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This event is open for all interested investors, available onsite only, with limited seating for 30 guests. There’s plenty of opportunity for Q&A and discussions at the workshop. Speakers: Stefano Cantaluppi — Founder & Director, Cantaluppi & Partners Andrea Cuomo — Senior Executive VP Advanced Projects, STMicroelectronics; Chairman, 3Sun Giulia Rizzo, SICTIC — SICTIC Board Member IP Left the Legal Department A subject once left to specialists is now one executives, investors, and journalists follow closely. Where the Value Sits Today Land and machines built a company's worth. Today it's mostly what the company knows and whether it can prove that knowledge is its own. Everyone Wants a Piece of Your Ideas Once ideas are worth money, everyone fights to own them, through legal filings, lawsuits, and copycats Secure It or Surrender It What patents actually do for a business, and what unclaimed rights end up costing. What you don't own, someone else will. Swiss Angel Investor Handbook can be downloaded from www.angelhandbook.ch Format: in-person workshop / no recording Important Note: Please note that a CHF 50 no-show fee applies to this event. Cancellations are accepted without penalty until 13:00 on the day of the event. This event is open for all interested investors and startup founders.
Get ready for the 22nd edition of our community event for language AI and NLP experts and enthusiasts at Riffraff Kino/Bar! 🧠 3 straight-to-the-point talks by experienced experts 🥂 Casual networking over drinks and snacks 📍 Location: Riffraff Kino/Bar, Neugasse 57, 8005 Zurich 🎟 Capacity: 100 seats Schedule 6:30 pm – Doors open and registration 7:00 pm – Presentations 🔹 Masking Without Breaking: Privacy in Language AI Pipelines Michael Anthony, Founder, Senior AI Developer, Ai4Privacy 🔹 Benchmarking LLM translations using thousands of native speakers Marian Kannwischer, CTO & Co-Founder at Rapidata 🔹 Where Large Language Models Still Fail at Translation — and How We Fix It Findings from our collaboration with NVIDIA Florian Schottmann, CTO at Supertext 8:00 pm – Drinks reception -- 📸 Please note: Photos will be taken at the meetup and may be used on Supertext’s communication channels. If you don’t want to be photographed, kindly let us know in advance. 🚀 Don't miss out – sign up today! Proudly hosted by Supertext
On 27 October 2026, SICTIC arrives at Balgrist University Hospital in Zurich for the first time, bringing our MedTech expertise to a world-renowned hub of innovation. This event highlights cutting-edge startups shaping the future of healthcare and digital health. What to Expect Innovations on Stage A hand-picked selection of MedTech and digital health startups will […] The post 158th SICTIC Investor Day @ Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich appeared first on SICTIC .
Mit Unternehmen, die in der Schweiz als kleines Start-up begonnen haben und nun multiple Hunderte von Millionen in Umsatz machen. Und Gründern, Finanzierern und Operators, die diese Reise bestritten haben oder noch auf dem Weg sind. Der StartupExchange bringt 100 bis 150 Gründer:innen, Investoren und Entscheidungsträger aus dem Grossraum Zürich zusammen. Alle mit dem Ziel, von Tag 1 an global zu denken und erfolgreich zu skalieren. Sicher dir deinen Platz am StartupExchange 2026, dem Treffpunkt für Zürichs mutigste Gründer:innen und Innovatoren.
📱 Venez avec votre téléphone ou votre tablette : une partie de la session sera pratique. LinkedIn n’est pas uniquement une plateforme pour publier du contenu. Bien utilisé, c’est un véritable outil pour développer sa visibilité, construire son personal branding et générer des opportunités commerciales. Lors de cette masterclass animée par Antonino Crisa, fondateur de Digiverso, vous découvrirez une méthodologie concrète pour transformer votre profil LinkedIn en véritable outil de développement commercial. Au programme Construire sa stratégie LinkedIn sur 3 mois Découvrez la méthodologie « Digy » et les étapes clés pour structurer une stratégie adaptée à votre activité. → Exercice : définir votre persona cible, le cœur de votre stratégie LinkedIn. Optimiser son profil LinkedIn Comment transformer son profil en un outil qui explique clairement votre valeur et donne envie d’entrer en contact ? → Exercice : création d’une bio qui vend pour votre propre profil. Découvrir le copywriting « Art du Yes » Introduction aux principes d’écriture qui permettent de créer des messages plus humains, pertinents et engageants. → Avec plusieurs cas clients pour illustrer les principes. Construire une campagne de prospection LinkedIn Comment passer de la visibilité à la prise de contact ? → Création d’un message de prospection adapté à votre cible. → Présentation de cas d’études ayant obtenu des taux de réponse élevés grâce à cette approche et généré des rendez-vous rapidement après le lancement des campagnes. Découvrir l’automatisation de la prospection Introduction à une plateforme permettant d’automatiser l’envoi de messages de prospection tout en structurant sa démarche commerciale. 🎯 L’objectif : repartir avec des éléments concrets que vous pouvez directement appliquer à votre propre profil et à votre prospection LinkedIn. Places limitées pour conserver un format interactif et permettre aux participants de travailler directement sur leur propre profil.
