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X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Zurich REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuocai5e000904jq72jv2pvx@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185801Z DTSTART:20261027T160000Z DTEND:20261103T200000Z SUMMARY:Pivoting the Idea: Assess\, Adapt\, Accelerate DESCRIPTION:• Date: 27 Oct – 3 Nov 2026\n• Time: 17:00 – 21:00\n• Location: EPFL Innovation Park\n• Host: Innosuisse\, Venturelab\n• Se ctor: Startups\n• Cost: Free\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https ://innosuisse.venturelab.ch/index.cfm?page=139074&event_id=12644\n• Regi stration: https://innosuisse.venturelab.ch/index.cfm?page=139093&EventDeta ilBackPage=139074&event_id=12644\n\nThis intensive two-session training co urse offers founders and researchers actionable tools to adapt their busin ess strategies to changing market demands. Participants will examine real startup scenarios to uncover new growth channels\, refine their value prop osition\, and position themselves effectively for customer acquisition and investor discussions.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Identify core bottlenecks and reposition your business model for maximum impact\n- Discover fresh revenu e opportunities and test new customer segments\n- Gain direct expert and p eer feedback to fine-tune pitching and funding strategies\n- Build financi al resilience and long-term market sustainability\n\nWho should attend\nEa rly-stage and growth-stage founders\, entrepreneurs\, and researchers look ing to validate their business model\, overcome strategic hurdles\, and ac celerate startup growth.\n\nAbout the host\nInnosuisse is the Swiss Innova tion Agency supporting science-based innovation and startup development ac ross Switzerland through specialized coaching and training programs.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/pivoting-the-idea-assess-adapt-acc elerate-2026-10-27 LOCATION:EPFL Innovation Park URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/pivoting-the-idea-assess-adapt-accelerate-2 026-10-27 CATEGORIES:Startups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmtep8opo00000ai96unbpyu8@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185801Z DTSTART:20261028T083000Z DTEND:20261028T164500Z SUMMARY:Swiss Data Space Forum 2026 - Unlocking Data for AI DESCRIPTION:• Date: 28 Oct 2026\n• Time: 09:30 – 17:45\n• Location: Unlimitrust Campus\n• Address: Route des Flumeaux 42\, 1008 Prilly\n• Host: Swiss Data Alliance\, digitalswitzerland\n• Sector: AI\n• Cost: CHF 250\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://forum.swissdataalli ance.ch\n• Registration: https://digitalswitzerland.oniva.events/en/even t/swiss-data-space-forum-2026/register?step=1\n\nThe Swiss Data Space Foru m 2026 gathers policymakers\, researchers\, industry leaders\, and innovat ors to explore practical methods of sharing data for AI applications. The event showcases real-world use cases from different sectors in Switzerland and globally\, paving the way for the AI Summit in Geneva 2027.\n\nWhat t o expect\n- Inspiring keynote addresses and high-level plenary sessions\n- Interactive breakout sessions and workshops focusing on data governance a nd interoperability\n- Networking opportunities with key stakeholders duri ng lunch and the evening apéro\n\nAgenda\n1. Plenary Session I Switzerlan d's Vision for Data-Driven Innovation and Digital Sovereignty\n2. Plenary Session II Perspectives on Open Knowledge and Digital Public Infrastructur e\n3. Breakout Session I Practical focus on controlling data\, assets\, an d innovation\n4. Breakout Session II Trust\, AI-ready data\, and resilient ecosystems\n5. Final Plenary Session Unlocking Data Spaces and turning co nversations into reality\n\nWho should attend\nProfessionals\, researchers \, policymakers\, and business leaders interested in artificial intelligen ce\, data governance\, and secure data-sharing ecosystems.\n\nAbout the ho st\nThe event is organized by Swiss Data Alliance in collaboration with di gitalswitzerland\, fostering innovation and digital transformation in Swit zerland.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/swiss-data-space-for um-2026-unlocking-data-for-ai-2026-10-28 LOCATION:Unlimitrust Campus\, Route des Flumeaux 42\, 1008 Prilly URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/swiss-data-space-forum-2026-unlocking-data- for-ai-2026-10-28 CATEGORIES:AI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuocdf38000b04jqr4a6zbs1@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185801Z DTSTART:20261028T160000Z DTEND:20261104T200000Z SUMMARY:Pivoting the Idea Life Science: Assess\, Adapt\, Accelerate DESCRIPTION:• Date: 28 Oct – 4 Nov 2026\n• Time: 17:00 – 21:00\n• Location: EPFL Innovation Park\n• Address: EPFL Innovation Park\, 1015 Lausanne\n• Host: Innosuisse\, Venturelab\n• Sector: Life Sciences\, S tartups\n• Cost: Free\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://inno suisse.venturelab.ch/index.cfm?page=139074&event_id=13029\n• Registratio n: https://innosuisse.venturelab.ch/index.cfm?page=139093&EventDetailBackP age=139074&event_id=13029\n\nThis interactive workshop supports life scien ce founders and researchers in refining their business models to match shi fting market demands and unlock new funding opportunities. Drawing on real -world startup case studies\, the programme equips participants with actio nable tools and the strategic mindset needed to build resilient\, investor -ready ventures.