Events

4/18/2023

Startup board academy - International session

The Startup Board Academy have trained more than 2’000 alumni during the last 8 years and is launching a special international online session for board members who want to understand the specific challenges of startups and scale-ups boards

Online

4/26/2023

International Trade Forum

While global competition remains alive and well, "globalization" is undergoing some fundamental changes: New trade impediments and geopolitical risks are shaping daily international operations. Against this backdrop, Swiss SMEs have proven agile, and are emerging from the current crises with reorganized value chains that will make them more resilient and competitive over the long term. The International Trade Forum brings together valuable know-how about internationalization and the entrepeneurial experiences of the business community to explore the options for internationally operating SMEs and uncover new opportunities.

SwissTech Convention Center, EPFL

4/26/2023

Orthomanufacture 2023

The event offers conferences and an exhibition for industries of the sector of implants and instruments in orthopedics, traumatology, spine and dental. The exhibition thus offers the possibility of meeting professionals and exchanging knowledge, receiving information on technical, medical and legal developments.

Beaulieu, Lausanne

Free tickets for PME & Startups

4/26/2023

Frontiers Forum Live

The annual edition returns to Switzerland – now as a hybrid event welcoming a virtual audience of thousands. The uniquely interdisciplinary program includes visionary science talks and dialogs, updates on the global shift to open science – and the inaugural Frontiers Planet Prize award ceremony.

Online

4/27/2023

Startup Champions Seed Night 2023

EPFL Alumni, EPFL Vice Presidency for Innovation and Venturelab are thrilled to welcome you to the 12th edition of the Startup Champions Seed Night 2023. Designed to make you discover the most promising entrepreneurs from EPFL and beyond this event will feature a live pitch competition of startups: in 90 seconds, they will show you how their technology is going to change the world! As usual you will get the opportunity to vote live for your favorite project and to network.

Forum Rolex

4/27/2023

SHIFT 2023 : Circular Food & Energy Ecosystem

Come discover and participate in a space for discussion, innovation and involvement for the entire Vaud food ecosystem in order to radically rethink our relationship with what sustains us: our soil and what it produces.

Lausanne, Beaulieu Circulaire

5/8/2023

The Spot 2023

THE SPOT is back in 2023 ! Same energy and new features guaranteed. If you have a curious mind, a stake in sport or physical activity and want to meet change-makers who deliver fresh ideas or solutions for the sports world, then this is an event for you.

SwissTech Convention Center, EPFL

5/11/2023

Hack Summit 2023

This Food and Climate Tech event mixes the world's best Food & Climate Tech founders, funders and industry leaders.

Beaulieu, Lausanne

5/11/2023

BIOINNOVATION DAY 2023

The 9ᵗʰ edition of BioInnovation Day will take place on May 11ᵗʰ, 2023 in the AGORA building, Lausanne and will feature around 35 project grouped in 4 thematic sessions by start-ups from Western Switzerland and researchers from CHUV, University of Lausanne, HUG, University of Geneva and others.

Agora, Lausanne

5/15/2023

mAm 2023 – the 14th edition

This 2 day conference is a proven venue for stimulating quality networking and discussions in the casual atmosphere of Villars. A selection of invited speakers and presentations will comprise the program. A small, table-top exhibition will be conducted in parallel for those wishing to promote their company and products.

Villars-sur-Ollon

5/25/2023

startup days 23

startup days (SUD) are the nationwide business and networking platform for startups, investors, SMEs and corporates in Switzerland. Every year, the Swiss startup ecosystem meets to network and exchange know-how. At SUD, attendees are encouraged to think out of the box, grow their skills, and find their perfect match.

Bern

5/31/2023

Showcase 2030

Showcase 2030 is E4S’s action-driven, multi-stakeholder platform that aims at advancing sustainable innovation and driving action towards an inclusive, net positive planet.

SwissTech Convention Center, Lausanne

6/20/2023

Tech Tour Growth Health

Canton de Vaud and Tech Tour will continue the successful Tech Tour Growth Health Programme, presenting you the 14th edition of the leading Healthtech event in Europe. By participating, you will secure growth, exchange international contacts and build long-lasting relations with some of the most active investors and entrepreneurs in the Health Tech sector.

Lausanne

9/15/2023

ArtTech Forum

For its 6th edition, the ArtTech Forum will focus on AI, XR and blockchain. It will include keynotes and roundtable discussions, enabling participants to rethink how we both produce and access culture. Speakers will include representatives of prestigious international organizations from diverse backgrounds.

Villars-sur-Ollon / Online