Innovation events

Each year, Mines Saint-Étienne organizes numerous events, conferences, and workshops focused on innovation and scientific and technological advancements. These gatherings offer unique opportunities to interact with experts, discover the latest research advancements, and explore collaborative projects in partnership with companies and institutions. Companies, startups, researchers, and students can discover ongoing projects, meet potential partners, and enhance their knowledge of major industrial and scientific trends.

Our Flagship Innovation Events

Mines Saint-Étienne offers a rich and varied programme, with events covering different sectors and innovation themes. Here is an overview of the flagship events.

Innovation & Industry Forum
This annual event is dedicated to companies looking to discover Mines Saint-Étienne’s research projects and engage with students and recent graduates. The forum includes project presentations, company stands, and workshops, enabling direct interaction between professionals and emerging talent.
Thematic Conferences on Major Industrial Challenges
Mines Saint-Étienne regularly hosts conferences on key topics such as the energy transition, Industry 4.0, cybersecurity, and digital health. These events bring together experts from various fields to discuss current challenges and innovative solutions.
Hackathons and Technology Challenges
To foster creativity and innovation, hackathons are organised around technological and scientific challenges. These events invite participants to work in teams to develop solutions to real-world problems within a limited timeframe. They are open to students, professionals, and external partners.
Platform Open Days
Mines Saint-Étienne regularly invites companies and researchers to visit its platforms and laboratories. These days provide an opportunity to discover the School’s infrastructure, attend demonstrations of cutting-edge equipment, and explore R&D collaboration possibilities.
Seminars on Responsible Innovation
As part of its commitment to sustainable and ethical innovation, Mines Saint-Étienne organises seminars on responsible innovation, addressing topics such as the circular economy, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and the societal impact of emerging technologies.

Opportunities for Businesses

Mines Saint-Étienne’s events offer companies numerous opportunities for participation and visibility.

Event Sponsorship and Partnership
Companies can sponsor events, offering them visibility among participants and privileged access to the School’s projects and talent.
Talks and Guest Lectures
Industry partners are invited to speak at events, sharing their experiences and presenting real-world case studies from their sector.
Meeting with Students
Events allow companies to meet students directly, identify profiles for internships or projects, and present their recruitment opportunities.
Networking
Networking sessions are organized to facilitate exchanges between companies, researchers, and incubated startups.

Webinars and Thematic Workshops

In addition to in-person events, Mines Saint-Étienne offers webinars and online workshops to explore specific topics related to scientific and technological innovation, for example:

Cybersecurity & IoT Webinar
An introduction to security protocols for connected devices in industrial environments.
Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping Workshop
Presentation of the additive manufacturing technologies available at Mines Saint-Étienne, including a live demonstration.
Online Conference on Digital Twins
Discussions on the applications of digital twins for predictive maintenance and industrial process optimisation.

These online sessions allow participants to interact with researchers and ask questions in real time.

How to take part

Whether you are a company, a researcher, or a student, Mines Saint-Étienne offers numerous opportunities for you to take part in its innovation events:

Companies and Industry Partners
Register to take part as a sponsor, speaker, or exhibitor at our flagship events.
Researchers and Experts
Present your research at conferences or join discussion panels to share your expertise.
Students and Alumni
Take part in hackathons, conferences, and workshops to expand your knowledge and grow your professional network.