BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ventranet//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:Tech events in Switzerland · Ventranet X-WR-CALNAME:Tech events in Switzerland · Ventranet DESCRIPTION:Hand-picked Tech events in Switzerland\, from ventranet.ch. X-WR-CALDESC:Hand-picked Tech events in Switzerland\, from ventranet.ch. X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Zurich REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmur972g4000006mjh4xp20u0@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185531Z DTSTART:20261027T073000Z DTEND:20261027T173000Z SUMMARY:Retail Tech Innovation 2026 DESCRIPTION:• Date: 27 Oct 2026\n• Time: 08:30 – 18:30\n• Location: Google Zurich Europaallee\n• Address: Europaallee 36\, 8004 Zürich\n • Host: Dagorà\, Google\n• Sector: Retail\, Tech\n• Cost: Free\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://retailtech.ch/\n• Registration : https://retailtech.ch/checkout/\n\nThe third edition of Retail Tech Inno vation convenes top brands\, technology leaders\, investors\, and startups to examine how emerging digital solutions are reshaping modern retail. Ho sted at Google's Europaallee workspace in Zurich\, the conference delivers real-world strategies and actionable takeaways to help businesses secure a competitive advantage.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Keynotes and panel discussio ns covering AI-powered commerce and hyper-personalized customer journeys\n - Exploration of phygital retail experiences that merge digital channels w ith physical storefronts\n- Insights on modular tech ecosystems\, composab le architectures\, and first-party customer data strategies\n- Extensive n etworking opportunities with executives\, founders\, and retail innovators \n\nWho should attend\nRetail executives\, digital transformation managers \, e-commerce specialists\, brand leaders\, and technology providers looki ng to stay ahead in omnichannel commerce.\n\nAbout the host\nDAGORÀ is an innovation hub focused on driving digital transformation and sustainable growth across the lifestyle and retail sectors in Switzerland.\n\nOn Ventr anet: https://ventranet.ch/events/retail-tech-innovation-2026-2026-10-27 LOCATION:Google Zurich Europaallee\, Europaallee 36\, 8004 Zürich URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/retail-tech-innovation-2026-2026-10-27 CATEGORIES:Retail,Tech END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmt4aem53000104lbfyrein0g@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185531Z DTSTART:20261103T080000Z DTEND:20261103T160000Z SUMMARY:Business Creation ICT DESCRIPTION:• Date: 3 Nov 2026\n• Time: 09:00 – 17:00\n• Location: startup space\, Schlieren\n• Address: Wiesenstrasse 10A\, 8952 Schlieren \n• Host: Venturelab\n• Sector: Tech\, Startups\n• Cost: Free\n• R equirements: None\n• Website: https://innosuisse.venturelab.ch/index.cfm ?page=139074&event_id=12598\n• Registration: https://innosuisse.venturel ab.ch/index.cfm?page=139093&EventDetailBackPage=139074&event_id=12598\n\nT he Business Creation ICT is a 5-day hybrid training program specifically d esigned for startups in the ICT sector. It aims to empower aspiring entrep reneurs by guiding them through the entire process of building a world-cla ss ICT business\, from initial idea generation to successfully securing fu nding. The program covers crucial aspects such as defining customer value\ , market identification\, business development planning\, team building\, and fundraising strategies.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Deliver unique customer v alue and develop a go-to-market strategy\n- Identify your target market an d learn to convince customers\n- Define your business development plan and financial roadmap\n- Build a winning team\, including co-founder dynamics and advisor selection\n- Secure early-stage funding for your startup\n\nA genda\nDay 1: Deliver Unique Customer Value (go-to-market & IP strategy) - On-site\nDay 2: Identify Your Market and Convince Customers (startup medi a skills & incorporation strategy) - Online\nDay 3: Define Your Business D evelopment Plan (roadmap & financial planning) - Online\nDay 4: Build a Wi nning Team (co-founder dynamics\, choosing advisors\, term sheets & shareh older agreements) - Online\nDay 5: Secure Funding for Your Startup (early- stage fundraising session + final pitch in front of investors) - On-site\n \nWho should attend\nThis training is ideal for startups in the idea or ea rly stage\, particularly those in sectors such as Automation\, AI\, Blockc hain\, Communication Technologies\, Data Sciences\, Deep Learning\, eHealt h\, Gaming\, IT Security\, Cryptography\, Machine Learning\, Neural Networ ks\, and Virtual Reality.\n\nAbout the host\nVenturelab is an organization dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs. They provide comprehensiv e training programs and support to help startups develop their businesses\ , refine their strategies\, and successfully secure funding.\n\nOn Ventran et: https://ventranet.ch/events/business-creation-ict-2026-11-03 LOCATION:startup space\, Schlieren\, Wiesenstrasse 10A\, 8952 Schlieren URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/business-creation-ict-2026-11-03 CATEGORIES:Tech,Startups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuoclevx000304ignpa2xurn@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185531Z DTSTART:20261123T080000Z DTEND:20261123T100000Z SUMMARY:AWS Builders Sprint 2026 DESCRIPTION:• Date: 23 Nov 2026\n• Time: 09:00\n• Location: Zürich\n • Host: AWS\, Venturelab\n• Sector: Tech\n• Cost: Free\n• Requirem ents: Based in Switzerland\n• Website: https://www.venturelab.swiss/inde x.cfm?page=138854&event_id=13025\n• Registration: https://www.venturelab .swiss/index.cfm?page=138877&EventDetailBackPage=138854&event_id=13025\n\n Amazon Web Services and Venturelab have teamed up to support the next wave of Swiss technology entrepreneurs and researchers. Selected participants gain access to direct guidance from AWS cloud and AI architects\, business mentors\, and go-to-market specialists to scale their products globally.