September
2026
Step behind the scenes of our institute and become part of the AI of tomorrow, through talks, workshops and demos — for all ages, whether you're simply curious or a technology enthusiast.
An afternoon dedicated to industry professionals, looking back at developments in AI and preparing for the challenges of the future. A unique opportunity to exchange ideas, expand your network and foster new collaborations.
Official webpage : https://www.idiap.ch/35/
Program:
13:00 – 13:30 | Check In |
13:30 – 13:50 | Welcome & The Role of Idiap in Industrial Collaborations |
13:50 – 14:25 | Keynote Prof. François Fleuret — Professor at the University of Geneva |
14:25 – 14:50 | Industrial Perspective Dr. Laetitia Vionnet — Head of Innovation at Oiken |
14:50 – 15:15 | Research Perspective Dr. Elena Epure — Research Scientist at Idiap |
15:15 | Joint Q&A Moderated by Juliette Lemaignen |
15:30 – 16:30 | Coffee Break & Exploring the Demos |
16:30 – 16:45 | Meet Idiap's Spinoffs Dr. Ajinkya Kukarni · Dr. Oskar Wysocki, Founder at ValViser · Associate Prof. André Freitas, Co-Founder at Lunar · Karl El Hajal, Co-Founder at SynthIA |
16:45 – 17:45 | Roundtable With Industry & Research Experts Colombine Verzat (Idiap) · Dr. Laetitia Vionnet (Oiken) · Bastjan Prenaj (Eyeware) · John Dujany (Merck Healthcare) |
17:45 – 18:15 | Closing & 35 Years Anniversary Celebration |
18:15 – 20:00 | Networking Apéro |