BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ventranet//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:Business events in Geneva · Ventranet X-WR-CALNAME:Business events in Geneva · Ventranet DESCRIPTION:Hand-picked business\, startup and networking events in Geneva\ , from ventranet.ch. X-WR-CALDESC:Hand-picked business\, startup and networking events in Geneva \, from ventranet.ch. X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Zurich REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmv2oenza000i04jsv7yiy5aw@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185746Z DTSTART:20261027T110000Z DTEND:20261027T130000Z SUMMARY:FONGIT-Life with Daniel Rasmussen DESCRIPTION:• Date: 27 Oct 2026\n• Time: 12:00 – 14:00\n• Location: Campus Biotech\n• Address: Chem. des Mines 9\, 1202 Genève\n• Host: Fondation Genevoise pour l'Innovation Technologique\, KISCO\n• Sector: L ife Sciences\, Startups\n• Cost: Free\n• Requirements: None\n• Websi te: https://www.fongit.ch/event-details-registration/fongit-life-with-dani el-rasmussen\n• Registration: https://www.fongit.ch/event-details-regist ration/fongit-life-with-daniel-rasmussen/form\n\nThis interactive lunchtim e workshop addresses how life sciences startups can navigate relationships with external vendors and contract development and manufacturing organiza tions (CDMOs). As companies advance through their development lifecycles\, choosing the right suppliers and establishing aligned partnerships is cri tical to safeguarding budgets\, flexibility\, and supply continuity.\n\nWh at to expect\n- Practical frameworks for defining requirements and assessi ng external manufacturing partners\n- Best practices for aligning differin g objectives between buyers and suppliers to build long-term value\n- Anal ysis of changing lifecycle needs\, contractual dependencies\, and capacity planning\n\nWho should attend\nFounders\, executive leaders\, and senior technical decision-makers at life sciences startups involved in technology transfer\, clinical manufacturing\, or vendor operations.\n\nAbout the ho st\nFondation Genevoise pour l'Innovation Technologique (FONGIT) is Switze rland's premier startup incubator supporting deeptech and life science ven tures in transforming innovative ideas into successful businesses.\n\nOn V entranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/fongit-life-with-daniel-rasmussen-20 26-10-27 LOCATION:Campus Biotech\, Chem. des Mines 9\, 1202 Genève URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/fongit-life-with-daniel-rasmussen-2026-10-2 7 CATEGORIES:Life Sciences,Startups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuob2k7900000agm45f8w6ly@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185746Z DTSTART:20261028T170000Z DTEND:20261028T200000Z SUMMARY:No Signal – Are You Prepared When the Unexpected Happens? – Gen eva DESCRIPTION:• Date: 28 Oct 2026\n• Time: 18:00 – 21:00\n• Location: Spaces Quai de l'Ile\n• Address: Quai de l'Ile 13\, 1204 Genève\n• H ost: Swedish Swiss Chamber of Commerce\n• Sector: Leadership & Managemen t\n• Cost: CHF 50 – 80\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://s wecham.ch/events/no-signal-are-you-prepared-when-the-unexpected-happens-ge neva/\n• Registration: https://swecham.ch/events/no-signal-are-you-prepa red-when-the-unexpected-happens-geneva/\n\nWhen unforeseen crises strike\, business leaders and their organizations face intense scrutiny and operat ional disruption. Through a realistic scenario\, three industry specialist s explore how organizations can effectively prepare for and navigate criti cal situations where standard operating procedures no longer apply.\n\nWha t to expect\n- Key approaches to security and risk management around essen tial personnel\n- Practical strategies for navigating reputational risk an d stakeholder communication during a crisis\n- Governance practices to ens ure leadership continuity and ongoing organizational function\n- An intera ctive panel debate\, audience Q&A\, and networking apéro\n\nAgenda\n1. 18 :00–18:30 Welcome and registration\n2. 18:30–19:15 Interactive discuss ion\n3. 19:15–19:30 Q&A\n4. 19:30–21:00 Networking Apéro\n\nWho shoul d attend\nBusiness leaders\, board members\, risk officers\, and corporate executives focused on crisis response\, governance\, and business resilie nce.\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swedish Swiss Chamber of Commerce (SSCC) is a bilateral networking platform that connects businesses and professionals a cross Sweden and Switzerland.