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21st SFI Annual Meeting
12 Nov 2026 · 14:00 – 17:00 · Lake Side
About this event
The 21st Swiss Finance Institute Annual Meeting brings together top voices from industry, research, and policy to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial sector. From risk management and trading strategies to client-facing services and technological governance, this event offers a comprehensive exploration of both the opportunities and challenges emerging in AI-driven finance.
What to expect
- Four keynote presentations delivered by renowned researchers and executive banking leaders
- Deep dives into sovereign foundation models, economic growth, and client value creation through AI
- An interactive panel discussion followed by an evening networking aperitif by the lake
Speakers
Prof. Markus LeippoldProfessor of Financial Engineering at University of Zurich
Beatriz MartinGroup Chief Operating Officer and President EMEA at UBS
Dr. Imanol SchlagResearch Scientist at ETH AI CenterAgenda
1. Doors Open, Registration, and Lunch Arrival and light lunch 2. Opening & Short Interview Welcome remarks with Dr. Stefan Seiler and Prof. François Degeorge 3. Keynote Presentation I Generative AI and economic growth: fact or fiction? by Prof. Sandra Wachter (incl. Q&A) 4. Keynote Presentation II Cheap Information, Expensive Judgment by Prof. Markus Leippold (incl. Q&A) 5. Keynote Presentation III Apertus – Democratizing the Foundation for Global Sovereign AI by Dr. Imanol Schlag (incl. Q&A) 6. Coffee Break Networking refreshment break 7. Keynote Presentation IV AI in Finance: Turning Innovation into Client Value by Beatriz Martin (incl. Q&A) 8. Panel Discussion Interactive exchange and audience Q&A with all keynote speakers 9. Closing & Aperitif Official wrap-up followed by a networking aperitif
Who should attend
Banking and finance professionals, fintech innovators, risk officers, policy specialists, and academic researchers eager to understand the strategic and regulatory implications of AI in financial services.
About the host
The Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) is a leading public-private partnership connecting the Swiss financial community with world-class academic research and executive education in finance.
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