Every last Wednesday of the month, we open the Forgis office for an evening of Physical AI research. We're in our HQ at DARE Campus, 10 minutes from Zurich HB and well connected by train. Rooftop, BBQ, and good company included. The format 18:30: Doors open. Beers and bites on the rooftop. 19:00: 2 lightning talks, 10 min each plus Q&A. 19:45: Open floor. BBQ, music. 21:30: End (or not). All details and communication will go through our Slack community. Join here. Speakers Chenhao Li (ETH AI Center, Google DeepMind): Robotic World Model: Toward Real-World Online Reinforcement Learning Jonas Petersen (Forgis): Saturn - a time series foundation model for the real world Who should come Master students, PhDs, and engineers who want to stay close to the research frontier. If you're tired of networking events, this is for you. Want to present at the next event? Send a 2 to 3 sentence abstract to jonas.petersen@forgis.com.
This event is local and held in German and English Our casual Bitcoin Zurich Meetup is for newcomers and veterans alike. Open discussion, no organised speakers or topics. Feel free to discuss all sorts of Bitcoin topics. Please refrain from investment seeking, sales or unsolicited advertisement of any kind. We appreciate reliable people who show up when registered or cancel their registration when they change their mind ;-) The location manager of INSIDER BAR asks for reliable number of reservations. Please maintain your registrations accordingly. Thank you! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Don't be a NO SHOW ! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Consumption to be paid at the Bar individually. The Bar team is orange pilled and take Bitcoin Tipps over Lightning. Unser zwangloses Bitcoin Zürich Meetup ist für Neulinge und Veteranen gleichermassen geeignet. Offene Diskussion, keine organisierten Redner oder Themen. Du kannst gerne über alle möglichen Bitcoin-Themen diskutieren. Bitte unterlasse die Suche nach Investitionen, Verkäufe oder unaufgeforderte Werbung jeglicher Art. Wir freuen uns über verlässliche Teilnehmer, die sich anmelden oder abmelden, wenn sie ihre Meinung ändern ;-) Der Locationmanager der INSIDER BAR bittet um eine zuverlässige Anzahl von Reservierungen. Bitte halte deine Anmeldungen entsprechend aktuell. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Don't be a NO SHOW ! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Der Verzehr ist an der Bar individuell zu bezahlen. Das Bar-Team ist orange gepillt und nimmt Bitcoin-Tipps über Lightning entgegen.
Nachhaltigkeit wird für Unternehmen immer wichtiger. Doch reichen neue Instrumente und Prozesse aus, um die Wirtschaft tatsächlich nachhaltig zu gestalten? Oder braucht es dafür eine grundlegende Neuausrichtung von Zweck, Strategie und Erfolgskriterien von Unternehmen? Professor René Schmidpeter von der Berner Fachhochschule stellt ein neues Open-Access-Standardwerk zur nachhaltigen Betriebswirtschaft vor. Anschliessend ordnet Dr. Leonard Creutzburg, Co-Leiter des One Planet Lab und Verantwortlicher für Neue Wirtschaftsmodelle beim WWF Schweiz, die Ansätze aus Sicht einer starken Nachhaltigkeit kritisch ein. In der anschliessenden Podiumsdiskussion treffen unterschiedliche Perspektiven aufeinander und debattieren mit dem Publikum über Chancen, Grenzen und offene Fragen einer nachhaltigen Betriebswirtschaft. Ein Apéro bildet den Abschluss des Abends. Programm: 18.00 Eintreffen 18.15 Begrüssung 18.30 Nachhaltige Betriebswirtschaft (René Schmidpeter) 18.50 Kritische Würdigung (Leonard Creutzburg) 19.10 Podium mit Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kissling-Näf (BFH), Christel Maurer (Unternehmensberaterin) und Lukas Hotz (generational), Moderation: Magdalena Auer (Impact Hub Zürich) 19.50 Apéro
Redesign a real-world company case holistically. Make sustainability a source of resilience and competitive advantage by using learning to use the 45 patterns. - Host: Christof Rink (IHZ member) · Guest: Lorenzo Massa, co-author of Sustainable Business Model Design - Hands-on, small-group work - no presentations, no sales pitches - Leave with concrete options a team could actually implement - For practitioners & leaders in sustainability, innovation, strategy, product, transformation - CHF 109 (CHF 99 for max. 5 IHZ members)- includes card deck & apéro - Limited to 20 participants - Applications close 27 September
Join us in Zürich for an afternoon of talks, demos, and community with cloud-native geospatial practitioners, from 14:00 to 18:00, with a reception starting at 18:30. The full agenda is available at https://cloudnativegeo.org/events/cng-zurich/ CNG Zürich is the final stop on the 2026 CNG global event series: London, England (June 23), Yokohama, Japan (August 24), NYC, USA (September 24), CNG Forum 2026 at Snowbird, Utah, USA (October 6–9), and Zürich, Switzerland (October 29). This event is hosted by Meta and sponsored by our 2026 CNG Community Partners: Dewberry, Fused, Ai2, Planet, Development Seed, and NASA. Please write to hello@cloudnativegeo.org for information on sponsorship opportunities.
Learn how to use Git and GitHub for collaborative coding, a necessary skill in many real-world projects and hackathons! In this workshop, Solal Pirelli (developer on the Scala compiler) will share some tips on how to efficiently integrate Git and GitHub in your day to day workflow.
