icbd

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

10am to 7pm, BC

Registration

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CLIC and the IC Faculty are proud to present the 7th edition of IC Boost Day, a day dedicated to your future career in Computer and Communication Sciences! Take part in mock coding interviews, join various talks and meet plenty of EPFL IC alumni! They will be here to answer all the questions you may have as a future EPFL alumnus/alumna, both during specific “meetup sessions” or during our famous networking lunch! ICBD is a unique opportunity to prepare for your professional future in the world of computer science and engineering.

PhD students

During the poster session

Timetable

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BC Hall

BC420

BC05-06

BC 129 - 229 - 329

BC410

Breakfast

Networking Lunch

Closing aperitif

Talk: Distributed Algorithms

Talk: Cybersecurity

Talk: AI and ML

Talk: Introduction to cryptography: A 5D overview of the domain.

Talk: Data Architecture

Talk: NLP, Computer Vision

Speed Networking

Speed Networking

Speed Networking

Speed Networking

Speed Networking

Speed Networking

Mock coding Interview

Mock coding Interview

Mock coding Interview

Mock coding Interview

Mock coding Interview

Mock coding Interview

Discussion: Academia vs Industry

Discussion: How to train your large language model from scratch?

Discussion: Women in IT

Discussion: Research and Development

Discussion: PHDs

End of the event: 19:00

Activities

Breakfast

Breakfast

A short breakfast before the starting of the activities.

Talk: Distributed Algorithms

Talk: Distributed Algorithms

TODO

⦿ Adi Seredinschi

Speed Networking

Speed Networking

The Speed Networking sessions are a new way for both students and IC alumni from diverse backgrounds to meet and network: for each session (45min), you will have 7 minutes to present yourself to each of the 6 alumni one after the other, and they will present you their company and their profiles. This should let fast exchange of information and contact for both parties, and successful or interesting meetings can be later continued during the network lunch or the closing aperitif! Note that there is a limited number of spots for this activity so make sure to sign up for it as soon as possible.

Mock coding Interview

Mock coding Interview

You have spent years studying the ins and outs of computer science, and coding interviews may very well be one of the first times you will need to put into practice the skills you acquired. As such, we believe it would be beneficial for you to practice and get advice directly from the people who run them! This activity begins with a presentation of what you need to expect from a (traditional) interview, and then a few mock coding interviews with an alumnus from either Google or Oracle. Note that there is a limited number of spots for this activity so make sure to sign up for it as soon as possible.

⦿ Arnaud Delamare - Johan Paratte - Yoann Ponti

Talk: Cybersecurity

Talk: Cybersecurity

TODO

⦿ Lomig Megard

Networking Lunch

Networking Lunch

During the lunch break, professors, alumni and students will come together over a meal, providing the perfect setting for networking and conversation. You will have the chance to engage directly with alumni, tapping into their wealth of knowledge and experience. The lunch is going to be a delicious vegetarian buffet!

Talk: AI and ML

Talk: AI and ML

TODO

⦿ Ruben Merz

Discussion: Academia vs Industry

Discussion: Academia vs Industry

In this session, our hosts will compare the contrasting worlds of Academia vs. Industry. From research-driven environments to fast-paced business solutions. Students will have the chance to ask questions on career paths, work culture, and the evolving landscape of both sectors.

⦿ Christian Mouchet - Timon Zimmermann

Talk: Introduction to cryptography: A 5D overview of the domain.

Talk: Introduction to cryptography: A 5D overview of the domain.

This talk will present an overview of cryptography and the different orientations that exist in the domain, namely: symmetric vs assymetric, integrity vs privacy, breaking vs protecting, theoretical vs practical and traditional vs post quantum. The goal would also be to show the opportunities that are present in academy and in the industry.

⦿ Mounir Taha

Discussion: How to train your large language model from scratch?

Discussion: How to train your large language model from scratch?

TODO

⦿ Harold Benoit - Aman Bansal

Discussion: Women in IT

Discussion: Women in IT

On this 45min session, you are encouraged to ask questions about challenges, opportunities, and how to support more diversity in the ever-growing field of computer science.

⦿ Nazli Deniz Uzuner - Maja Stamenkovic

Talk: Data Architecture

Talk: Data Architecture

TODO

⦿ Hông-Ân Sandlin

Discussion: Research and Development

Discussion: Research and Development

In this discussion, our hosts will take you through the exciting world of Research and Development. From breakthroughs in science to technological innovations, this is your chance to learn more about how research shapes industries and society. You are encouraged to ask questions on the R&D process and its challenges.

⦿ Baptiste Nicolet - Merlin Nimier - David

Talk: NLP, Computer Vision

Talk: NLP, Computer Vision

TODO

⦿ Antonin Faure

Discussion: PHDs

Discussion: PHDs

TODO

Closing aperitif

Closing aperitif

The event will end with an aperitif, a second opportunity to interact with the alumni, professor and other students.