Switzerland as Europe's Playground for AI Innovation

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 Christian Wenger

15:45 – 16:00 | Break

16:00 – 16:45 | Panel

16:45 – 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