Ready to level up your career game? Join us for an exclusive, hands-on evening focused on landing your dream role! We’ve teamed up with the Netlight team to bring you insider insights, expert tips, and practical coaching on interview hacks, CV optimization, and career growth. Whether you're actively job hunting or looking to sharpen your professional edge, this intimate session is designed to give you actionable feedback and real-world strategies. 📍 Event Details Date: October 29th Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Location: Netlight Office, 3rd Floor (Morgartenstrasse 6, 8004 Zürich) 💡 What to Expect Interview Hacks & Technical Cases: Dive into expert strategies for cracking tough interview questions and navigating technical case studies. CV Coaching & Peer Pitching: Get strategic advice on crafting a standout resume and optimizing your professional profile. Networking & Drinks: Connect with peers and professionals from the Netlight team over drinks and great conversations. Secure your spot today and take the next big step in your career journey! 🚀
Systems thinking for the working week Four altitudes, and how to move between them without a workshop Everyone agrees systems thinking matters. Almost nobody has a moment in the week where they actually do it. Complex products are rarely designed that way. They accumulate, one reasonable decision at a time, until no redesign can fix what the structure keeps producing. Anna Nerz uses a funnel she is responsible for at Mobility to show where those decisions actually get made, and why removing anything is the hardest change to get through a business. The session sets out four altitudes a problem can live at, and the practical side of moving between them in a normal working week. Altitude checks that fit inside rituals teams already run. Getting a structural problem into high-level planning. Seed planting, delegating, and what to do when the seed does not take. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Anna Nerz is Value Stream Lead for Discover & Onboarding at Mobility, Switzerland's largest carsharing cooperative. Previously Head of Experience Design there and Experience Design Director at EF Education First. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Practical information 29 October 2026 · 18:30, ETH Zürich · CHN E46 The talk will be followed by a Q&A and open discussion. The event will be held in English Talk: approx. 45 minutes Q&A and discussion: approx. 30 minutes The number of participants is limited Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time
Robot learning in Zurich is scattered. Academia, big tech, and startups are all pushing the field forward, but rarely in the same room. If Zurich is going to lead in robotics globally, the people building it need to talk to each other. This is a space for exactly that. We mix 10-minute presentations from researchers in the local community presenting their own work and participants presenting recent papers they thought were interesting (5 minutes). Spots are limited. Contributing participants and people who have presented in the past have preferred access. ----- RL post-training edition: This edition focuses on RL methods for post-training VLAs and world models. Topics we think are interesting: RL on top of pretrained VLAs: RL tokens, residual policies, offline-to-online RL Reward models and value functions for real-robot tasks RL inside learned world models, or world models used as reward signals Sample efficiency and safety when running RL on real hardware Want to present a paper but not sure which one? Feel free to reach out to us at dominique@dream-machines.eu and we can help you find one!
Circular Economy Switzerland Community Treffen (City Circle Zurich) Vom Abfall zum Wertstoff, vom Entsorgungs-Coupon zum Reparatur-Bonus. Wie funktioniert Reparieren in Zürich heute und in Zukunft? Was sind die ersten Erfahrungen mit dem Programm “Reparatur Bonus” und der Plattform Flick-It.ch der Stadt Zürich? Der Impact Hub Zürich und Circular Economy Switzerland laden ihre Mitglieder und alle Interessierten zum City-Circle-Treffen ein - und zu einem angeregten Austausch zu diesen Fragen. Unser Gast, Simon Sigg, Projektleiter bei Entsorgung und Recycling Zürich (ERZ), berichtet über die ersten Erfahrungen mit dem Programm “Reparatur Bonus” und die Aussichten. Der Event ist kostenfrei. Bitte melde dich via LinkedIn-Event an, damit wir besser planen können. Vielen Dank! 17:30 Eintreffen, Getränke 17:45 Einblicke in den “Reparatur-Bonus” durch Simon Sigg (ERZ), anschliessend Fragerunde und Diskussion 18:30 Ideenaustausch und Networking 19:30 Ende der Veranstaltung
Wir haben viele Debatten. Aber immer weniger echte Gespräche. In einer Zeit von multiplen Krisen, Polarisierung und Informationsflut brauchen wir Orte, an denen wir uns wieder als Menschen begegnen - nicht als Positionen. Genau dafür kehrt Kosmopolitics zurück. Nach den legendären Montagabenden im Kosmos erhält Kosmopolitics im Kraftwerk des Impact Hub Zürich eine neue Heimat. Dieselbe Haltung. Ein neues Kapitel. Jeder Abend widmet sich einer gesellschaftlich relevanten Frage. Gemeinsam mit starken Partnerorganisationen und sorgfältig kuratierten Gästen aus Wissenschaft, Journalismus, Politik, Wirtschaft und Zivilgesellschaft schaffen wir einen Raum, in dem unterschiedliche Perspektiven aufeinandertreffen.
About Launch LAUNCH is Switzerland’s flagship gathering for founders, investors, and innovators. Powered by the ETH Entrepreneur Club and SICTIC, the 2026 edition unites: 2 200+ entrepreneurial minds 300+ impact-driven investors 70+ breakthrough startups Expect a full-day experience of inspiration, skill-building, and high-impact networking. Highlights Main Stage: Hear visionary founders and thought leaders share bold ideas shaping tomorrow. Networking: Meet the people and capital that can launch (or scale) your venture. Hands-On Workshops: Level up with practical sessions led by domain experts and discover the next wave of ETH talent. Side Events: Spark high-level networking and deep-dive discussions among founders, investors, and industry leaders through a series of curated side events. Startup Exhibition: Explore cutting-edge tech and connect directly with the teams behind it. Why attend? Whether you’re a first-time founder, seasoned investor, student, or corporate innovator, Launch is the place to spark new collaborations, validate fresh ideas, and accelerate Swiss innovation right at its heart, at ETH Zurich! Let’s mix bold ideas with smart money and ignite the next wave of Swiss innovation 🚀 Startups can apply here for the exhibition: Startup Booth Applications 2026 (If selected you won't have to buy the Startup participant tickets).
