Burning Man Decompression

Wie verändern Künstliche Intelligenz und der demografische Wandel unseren Arbeitsmarkt? Welche Zukunftskompetenzen brauchen Menschen und Organisationen, um anpassungsfähig zu bleiben? Und welche Formen der Zusammenarbeit braucht es, damit dieser Wandel nicht nur diskutiert, sondern gemeinsam gestaltet wird? Im Rahmen des Zurich AI Festival 2026 veranstalten der Impact Hub Zürich und die Stiftung Team Ensemble gemeinsam diesen interaktiven Workshop. Wir bringen Akteur:innen aus Wirtschaft, Bildung, Forschung, öffentlichen Institutionen und Zivilgesellschaft an einen Tisch. Gemeinsam verbinden wir unterschiedliche Erfahrungen, machen bestehende Spannungsfelder sichtbar und identifizieren konkrete Handlungsfelder für die Arbeitswelt von morgen. Das Event findet auf Deutsch statt. Anmeldung ist erforderlich, da die Plätze sehr limitiert sind, Bestätigung erfolgt durch den Gastgeber. Im Anschluss laden wir herzlich zu einem Apéro ein.

Physical AI is leaving the lab - what does it take to make it work in the real world? “AI Meets Reality – Testing the Future of Autonomous Systems” explores the journey from prototype to deployment, highlighting the critical role of testing, validation and collaboration in bringing safe and trustworthy autonomous systems into everyday life. Hosted by LINA, a joint initiative of ZHAW, UZH, ZHdK and a growing network of industry partners, the event will showcase cutting-edge developments and prototypes, highlighting the journey from research to real-world deployment. Through inspiring talks, live demonstrations and an innovation fair, visitors will gain first-hand insights into how breakthrough ideas are tested, refined and translated into real-world impact. Preliminary programme 13:30 – Keynotes by Prof. Davide Scaramuzza (UZH) and Dr. Hella Bolck (ZHAW) 14:30 – Innovation Fair: live demos, prototypes and emerging technologies presented by ZHAW, Stadt Winterhtur, https://www.matternet.com/ (drone delivery), https://binabik.ai/de (humanoid robotics) and more. 15:30 – Panel discussion: societal implications of Physical AI and autonomous systems led by Dr. Max Rheiner and Riva Pinto (ZHdK) featuring Kateryna Portmann (ANYbotics), Yulia Sandamirskaya (ZHAW) und Marisa Kappeler-Schudel (City of Winterthur) 17:00 – Apéro & Networking ------- Please note, that this is a curated event with limited seats. All registrations are reviewed individually, so your place is not confirmed at sign-up. You will receive a separate email once your registration has been approved. The event brings together the growing ecosystem around Physical AI and autonomous systems. We welcome the entire ecosystem and those with a professional interest in shaping how intelligent autonomous systems move from promising prototypes to real-world impact. +++ This event is part of the Zurich AI Festival, taking place from September 28 to October 3, 2026. Zurich AI Festival unites the minds building the future

Imagine Switzerland not just as a hub for local startups, but as Europe’s playground for innovation – a place where startups from all over Europe can establish, scale, and validate their technologies in a highly supportive environment. With this unprecedented new division of roles between the EU and Switzerland, innovation and regulation no longer clash – they co-evolve. Governance by Design – A New Paradigm for the European continent. Agenda: 15:00 – 15:05 | Opening words (5min) 15:05 – 15:25 | Presentation of concept by Daniel Naeff (ETHZ) and Christian Hugo Hoffmann 15:25 – 15:45 | Guest contribution from Claudia Keller 15:45 – 16:00 | Break 16:00 – 16:55 | Panel 16:55 – 17:00 | Closing statement 17:00 – 18:30 | Networking apéro +++ This event is part of the Zurich AI Festival, taking place from September 28 to October 3, 2026. Zurich AI Festival unites the minds building the future - visionary founders, bold investors, and tech leaders shaping tomorrow. Connect to tomorrow! Zurich AI Festival is a flagship initiative presented by ETH AI Center, Greater Zurich Area, the City of Zurich, the Canton of Zurich, and Zurich Tourism, and supported by leading partners from academia, industry, government and the broader AI ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming you soon! Zurich AI Festival Team

What does the future of surgery look like when AI and augmented reality become part of surgical practice? Join us for an immersive evening in the OR-X exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping the operating room. Through interactive discussions and live demonstrations, participants will gain insights into developments in AI-supported surgery, augmented reality, surgical data science and digital workflows in the OR. This event brings together leading voices from research, industry, and surgery. +++ This event is part of the Zurich AI Festival, taking place from September 28 to October 3, 2026. Zurich AI Festival unites the minds building the future - visionary founders, bold investors, and tech leaders shaping tomorrow. Connect to tomorrow! Zurich AI Festival is a flagship initiative presented by ETH AI Center, Greater Zurich Area, the City of Zurich, the Canton of Zurich, and Zurich Tourism, and supported by leading partners from academia, industry, government and the broader AI ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming you soon! Zurich AI Festival Team