Denstply will open its doors on 27.08.2026 for a half-day expert and networking event, bringing together key industrial players, technology providers and innovation stakeholders.
Taking place from 13:00 to 18:00, this afternoon will focus on creating long-term value for capital goods, with concrete insights from Go-Circular, HEIG-VD, Ventura Mecanics, Fanuc and Dentsply, through expert talks, a roundtable discussion, a guided visit of Dentsply’s facilities, and a networking aperitif.
The beginning of the afternoon will be dedicated to the CoBooster General Assembly and priority will be given to CoBooster association members for this event.
Program
13h00 Welcome
13h15 CoBooster General Assembly
13h45 Introduction from Kamran Houshang Pour, patent expert and senior IP trainer at in Bern
The IPI is the Swiss Confederation’s centre of competence for patent, design and trade mark protection, indications of source and copyright. We help innovators and creators to create value out of their ideas, thus promoting innovation, competitiveness, cultural diversity and social progress.
13h55 Presentation from Christophe Saam, CEO of P&TS and committee member of the CoBooster: « Intellectual Property in collaborative innovation: strategy, protection, and licensing »
P&TS is an intellectual property firm supporting companies and academic institutions in protecting, defending and valorising inventions, particularly in electronics, microtechnology and telecommunications. Combining technical, legal and patent intelligence expertise, P&TS helps clients build strong IP portfolios aligned with their business strategy, including patent filing, freedom-to-operate analysis and patentability searches.
14h05 Presentation from Sandra Von Kaenel, CEO of GoCircular: « xxx »
Go Circular is a circular economy consulting company that helps organisations identify concrete economic and environmental benefits through training, coaching and project management.With a strong focus on industrial production, GoCircular supports companies in reducing costs, creating new revenue streams, extending machine lifetime, managing obsolescence and implementing circular strategies.
14h20 Presentation from Siddartha Berns, R&D engineer at HEIG-VD : « XXX »
At the heart of Yverdon-les-Bains, the School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud (HEIG-VD) combines excellence and innovation through two key missions: education and research.
14h35 Coffee break
14h50 Presentation from Fabio Ventura, CEO of Ventura Mecanics : « XXX »
Ventura Mecanics S.A. is a specialist in Escomatic automatic lathes, offering tool-head overhauls, retrofitting, machine refurbishment, spare parts, Escomatic tooling and precision turning services.
15h05 Presentation from Cyril Amez, Business Development Leader at Fanuc Europe : « xxx »
FANUC is a global leader in industrial automation, providing CNC systems, industrial robots and automation solutions. Known for reliability, precision and innovation, FANUC supports manufacturers worldwide in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, electronics and healthcare, with over 9 million CNC systems and 1 million robots installed globally.
15h35 Roundtable
16h00 Visit of Denstply
17h00 Apero
Presentation of the speakers
Kamran Houshang Pour is a patent expert and senior IP trainer at in Bern. After completing a PhD in physics at EPFL, he gained experience in industry as a product manager at Nortel Networks in Zurich. He also co-founded a consulting company supporting young start-ups and later returned to academia and research after a Master’s in statistics. Since 2008, he has specialized in patent searches, patent examination, and IP training for universities and companies.
Christophe Saam is the CEO and founder of P&TS, an intellectual property firm established in 1998 in Neuchâtel and Zurich. An EPFL electrical engineer, European and Swiss Patent Attorney, Qualified Patent Information Professional and Technical Judge at the Swiss Federal Patent Court, he has strong expertise in technology patents, especially in IT and microtechnology.
Christophe is also an IP expert for the Innosuisse start-up programme and is regularly invited to lecture on IP and innovation law. Passionate about technology transfer and collaborative innovation, he actively contributes to CoBooster as a committee member.
Sandra Von Kaenel is the CEO and founder of GoCircular XXX
Siddartha Berns is R&D engineer at Addipole HEIG-VD
Cyril Amez, Business Development Leader at Fanuc Europe
François Aeby, Advanced Technologies Director at Dentsply
Logistical informations
Date
Thursday
27th August 2026
13h00
Location
Parking
Parking spaces will be reserved for you in the car park on the right as you arrive. You will be welcomed at the reception desk, where we will provide you with a Personal Protective Equipment, to be kept with you and put on just before the visit. A signposted route will then guide you to the room where the General Assembly and presentations will take place.
Conditions of entry
This event is limited to 40 people. Priority will be given to CoBooster association members.
The event will be in English, with the visit in English and/or German and French, depending on the attendees.
Registration
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