Hosted by the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne
The IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne is delighted to invite you to an exceptional evening with John Englander, renowned oceanographer, explorer, and bestselling author of Moving to Higher Ground.
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 at 19:00, at the IMD Campus – Maersk Mc-Kinney Center (M100).
John Englander will deliver a keynote address entitled:
“Melting Ice, Rising Seas, Shifting Shorelines: Adapting to the New Reality.”
With sea levels continuing to rise - regardless of future emissions - Mr. Englander will provide a thought-provoking and practical perspective on what this means for infrastructure, insurance, business continuity, and long-term resilience planning. Having led expeditions to Greenland and the High Arctic, including dives beneath the polar ice cap, he brings both scientific authority and real-world relevance to one of the most pressing issues of our time.
Program of the evening
19:00 – 20:30 | Presentation and Q&A
20:30 – 22:00 | Networking reception
This will be a unique opportunity not only to hear from one of the leading voices on climate resilience, but also to connect with fellow alumni in an engaging setting.
Registration and participation
IMD Alumni Club Members: complimentary (registration through the IMD platform)
Contributing EPFL Alumni: CHF 40
Non-Contributing EPFL Alumni (21+): CHF 60
Young adults (≤ 21): Free entry
📌 Registration deadline: September 13th, 2025
⚠️ Please note: no refund for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the event
About John Englander
John Englander is an oceanographer, author, and authority on climate change and sea level rise. For over thirty years, he has been a leader in both the private and non-profit sectors, serving as CEO of organizations such as The Cousteau Society and The International SeaKeepers Society. He is also the President and co-founder of the non-profit Rising Seas Institute.
His mission is to help businesses, governments, and communities prepare intelligently for a future shaped by rising seas, extreme tides, and severe storms. His books - High Tide On Main Street (2012) and Moving to Higher Ground (2021) - have both been bestsellers and are widely recognized as essential references on the subject.
