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This event is open to club members and their guests.This event is published as free of charge because the event fee will be charged directly at the venue on the event date.

This event is open to club members and their guests.

On behalf of the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming event:Momentum for the Mind: The Capital of Human IntelligenceThursday, May 20th, 2025 | 7:00 PMIMD Campus – Maersk Mc-Kinney Center (M100)Moderated by:Zelda Chauvet, JournalistThis dynamic panel discussion explores one of the most urgent and under-addressed issues of our time: mental health.Blending science, advocacy, and powerful personal testimonies, this event will spotlight the emotional realities of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, the challenges of care, and the untapped potential of proactive brain health strategies. You’ll hear from Hassan Fadli, founder of 5IBA (5 Ironmans Beat Alzheimer’s), alongside colleagues Lavinia Alberi Auber and Thomas Roos, as they share personal insights, data-driven perspectives, and a bold new ongoing study on the role of physical activity in safeguarding our most vital asset—The Capital of Human Intelligence. The event will tackle the journey from diagnosis to the urgent need for strong support networks and effective, accessible treatment solutions. It critically addresses the void in curative treatments amid numerous failed clinical trials for neurological disorders, introducing a groundbreaking study on the role of physical activity in brain health as a proactive strategy to safeguard Brain Capital within each individual.With a mix of documentary storytelling, advocacy, and real-world solutions, this panel conversation is dedicated to raising brain health as a key public concern, fostering education, awareness, and investment throughout Europe.Speakers:Hassan Fadli – Founder, 5IBA Lavinia Alberi Auber – Head of Strategy, 5IBA Thomas Roos – Head of Sports and Science, 5IBA The panel will be followed by a networking cocktail—a chance to connect, reflect, and exchange ideas with fellow alumni.We hope you’ll join us for an evening of inspiration, insight, and community.REGISTER FOR THE EVENTEvent details:📅 Date: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025🕖 Time:18h15 – 18h45: Movie projection (optional)19h00 – 20h30: Panel discussion and Q&A20h30 – 22h00: Networking📍 Venue: IMD Campus – Maersk Mc-Kinney Center (M100)📝 Registration deadline: Sunday, May 18th, 2025💳 Event fee:IMD Alumni Club Members: ComplimentaryGuests (pending seat availability): CHF 65.-⚠️ No-show policy: CHF 60.- per registration for cancellations later than 24 hours before the eventWe look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a thought-provoking evening—and a valuable opportunity to reconnect with your IMD network.Warm regards,Sophia Shilimindrion behalf of the committee of the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne📩 For further inquiries, please contact Gabriela at [email protected]🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with future events

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Dear Club Members, First of all, thank you for your continuous support to the Geneva IMD Alumni Club. As an active club member, you are warmly invited to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a drink which will take place: Thursday 22 May 2025 at 6.30pm – 9.30pmRestaurant de la Tour CarréQuai de Cologny 611223 ColognyPlease note that registration is mandatory for your vote to count.  This is a special AGM as we will have the chance to introduce Nancy Felix, the IMD Chief Alumni and Development Officer and our new Club president, Stefano Agosta. AgendaApproval of the agenda Appointment of secretary and tellers for the meeting Approval of the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of June 20th, 2024 President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Auditor’s Report Approval of the financial statements 2024 Approval of updated articles of association* Discharge of the Committee Election of a new Committee Miscellaneous If you would like to receive the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of 20 June 2024, please send an email to [email protected] look forward to your active participation in the 2025 AGM and would like to thank you in advance for your presence.The AGM will be followed by a drink on a beautiful terrace!Kind regards,Vanessa MonestelPresident—————————————————————————————————————————————————————–*The Assembly is requested to vote on the following changes in Articles 3 and 9 Article 3 The membership of the Club is open to former participants of any Imede, IMI or IMD program. Club membership is open to IMD Alumni. The Alumni status is granted to an individual by IMD upon attendance and successful completion of a program, or a combination of programs, which meets the alumni eligibility criteria.Article 9 The Committee of the Club consists of up to eight members including the President and the Treasurer.Reminder to the Assembly, after an increase last year to 10 members, we reduced it to eight members maximum

Geopolitics is NUTS: Unfolding Scenarios Through 2030  As rivalry between government intensifies, many executives are facing surprises and dynamics not witnessed during their careers. In this session, Simon Evenett will lay out what makes geopolitics different from traditional corporate political risk. Having done so, he will sketch emerging scenarios for the global business landscape through to 2030, taking account of the profound policy changes unfolding in the United States and elsewhere.

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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: Panasonic Auditorium (ELC. Building)Space is limited, so secure your spot today!Warm regards, Edward Maertensfor the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne

Join entrepreneur and executive coach Martin Küppers as he shares how shifting your money mindset and building a practical masterplan can unlock true financial freedom.Gain inspiration — and the first steps toward a more empowered career and life.Content:In this inspiring interview, Martin provides initial insights into his program for achieving financial freedom. He explains why financial topics are often burdened by negative beliefs and how these barriers can be identified and overcome. Step-by-step, he introduces participants to setting individual financial goals, creating concrete action plans, and undergoing personal transformation regarding money and cash flow. The webinar is not intended as investment advice but offers a preview of a powerful, self-directed program designed to help individuals achieve structured financial independence.Key Takeaways for:Understand how mindset influences financial independence — and how to shift limiting beliefs Learn the foundational steps for setting personal financial goals aligned with your career journey Discover how to create a simple, actionable financial masterplan without overwhelming complexity Explore the link between career transitions, entrepreneurship, and financial freedom Gain a first look at a practical framework designed to empower self-directed financial success.