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SUMMARY:Féérie d'une nuit - 20e édition
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference \nEntrepreneurship drives economic growth by bringing revolutionary concepts and products to the forefront. However\, many innovative ideas fail to secure necessary funding due to inadequate business plans. Dr. Madni\, with his extensive experience in leading successful companies like Systron Donner Corporation and BEI Technologies\, will address the critical components of a compelling business plan. This lecture will explore topics crucial for a startup’s success\, such as product definition\, competition analysis\, intellectual property\, and investor engagement\, providing attendees with a practical framework for developing effective business plans. \nConference Schedule \n\n11:30 AM - Registration Opens\n12:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction\n12:05 AM - Keynote Speech by Dr. Asad M. Madni\n12:45 PM - Q&A\n01:00 PM - Networking Lunch (Sandwiches and soft drinks)\n01:30 PM - Event Ends\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now - Secure your spot (free) at the conference and gain invaluable insights into developing a successful business plan for your startup. \nSpeaker Bio\nDr. Asad M. Madni is an eminent engineer and entrepreneur\, known for his significant contributions to technology and business. He served as the President of BEI Technologies until its acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2006. His innovations include the development of the Extremely Slow-Motion Servo Control System for the Hubble Space Telescope and the revolutionary MEMS GyroChip® technology.\nDr. Madni has been recognized globally\, receiving over 100 national and international honors\, including induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the IEEE Medal of Honor. He has been awarded 6 honorary doctorate degrees and numerous other accolades for his contributions to engineering and technology. \nContact Information\nFor more information\, please contact Matteo Gasbarri \nThe event is co-organized by the School of Engineering & the Vice Presidency for Innovation
URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/feerie-dune-nuit-20e-edition/
LOCATION:Combremont-le-Petit
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SUMMARY:The exoplanet revolution and life in the Universe - Public Lecture & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference \nEntrepreneurship drives economic growth by bringing revolutionary concepts and products to the forefront. However\, many innovative ideas fail to secure necessary funding due to inadequate business plans. Dr. Madni\, with his extensive experience in leading successful companies like Systron Donner Corporation and BEI Technologies\, will address the critical components of a compelling business plan. This lecture will explore topics crucial for a startup’s success\, such as product definition\, competition analysis\, intellectual property\, and investor engagement\, providing attendees with a practical framework for developing effective business plans. \nConference Schedule \n\n11:30 AM - Registration Opens\n12:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction\n12:05 AM - Keynote Speech by Dr. Asad M. Madni\n12:45 PM - Q&A\n01:00 PM - Networking Lunch (Sandwiches and soft drinks)\n01:30 PM - Event Ends\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now - Secure your spot (free) at the conference and gain invaluable insights into developing a successful business plan for your startup. \nSpeaker Bio\nDr. Asad M. Madni is an eminent engineer and entrepreneur\, known for his significant contributions to technology and business. He served as the President of BEI Technologies until its acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2006. His innovations include the development of the Extremely Slow-Motion Servo Control System for the Hubble Space Telescope and the revolutionary MEMS GyroChip® technology.\nDr. Madni has been recognized globally\, receiving over 100 national and international honors\, including induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the IEEE Medal of Honor. He has been awarded 6 honorary doctorate degrees and numerous other accolades for his contributions to engineering and technology. \nContact Information\nFor more information\, please contact Matteo Gasbarri \nThe event is co-organized by the School of Engineering & the Vice Presidency for Innovation
URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/the-exoplanet-revolution-and-life-in-the-universe-public-lecture-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:EPFL CE 1 6
CATEGORIES:Conference,Round Table
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SUMMARY:Journées de la Technique 2026
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference \nEntrepreneurship drives economic growth by bringing revolutionary concepts and products to the forefront. However\, many innovative ideas fail to secure necessary funding due to inadequate business plans. Dr. Madni\, with his extensive experience in leading successful companies like Systron Donner Corporation and BEI Technologies\, will address the critical components of a compelling business plan. This lecture will explore topics crucial for a startup’s success\, such as product definition\, competition analysis\, intellectual property\, and investor engagement\, providing attendees with a practical framework for developing effective business plans. \nConference Schedule \n\n11:30 AM - Registration Opens\n12:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction\n12:05 AM - Keynote Speech by Dr. Asad M. Madni\n12:45 PM - Q&A\n01:00 PM - Networking Lunch (Sandwiches and soft drinks)\n01:30 PM - Event Ends\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now - Secure your spot (free) at the conference and gain invaluable insights into developing a successful business plan for your startup. \nSpeaker Bio\nDr. Asad M. Madni is an eminent engineer and entrepreneur\, known for his significant contributions to technology and business. He served as the President of BEI Technologies until its acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2006. His innovations include the development of the Extremely Slow-Motion Servo Control System for the Hubble Space Telescope and the revolutionary MEMS GyroChip® technology.\nDr. Madni has been recognized globally\, receiving over 100 national and international honors\, including induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the IEEE Medal of Honor. He has been awarded 6 honorary doctorate degrees and numerous other accolades for his contributions to engineering and technology. \nContact Information\nFor more information\, please contact Matteo Gasbarri \nThe event is co-organized by the School of Engineering & the Vice Presidency for Innovation
URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/journees-de-la-technique-2026/