\ n\nWhat to expect\n- Technical and Dev Experience mentoring from AWS AI an d cloud specialists\n- Up to $100\,000 in AWS credits under applicable pro gram terms\n- Coaching on investor pitching\, storytelling\, and go-to-mar ket strategies\n- Live pitch opportunity at the closing community event in Zurich\n\nWho should attend\nEarly-stage founders\, stealth builders\, sp in-offs\, and research teams based in Switzerland who are building softwar e or tech products.\n\nAbout the host\nAmazon Web Services (AWS) provides comprehensive cloud computing platforms\, partnering with Venturelab to fo ster high-tech entrepreneurship across Switzerland.\n\nOn Ventranet: https ://ventranet.ch/events/aws-builders-sprint-2026-2026-11-23 LOCATION:Zürich URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/aws-builders-sprint-2026-2026-11-23 CATEGORIES:Tech END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmtaghd6q000104la0o7kkt6q@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185531Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmsurdv32000004jxm5oku8hv@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185531Z DTSTART:20261126T080000Z DTEND:20261126T100000Z SUMMARY:Open-i DESCRIPTION:• Date: 26 Nov 2026\n• Time: 09:00\n• Location: Kongressh aus Zürich\n• Address: Claridenstrasse 5\, 8002 Zürich\n• Host: NZZ Connect\n• Sector: Tech\n• Cost: CHF 890\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://www.open-i.swiss/en\n• Registration: https://www.open-i .swiss/en/tickets\n\nOpen-i is Switzerland's leading innovation enabler\, dedicated to building bridges between science and business. This event bri ngs together key players from Switzerland's innovation ecosystem\, includi ng leading SMEs\, start-ups\, investors\, corporates\, academia\, policyma kers\, and the next generation of talent. The primary focus is on facilita ting exchange\, inspiration\, and tangible collaboration\, demonstrating h ow scientific insights can evolve into new business models\, market-ready solutions\, and entrepreneurial progress. By connecting knowledge\, capita l\, technology\, and entrepreneurship\, Open-i aims to strengthen Switzerl and's position as a leading hub for innovation.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Disco ver ground-breaking projects and participate in interactive sessions\n- Be inspired by national and international speakers\n- Connect with more than 1\,200 participants\n\nWho should attend\nThis event is ideal for leading SMEs\, start-ups\, investors\, corporates\, academia\, policymakers\, and the next generation of talent who are interested in innovation\, technolo gy\, and entrepreneurship.\n\nAbout the host\nOpen-i positions itself as S witzerland's leading innovation enabler\, committed to fostering connectio ns and driving progress within the country's scientific and business commu nities.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/open-i-2026-11-26 LOCATION:Kongresshaus Zürich\, Claridenstrasse 5\, 8002 Zürich URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/open-i-2026-11-26 CATEGORIES:Tech END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmqhxoqp50005jl04wz09lnsr@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T185531Z DTSTART:20270512T065000Z DTEND:20270512T200000Z SUMMARY:A3F 2027 DESCRIPTION:• Date: 12 May 2027\n• Time: 08:50 – 22:00\n• Location: Kaufleuten Zurich\n• Address: Pelikanplatz 18\, 8001 Zürich\n• Host: Alan Frei\n• Sector: Tech\, AI\n• Cost: CHF 307\n• Requirements: No ne\n• Website: https://www.alanfrei.com/events/a3f\n• Registration: ht tps://eventfrog.ch/de/p/kurse-seminare/wirtschaft/a3f-2027-zuerich-7442140 828221329340.html\n\nA3F 2027\, also known as Alan's Friends and Founders Forum\, is Zurich's top-tier technology and innovation conference. It brin gs together sharp minds in Deep Tech\, AI\, Robotics\, and Blockchain for a single\, high-density day designed to accelerate your thinking\, network ing\, and future moves. The event aims to provide a platform for exchange\ , mutual inspiration\, and innovation.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Proven framewo rks for scaling businesses\, delivered by successful speakers\n- Strategic foresight from keynotes and panels on the future of AI\, Robotics\, and D eep Tech\n- Real connections through curated networking opportunities\, in cluding a breakfast and an after-party\n- Actionable masterclasses for fou nders and builders\, designed to provide concrete tools and insights\n\nWh o should attend\nThis event is ideal for founders\, builders\, innovators\ , and professionals interested in the cutting edge of Deep Tech\, AI\, Rob otics\, and Blockchain\, seeking to expand their knowledge and network.\n\ nAbout the host\nAlan Frei Company AG organizes A3F\, which stands for Ala n's Friends and Founders Forum. This initiative focuses on fostering excha nge\, mutual inspiration\, and innovation by inviting expert guests to sha re their insights across various industries and provide input for new comp anies and projects.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/a3f-2027- 2027-05-12 LOCATION:Kaufleuten Zurich\, Pelikanplatz 18\, 8001 Zürich URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/a3f-2027-2027-05-12 CATEGORIES:Tech,AI END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR