EPFL Investor Day 2025 - Conference
Event details
| Date | 26.11.2025 |
| Hour | 15:30 › 19:30 |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
EPFL Investor Day is a flagship event designed to spark impactful partnerships between investors and deeptech startups from across Western Switzerland. It offers a unique opportunity to discover breakthrough technologies, meet visionary founders, and engage with the region’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Afternoon highlights
15:30 - Doors open
EPFL welcomes entrepreneurs, investors, students, and tech enthusiasts to explore the future of innovation.
16:00 - Opening remarks
- Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, President of EPFL
- UBS representative (TBC)
- Raphaël Conz, Managing Director, Office for Economic Affairs & Innovation (SPEI), Canton of Vaud
- Dr. Burkhard P. Varnholt, Senior Financial Markets Advisor, UBS Global Wealth Management
- Grégoire Ribordy, Co-founder & CEO, ID Quantique
This plenary-roundtable explores how Switzerland and Europe can strengthen their high-tech ecosystems to stay globally competitive. Topics include cross-sector collaboration, growth funding, strategic exits, and industrial policy for emerging technologies.
Panelists:
- Dr. Burkhard P. Varnholt, UBS Global Wealth Management
- Simone de Montmollin, National Councillor; President, Science, Education & Culture Commission
- Grégoire Ribordy, ID Quantique
- Nicolas Autret, Partner, Walden Catalyst
- Alexis Houssou, Founder & Managing Partner, HCVC
- Moderation: Jordi Montserrat, Venturelab
Discover bold ideas and early-stage ventures across diverse tech verticals. Each startup will deliver a 2-minute pitch showcasing their innovation and potential impact.
18:15 - Aperitif & networking
15:30 - 19:30 - Startup & Accelerator Village
Throughout the afternoon, explore a vibrant exhibition space featuring startups, accelerators, and innovation hubs. Engage in cross-sector networking and discover the technologies shaping tomorrow.
Register now and join us on campus for a day of discovery, dialogue, and connection.
EPFL Investor Day is organised with our main partner UBS, and supported by Swisscom Ventures and SPEI, driving innovation across Western Switzerland.
Morning Session – By invitation only
Exclusively reserved for investors and startups. This closed-door session is tailored to foster strategic relationships and deeptech discovery.
If you’re an investor or startup interested in joining the morning session, request your invitation at [email protected].
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Practical information
- Informed public
- Registration required