Der Smartfeld EduAI Award ist die erste nationale Auszeichnung der Schweiz für Lehrpersonen der Sekundarstufen I und II, die Künstliche Intelligenz verantwortungsvoll und wirkungsvoll im Unterricht einsetzen. Als erster nationaler KI-Award für Lehrpersonen macht er sichtbar, was in Schweizer Schulzimmern bereits heute entsteht: innovative Unterrichtspraxis mit KI, die oft weit über das eigene Klassenzimmer hinaus inspirieren kann. Sind Sie Lehrperson oder kennen Sie eine Lehrperson mit einem inspirierenden KI-Projekt? Dann helfen Sie mit, gute Unterrichtspraxis sichtbar zu machen. Le Smartfeld EduAI Award est la première distinction nationale suisse destinée aux enseignantes et enseignants du secondaire I et II qui utilisent l’intelligence artificielle de manière responsable et efficace dans leur enseignement. En tant que premier prix national suisse dédié à l’IA dans l’enseignement, il met en lumière ce qui se développe déjà aujourd’hui dans les salles de classe suisses : des pratiques pédagogiques innovantes avec l’IA qui peuvent inspirer bien au-delà de leur propre établissement. Vous êtes enseignant·e ou connaissez une personne qui mène un projet inspirant avec l’IA ? Contribuez à rendre visibles les bonnes pratiques pédagogiques. Lo Smartfeld EduAI Award è il primo riconoscimento nazionale svizzero dedicato ai docenti della scuola secondaria I e II che utilizzano l’intelligenza artificiale in modo responsabile ed efficace. In qualità di primo premio nazionale svizzero dedicato all’IA nell’insegnamento, valorizza ciò che sta già nascendo oggi nelle aule svizzere: pratiche didattiche innovative con l’IA che possono ispirare ben oltre la propria scuola. Se sei un docente o conosci un insegnante con un progetto innovativo basato sull’IA, aiutaci a dare visibilità alle migliori pratiche educative.
THE GIRL CODE CHARITY GALA An evening for women’s health Wednesday 4 November 2026 · 18:30 to 22:00 · Geneva Ever googled a symptom alone at 2am? Waited too long to book a check-up? Kept quiet about something because it felt too personal, too awkward, too “female”? You’re not the only one. Women’s health is still under-researched, under-discussed and too often taboo. Too many of us understand our own bodies late, alone, or not at all. We think it’s time that changed, and it starts with us. When women come together, things move. Conversations open up, taboos break, and money gets raised. And someone in the room finally books that appointment. So under the umbrella of Pink October, we’re bringing together doctors, experts, founders, media and our community to put women’s health where it belongs: in the spotlight. Breast cancer, and everything else we rarely talk about. Because women’s health doesn’t end when October does. A NEW CHAPTER The Girl Code has always been about more than events. This gala marks our next chapter: fewer events for the sake of events, and more evenings with real meaning and real impact. Let’s come together, say it out loud, and make it matter. THE EVENING Candlelight, music, a glass in hand, and a room full of women who build, heal, create and lead. Meet the founder you’ve admired from afar, the doctor with the answers you’ve been looking for, and maybe your next business partner or closest friend. Between courses, our speakers say what so often goes unsaid. Then the lights soften, the DJ takes over, and the night becomes a celebration. This is your reason to dress up. Come as the most powerful version of yourself, because that’s exactly who you will be in the room. WHAT AWAITS YOU Welcome apéro and surprise activations Expert speakers on women’s health (revealed on our socials) A seated gala dinner designed with hormonal health in mind Curated drinks, with and without alcohol Live music, followed by a DJ Brands, founders, media and key opin
Meet like-minded people and develop your ideas in an evening where art, science, imagination, and action meet. You will explore a small exhibition of artworks and accessible climate science pieces that spark reflection, curiosity, and conversation. Through creative steps, you will develop an idea for climate action, first individually and then collaboratively, imagining how it could evolve and create change at different scales. Midway through the evening, we will pause for an apéro, offering time to exchange ideas, enjoy food and drinks, make new friends, and continue the creative process. This workshop is designed to help build your sustainability ideas, and remind us of something we often forget: that creativity, curiosity, and collaboration are powerful tools for climate action. Come curious. Leave with new perspectives, new connections, and perhaps the beginning of a new project! Open to everyone, no prior experience required, just curiosity. The workshop is free and will welcome about 10 participants.
Programm: Türöffnung: 19:00 Uhr (inkl. Barbetrieb) Beginn Show: 19:30 Uhr Ende Show: 21:45 Uhr Ende Event: 22:15 Uhr Thema des Abends: „Leistungsdruck – Wie viel Druck ist gesund?“ Leistung gehört zum Schulalltag: Prüfungen, Noten, Vergleiche und Erwartungen begleiten Kinder und Jugendliche von klein auf. Leistung kann motivieren – gleichzeitig erleben viele junge Menschen Druck, Stress und das Gefühl, ständig funktionieren zu müssen. Die aktuelle Pro Juventute Jugendstudie 2026 zeigt: Schul- und Ausbildungsstress zählt zu den grössten Belastungen junger Menschen und wirkt sich zunehmend auf ihre psychische Gesundheit aus. In dieser Live-Podcast-Folge fragen wir: Wann wird Leistung zur Belastung? Wie viel Druck ist gesund? Und wie kann Lernen gelingen, ohne dass Selbstwert, psychische Gesundheit und Zukunftschancen unter Leistungsdruck leiden? Gäste: Oskar Jenni: Facharzt für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin Lena Fleisch: Mittelstufenlehrerin, Präsidentin des Zürcher Lehrerinnen- und Lehrerverbandes Caroline Pulver: Sozialwissenschaftlerin, Standortleiterin Beratung Deutschschweiz bei Pro Juventute Was erwartet dich? Live-Podcast – Erlebe hautnah, wie ein Podcast entsteht, und werde Teil der Show. Live-Musik – Lea Wildhaber sorgt für musikalische Highlights. Netzwerken & Inspiration – Tausche dich mit Gleichgesinnten aus und nimm frische Impulse rund um Bildung und Schule mit. Entspannte Atmosphäre – Geniesse Drinks, gute Gespräche und eine coole Location.