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Deep dive into identifying business model bottlenecks and adapting your value proposition\n- Guidance on testi ng customer segments\, building financial resilience\, and pitching to inv estors\n- Expert and peer feedback on your go-to-market and funding strate gy\n\nWho should attend\nEarly-stage and growth-stage founders\, researche rs\, and entrepreneurs in life sciences and biotechnology looking to valid ate their business model and scale their startup.\n\nAbout the host\nInnos uisse Start-up Training\, conducted in partnership with Venturelab\, offer s hands-on courses and practical coaching to empower science- and technolo gy-driven startups across Switzerland.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet. ch/events/pivoting-the-idea-life-science-assess-adapt-accelerate-2026-10-2 8 LOCATION:EPFL Innovation Park\, 1015 Lausanne URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/pivoting-the-idea-life-science-assess-adapt -accelerate-2026-10-28 CATEGORIES:Life Sciences,Startups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmt49rjs4000504l4e2lno4tt@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185801Z DTSTART:20261029T160000Z DTEND:20261029T190000Z SUMMARY:Co-Founder & Startup Talent Matchmaking DESCRIPTION:• Date: 29 Oct 2026\n• Time: 17:00 – 20:00\n• Location: Unlimitrust Campus\n• Address: Rte des Flumeaux 42\, 1008 Prilly\n• H ost: Unlimitrust\, EPFL Alumni\, Talent Kick\n• Sector: Startups\n• Co st: Free\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://innosuisse.venturel ab.ch/index.cfm?page=139074&event_id=12970\n• Registration: https://inno suisse.venturelab.ch/index.cfm?page=139093&EventDetailBackPage=139074&even t_id=12970\n\nThis curated matchmaking event is designed to connect aspiri ng founders and early-stage startups with technical and business talents. It offers a unique opportunity to find the right co-founder or team member to build something meaningful together\, fostering collaboration and stro ng partnerships.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Structured matchmaking rounds\n- A c urated participant list shared in advance\n- Intentional networking opport unities\n- An informal and engaging setting\n\nWho should attend\nThis eve nt is ideal for early-stage tech founders\, technical and business talents \, and motivated students looking to join or build a startup. Participants will have the chance to meet individuals with complementary skills and ex pand their entrepreneurial network.\n\nAbout the host\nThis event is organ ized by Unlimitrust in collaboration with EPFL Alumni and Talent Kick. Unl imitrust supports innovation and entrepreneurship\, while EPFL Alumni conn ects graduates\, and Talent Kick fosters startup talent.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/co-founder-startup-talent-matchmaking-2026-10- 29 LOCATION:Unlimitrust Campus\, Rte des Flumeaux 42\, 1008 Prilly URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/co-founder-startup-talent-matchmaking-2026- 10-29 CATEGORIES:Startups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuoci6xc000f04jqtoqd27t4@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185801Z DTSTART:20261116T110000Z DTEND:20261116T130000Z SUMMARY:Women in Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:• Date: 16 Nov 2026\n• Time: 12:00 – 14:00\n• Location: Lausanne\n• Host: Venturelab\, Innosuisse\n• Sector: Startups\n• Co st: Free\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://innosuisse.venturel ab.ch/index.cfm?page=139074&event_id=12977\n• Registration: https://inno suisse.venturelab.ch/index.cfm?page=139093&EventDetailBackPage=139074&even t_id=12977\n\nThe Women in Entrepreneurship event brings together aspiring founders\, researchers\, and innovators to highlight the critical role of diversity in building successful ventures. Participants will gain firstha nd insights into navigating the startup landscape from experienced female entrepreneurs who have successfully turned cutting-edge research into thri ving businesses.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Inspiring startup journeys shared by EPFL spin-off founders\n- Actionable takeaways on team building and overc oming early-stage challenges\n- An interactive Q&A session with the speake rs\n- A networking lunch with drinks and snacks to connect with peers and mentors\n\nWho should attend\nThis session is open to university students\ , academic researchers\, aspiring female entrepreneurs\, and anyone intere sted in startup creation and diverse founding teams.