Innovation and Technology in Switzerland Patrick Aebischer exemplifies Swiss innovation and leadership. Under his presidency, the EPFL became one of the top-40 ranked universities worldwide. He participated in renown projects such as Alin…
Patrick Aebischer
March 6, 2018
Hôtel Métropole
34 quai Général Guisan
Geneva 1204
Switzerland
Description
Innovation and Technology in Switzerland
Patrick Aebischer exemplifies Swiss innovation and leadership. Under his presidency, the EPFL became one of the top-40 ranked universities worldwide. He participated in renown projects such as Alinghi (winning the Americas Cup), Solar Impulse (circle the world in a solar plane) or Swiss Living Challenge (winning the US competition for solar-powered houses). His neuroscience research has led to the creation of a number of companies. He is a mainstay in the Swiss corporate community, sitting on the boards of Nestlé, Logitech, Lonza Group, among others, and chairs the Novartis Venture fund.
Dr. Aebischer will provide unique insights on Swiss innovation and technology, and share with us what the future may hold. This is an event not to be missed !!
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Speaker Patrick Aebischer
Patrick Aebischer is currently the President Emeritus, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), a Board member of Nestlé, Logitech, Lonza Group, Centre Suisse d’Electronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM), and is Chairman of the Advisory Board, Novartis Venture Funds.
Organizer
American International Club of Geneva
Date and Time
Tue, March 6, 2018
11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(GMT+0200) Europe/Zurich
Location
Hôtel Métropole
34 quai Général Guisan
Geneva 1204
Switzerland
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