Global Entrepreneurship Week Lausanne returns to Unil from 16 to 19 November

Conferences, workshops, personal stories and networking opportunities : 15 free events to explore new perspectives, connect with others and get inspired. No project needed to take part !

Four days to get inspired and broaden your horizons

Organised by the HUB Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Unil, together with around ten partners from the Vaud ecosystem and student associations from Unil and EPFL, Global Entrepreneurship Week Lausanne invites the university community to explore innovation from different angles, including artificial intelligence, the future of work, creativity, sustainable finance and stress management.

The programme includes, among other things, a workshop on speaking with confidence, a speed networking session to meet potential project partners, stories from entrepreneurs sharing their journeys, doubts and successes, as well as workshops to help turn ideas into action.

Whether you’re a student, researcher, staff member, alumni or simply curious, GEW Lausanne is open to everyone. Events take place at the Villanova and the Vortex, on the Unil campus.

An opening evening dedicated to the skills of tomorrow

What AI Won’t Do for You: The Skills to Develop for the Future

📅 Monday, 16 November at 6 pm | Vortex, Unil campus

Artificial intelligence is already transforming the way we study, work and create. How can we collaborate with AI and make the most of it ? What skills should we develop to maintain our critical thinking, nurture our creativity and remain in control of our future ?

To officially launch GEW Lausanne, Nicolas Salamin, Vice-Rector of Unil, will open the evening alongside three speakers with complementary perspectives : Elliot Vaucher (OGRAM), Laura Tocmacov (ImpactIA) and Olivier Glassey (Unil).

Drawing on their experiences and perspectives, the speakers will invite the audience to take a step back and reflect on the changes underway, question their assumptions and explore the human skills that will make a difference in the future.

Discover the opening event and register for free here !

Discover the programme and register for free !

Choose the events that interest you and reserve your spot.

Discover the 2026 programme here.