\n\nAbout the host\nVe nturelab designs and operates premier startup support initiatives and acce leration programs across Switzerland in collaboration with Innosuisse\, he lping high-tech founders turn ideas into globally scalable companies.\n\nO n Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/women-in-entrepreneurship-2026-11 -16 LOCATION:Lausanne URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/women-in-entrepreneurship-2026-11-16 CATEGORIES:Startups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuob8wey000404kzcy01x2p7@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185801Z DTSTART:20261117T170000Z DTEND:20261117T200000Z SUMMARY:Celebrating 50 Years in Switzerland – Shaping the Future of Secur ity – Lausanne DESCRIPTION:• Date: 17 Nov 2026\n• Time: 18:00 – 21:00\n• Location: IMD\n• Address: Chemin de Bellerive 32\, 1003 Lausanne\n• Host: Swedi sh Swiss Chamber of Commerce\n• Sector: Leadership & Management\n• Cos t: CHF 60 – 125\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://swecham.ch /events/celebrating-50-years-in-switzerland-shaping-the-future-of-security -lausanne/\n• Registration: https://swecham.ch/events/celebrating-50-yea rs-in-switzerland-shaping-the-future-of-security-lausanne/\n\nMarking 50 y ears in Switzerland\, this Nordic Chambers executive seminar addresses the rapidly shifting global risk environment and how organizations can adapt. Attendees will gain strategic insights into how intelligence-driven secur ity strategies help businesses remain resilient and sustain growth in unce rtain times.\n\nWhat to expect\n- An in-depth discussion on navigating glo bal security risks and business resilience\n- Strategic insights from the leadership of Securitas AB\n- Direct exchange and networking over an apér o with executive peers\n\nAgenda\n1. 18:00 Registration opens\n2. 18:30 We lcome address\n3. 18:40 Discussion with Magnus Ahlqvist moderated by Knut Haanaes\n4. 19:20 Networking and apéro\n5. 21:00 Event concludes\n\nWho s hould attend\nThis session is designed for senior executives\, board membe rs\, corporate decision-makers\, and risk officers looking to future-proof their organizations.\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swedish Swiss Chamber of Comm erce fosters business relationships\, trade\, and executive exchange betwe en Sweden and Switzerland.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/ce lebrating-50-years-in-switzerland-shaping-the-future-of-security-lau-2026- 11-17 LOCATION:IMD\, Chemin de Bellerive 32\, 1003 Lausanne URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/celebrating-50-years-in-switzerland-shaping -the-future-of-security-lau-2026-11-17 CATEGORIES:Leadership & Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmqzs3dxc0001kz04msw3v3wv@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185801Z DTSTART:20261119T080000Z DTEND:20261119T183000Z SUMMARY:BioAlps Networking Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:• Date: 19 Nov 2026\n• Time: 09:00 – 19:30\n• Location: Palais Beaulieu Lausanne\n• Address: Avenue des Bergières 10\, 1004 La usanne\n• Host: BioAlps\n• Sector: Life Sciences\, Healthcare\n• Cos t: CHF 150\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://bioalps.org/bioal ps-networking-day-2026/\n• Registration: https://bioalps.org/events/bioa lps-networking-day-2026-tickets/\n\nThe BioAlps Networking Day 2026 is an annual gathering for the Swiss Health Valley community\, designed to foste r connections and drive innovation in life sciences. This year\, the event takes place in Lausanne\, focusing on advancements in healthcare through digital innovation. It's an opportunity for professionals to engage\, shar e knowledge\, and explore future collaborations.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Conn ect with key players and innovators in the Swiss Health Valley.\n- Gain in sights into Vaud's thriving life sciences innovation ecosystem.\n- Partici pate in discussions on advancing healthcare through digital innovation.\n- Discover opportunities for new partnerships and business development.\n\n Agenda\n1. Morning Spotlight on Vaud's thriving life sciences innovation e cosystem.\n2. Afternoon Discussion on advancing healthcare through digital innovation.\n3. Keynote Speech by Prof. Marcel Salathé from EPFL\, co-di rector of the AI Centre\, discussing artificial intelligence and public he alth.\n\nWho should attend\nThis event is ideal for researchers\, entrepre neurs\, investors\, and industry leaders looking to expand their network a nd explore the latest trends in healthcare and life sciences.\n\nAbout the host\nBioAlps is an organization dedicated to promoting and developing th e life sciences sector in Western Switzerland\, fostering innovation and c ollaboration within the region.