INSEAD Deep Tech 2026

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CERN

CERN

IdeaSquare
Description

CERN Deep Tech Key Management Challenges is part of the Executive MBA program at INSEAD. MBA candidates take a deep-dive into CERN tech for the market. The programme aims to introduce CERN technologies to experienced business executives, and explore how they may use it in their companies or new ventures. 

You are requested to register for the event via the registration tab.

After completing the registration, you will receive a visitor badge that gives you access to the CERN site on given dates. Please print and have your badge ready prior to travel. 

Install the app CERN Campus in IOS or Android  to know your way around CERN.

  • Access to CERN hostel is though Entrance B - The entrance is open for access 24/7.
  • We will also print the badges for all participants - which can be collected at the Security gate at Entrance B.



Registration
Registration
    • 16:00 → 16:20
      Arrival at CERN 20m
    • 09:00 → 10:00
      Welcome to CERN and Ideasquare 1h
      Speakers: Linn Kretzschmar (CERN), Ole Anton Werner (CERN IdeaSquare)
    • 10:00 → 12:45
      Team breakout work to establish project baselines 2h 45m
    • 12:45 → 14:00
      Lunch 1h 15m
    • 13:00 → 13:45
      ATLAS Cavern tour 45m
    • 14:00 → 15:00
      Bill's VC Primer 1h
    • 15:00 → 16:35
      Team work 1h 35m
    • 08:10 → 08:30
      Bus from Tram stop to AD 20m
    • 08:30 → 09:30
      CERN tour: Antimatter Factory (TBC) 1h
    • 09:00 → 11:00
      ATLAS Cavern tours 2h
    • 09:30 → 09:50
      Bus from AD to Ideasquare 20m
    • 11:30 → 12:45
      Guest speaker 1h 15m
    • 12:45 → 13:45
      Lunch in R1 1h
    • 14:00 → 15:00
      CERN & Quantum session 1h
      Speaker: Amanda Diez Fernandez (CERN)
    • 15:00 → 15:30
      Team break-out work 30m
    • 15:30 → 17:00
      guest speaker 1h 30m
    • 19:00 → 21:00
      Alumni event in Geneva 2h
    • 09:00 → 09:30
      Briefing 30m
    • 09:30 → 10:30
      Guest speakers 1h
    • 10:30 → 12:45
      Team break-out work 2h 15m
    • 12:45 → 14:00
      Lunch in R1 1h 15m
    • 14:00 → 16:00
      Team pitches on their innovation commercialisation strategies 2h
    • 16:00 → 16:45
      break 45m
    • 16:45 → 17:00
      feedback, winners announcement & Wrap up 15m