Switzerland – Lausanne

On behalf of the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne, we are pleased to invite you to our next event:Europe – Much More Than A MarketOn Thursday, April 10th 2025with Enrico Letta, Former Prime Minister of Italy and President of the Jacques Delors Institute.During this insightful event, Enrico Letta, renowned expert on European affairs, will explore Europe’s crucial role in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape.Drawing on his extensive experience as a prominent political figure and on the nine months of travel, discussions, and research behind his report "Europe: Much More Than A Market",Enrico Letta will reflect on how Europe must evolve beyond its economic foundations, advocating for a more integrated, strategic role in diplomacy, security, and global development.He will also present his latest book, "Des idées nouvelles pour l’Europe", a timely exploration of Europe’s evolving role in an increasingly complex global landscape.The event will be followed by a Q&A session, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with Enrico Letta, and conclude with a networking cocktail.We hope you can join us for this thought-provoking session, which will provide invaluable insights into the future of the European Union, its geopolitical significance, and the path forward for Europe on the global stage.Recent publications :EU Report – Europe: Much More Than A MarketBook – Des idées nouvelles pour l’EuropeEvent details:Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025Time: 19:00 – 20:30 Presentation20:30 – 22:00 NetworkingVenue: IMD Campus – Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center (M100)Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025Event fee: – IMD Alumni Club Members: complimentary – Guests (pending seat availability): CHF 65.-No-show Policy: CHF 60.- per registration for cancellations later than 24 hours before the eventWe very much look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an exciting event. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage and reconnect with your IMD network!Warm regards,Clémentine Capuzzi on behalf of the committee of the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne

You are kindly invited to the next Lausanne IMD Alumni networking event on Thursday, April 3. The event is open to paying members of the IMD Lausanne Alumni Club and their guests.When? Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 18.30 to 20.30Registration deadline: Sunday, March 30, 2025Where? Eat Me, Rue Pépinet 3, 1003 Lausanne (a Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge where you are being served an inspiring mix of international cuisine on small plates, drawing from the “food souvenirs” collected during travels around the world. Serena, the restaurant owner, is an IMD MBA.)How? Free for paying members of the IMD Lausanne Alumni Club, CHF 30 for their guests (max. 2)Why? To meet other IMD Alumni in an informal setting.Best regards,David BranchCommittee MemberFor further inquiries, please contact Gabriela: [email protected]’t miss out on our future events – follow us on our LinkedIn page for the latest updates.

We are pleased to invite you to our Annual General Assembly 2024.Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025Time:19:00 – 20:30 AGA20:30 – 21:00 Small cocktail + drinksVenue: IMD Campus, Ch. de Bellerive 23, Auditorium Moller in the Executive Learning Center (ELC Building)Agenda:Introduction​ 2024 activities review​ Approval of the 2024 annual accounts​ Discharge of the Committee and Auditor for 2024​ Budget 2025 and Club Finances 2026​ Election of the Auditors for 2025​ Proposed changes to the Articles of association​ Your Committee for 2025 and 2026​ Miscellaneous Any point you would like to raise during the Annual General Assembly under point 9 (Miscellaneous) is to be addressed to the Committee in writing at ([email protected]) before 30 March 2025.The Committee will review and select the most important ones to be handled in the plenum. To ensure an efficient process during the General Assembly, no miscellaneous questions received after this deadline will be accepted.On behalf of the Club Committee, we look forward to meeting many of you on this occasion.With our best regards,Edward Maertens Club President on behalf of the CommitteeExhibit :Minutes of the last AGA

AI Prompt Engineering Course for IMD AlumniHave you ever felt that you are just scratching the surface with ChatGPT and would like to learn more? Or maybe you just can’t get the AI to do what you want it to do as fast as you need it to?You are not the only one in this and that is because the way we need to talk to the AI in order to make the most of it is far from being obvious.Our IMD Alumnus Marius Vetrici has kindly proposed to lead a series of courses on AI Prompt Engineering.You will learn how to talk to AI in a bot-friendly way by using some of the latest AI Prompting techniques from Microsoft and OpenAI. These will make you much more effective with AI!This is a practical, hands-on workshop, so please bring in your laptops!.Course Description:Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT with a hands-on workshop designed for c-suite leaders to master prompt engineering and transform business challenges into actionable AI-driven solutions. Based on some of the latest AI Prompting techniques from OpenAI and Microsoft, this session will help you easily integrate AI insights into your day to day tasks, including strategic planning, content creation, report writing, and financial analysis while maximizing operational efficiency. Elevate your leadership toolkit with practical exercises tailored to enhance your understanding and effectiveness in utilizing AI to achieve business success. Event Details:18:30 – 19:00 Gathering 19:00 – 21:00 Course (Sandwich dinner in between) Venue: IMD – Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center – Room M121 Space is limited, so secure your spot today!Warm regards,Edward Maertensfor the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne

