Introduction
Bridging Ideas marks the launch of an exciting new event series this academic year connecting our dynamic alumni community with INSEAD’s institutional and thought leadership. These gatherings offer the unique opportunity to hear the latest updates from the Dean and experience our expert faculty sharing their latest research and thinking on some of the most pressing topics in business today.
Locations
By invitation only
Paris - Monday, 24 November
Programme
| Time | Programme |
| 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Registration |
| 6:30 pm - 6:40 pm | Welcome remarks Pierre Fouques Duparc MBA'89D, President of the INSEAD French Alumni Association Fanny Potier-Koninckx MBA'01D, Partner & Director People Strategy & Leadership, BCG |
| 6:40 pm - 7:00 pm | School update Francisco Veloso, Dean of INSEAD |
| 7:00 pm - 7:35 pm | Faculty Masterclass - Unlocking Europe’s Competitiveness: Mobilising Financial and Human Capital for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Javier Gimeno, INSEAD Professor of Strategy, Aon Dirk Verbeek Chaired Professor in International Risk and Strategic Management |
| 7:35 pm - 8:00 pm | Panel Discussion and Q&A Francisco Veloso, Dean of INSEAD Javier Gimeno, INSEAD Professor of Strategy, Aon Dirk Verbeek Chaired Professor in International Risk and Strategic Management Patrick Dupoux MBA'00D, Managing Director & Senior BCG, Head of Social Impact Practice for EMESA; and Member of BCG's Executive Committee |
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Reception |
Speakers
Professor of Strategy
Professor of Strategy
Managing Director and Senior Partner - Head of BCG Africa, Member of BCG's Executive Committee
Managing Partner, Head of Global Technology Practice, Boyden. President of the INSEAD Alumni Association France
Partner & Director, Transformation, People & Leadership Strategy
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Practical Information
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The Venue
The Bridging Ideas Paris will be held at the Boston Consulting Group office in Paris.
Address: 75 Avenue de la Grande Armée, 75016 Paris, France
Registration
Registration will begin at 6:00 pm on Monday, 24 November 2025. The event will start promptly as scheduled in the programme. If you are interested to attend, please contact us.Dress code
The dress code is business attire for the Bridging Ideas Paris event.Transportation
The BCG office is located at 75 Avenue de la Grande Armée, 75016 Paris, France.Metro/RER
The BCG office is at station 'Porte Maillot' Metro/RER . We recommend either traveling by metro or by RER. Paris' tram, metro and bus network is extensive and efficient—plan your journey using the “Bonjour RATP” app.Parking
Two parking options, each a 9-minute walk from the BCG office, are available: Parking Indigo Paris Foch, 8 Av. Foch, 75016 Paris and Saemes Parking Carnot, 20 bis Av. Carnot, 75017 Paris.Taxi & Ride-Hailing
You can book a taxi via G7 at +33 1 41 27 66 99 or via their app. Uber operates in Paris and is a convenient option for booking rides.Photography and filming
A professional photographer has been engaged to take photos at the Bridging Ideas event. These photos may be used in promotional materials. If you have any concerns about your picture appearing in such materials, please let us know.Planning your Travel
For travelers entering France, please ensure you have all the necessary travel documents, including a valid visa if required, before your journey.
Past Events
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London - Tuesday, 18 March
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Programme
Time Session 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Registration 6:30 pm - 6:40 pm Welcome remarks 6:40 pm - 7:00 pm School Update by Francisco Veloso 7:00 pm - 7:35 pm Faculty Session - AI: The Bigger Picture
Theodoros Evgeniou, Professor of Technology and Business7:35 pm - 8:00 pm Panel Discussion with Pedro Pina EMBA'04 and Q&A 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Networking Reception Speakers
Professor of Strategy
Associate Dean, Advancement, INSEAD
Professor of Technology and Business
Vice President, YouTube EMEA
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Practical Information
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The Venue
The Bridging Ideas London will be held at the Google office in London.
