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All sessions are free to join and watch virtually for any student around the world.

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In each session, you have the option to choose automatically translated subtitles in 10+ languages.

Nestlé I&T Seminars: 2026 Agenda

Browse through the topics below and register for free to attend any of the virtual seminars.

Seminar 1: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fundamentals (22 May)

Delivered in English, French and Spanish. Subtiltes in 10+ languages.

ENglish

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fundamentals

With E. Barcos, Start-Up Acceleration Lead, Nestlé R&D

Fri, 22 May 2026 | 13:45 CET

Virtual (Teams)

FRENCH

Les bases de l'entrepreneuriat et de l'innovation

Avec E. Barcos, Start-Up Acceleration Lead, Nestlé R&D

Ven, 22 Mai 2026 | 12:15 CET

Virtual (Teams)

SPANISH

Fundamentos del emprendimiento y la innovación

Con E. Barcos, Start-Up Acceleration Lead, Nestlé R&D

Vi, 22 Mayo 2026 | 15:15 CET

Virtual (Teams)

Seminar 2: Key Practices for Successful Product Development (29 May)

Delivered in English and French.

ENglish

Key Practices for Successful Product Development

With D. Sakka, Global Category Lead, Nestlé R&D

Fri, 29 May 2026 | 15:00 CET

Virtual (Teams)

FRENCH

Pratiques clés pour un développement de produit réussi

Avec E. F. K. Coulibaly, Group Manager Nestlé Development Unit, Nestlé R&D

Ven, 29 Mai 2026 | 12:30 CET

Virtuel (Teams)

Seminar 3: Artificial Intelligence in Innovation (5 June)

Delivered in English and French.

ENglish

Artificial Intelligence in Innovation

With Dr. J.-V. Le Bé, Expert Data Science, Nestlé R&D

Fri, 05 June 2026 | 15:00 CET

Virtual (Teams)

FRENCH

L'intelligence artificielle au service de l'innovation

Avec Dr. J.-V. Le Bé, Expert Data Science, Nestlé R&D

Ven, 05 juin 2026 | 12:30 CET

Virtuel (Teams)

Seminar 4: Consumer Understanding in Innovation (12 June)

Delivered in English and French.

ENglish

Consumer Understanding in Innovation

With I. Corneau, Team Leader Sensory & Product Experience, Nestlé R&D

Fri, 12 June 2026 | 15:00 CET

Virtual (Teams)

FRENCH

La compréhension des consommateurs dans l'innovation

Avec I. Corneau, Team Leader Sensory & Product Experience, Nestlé R&D

Ven, 12 juin 2026 | 12:30 CET

Virtuel (Teams)

Seminar 5: Project Management in Food Science (19 June)

Delivered in English and French.

ENglish

Project Management in Food Science

With Dr. B. Holst, Global R&D Project Manager, Nestlé R&D

Fri, 19 June 2026 | 15:00 CET

Virtual (Teams)

FRENCH

Gestion de projet en sciences alimentaires

Avec P. Bally, Group Leader PMO, Nestlé R&D

Ven, 19 juin 2026 | 12:30 CET

Virtuel (Teams)

Meet the team

Dr. Nihan Dogan

Innovation Partnership Manager
Program Lead & Moderator

Farimata Diouf

Associate R&D Specialist
Moderator

Elena Sarbu

Community Manager

Dr. Hanna Lesme

Academic Alliance Specialist
Co-Moderator

Cristina Vasquez

Digital Learning Specialist
Co-Moderator