On campus program
TransformTECH

Drive innovation with new technologies

On campus program

TransformTECH

Drive innovation with new technologies

Location
Lausanne
Length
5 days
Fee
CHF 10,900
Next program starts
05 May 2025
Understand how to leverage AI, IoT and robotics for your business

The business potential of transformational technologies like IoT, artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain and quantum computing is enormous but how do you separate the hype from the reality?

TransformTECH is designed for executives looking to explore latest technologies and their business applications. The program is also ideal for teams who have a project/opportunity in mind and want to use TransformTECH to develop their opportunity.

Combining business and technology experts in one program, you will be inspired to find new business solutions using the most globally applicable innovative technologies. Every year, the faculty choose the most relevant innovative technologies and help you apply them to your business. All of this – in just five days.

Identify new opportunities for growth

Create new business opportunities by exploring latest technologies and the impact for your industry.

Dive into cutting-edge best practices

Become familiar with nimble innovation practices, the venturing world, design thinking and rapid prototyping.

Prototype with expert guidance

Develop a beta-prototype with experts in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship that you can apply to your business.

Benefit from personalized actionable learning

Work with an innovation coach to identify a tech opportunity that addresses your business goal or challenge.

IMD and EPFL join forces to offer you a unique learning experience

Discover how technology can help you solve your operational challenges.
Visit laboratories at EPFL to see technology in practice.
Gain insight into the rich and dynamic “ecosystem” of start-ups.
Experiential learning through pretotyping workshop.
You and your class

This program is designed for individual and teams in mid to senior-level management. Ideal participants include: general managers, marketing, sales, operations, customer service, HR, legal and finance. Whether you want to explore the latest technologies and their business applications, or are a team with a project/opportunity you want to develop, TransformTECH is designed for you. This program is not designed for tech experts.

Recent participant profiles include:
Head digital innovation office, Head of operations development, VP open innovation & venturing, Strategy section head, Head of operations development, Vice president engineering.

Participants join from industries such as:
Consumer Goods, Finance & Insurance, Services, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain.

Read more about the admission criteria.

2023 class profile (average data)

17

years of experience

52%

senior & c-level

43

average age

12

nationalities

Information Session
Join us on 22 October 2024

Interested in an IMD digital transformation program? Don’t miss this opportunity to get all your questions answered by our Program Advisors at 12:00 (CEST).

Information Session

Join us on 22 October 2024

Interested in an IMD digital transformation program? Don’t miss this opportunity to get all your questions answered by our Program Advisors at 12:00 (CEST).

What our participants say
Teresa Martinez

RVP, Success Management, Portfolio Lead Switzerland, Customer Success Group, Salesforce Switzerland

It’s a phenomenal week. I gained a comprehensive overview of emerging disruptive technologies (AI, metaverse, IoT, robotics, bitcoin, quantum computing) and their current evolutionary stages. The insights provided have been instrumental in refining our company’s innovation processes. Immersed in transformational trends, I now feel better equipped to systematically tackle these advancements. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay ahead in this dynamic landscape and navigating digital transformation.

Laura Gil Garcia

Data Strategy & Business Transformation Leader, Switzerland

This is the best learning experience ever, focusing on emerging technologies and their influence and impact on business. The curriculum was designed in a way that allowed us to apply what we learned into real-world scenarios. I am excited to carry these learnings forward to apply to future projects! This program has also connected me with a dynamic group of amazing professionals from diverse backgrounds, industries and countries.

Lars Heischkamp

Manager Group Strategy, Bauer Media Group, Germany

This program demystifies – not just AI but also quantum computing, IoT, and robotics. I really enjoyed the chance to visit the tech labs at EPFL which can be valuable later on to provide support with prototyping.

Valeria Pelosini

Head of IT Products Marketing & Sales, Bobst, Switzerland

This program is eye-opening, inspiring, and outstanding. You have the opportunity to develop and prototype your ideas. You also get really constructive insights discussing with participants from different industries.

Paul Campbell

Director, Osmotics Consulting, UK

TransformTECH is like going into a huge library, finding solutions to things you didn’t even know existed. That for me is fantastic.

Barbara Scheel Agersnap

CEO, Copenhagen MaImö Port, Denmark

In one week, this program takes you from a conceptual idea to a full laid out project ready to implement. That’s very high value.

Tariq Al-Issa

Chief Information Officer, Enjaz Payment Services, Saudi Arabia

Understanding the main goals of these technologies that we covered in the training program, helps me to employ them in the right way to bring real value to the organization.

Experience the program

Understand AI, IoT, robotics, blockchain, and quantum computing and apply them to your business

“A core challenge for organizations is to understand how you can transform with technology.”

See how technology can accelerate your transformation.

Deep dive into the dark side of Artificial Intelligence.
Discover new applications for robotics.

When you encounter awe-inspiring technology, it can be challenging to see how you can apply it to your own business. You need a framework and language to ask deeper, sharper questions and find the right strategy. TransformTECH gives you all this, plus the chance to prepare your own prototype with help from experts.

Read more

Cyril Bouquet Program Co-Director
Next start & fee

Length: 5 days on IMD and EPFL campus.

Dates
5 May – 9 May 2025
Location
Lausanne
Length
5 days
Price
CHF 10,900
Dates
6 Oct – 10 Oct 2025
Location
Lausanne
Length
5 days
Price
CHF 10,900
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