The Committee 2025 - 2026
The PolyJapan committee is mainly composed of students and volunteers working to popularize and share Japanese culture on the Lausanne campuses. The association’s flagship event is the organization of Japan Impact. However, the year is also paved with smaller events such as a manga exchange, participation in various EPFL festivals or the organization of anime screenings.
Quentin Blanchard
President
Coordinates the activities of the different divisions and is the main point of contact with EPFL bodies.
Amélie Snow
Treasurer
Manages the association’s treasury.
Maxence Calamand
Vice-President Animation
Coordinates the animation division which includes heads of vendors, exhibitors, sponsoring, rally, cosplay competition, screenings, idol competition.
Antonio Marques
Vice-President Promotion
Coordinates the promotion division which includes heads of communication, graphic design and the video team.
Mathieu Zufferey
Vice-President Technical
Coordinates the technical division which includes heads of logistics, electricity, decoration, kitchen, staff, security, signage, eco-impact and IT.
Zoé Leuba
Activities and Martial Arts Manager
In charge of organizing the various activity and workshop rooms by negotiating with our partners present during our convention!
Thanh Dan Ngo
Concert Manager
In charge of the artists’ attendance for concerts as well as managing their smooth running.
Diogo Castro Da Torre Ferreira
Guests and Conferences Manager
In charge of organizing conferences on various themes and negotiating the presence of experts from different facets of Japanese culture for various activities during the convention!
Hamza Bennani
Screenings Manager
In charge of organizing anime and Japanese animated film screenings on the EPFL campus throughout the year and is in charge of the films shown during Japan Impact!
Gabriel Benato
Food Stands Manager
In charge of negotiating the presence of food stands that will let you discover Japanese specialties during the convention!
Louis Vialar
Exhibitors Manager
In charge of negotiating with numerous vendors to offer convention attendees varied stands on the theme of Japanese culture.
Sammy Lay
Young Creators Manager
Japan Impact encourages the development of artists as much as possible and this position is in charge of organizing artists’ attendance so they can have a stand!
Teo Ferrari
Sponsoring Manager
In charge of researching, convincing and managing our various sponsors who help us with the setup and financing of Japan Impact.
Gaelan Walker
Rally Manager
The rally is an activity that takes place throughout the convention by means of panels to organize a contest that is both fun and educational.
Sébastien Behrens
Cosplay Manager
In charge of coordinating the attendance of our Cosplay guests as well as the setup (in collaboration with the Z’hiboos) of the two Cosplay competitions (Solo and Group).
Julie Noël
Internal Competitions Manager
In charge of coordinating the setup of the two Idol competitions, including the attendance of juries and groups that animate the Taiyo stage outside the competitions (Solo and Group).
Margaux Zwierski
Communication Manager
In charge of animating our social networks, our websites and promoting the main events of PolyJapan and Japan Impact.
Ludivine Fausten
Communication Manager
In charge of animating our social networks, our websites and promoting the main events of PolyJapan and Japan Impact.
Sophia Pheng
Graphic Design Manager
In charge of producing all our visuals for social networks, the website and the various events organized by PolyJapan. She is also our main point of contact with the artist who takes care of the poster and stickers for Japan Impact.
Lya Belabbas
Video Manager
In charge of coordinating the video team which is in charge of filming the convention and making videos that will be reused in communication and during various staff recruitments.
Charlotte Alers
Logistics Manager
In charge of covering all our needs for various equipment, furniture, musical instruments or technical equipment for concerts. The logistics team collaborates extensively with EPFL entities to benefit from everyone’s expertise.
Sébastien de Morsier
Logistics Manager
In charge of covering all our needs for various equipment, furniture, musical instruments or technical equipment for concerts. The logistics team collaborates extensively with EPFL entities to benefit from everyone’s expertise.
Nada Al-Ahmadi
Electricity Manager
In charge of coordinating and managing all our electrical infrastructure which must cover more than 20,000m2 of convention.
Agnès Sarbach
Decoration Manager
In charge of transforming the austere corridors of EPFL into a profusion of colors to welcome you in a warm atmosphere.
Kai Wen Loo
Kitchen Manager
In charge of providing food to our guests and cooking for our 300 volunteers during the setup week and the convention. The kitchen team is also very active during the multiple events organized by PolyJapan.
Owen Walker
Staff Manager
In charge of coordinating, recruiting, managing and organizing the more than 200 staff members who participate in Japan Impact and without whom the convention could not take place.
Julie Fallet
Staff Manager
In charge of coordinating, recruiting, managing and organizing the more than 200 staff members who participate in Japan Impact and without whom the convention could not take place.
Jean-Daniel Rouveyrol
Security Manager
In charge of coordinating security measures at the convention with the various EPFL services and our external providers.
Laeticia Rusca
Signage Manager
In charge of programming and displaying signage both internal (inside the convention) and external (how to get to the convention).
Blanche Harar
Eco-Impact Manager
In charge of revaluing and reducing used resources by implementing the use of reusable consumables and promoting sustainability.
Yann Solliard
IT Manager
In charge of developing and maintaining our IT tools such as our intranet or our shop for purchasing Japan Impact presales.
Yohan Abehssera
IT Manager
In charge of developing and maintaining our IT tools such as our intranet or our shop for purchasing Japan Impact presales.
Sébastien Briand
Free Committee Member
In charge of supporting the various divisions by relying on his experience to ensure the progression of cross-functional tasks.