a premier incubator for startups at the forefront of artificial intelligence

16:00 – 17:15 - Keynotes and Roundtable: "Staying Ahead: Harnessing the Power of the High-Tech Ecosystem for Competitive Advantage
Dynamic keynotes and a roundtable session will explore how Switzerland and Europe can strengthen their high-tech ecosystems to maintain global competitiveness. Topics will include building collaborations, securing growth funding for startups, and the role of government in shaping industrial policy.

Speakers includes: 
Welcome 

  • Ursula Oesterle, Vice President for Innovation, EPFL (intro and moderation)
  • Martin Vetterli, President of EPFL
  • Alain Conte, Member of the Executive Committee UBS Switzerland AG
  • Raphaël Conz, Head of the Department for Economic Promotion and Innovation, Canton of Vaud
Keynotes
  • "Let's Farm, Raise and Feed Unicorns" Daniel Gutenberg, Unicorn Hunter and Soonicorn Farmer 
  • "Staying Ahead" Patrick Aebischer, Senior Partner ND+ Capital, Former EPFL President
Roundtable
Daniel Gutenberg and Patrick Aebischer will be joined by
  • Pascal Zumbühl, Economist at UBS,
  • Emile de Rijk, Co-founder and CEO of Swissto12,
  • Madiha Derouazi, CSO at AC Immune
Moderation: Jordi Montserrat, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Venturelab.

Closing
  • Ursula Oesterle, Vice President for Innovation, EPFL 
17:30 – 18:00 - Pitch Session: Startups in Creation 
  • Experience a showcase of groundbreaking ideas as emerging entrepreneurs pitch their startups, offering a glimpse into the next generation of innovation.
18:00 - 19:30 - Closing Aperitif
Conclude the day with networking opportunities during the closing aperitif, providing a chance to connect with investors, startups, and innovation enthusiasts.

Registration
Event's webpage

Participation is free but registration is mandatory.
Deadline to register: 6 December 2024.

About EPFL Investor Day

EPFL Investor Day is a flagship event that brings together startups and investors to foster innovation and investment in groundbreaking technologies. Hosted by EPFL with UBS as main Partner, the event aims to connect high-potential startups with a network of investors, providing opportunities for collaboration, funding, and growth. The first part of the event is for investors and on invitation only
 

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Practical information

  • General public
  • Registration required

Organizer

  • Vice Presidency for Innovation

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Innovation Startup Investment

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