This event will be held in English and will be in-person only
We will have the honour of welcoming Marco Odermatt to award him an honorary doctorate from our School, recognising his exceptional career and outstanding contribution to his field on Monday 4th of May at 5.15pm at the EPFL (SwissTech Convention Center, Auditorium A).
This event will also offer a unique opportunity to hear his inspiring perspective and to discover how research at EPFL is transforming sport in tangible ways — from motion analysis and next-generation equipment to performance tracking technologies and immersive experiences.
Join us for this unique moment on "Innovation and Alpine Performance - the science behind a champion"
PROGRAMME
4:30pm - Doors open
5:15pm - Welcome Address by Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, President of EPFL
5:25pm - Awarding of the Honorary Doctorate to Marco Odermatt
5:30pm - Fireside Chat
Speakers:
- Marco Odermatt - Alpine Ski Racer
- Mathieu Fauve - Head of Research and Development Ski,Stöckli Swiss Sports AG
- Véronique Michaud - Associate Professor, EPFL
- Allegra Magnetti - EPFL Alumnae
Moderator: Pascal Vuilliomenet, Sportech Initiative Coordinator at EPFL
6:15pm - Q&A
6:30pm - End of the event
Places are limited to 500 people. Registration is only available via this page (open until Wednesday 29th April, 2026)
After pre-registering, you will receive a link via email a few days before the event which will allow you to obtain your ticket.
This event is open to the EPFL community only.
For any question, please contact events-inscriptions@epfl.ch
We look forward to seeing you there!
Team EPFL Alumni
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