As financial markets are of great importance to our world and especially to Switzerland, we are delighted to invite you our event:The Future of Switzerland as a Financial HubWe have the rare privilege of welcoming Mr. Sergio Ermotti, Group CEO of UBS as our Distinguished Guest Speaker. Professor David Bach, President of IMD, will be the speaking partner of Mr. Ermotti. Questions from the audience will also be solicited.Please plan to arrive early as the verification process may take time. No registrations will be accepted on-site!Agenda:  17:30 – 18:15 : Verification process and hand out of badges  18:25 : The audience is seated. Doors closed  18:30 : The event starts  20:15 (approximate) : End of the executive dialogue, start of Networking Apéro  21:30 : Event closedAccess to the event will only be granted to club members, who have paid their membership fee for 2025. We very much look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an exciting event. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage and reconnect with your IMD network!Warm regards,Martin Söderberg and Edward Maertenson behalf of the committee of the IMD Alumni Club of LausanneFor further inquiries, please contact Gabriela [email protected]’t miss out on our future events – follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates

AI Prompt Engineering Course for IMD AlumniHave you ever felt that you are just scratching the surface with ChatGPT and would like to learn more? Or maybe you just can’t get the AI to do what you want it to do as fast as you need it to? You are not the only one in this and that is because the way we need to talk to the AI in order to make the most of it is far from being obvious.Our IMD Alumnus Marius Vetrici has kindly proposed to lead a series of courses on AI Prompt Engineering.You will learn how to talk to AI in a bot-friendly way by using some of the latest AI Prompting techniques from Microsoft and OpenAI. These will make you much more effective with AI!This is a practical, hands-on workshop, so please bring in your laptops!.  Course Description:Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT with a hands-on workshop designed for c-suite leaders to master prompt engineering and transform business challenges into actionable AI-driven solutions.  Based on some of the latest AI Prompting techniques from OpenAI and Microsoft, this session will help you easily integrate AI insights into your day to day tasks, including strategic planning, content creation, report writing, and financial analysis while maximizing operational efficiency.  Elevate your leadership toolkit with practical exercises tailored to enhance your understanding and effectiveness in utilizing AI to achieve business success. Event Details: 18:30 – 19:00 Gathering 19:00 – 21:00 Course (Sandwich dinner in between) Space is limited, so secure your spot today!Warm regards, Edward Maertensfor the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne

On behalf of the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne, we are excited to invite you to our next event:Protectionism and Competitiveness: Where is the World Going?on Thursday, February 6, 2025withProfessor Arturo Bris Arturo Bris is Professor of Finance and Director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center. An award-winning teacher and program director, he ranks among the top 100 most-read finance academics worldwide. He is the author of several books, a frequent speaker at international conferences, and appears regularly on international media outlets. His work has been published in The Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, The Review of Financial Studies, The Journal of Legal Studies, and The Journal of Business. He has also had articles published in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Handelsblatt, among others. Bris’s areas of expertise include corporate finance, corporate governance, financial regulation, and competitiveness.During this inspiring evening, we will also have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with Arturo Bris.Date: Thursday, February 6th, 2025Time: 19:00 to 22:00Venue: IMD Campus, M100Registration deadline: Monday, January 27th, 2025Membership Fee: We will be collecting membership fees at the reception upon arrivalFee: The event is free of charge for all IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne active members.Guests: CHF 65.-No-show policy: A no-show fee of CHF 60 per registration for the registrant for cancellation without 24 hours notice.

AI Prompt Engineering Course for IMD AlumniHave you ever felt that you are just scratching the surface with ChatGPT and would like to learn more? Or maybe you just can’t get the AI to do what you want it to do as fast as you need it to? You are not the only one in this and that is because the way we need to talk to the AI in order to make the most of it is far from being obvious.Our IMD Alumnus Marius Vetrici has kindly proposed to lead a series of courses on AI Prompt Engineering.You will learn how to talk to AI in a bot-friendly way by using some of the latest AI Prompting techniques from Microsoft and OpenAI. These will make you much more effective with AI!This is a practical, hands-on workshop, so please bring in your laptops!.  Course Description:Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT with a hands-on workshop designed for c-suite leaders to master prompt engineering and transform business challenges into actionable AI-driven solutions.  Based on some of the latest AI Prompting techniques from OpenAI and Microsoft, this session will help you easily integrate AI insights into your day to day tasks, including strategic planning, content creation, report writing, and financial analysis while maximizing operational efficiency.  Elevate your leadership toolkit with practical exercises tailored to enhance your understanding and effectiveness in utilizing AI to achieve business success. Event Details: 18:30 – 19:00 Gathering 19:00 – 21:00 Course (Sandwich dinner in between) Space is limited, so secure your spot today!Warm regards, Edward Maertensfor the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne