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events /no-signal-are-you-prepared-when-the-unexpected-happens-geneva-2026-10-28 LOCATION:Spaces Quai de l'Ile\, Quai de l'Ile 13\, 1204 Genève URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/no-signal-are-you-prepared-when-the-unexpec ted-happens-geneva-2026-10-28 CATEGORIES:Leadership & Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmv2ohw9f000404jtzwvzom5n@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185746Z DTSTART:20261029T083000Z DTEND:20261029T093000Z SUMMARY:Café+Croissant at FONGIT DESCRIPTION:• Date: 29 Oct 2026\n• Time: 09:30 – 10:30\n• Location: FONGIT HQ\n• Address: Rte de la Galaise 34\, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates\n• Host: Fondation Genevoise pour l'Innovation Technologique\n• Sector: Sta rtups\n• Cost: Free\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://www.fo ngit.ch/event-details-registration/cafe-croissant-at-fongit-oct26\n• Reg istration: https://www.fongit.ch/event-details-registration/cafe-croissant -at-fongit-oct26/form\n\nConnect with founders\, innovators\, and the regi onal startup ecosystem at this monthly morning gathering hosted at FONGIT HQ. The event provides an informal setting to discover recent developments in Geneva's venture ecosystem while sharing coffee and croissants.\n\nWha t to expect\n- Morning networking with local entrepreneurs and the incubat ion team\n- Community updates and startup presentation\n- Individual consu ltations regarding available financial support tools\n\nAgenda\n1. Doors O pen & Networking Welcome coffee and casual exchanges\n2. Presentation Comm unity highlights and featured showcase\n3. Networking & 1:1 Discussions Op en networking and financing consultations\n\nWho should attend\nFounders\, innovators\, investors\, and anyone actively interested in Geneva's techn ology and entrepreneurial scene.\n\nAbout the host\nFondation Genevoise po ur l'Innovation Technologique (FONGIT) is Switzerland's premier technology startup incubator\, dedicated to fostering high-impact ventures and suppo rting entrepreneurs in growing their businesses.\n\nOn Ventranet: https:// ventranet.ch/events/cafe-croissant-at-fongit-2026-10-29 LOCATION:FONGIT HQ\, Rte de la Galaise 34\, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/cafe-croissant-at-fongit-2026-10-29 CATEGORIES:Startups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmur7z88e000006p9gdnn708e@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185746Z DTSTART:20261104T123000Z DTEND:20261104T173000Z SUMMARY:Séminaire fiscal 2026 DESCRIPTION:• Date: 4 Nov 2026\n• Time: 13:30 – 18:30\n• Location: Westhive\n• Address: Esplanade de Pont-Rouge 9A\, 1212 Grand-Lancy\n• Host: Swiss Banking Academy\n• Sector: Finance\, Legal\n• Cost: CHF 45 0 – 650\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://events.swissbankin g.ch/fr/event/seminaire-fiscal-2026\n• Registration: https://events.swis sbanking.ch/fr/event/seminaire-fiscal-2026/register?step=1\n\nThe Séminai re fiscal 2026 brings together financial professionals and tax experts to examine the rapidly changing tax landscape. The afternoon session offers a ctionable insights\, practical case reviews\, and an overview of current a nd upcoming tax challenges facing financial institutions.\n\nWhat to expec t\n- An inspiring opening keynote offering a broad perspective on current tax challenges\n- Expert presentations covering VAT developments\, financi al intermediation\, and artificial intelligence\n- In-depth discussions on withholding tax digitization\, tax treaty procedures\, and share buybacks \n- Networking opportunities over coffee and an evening cocktail dînatoir e\n\nAgenda\n1. 13:30 Doors open\n2. 14:00 Welcome address and introductio n\n3. 14:05 Keynote speech\n4. 14:20 Banking evolution and VAT: financial intermediation\, AI\, and tax digitization\n5. 15:00 Digitization: refunds \, double taxation agreements (DTA)\, and forms\n6. 15:40 Coffee break\n7. 16:05 Share repurchases via the second trading line\n8. 16:45 Current Swi ss tax policy and regulatory updates\n9. 17:25 Closing remarks and network ing cocktail reception\n\nWho should attend\nTax managers\, legal counsels \, compliance officers\, and finance specialists working within banks and financial services firms.\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swiss Banking Academy off ers specialized educational programmes\, seminars\, and industry conferenc es aimed at professionals in the Swiss banking and wealth management indus try.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/seminaire-fiscal-2026-20 26-11-04 LOCATION:Westhive\, Esplanade de Pont-Rouge 9A\, 1212 Grand-Lancy URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/seminaire-fiscal-2026-2026-11-04 CATEGORIES:Finance,Legal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmv2oxns9000504jt8cigi2ux@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185746Z DTSTART:20261105T170000Z DTEND:20261105T200000Z SUMMARY:Don't describe change: structure\, execute & measure transformation with ACAEM DESCRIPTION:• Date: 5 Nov 2026\n• Time: 18:00 – 21:00\n• Location: Regus Meyrin - The Hive\n• Address: Rte du Nant-d'Avril 150\, 1217 Meyri n\n• Host: PMI Switzerland\n• Sector: Leadership & Management\n• Cos t: CHF 35 – 55\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://pmi-switzer land.ch/events/events-list/pmi-evening-event/2026-11-05-acaem-geneva\n• Registration: https://pmi-switzerland.ch/events/events-list/2026-11-05-aca em-geneva/individual-registration\n\nMost change management methodologies outline what organizational success should look like\, yet few offer tangi ble steps on leading it effectively. In this PMI Switzerland evening sessi on\, participants will be introduced to ACAEM—a practical\, action-focus ed methodology created to help leaders steer and assess organizational tra nsformation.