LOCATION:Palais de Rumine\, Place de la Riponne 6\, Lausanne\, VD\, 1005\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) | Antalya\, Türkiye
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference \nEntrepreneurship drives economic growth by bringing revolutionary concepts and products to the forefront. However\, many innovative ideas fail to secure necessary funding due to inadequate business plans. Dr. Madni\, with his extensive experience in leading successful companies like Systron Donner Corporation and BEI Technologies\, will address the critical components of a compelling business plan. This lecture will explore topics crucial for a startup’s success\, such as product definition\, competition analysis\, intellectual property\, and investor engagement\, providing attendees with a practical framework for developing effective business plans. \nConference Schedule \n\n11:30 AM - Registration Opens\n12:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction\n12:05 AM - Keynote Speech by Dr. Asad M. Madni\n12:45 PM - Q&A\n01:00 PM - Networking Lunch (Sandwiches and soft drinks)\n01:30 PM - Event Ends\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now - Secure your spot (free) at the conference and gain invaluable insights into developing a successful business plan for your startup. \nSpeaker Bio\nDr. Asad M. Madni is an eminent engineer and entrepreneur\, known for his significant contributions to technology and business. He served as the President of BEI Technologies until its acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2006. His innovations include the development of the Extremely Slow-Motion Servo Control System for the Hubble Space Telescope and the revolutionary MEMS GyroChip® technology.\nDr. Madni has been recognized globally\, receiving over 100 national and international honors\, including induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the IEEE Medal of Honor. He has been awarded 6 honorary doctorate degrees and numerous other accolades for his contributions to engineering and technology. \nContact Information\nFor more information\, please contact Matteo Gasbarri \nThe event is co-organized by the School of Engineering & the Vice Presidency for Innovation
URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/77th-international-astronautical-congress-iac-antalya-turkiye/
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference \nEntrepreneurship drives economic growth by bringing revolutionary concepts and products to the forefront. However\, many innovative ideas fail to secure necessary funding due to inadequate business plans. Dr. Madni\, with his extensive experience in leading successful companies like Systron Donner Corporation and BEI Technologies\, will address the critical components of a compelling business plan. This lecture will explore topics crucial for a startup’s success\, such as product definition\, competition analysis\, intellectual property\, and investor engagement\, providing attendees with a practical framework for developing effective business plans. \nConference Schedule \n\n11:30 AM - Registration Opens\n12:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction\n12:05 AM - Keynote Speech by Dr. Asad M. Madni\n12:45 PM - Q&A\n01:00 PM - Networking Lunch (Sandwiches and soft drinks)\n01:30 PM - Event Ends\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now - Secure your spot (free) at the conference and gain invaluable insights into developing a successful business plan for your startup. \nSpeaker Bio\nDr. Asad M. Madni is an eminent engineer and entrepreneur\, known for his significant contributions to technology and business. He served as the President of BEI Technologies until its acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2006. His innovations include the development of the Extremely Slow-Motion Servo Control System for the Hubble Space Telescope and the revolutionary MEMS GyroChip® technology.\nDr. Madni has been recognized globally\, receiving over 100 national and international honors\, including induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the IEEE Medal of Honor. He has been awarded 6 honorary doctorate degrees and numerous other accolades for his contributions to engineering and technology. \nContact Information\nFor more information\, please contact Matteo Gasbarri \nThe event is co-organized by the School of Engineering & the Vice Presidency for Innovation
URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/fundamentals-of-systems-engineering/
LOCATION:Campus UNIL-EPFL\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:EUCASS 2027
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference \nEntrepreneurship drives economic growth by bringing revolutionary concepts and products to the forefront. However\, many innovative ideas fail to secure necessary funding due to inadequate business plans. Dr. Madni\, with his extensive experience in leading successful companies like Systron Donner Corporation and BEI Technologies\, will address the critical components of a compelling business plan. This lecture will explore topics crucial for a startup’s success\, such as product definition\, competition analysis\, intellectual property\, and investor engagement\, providing attendees with a practical framework for developing effective business plans. \nConference Schedule \n\n11:30 AM - Registration Opens\n12:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction\n12:05 AM - Keynote Speech by Dr. Asad M. Madni\n12:45 PM - Q&A\n01:00 PM - Networking Lunch (Sandwiches and soft drinks)\n01:30 PM - Event Ends\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now - Secure your spot (free) at the conference and gain invaluable insights into developing a successful business plan for your startup. \nSpeaker Bio\nDr. Asad M. Madni is an eminent engineer and entrepreneur\, known for his significant contributions to technology and business. He served as the President of BEI Technologies until its acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2006. His innovations include the development of the Extremely Slow-Motion Servo Control System for the Hubble Space Telescope and the revolutionary MEMS GyroChip® technology.\nDr. Madni has been recognized globally\, receiving over 100 national and international honors\, including induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the IEEE Medal of Honor. He has been awarded 6 honorary doctorate degrees and numerous other accolades for his contributions to engineering and technology. \nContact Information\nFor more information\, please contact Matteo Gasbarri \nThe event is co-organized by the School of Engineering & the Vice Presidency for Innovation
URL:https://space.epfl.ch/event/eucass-2027/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus\,Glasgow\, Scottish Event Campus\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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