We have the pleasure to invite you for a course on Salary Negotiation lead by IMD MBA Alumnus Marcel Dévény.Negotiate Your Worth: Mastering Advanced Salary Negotiation Strategies for ExecutivesFriday, January 24th, 19:00 – 22:00Session description:Gain actionable insights and practical techniques to confidently secure the compensation you deserve. This session empowers executives with strategies tailored to their unique challenges and opportunities.Includes a 20-minute focus on “Closing the Pay Gap: Successful Salary Negotiation for Female Executives.Marcel Dévény empowers people and teams to succeed in vital negotiations. With 25+ years of sales & negotiation experience at companies like P&G, MARS and LEGO, Marcel offers a holistic approach, honing hard skills with conquering mental barriers such as fear and low confidence. Marcel is a certified Trainer and a certified Mastercoach.Partnering with IMD MBA Class of 2022 for interview excellence and successful salary negotiation, Marcel delivered remarkable results: fear reduction by -39%, a +54% surge in confidence, and a significant+ 78% enhancement in skills – earning an NPS of 83%.Quote: “Marcel´s support in negotiations is where he truly shines. I negotiated and agreed on a final offer that exceeded my expectations.”Marcel’s impact extends to prestigious universities including Harvard, Columbia SIPA, London Business School, Cambridge, Warwick Business School, IMD; companies including BMS, BMW, SABIC, Wolt / Doordash; organizations including START Global, MassChallenge, Forbes Women’s Summit, The Boardroom, Working Mom’s, Advance CH. Marcel holds an MBA from IMD, Class of 2004.18:30 – 19:00 Gathering19:00 – 20:30 Course20:30 – 22:00 Apéritif & networkingVenue: IMD Campus, Cassani AuditoriumRegistration Deadline: January 20th, 2025Tickets: 25 CHF for IMD Alumni and GuestsNo-show Policy: CHF 60.- per registration for cancellations without 24 hours’ notice Space is limited, so secure your spot today!Warm regards, Vanessa Monestel and Edward Maertensfor the IMD Alumni Clubs of Geneva and LausanneFor further inquiries, please contact Gabriela [email protected]’t miss out on our future events – follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates.

We are delighted to welcome Professor David Bach, President of IMD, who will share with us his Ambition, Vision and Strategy for IMD. David will also share some key impressions from his first 100 days in his new role as President.About David Bach:Recognized globally as an innovator in management education, Bach previously served as IMD’s Dean of Innovation and Programs. Under his leadership, the school won multiple awards for groundbreaking pedagogy and executive programs. Before joining IMD in 2020, he was Deputy Dean at Yale School of Management where he led the successful expansion of the school’s degree program portfolio and the creation of Yale Center Beijing. He is one of the principal architects of the Global Network for Advanced Management, an alliance of 32 top global business schools from five continents, of which IMD has been a member since 2012.As Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy, Bach helps leaders navigate the myriad political challenges facing business today. A celebrated teacher, his course ‘The End of Globalization?’ received the 2018 Ideas Worth Teaching Award from the Aspen Institute. His research on nonmarket strategy, stakeholder management, and global politics has been published in leading practitioner and academic journals, including Sloan Management Review, California Management Review, Rotman Management, International Organization, Journal of European Public Policy, Governance, and the Review of International Political Economy. He has published case studies on companies including TSMC, Rio Tinto, Volkswagen, IBM, AXA, Golden Agri, Playboy, Endesa, and BP.Bach earned a B.A. magna cum laude from Yale University and holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from the University of California at Berkeley.Event Details:Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025Time:18:15 – 18:40 : Event opening and badge retrieval18:45 : Doors close and the event starts20:15 (approximate) : End of Q & A, start of Networking Apéro21:45 : Event closedFormat: Executive Dialogue with Q&A followed by Networking ApéroVenue: IMD Campus – Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center (M100)Registration Deadline: January 10, 2024What to expect?Discover the Ambition, Vision and Strategy of David Bach and where he intends to take IMDEngage in thought-provoking discussions with David Bach on what Impact IMD can makeDiscover Opportunities and Challenges of IMDNetwork with fellow alumni and industry leadersRegistration:Complimentary for IMD Alumni Club MembersGuests: CHF 65.-No-show Policy: CHF 60.- per registration for cancellations without 24 hours’ noticeWe look forward to welcoming you back after the holiday season with this exclusive event. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the President of IMD and reconnect with your IMD network.