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Insights into the five core actions of A CAEM: Analyse\, Connect\, Align\, Engage\, and Measure\n- Discussion on wh y change management must extend far beyond basic communication strategies\ n- Guidance on leveraging resistance and aligning project teams for sustai nable adoption\n- An apéro offering the chance to network with project an d transformation peers\n\nAgenda\n1. Check-in Arrival and registration of attendees\n2. PMI Introduction Welcome remarks by the host\n3. Main Presen tation Introduction to structuring and executing change with ACAEM\n4. Q&A and Closing Interactive audience discussion and final takeaways\n5. Apér o & Networking Drinks and informal exchange\n6. Event Closing End of the e vening programme\n\nWho should attend\nThis session is tailored for projec t managers\, programme leaders\, business analysts\, change practitioners\ , and executives guiding strategic transitions in complex organizations.\n \nAbout the host\nPMI Switzerland is the local chapter of the Project Mana gement Institute\, dedicated to advancing the project management professio n through events\, education\, and knowledge exchange.\n\nOn Ventranet: ht tps://ventranet.ch/events/don-t-describe-change-structure-execute-measure- transformation-with-ac-2026-11-05 LOCATION:Regus Meyrin - The Hive\, Rte du Nant-d'Avril 150\, 1217 Meyrin URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/don-t-describe-change-structure-execute-mea sure-transformation-with-ac-2026-11-05 CATEGORIES:Leadership & Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmv2o1ajo000704jstuc9xgjb@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185746Z DTSTART:20261120T123000Z DTEND:20261120T193000Z SUMMARY:CASIC Forum 2026 DESCRIPTION:• Date: 20 Nov 2026\n• Time: 13:30 – 20:30\n• Location: Geneva Marriott Hotel\n• Address: Chemin du Ruisseau 1\, 1216 Geneva\n • Host: China Automobile Standards Internationalization Center\, Swiss-C hinese Chamber of Commerce\n• Sector: Mobility\, Legal\n• Cost: Free – CHF 45\n• Requirements: Automotive industry connection required (sub ject to organizer approval)\n• Website: https://www.sccc.ch/events/event /casic-forum-2026\n• Registration: https://www.sccc.ch/events/event/casi c-forum-2026\n\nThe 4th CASIC Forum brings together international organiza tions\, public authorities\, industry associations\, and leading automotiv e enterprises to discuss the global development of intelligent connected v ehicles. Centered on regulatory harmonization and practical industrial dep loyment\, the forum offers key insights into standard-setting frameworks\, cross-border cooperation\, and technological innovation shaping the futur e of mobility.\n\nWhat to expect\n- High-level keynote speeches and cuttin g-edge research presentations\n- An in-depth thematic session on intellige nt connected vehicles and global regulations\n- An interactive panel discu ssion addressing industrial deployment challenges\n- Networking coffee bre aks and a dedicated seated dinner with international automotive experts\n\ nAgenda\n1. Registration and welcome coffee Check-in and informal welcome reception\n2. Opening ceremony Official opening remarks from the forum con veners\n3. Keynote speeches Presentations by representatives from internat ional bodies and industry\n4. Research presentations Latest findings and t echnical assessments\n5. Group photo and coffee break Informal exchange an d group photo session\n6. Thematic session Detailed discussion on intellig ent connected vehicles\, standards\, and deployment\n7. Panel discussion M ultilateral exchange on global regulatory cooperation\n8. Networking dinne r Evening reception and continued networking among attendees\n\nWho should attend\nAutomotive executives\, engineers\, policymakers\, regulatory spe cialists\, and researchers working on intelligent transportation\, connect ed vehicles\, and international automotive standards.\n\nAbout the host\nT he China Automobile Standards Internationalization Center (CASIC Geneva) f acilitates multilateral dialogue\, international standards harmonization\, and technical cooperation across the global automotive sector.\n\nOn Vent ranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/casic-forum-2026-2026-11-20 LOCATION:Geneva Marriott Hotel\, Chemin du Ruisseau 1\, 1216 Geneva URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/casic-forum-2026-2026-11-20 CATEGORIES:Mobility,Legal END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR