CAIF Cultural Hub – in Conversation with Nina Rühmeier and Dr. Jennifer Victoria Scurrell (English Session)

CAIF Cultural Hub, in Conversation with Nina Rühmeier and Dr. Jennifer Victoria Scurrell, is a moderated dialogue that brings together voices from art, philosophy, science, technology, and academia to explore the cultural evolution of the machine age. As technology accelerates at the speed of bits, society needs a cultural compass to restore meaning and human agency. By prioritizing shared reflection over technical narratives, the session invites public participation to navigate the transformation of human values and societal direction in a synthetic era.

Language: English Session (Presented in English)

🕒 Event Schedule

17:30 | Registration & Doors Open at Pfauen Kammer, Rämistrasse 34Arrive early to check in and secure your seat.

18:00 – 19:30 | Moderated Dialogue & Public ExchangeConversation between our guest speakers and moderator, transitioning into an open dialogue with the audience for shared reflection and Q&A (Presented in English).

19:30 – 20:00 | NetworkingConnect with the guest speaker, the moderator, the CAIF team, and fellow attendees.

👤 About the Speakers: Nina Rühmeier and Dr. Jennifer Victoria Scurrell

Nina Rühmeier studied Theatre Studies, Modern History and Modern German Literature at the Free University of Berlin and the Université de Paris VIII, Vincennes-Saint-Denis. She has been a dramaturge at Schauspielhaus Zürich since the 2025/26 season, where she co-realized "MANIAC" and many other plays that contextualize current technological developments.

Dr. Jennifer Victoria Scurrell is a postdoctoral researcher, scientist, and founder working at the intersection of Human-AI Interaction and Design, Responsible AI and Pluralistic Alignment, as well as AI Safety and Red Teaming. Jennifer received her PhD in March 2026 from ETH Zurich. In her dissertation she examined how AI chatbots influence human opinions and behaviour in group environments.

🎙️ About the Curator & Moderator: Pascale Speck

Pascale Speck curates and moderates cross-disciplinary projects connecting art, innovation, and social impact. With degrees in Electrical Engineering (ETH Zurich) and the Arts (ZHdK), she builds bridges between technology and culture in cross-disciplinary dialogues. Her international experience includes work at the very heart of Silicon Valley where many of today’s global AI developments take shape.

🌐 About the Host: Creative AI Foundation (CAIF)

This event is proudly hosted by the Creative AI Foundation (CAIF). Acting as a crucial cultural compass for the AI era , CAIF is the first interdisciplinary cultural hub dedicated to making artificial intelligence experiential, trustworthy, and meaningful for society. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, CAIF aims to restore the synchronicity between rapid technical progress and human meaning through the power of culture.

+++ 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