Swiss AI Summit 2026

Hosted on November 16, 2026, at Kunsthaus Zürich, the Swiss AI Summit is designed around four core thematic blocks (Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Business & Strategy), delivered across one main stage and eight specialized workshops, all focusing on the following main topics:

Business & Strategy: Examining the future of work and leadership through the lens of Geopolitics, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity.
Financial Services & Insurance (FSI): Addressing the evolution of Banking, Fintech, and Real Estate in a data-driven world.
Healthcare & Life Sciences: Focusing on MedTech and medical innovation in collaboration with confirmed leading Swiss hospitals.
Manufacturing: Exploring the frontier of Industrial AI, robotics, retail, and the optimization of global supply chains.

The 2026 edition will center on turning AI strategy into execution. Key themes include AI use cases, enterprise implementation, governance, and scaling challenges across industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, marketing, and legal tech.

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Oct 21, 2026 04:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Speaker & Partner Apéro

Invitation only - The Speaker & Partner Apéro is a chance to connect before the Summit gets into full swing 🥂 Join us and fellow speakers and partners for an informal evening of drinks, conversation, and networking without the busy programme and packed schedule of the Summit itself. Looking forward to welcoming you and connecting ahead of the Swiss AI Summit 🚀
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Feb 5, 2027 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

AI & Quantum Course: From Foundations to Scalable Intelligence

Unlock the future of computation with our upcoming course in partnership with Quantum Basel, designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI and the transformative power of Quantum technologies.
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Sep 10, 2026 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

The Agentic Enterprise – Swiss Executive Forum

On September 10, 2026, NTT DATA, together with NVIDIA, the University of Zurich, and the Swiss AI Summit, will host the Agentic Enterprise – Swiss Executive Forum.
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Aug 19, 2026 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

SWAIS Pulse | Community Call August

Help shape the future of the Swiss AI Summit ecosystem. These sessions are more than just calls: They are the vital feedback loop ensuring our year-round ecosystem remains focused on real-world execution.
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Jul 8, 2026 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

SWAIS Summer Apéro

A relaxed summer apéro with the Swiss AI community. Bringing together professionals across industries for informal exchange and meaningful connections.
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Jun 19, 2026 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Workshop Series: Vibe Coding with Ostschweizer Fachhochschule

This is a highly interactive building session. Together with the experts from OST, we provide a fast-paced environment with step-by-step guidance on effective prompting techniques and real-world examples of what works and what fails.
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Jun 18, 2026 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

SWAIS Pulse | Community Call June

Help shape the future of the Swiss AI Summit ecosystem. These sessions are more than just calls: They are the vital feedback loop ensuring our year-round ecosystem remains focused on real-world execution.
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May 12, 2026 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

SWAIS Pulse | Community Call May

Help shape the future of the Swiss AI Summit ecosystem. These sessions are more than just calls: They are the vital feedback loop ensuring our year-round ecosystem remains focused on real-world execution.
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Apr 27, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Webinar Series Part 2: AI Board Essentials (Online Short Workshop)

As the second part of our series, the Swiss AI Summit, together with SwissCognitive, is hosting an exclusive upcoming webinar exploring key developments shaping the next phase of artificial intelligence adoption.
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