The Committee 2025 - 2026

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

Quentin Blanchard

President

Coordinates the activities of the different divisions and is the main point of contact with EPFL bodies.

Amélie Snow – Treasurer

Amélie Snow

Treasurer

Manages the association’s treasury.

Maxence Calamand – Vice-President Animation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.