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 13:45 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.
Program
13h30 Welcome
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: „Circular Economy as a Business Opportunity“
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 : „From Repair to Revival: Unlocking Reuse through a Low-Tech / High-Tech Approach“
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. Links to AddiPole – HEIG-VD and Comatec Institut de Conception mécanique et technologie des matériaux – HEIG-VD .
14h35 Coffee break
14h50 Presentation from Fabio Ventura, CEO of Ventura Mecanics : „Retrofitting: An essential tool for industrial sustainability“
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 : „Are reliable products without planned obsolescence going against inventory optimization theory?“
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.
Dentsply Sirona is a global leader in professional dental products and technologies, offering comprehensive solutions across consumables, equipment, digital technologies and specialty products. With a strong commitment to innovation, clinical education and R&D, the company supports dental professionals worldwide in delivering better, safer and faster patient care.
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 a micromechanical engineer and founder of GoCircular, a consulting company dedicated to circular economy and sustainability. With extensive experience in international industrial project management, she has worked in manufacturing environments, supporting the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of industrial assets and production systems.
Holding a CAS in Supply Chain Management and a CAS in Ecological Transition, Sandra is also a certified Circular Economy Specialist from the Circular Economy Alliance. She specializes in circular business models, sustainable value chains, eco-design, and resource efficiency, helping organizations integrate circular economy principles into their strategies and operations.
Siddartha Berns is an R&D engineer at Comatec (HEIG-VD), specialized in additive manufacturing and reverse engineering. After a Bachelor’s degree in Physics at EPFL, he gained early experience at the EPFL Acoustic Laboratory (LEMA) and in high-end watchmaking at De Bethune Manufacture.
Cyril Amez has been responsible for Business Development at Fanuc Switzerland since 2018. Previously, he worked in various industrial companies in the Jura region as an international project manager.
At FANUC, he relies on a team of application and service engineers, as well as reliable products, to share his industrial experience with customers and foster collaborations with universities.
François Aeby, Advanced Technologies Director at Dentsply Sirona, where he drives international business development through the identification and implementation of innovative technologies and automation solutions. As a mechanical engineer from ETH Zurich with an MBA from the University of Lausanne, he has more than 35 years of experience in industrial innovation, engineering, operations and manufacturing. Throughout his career at Dentsply Sirona, Maillefer Instruments, Portescap and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), he has led the development of new products, production technologies and industrial processes, while managing multidisciplinary teams in technology, operations and supply chain.
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.
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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