Restoring Human Function: Through Neurotechnology & Rehabilitation Innovation

Advances in neurotechnology and rehabilitation engineering are redefining what is possible for people with neurological injuries and disorders. Breakthroughs across research, clinical translation, and industry now offer new opportunities to restore sensory, cognitive, and motor functions once thought irreversibly lost. This session will examine how cutting-edge neurotechnologies can move from the lab to scalable, accessible solutions worldwide, while also integrating the ethical, societal, and regulatory considerations essential for responsible global deployment.

Welcome speech
- Stéphanie Lacour, Vice Presidency for Support to Strategic Initiatives, EPFL

Panel speakers
- Carolina Aguilar, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer INBRAIN Neuroelectronics
- Friedhelm Hummel, Full Professor, EPFL
- Stéphanie Lacour, Vice President for Support to Strategic Initiatives, EPFL
- Erwin Böttinger, Director, Wyss Center

Moderation
Stéphanie Lacour, Vice President for Support to Strategic Initiatives, EPFL

Contact for public information & event registration
Margot Zbinden, Project Manager, margot.zbinden@epfl.ch, + 41 75 434 27 97

Contact for communication & media requestsCorinne Feuz, Deputy Director of Communication and Spokesperson, corinne.feuz@epfl.ch