Address: 6 Pancras Square, Kings Cross, London N1C 4AG, UK
Registration
Registration will begin at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, 18 March 2025. The event will start promptly as scheduled in the programme. If you are interested to attend, please contact us.Dress code
The dress code is business attire for the Bridging Ideas London event.Transportation
The Google office is on Pancras Square, located in the King's Cross area of central London.
Recommended to travel by tube. The closest tube is Kings Cross St. Pancras and railway station is St. Pancras Station.Parking
JustPark is the closest 24hr parking garage just opposite Google. Address: Pancras Road, London N1C 4AGTaxi
You may hail a London taxi or use the most common taxi apps (Gett, Uber, Taxiapp UK, Wheely, Via) to book one.Here are some tips for using taxi apps in London:
- Pre-book: Pre-booking can help ensure you won't be left waiting during rush hour
- Compare fare estimates: Use multiple apps to compare fare estimates, especially during periods of high demand
- Check driver information: Always double-check your driver's information before getting into the vehicle
- Plan for cashless payments: Both ride-hailing apps and black cabs increasingly accept card payments
Photography and filming
A professional photographer has been engaged to take photos at the Bridging Ideas event. These photos may be used in promotional materials. If you have any concerns about your picture appearing in such materials, please let us know.Planning your Travel
For travelers entering the UK, please ensure you have all the necessary travel documents, including a valid visa if required, before your journey.
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Geneva - Thursday, 03 July
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Programme
Time Session 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Registration 6:30 pm - 6:40 pm Welcome remarks 6:40 pm - 7:00 pm School update by Francisco Veloso 7:00 pm - 7:35 pm Address by INSEAD Dean of Research and Innovation, and Professor of Finance, Lily Fang
Faculty Masterclass on Entrepreneurship through Acquisition
Addressing the Succession Crisis, Generating High Investor Returns, and Enabling
Rewarding Careers for (Young) MBAs
Ivana Naumovska, Professor of Entrepreneurship7:35 pm - 8:00 pm Panel Discussion and Q&A
Francisco Veloso, Lily Fang and Zsolt Kohalmi MBA’02D8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Networking Reception Speakers
Professor of Strategy
Associate Dean, Advancement, INSEAD
Professor of Finance
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
Global Head of Real Estate & Deputy CEO – Pictet Alternative Advisors
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Practical Information
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The Venue
The Bridging Ideas Geneva will be held at the Pictet office in Geneva.
Address: Route des Acacias 60, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
Registration
Registration will begin at 6:00 pm on Thursday, 3 July 2025. The event will start promptly as scheduled in the programme. If you are interested to attend, please contact us.Dress code
The dress code is business attire for the Bridging Ideas Geneva event.Transportation
The Pictet office is located at Route des Acacias 60, 1211 Genève, Switzerland, in the Acacias district of Geneva.Tram
The Pictet office is at Carouge GE, Pictet-Thellusson station. We recommend traveling by tram. Geneva’s tram and bus network is extensive and efficient—plan your journey using the “Transport Publics Genevois” (TPG) website or app.Train
From Geneva’s main train station (Gare Cornavin), take tram line 15 (direction Palettes) and alight at “Pictet-Thelusson.”Parking
The closest parking Media Markt closes at 8:00 pm. However, the Parking de l’Étoile is a 7-minute walk from the Pictet office and it is open all day.Taxi & Ride-Hailing
You can hail a taxi on the street or book one via the Geneva taxi dispatch at +41 22 331 41 33. Taxis are widely available but can be expensive. Uber operates in Geneva and is a convenient option for booking rides. Other local apps include TaxiPhone and Geneva’s own Taxi Genève app.Photography and filming
A professional photographer has been engaged to take photos at the Bridging Ideas event. These photos may be used in promotional materials. If you have any concerns about your picture appearing in such materials, please let us know.Planning your Travel
For travelers entering Switzerland, please ensure you have all the necessary travel documents, including a valid visa if required, before your journey.
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