Join the GDG Cloud Zürich community for an evening of technical talks on Google Cloud & Google Deepmind, real-world insights, and networking with local practitioners. We invite developers and technologists, from beginner to advanced, to connect, learn, and grow with Google's technologies and experts. As capacity is limited, every application is thoughtfully reviewed by the organizer team, to ensure a deeply engaged audience and the vibrant, collaborative atmosphere that makes these gatherings so special. Please take a few moments to answer the registration questions with care. Your responses are the primary way we get to know you and your goals, and thoughtful submissions will be prioritized during selection. We’ve reserved the largest auditorium Google Switzerland has to offer, and we want to fill the room with passionate builders, curious minds, and driven peers ready to learn, share, and connect. Agenda ⏰ 17:25: Doors open ⏰ 17:55: Doors close (late entry is not possible due to building security) ⏰ 18:00: Welcome – organisers ⏰ 18:10: Talk 1 – TBD ⏰ 18:35: Talk 2 – TBD ⏰ 19:00: Networking & Apéro - Sponsored by Google Cloud, Zencore, ABB, and Datwave ⏰ 21:00: Event Ends Want to be a speaker at one of our next events? Please submit your interest using this link: https://forms.gle/YoNu7SUvyv2sn5r28
Join us for the 10th edition of Startup Nights on 5–6 November in Winterthur! Startup Nights is Switzerland's largest startup event, bringing together founders, investors, corporates, students and innovators from across the country. Under this year's motto "Make It Matter" , expect two days full of inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, meaningful conversations and better networking than ever before. The new matchmaking platform makes it even easier to connect with the right people and create valuable opportunities. Startups can showcase their innovation in the Startup World, join the Pitching Competitions and connect with investors, partners and customers. Whether you're building a startup, looking to invest, grow your network or simply get inspired, there's something for everyone. We'd love to see you there!
Bitte beachte, dass dies ein Event für Member des Impact Hubs ist. Infos zu unseren Mitgliedschaften findest du hier . Nutz die Chance das Mastermind Konzept am Impact Hub Zürich zu erleben! Ja genau, das berühmte Mastermind Konzept von Napoleon Hill, dem Autor von “Think and Grow Rich”! 4 erfahrene Business und Startup Coaches helfen Dir bei deinem Anliegen oder Fragen in deinem Business. Nutze die Erfahrung von Chris, David, Martin und Myrto! Die Fragen können auf Deutsch oder Englisch gestellt werden. Auch wenn Du keine eigene Frage hast, bist Du herzlich eingeladen, teilzunehmen. Gewinne neue Einsichten mit Hilfe der Fragen von anderen Impact Hubber*innen. Wie läuft das Ganze ab? 1. Case giver erläutert Situation und stellt die Frage (5′) 2. Coaches stellen Rückfragen (5′) 3. Alle Coaches geben je 5min Feedback. (20-25′) 4. Case giver berichtet über Learnings und was mitgenommen wird (10′) 5. Guests können 1′ Feedbacks für weitere Denkanstösse geben Falls Du Dir nicht sicher bist, ob deine Frage passt, kontaktiere Myrto auf LinkedIn. Erfahre mehr über uns hier
Join Our Monthly Discussions: Democracy Matters! We’re excited to announce Democracy Matters, a monthly gathering dedicated to discussing democratic principles, global democratic developments, and supporting each other in upholding democratic values during challenging situations. Our Mission: At Democracy Matters, our mission is to defend and discuss democratic principles, bridging divides to foster a community built on inclusivity, respect, and mutual support. By participating in our monthly meetings, you will become part of a vibrant community dedicated to promoting understanding, empathy, and positive change. Why Join Us? Engage in meaningful discussions on democratic principles and current events. Learn from exchanging with others Connect with a supportive community that values empathy, open-mindedness, and mutual aid. How to Participate: To join our discussions, it is essential that all participants read and agree to our Manifesto. By understanding and committing to these principles, we ensure that our meetings are productive, respectful, and aligned with our mission. Sign-Up: Participation is by sign-up only. Please register in advance.
Product People is bringing together around 100 local product professionals for a morning meetup. Expect breakfast & coffee, meaningful networking, and a panel discussion covering the realities of product strategy, roadmapping, and the endless challenge of stakeholder management. 🗓️ Agenda 09:30-10:00 Event opening and breakfast 10:00 Official opening by Karin Hennessey, Director Product Management, Account & Device Integrity @Google 10:05-11:15 Panel Discussion with Q&AHost: Jeroen Kemperman, Global Product Lead @Google Panellists:Mirela Mus, Founder & CPO @Product People Dana Ritter, CPO @Unique AI Tilke Judd, Head of Product @Benetics AI Antonio Gaetani, Group PM @Google DeepMind 11:15-12:00 Networking 😊 Who’s coming? AI enabled and AI native product builders. Typical titles include: CPO, CPTO, CTO VP, Director, Head of (AI) Product, Engineering or Growth Director, Head, Lead Product Operations Group Product Manager, (AI) Product (Strategy) Lead Senior, Principal (AI) Product Manager Our events tend to be oversubscribed so attendee applications are subject to approval by Product People team members. Selection criteria include fit with our theme, target audience, previous show/no show rate, time of registration and venue capacity. 🍙 About Product People We are the premier destination for product management services in Europe. Our in-house consultants fill gaps on short notice and lead key initiatives. Whether you need to grow revenue or save costs, move fast, validate strategic bets, or show your team what good looks like: we make it happen and make it matter. Curious to become our client? Schedule a quick intro call calendly.com/productpeople/client 🙌 Get involved Host our events, sponsor, be on the panel or introduce us to great speakers -> offline-events@getproductpeople.com ℹ️ Please note Registration is subject to approval by our team. Selection criteria include alignment with the event’s target audience, diversity of backgrounds, event capacity, and order o
Wir haben viele Debatten. Aber immer weniger echte Gespräche. In einer Zeit von multiplen Krisen, Polarisierung und Informationsflut brauchen wir Orte, an denen wir uns wieder als Menschen begegnen - nicht als Positionen. Genau dafür kehrt Kosmopolitics zurück. Nach den legendären Montagabenden im Kosmos erhält Kosmopolitics im Kraftwerk des Impact Hub Zürich eine neue Heimat. Dieselbe Haltung. Ein neues Kapitel. Jeder Abend widmet sich einer gesellschaftlich relevanten Frage. Gemeinsam mit starken Partnerorganisationen und sorgfältig kuratierten Gästen aus Wissenschaft, Journalismus, Politik, Wirtschaft und Zivilgesellschaft schaffen wir einen Raum, in dem unterschiedliche Perspektiven aufeinandertreffen.
One day, one room, 300 people who build frontier AI in Europe. Frontier labs, academia, startups and the students coming up behind them rarely end up in the same room. This is that room. Four areas, 80 minutes each: Infra, Learning, Agents, Physical World. Three talks per area, one from academia, one from a frontier lab, one from a startup, then cross-Q&A across all three. Six founder lightning talks, 10 to 12 minutes, one technical insight each. A poster session with 50 students presenting recent peer-reviewed work. Apéro and best poster at the close. Speakers so far come from Anthropic, NVIDIA, Isomorphic Labs, Google, ETH Zürich and Anybotics. More names in the coming weeks. Nothing is recorded. Attendance is curated: 50 academic researchers, 50 frontier lab researchers, 50 technical founders, 50 student poster presenters. Full programme and open calls for lightning talks and poster abstracts: http://www.machine-intelligence.io
This workshop is for staff and researchers working in NGOs and non-profits who aim to bring AI into their workflows with an ethical, careful approach. Join us for a hands-on morning of using and deploying the flagship model of the Swiss AI Initiative, learn first hand from the engineers and scientists working on Apertus. The workshop runs from 9:30 to 12:30 at the EPFL AI Center Lounge in Lausanne. Doors open at 9:00. Background: Apertus is a fully open large language model built in Switzerland, which is fully reproducible and can run on your own infrastructure. As a Foundation Model, it has already been adapted to specific contexts through post-training and fine-tuning processes. In addition to open access at all Swiss academic institutions, a growing number of Swiss and international commercial providers support Apertus for production deployment. This workshop is also designed as a two-way conversation: alongside learning how to use and deploy Apertus, we want to hear how your organization is already working with AI, and where today's tools still fall short for you. We would like to hear about the languages, legal contexts, and use cases you operate in. This input will give us the opportunity to prioritize improvements for non-profit organizations on the Apertus roadmap. At this workshop, you will have the chance to: See how Apertus, a fully open, Swiss-built LLM, can be deployed on your own infrastructure Get hands-on experience using the technology itself, not just a description of it Tell the team building Apertus where it's falling short for your work, and help shape where it goes next Preliminary schedule 9:00: Doors open 9:30-9:35: Welcome & workshop goals. 9:35-10:00: Understanding Apertus. 10:00-10:30: Case study talk. Short talk from a Swiss non-profit on their own experience using AI, how they deployed Apertus, and their use cases for it. 10:30-10:45: Networking Break. Coffee/ Apéro provided by us. 10:45-11:30: Hands-on: Apertus for your organization's t
We meet again! This time, to discuss the humble soybean. Soybeans - One Ingredient, Countless Forms 🌱 Every day, we cross paths with soybeans in ways we rarely notice. Have you ever stopped to think about how many forms a soybean can take? Tofu, tempeh, soy sauce, meat and seafood analogs - the list goes on. This humble legume carries a deep cultural history and has been transformed into an incredible range of products. As the crop makes further inroads into European diets, we're eager to explore soy's cultural relevance, consumer opinion, its transformation potential into a range of products, and how our relationship with this ingredient might evolve. Join us for an evening exploring soybeans with food scientists, product developers, and people who just love to eat! This event is free, but registration is required. Sign up early to secure your spot. Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026 ⏰ Time: 18:30 - 21:00 CET 💬 Language: English 📍Location: Headsquarter - The Artistic. Stockerstrasse 33, 8002 Zürich. Oberon Event Room (GF). Speakers: Catchfree Wiedikoji Luya Program: 18:00 - Doors Open 18:30 - Welcome & Speaker Presentations 19:30 - Panel Discussion 20:00 - Q&A 20:15 - 30-Second Pitches 20:30 - Networking & Nibbles Q&A: You will have the opportunity to ask questions. 30-Second Pitches: Launching a new product? Looking for your next R&D expert? On the hunt for a new job or internship? Anyone is welcome to the stage in our 30-second pitch session. Networking & Nibbles: Sample products from local food and drink brands. If you or your brand would like to sponsor products, please get in touch with us at foodhack.zh@gmail.com .... About FoodHack Zürich: Powered by Hack Group, FoodHack Zürich is a community-driven platform that aims to build the FoodTech ecosystem in Zurich. We host free meet-ups in Zurich that spotlight emerging food trends and breakthrough food technologies. Our goal is to create welcoming spaces for food professionals, founders, funders, oper
This event is local and held in German and English Our casual Bitcoin Zurich Meetup is for newcomers and veterans alike. Open discussion, no organised speakers or topics. Feel free to discuss all sorts of Bitcoin topics. Please refrain from investment seeking, sales or unsolicited advertisement of any kind. We appreciate reliable people who show up when registered or cancel their registration when they change their mind ;-) The location manager of INSIDER BAR asks for reliable number of reservations. Please maintain your registrations accordingly. Thank you! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Don't be a NO SHOW ! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Consumption to be paid at the Bar individually. The Bar team is orange pilled and take Bitcoin Tipps over Lightning. Unser zwangloses Bitcoin Zürich Meetup ist für Neulinge und Veteranen gleichermassen geeignet. Offene Diskussion, keine organisierten Redner oder Themen. Du kannst gerne über alle möglichen Bitcoin-Themen diskutieren. Bitte unterlasse die Suche nach Investitionen, Verkäufe oder unaufgeforderte Werbung jeglicher Art. Wir freuen uns über verlässliche Teilnehmer, die sich anmelden oder abmelden, wenn sie ihre Meinung ändern ;-) Der Locationmanager der INSIDER BAR bittet um eine zuverlässige Anzahl von Reservierungen. Bitte halte deine Anmeldungen entsprechend aktuell. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Don't be a NO SHOW ! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Der Verzehr ist an der Bar individuell zu bezahlen. Das Bar-Team ist orange gepillt und nimmt Bitcoin-Tipps über Lightning entgegen.
IN THIS SESSION: Out with tick the box. In with joy. The Secret Agent Game will help you define your ways of working for impact in your company with the Impact-in-Practice™️ board, a systemic change tool built on the basis of the planetary boundaries versus business case that works for SME and new projects. We will be combining the B Impact Assessment v2 from B Corps™️ with this fun board that helps you with decision-making, tailored for your business to be profitable and impactful. It is about returns on impact. That is why: not a tick in the box as in reporting, but fun, effective and meaningful action. WHAT THE PATAGONIA IMPACT LAB IS: Care. Practice. Action. A monthly practice space for people who want to do something, not only know something. You care about impact. You're building something responsible, aiming for real outcomes—whether that's your own venture, your company's strategy, your NGO's mission, or your community's future. But where do you actually gather with peers who share that commitment—to work through challenges together, to generate the ideas that only emerge in action, not to sit and listen? Patagonia Impact Lab is that space. Every gathering follows the same ritual—one we call Care. Practice. Action—and this structure never changes: - Care — A guided practice for personal resilience and leadership. - Practice — A rotating activity that changes each month (solve a real problem, map a system, repair something, transform what was linear into circular, play a game that teaches, create a collage—whatever fits the month). - Action — A commitment structured in a way that turns insight into results.
The Marketing Meetup is a global community for marketers, and the marketing-curious. This is your space to keep up to date and meet like minds, in an environment that prioritises kindness and learning you can actually put into action. We're heading to the lovely Spoon Food Hall for this event, where the vibes are chill and friendly, and you’ll be welcomed in with big smiles and cheerful chat 🙂 Come say hello, grab a snack, listen to a speaker to get the ideas flowing, and savour the time to have real conversations with real humans. No selling or networking bingo, just good people being good people. This is the kind of night where you walk home at the end thinking, "I’m not the only one, after all." Let’s have a fab night with some fab people. You’re invited, of course. Speaker: Francesco Urso, Founder at Wolf Project Topic: Building Ventures in the Wild After a long career in P&G, Francesco Urso founded Wolf Project, a men’s skincare brand, and took it from idea to the Amazon top 10 and the shelves of Nordstrom, Target and CVS before selling it. Along the way he learned that direct-to-consumer was never a business model, and that creating a long lasting brand is incredibly hard. In this candid talk he shares the lessons he learned along the way: why acquisition cost is not a moat, why your best consumer research is already in your reviews, and why focus beats budget. You can expect the following 3 takeaways: Ultra Focused: Being excellent at one thing opens the next door. That’s how a small brand became one of 2 out of 100 submissions to land in Nordstrom. The Power of Persistence: how dreaming high and being relentless helps when creating things from scratch What Would I Do Differently? It’s always easier after the facts, but so many things are better now with experience. Your speaker! Francesco Urso builds and scales businesses. He spent 12 years at Procter & Gamble leading brands across Europe, Russia and China, then founded Wolf Project, a men’s skincare brand
Assess various post-AGI scenarios to understand how technological choices today can influence long-term civilizational outcomes. AI Futures Discussions Where is artificial intelligence headed, and what does it mean for our future? Join us for an engaging five-part series exploring the most important questions about AI development, from current technology to long-term impacts. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about how AI might shape our world, these interactive sessions will help you understand key issues and form informed views. Each session blends clear explanations with dynamic group discussions and practical exercises, providing you with insights into complex topics and their real-world implications. We'll start by understanding today's AI technology and where it is heading. Next, we'll explore how experts forecast transformative AI developments and their implications. From there, we'll discuss the potential economic transformations an AGI could trigger and examine possible civilizational trajectories. Finally, we'll evaluate strategic choices humanity faces in preparing for AGI and conclude with practical guidance on how individuals can navigate their futures amidst this uncertainty. 📍 ETH Main Building, Rämistrasse 101, Room F 26.5
Practice makes progress. Speaking Lab is a supportive space for anyone who wants to become more confident speaking in front of others. Whether it's a pitch, a presentation, a talk or simply introducing yourself, bring whatever you'd like to practise and present it in a welcoming and encouraging environment. Speaking Lab is not a public speaking course. The focus is on practising, receiving constructive feedback and learning from one another. Short practical tips complement each session and help you prepare for your next speaking opportunity. The format is open to all Impact Hub community members, regardless of experience or professional background. All languages are welcome. Up to six presentation slots are available each session. If you'd like to present, please register in advance at mail@anjaeicher.ch. Community members who prefer not to present are warmly invited to join as listeners and contribute to the feedback.