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/even ts/bioalps-networking-day-2026-2026-11-19 LOCATION:Palais Beaulieu Lausanne\, Avenue des Bergières 10\, 1004 Lausann e URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/bioalps-networking-day-2026-2026-11-19 CATEGORIES:Life Sciences,Healthcare END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmv2o3acp000c04jshctzmo93@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185801Z DTSTART:20261119T170000Z DTEND:20261119T183000Z SUMMARY:Afterwork with Hormeta — Swiss Beauty and Insights into the Chine se Market DESCRIPTION:• Date: 19 Nov 2026\n• Time: 18:00 – 19:30\n• Location: CVCI\n• Address: Avenue d'Ouchy 47\, 1001 Lausanne\n• Host: Swiss-Chi nese Chamber of Commerce\, HORMETA\n• Sector: Economy & Policy\, Retail\ n• Cost: CHF 20 – 40\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://www .sccc.ch/events/event/afterwork-with-hormeta-swiss-beauty-and-insights-int o-the-chinese-market\n• Registration: https://www.sccc.ch/events/event/a fterwork-with-hormeta-swiss-beauty-and-insights-into-the-chinese-market\n\ nJoin the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce for an evening focused on inte rnational expansion and Swiss excellence in skincare. Attendees will explo re the journey of Hormeta\, examining its practical experiences\, emerging opportunities\, and the specific challenges Swiss consumer brands encount er when operating in China.\n\nWhat to expect\n- An insightful presentatio n exploring Hormeta's brand story and strategic positioning in China\n- Di scussion on key hurdles and collaborative opportunities for Swiss business es entering the Chinese market\n- An informal networking apéro with profe ssionals engaged in Swiss-Chinese trade\n\nWho should attend\nEntrepreneur s\, brand managers\, business leaders\, and professionals interested in co nsumer goods\, cosmetics\, and bilateral business ventures between Switzer land and China.\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce ( SCCC) fosters economic relationships\, business partnerships\, and mutual knowledge exchange between Switzerland and China.\n\nOn Ventranet: https:/ /ventranet.ch/events/afterwork-with-hormeta-swiss-beauty-and-insights-into -the-chinese-mark-2026-11-19 LOCATION:CVCI\, Avenue d'Ouchy 47\, 1001 Lausanne URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/afterwork-with-hormeta-swiss-beauty-and-ins ights-into-the-chinese-mark-2026-11-19 CATEGORIES:Economy & Policy,Retail END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmtaghd6q000104la0o7kkt6q@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185801Z DTSTART:20261125T074500Z DTEND:20261125T180000Z SUMMARY:Investor Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:• Date: 25 Nov 2026\n• Time: 08:45 – 19:00\n• Location: SwissTech Convention Center\n• Address: Route Louis-Favre 2\, 1024 Ecub lens\n• Host: EPFL\n• Sector: Tech\, Finance\n• Cost: Free\n• Requ irements: Invitation required for morning session\n• Website: https://ww w.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/community/events/investor-day/\n• Registrat ion: https://www.b2match.com/e/investor-day-2026/sign-up/create-account\n\ nThe EPFL Investor Day brings together prominent investors and innovative deeptech ventures emerging from EPFL and the wider Western Switzerland inn ovation ecosystem. The full-day event offers dedicated tracks for curated venture meetings alongside an open afternoon conference focused on entrepr eneurship and technological spinouts.\n\nWhat to expect\n- High-impact pit ch sessions from promising deeptech startups seeking funding\n- Dedicated one-on-one meeting slots and lab discovery tours for investors\n- Keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, and insights from the European Spinout Report\n- An evening networking aperitif to connect with ecosystem leader s and peers\n\nAgenda\n1. 08:45 – Registration and Welcome Coffee Mornin g check-in for invited guests\n2. 09:30 – Opening Address & Startup Pitc hes Official welcome followed by curated startup pitch presentations\n3. 1 2:30 – Networking Lunch & 1-on-1 Meetings Dedicated lunch break and bila teral investor-founder meetings\n4. 14:30 – Lab Discovery Tour Exclusive guided tour of EPFL research laboratories for investors\n5. 15:15 – Aft ernoon Session Opening Doors open to all registered conference attendees\n 6. 15:30 – Keynotes & Panel Discussions Presentation of the European Spi nout Report and expert discussions\n7. 17:30 – Startups in Creation Pitc h Session Early-stage venture presentations\n8. 18:00 – Closing Remarks & Networking Aperitif Concluding remarks followed by drinks and networking \n\nWho should attend\nVenture capital investors\, business angels\, and d eeptech founders looking for investment and collaboration\, as well as eco system partners interested in innovation and academic spinouts.\n\nAbout t he host\nEPFL is one of Europe's premier science and technology institutio ns\, fostering world-class research\, technology transfer\, and startup cr eation from its campus in Lausanne.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/ events/investor-day-2026-2026-11-25 LOCATION:SwissTech Convention Center\, Route Louis-Favre 2\, 1024 Ecublens URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/investor-day-2026-2026-11-25 CATEGORIES:Tech,Finance END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR