Program

915

Welcome desk opens.

Registration to one of the three activities until 10:00 at the CV Desk. For more information, scroll down to bottom of program.

1000
Aud. B

OPENING

The Scientist’s Role in Society
From Industry to Global Health: A Journey of Impact against Malaria

Conference
Isabelle Borghini-Fuhrer, Senior Director, Program Leadership and Strategy at Medicines for Malaria Venture

Mini-roundtable (5′)
Life after Graduation: Our Alumni’s Various Journeys

With:
• Christina Akré – Head of the Social Science Sector at Unisanté, University of Lausanne
• Mathieu Chaffard – Digital Ecosystem Innovation Manager at Roche and Healthtech Podcaster
• Imogen Collis Roulet – Corporate and Individual Leadership Development Specialist, Generative Change and Coaching, Founder of ICR Business Strategies
• Céline Guérin – Peak States Certified Psychotrauma-Therapist at Conscience21
• Anne Morel – Data Administrator at Info fauna
• Armand Valsesia – AI Site Manager at Playtika
• Maryam Yepes – Founder and Managing Director of Myravan Solutions

Moderators of the day
Samuel Lagier and Hedwig Ens, Sam Speaks Science


1150
Aud. B

GETTING TO KNOW THE COMPANIES AND OUR GUESTS

Industry pitches
Sponsoring companies and organizations will have one minute to introduce themselves, helping you better prepare before meeting them at their booths in the hall.

Mini-roundtable (5′)
Beyond the CV: The Power of Conversations
With: Christina Akré, Mathieu Chaffard, Imogen Collis Roulet, Céline Guérin, Anne Morel, Armand Valsesia and Maryam Yepes

1220
Hall

NETWORKING AND CAREER ORIENTATION
Including free lunch

Company booths (all day)
By visiting companies at their booths, you will have the opportunity to personally interact with potential employers. Our advice: have your LinkedIn profile up-to-date or bring a business card or a short resume.
Work opportunities from sponsoring companies will also be displayed throughout the day on the job wall in the hall.

Professionals from the public sector, NGOs and industry
Meet more than 30 alumni/invited speakers working in a wide variety of fields. Have a chat with them, learn about their career and what they currently do, ask them questions and receive precious advice from them!

Invited associations, institutions and career centers (all day)
Meet our invited organizations at their booths and learn more about their activities and services throughout the year.

1430
Aud.B

NAVIGATING YOUR CAREER: INSIGHTS FROM EXPERTS AND EMPLOYERS


Mini-roundtable (5′)
Career Crossroads: Master’s, PhD, Industry or Academia?
With: Christina Akré, Mathieu Chaffard, Imogen Collis Roulet, Céline Guérin, Anne Morel, Armand Valsesia and Maryam Yepes

Expert panel: a closer look at the private sector
Discover our panel of platinum companies and organizations, each with ten minutes to introduce themselves. Presentations will be punctuated by Q&A sessions, with questions selected from your submissions online, so be ready!

1600
Aud. B

CLOSING

Before You Go: Preparing for the Journey Ahead

Mini-roundtable (5′)
Life’s Not a Smooth Ride, but That’s How We Grow 
With: Christina Akré, Mathieu Chaffard, Imogen Collis Roulet, Céline Guérin, Anne Morel, Armand Valsesia and Maryam Yepes

1615
Hall

FINAL NETWORKING WITH COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

1715

End of event

SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Choose between one of the following 3 activities (times to be confirmed):

CV Photo Booth | with AliaPhoto
Add the perfect touch to your resume with a professional headshot.
Service from 10.00 to 17.15. For those actively looking for a job.

Chat with a professional recruiter | with Talendo
Come with your resume and get valuable feedback from the private sector! This exercise is recommended for those who have a clear idea of their professional goals and are already looking for work outside academia.
Service by their partner oprandi & partner from 10.00 to 17.15. For those actively looking for a job.

Workshop | with the EPFL Transversal Skills and Career Center
Description to follow…
In the afternoon.

Mandatory registration for all activities at the CV Desk from 9:15 to 10:00. Limited number of places: first come, first served.

The traditional CV check given by the university services is not offered during the LSCD, as you have access to this service all year round on campus.