Let's meet at the CNC meetup on Tuesday, November 17th, 2026, at 15:00 CET. Location: Open Systems AG 3rd floor Räffelstrasse 29 8045 Zürich Agenda: 14:30 – Door Opening 15:00 – Welcome, Intro, & Announcements 15:05 – Talk 1: tbd (submit your talk proposal via https://cnc-meetup.ch) 15:35 – 5 minutes pause 15:40 – Talk 2: tbd (submit your talk proposal via https://cnc-meetup.ch) 16:10 – 5 minutes pause 16:15 – Talk 3: tbd (submit your talk proposal via https://cnc-meetup.ch) 16:45 – Final words, networking & apéro \-\-\- The event will be recorded and made available on VSHN's YouTube channel: https://vshn.tv. Subscribe to stay notified of updates. We expect all participants to abide by VSHN's Conference Code of Conduct: https://www.vshn.ch/en/code-of-conduct/ If you would like to share your cloud-native projects at the CNC Switzerland meetup events or sponsor future events, just send us your talk suggestion here: https://cnc-meetup.ch. We look forward to hearing from you!
Are We Preparing a Future for Everyone through AI? Who really benefits from innovation? AI is increasingly entering into society, simplifying tasks and boosting efficiency. Excessive dependence may degrade the human abilities we’ve developed during over thousands of years: assistance is valuable, but surrendering core abilities weakens individual competence and long-term resilience. Let’s deep-dive and argue for balanced adoption: leverage AI to augment, and not replace, human judgment, preserving skills, creativity and competitiveness for a sustainable future. Trust in AI: Evidence or Hope? How much do you trust the AI used in your organisation? Could you prove that trust is justified? Geopolitics, technical complexity and commercial incentives often turn AI trustworthiness into an assertion rather than an evidence-based claim. AI audits can show where confidence is justified and where it rests on hope. We will explore what can be audited, the practical challenges, and how leaders benefit. Bring your cases and join a candid discussion. AGENDA: 16:30-17:00 Welcoming and registration 17:00-18:00 Presentations 18:00-19:30 Networking Reception SPEAKERS: Mauro Verderosa is a Cybersecurity and IAM Expert with +20 years of experience in the field. Specialized in Identity and Access Management since 2007, joining some of the most important projects in Europe covering the design and the implementation of complex solutions and architectures. He use to work in strongly regulated environments as financial and health care sectors. Holder of some of the most important cybersecurity certifications including CISSP, CCSP, HCISPP, CSSLP and the only ISC2 Official Trainer in Switzerland. He is also the President of the ISC2 Suisse Romande Chapter and the founder of Swiss-CyberSecurity.ch. Pascal Duport led internal audit at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from 2020 to 2026, and at the Geneva Judiciary from 2017 to 2020. He now works as an independent consultan
Join us for an insightful event on AI Risks in CyberSecurity happening on November 19th at 16:30 at the Novotel Genève Centre (19 Rue de Zurich, 1201 Genève). Are We Preparing a Future for Everyone through AI? Who really benefits from innovation? AI is increasingly entering into society, simplifying tasks and boosting efficiency. Excessive dependence may degrade the human abilities we’ve developed during over thousands of years: assistance is valuable, but surrendering core abilities weakens individual competence and long-term resilience. Let’s deep-dive and argue for balanced adoption: leverage AI to augment, and not replace, human judgment, preserving skills, creativity and competitiveness for a sustainable future. Trust in AI: Evidence or Hope? How much do you trust the AI used in your organisation? Could you prove that trust is justified? Geopolitics, technical complexity and commercial incentives often turn AI trustworthiness into an assertion rather than an evidence-based claim. AI audits can show where confidence is justified and where it rests on hope. We will explore what can be audited, the practical challenges, and how leaders benefit. Bring your cases and join a candid discussion. AGENDA: 16:30-17:00 Welcoming and registration 17:00-18:00 Presentations 18:00-19:30 Networking Reception SPEAKERS: Mauro Verderosa is a Cybersecurity and IAM Expert with +20 years of experience in the field. Specialized in Identity and Access Management since 2007, joining some of the most important projects in Europe covering the design and the implementation of complex solutions and architectures. He use to work in strongly regulated environments as financial and health care sectors. Holder of some of the most important cybersecurity certifications including CISSP, CCSP, HCISPP, CSSLP and the only ISC2 Official Trainer in Switzerland. He is also the President of the ISC2 Suisse Romande Chapter and the founder of Swiss-CyberSecurity.ch. Pascal Duport led internal audit a