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1. Conversion of Blockchain & AI
Pioneering the Next Wave of Technological Innovation
09:00 – 09:40
Moderator: Aliya Das-Gupta, Senior Vice President, @ Sygnum Bank
- Jan Camenisch, CTO @ Dfinity Foundation
- Reto Luthiger, Partner & Co-Head Practice Group Regulatory, Fintech & DLT @ MLL Legal AG
- Prof. Dr. Claudio J. Tessone, Professor & Chairman @ UZH Blockchain Center
- Frederik Gregaard, CEO @ Cardano Foundation
- How can we give users the control they want?
- In what ways can blockchain help make AI ‘safer’ ?
- Lessons learned from integration of other technologies with blockchain? How can we prevent economic concentration of power for governance?
- What are the existing legal & regulatory concerns?
- Concrete examples of AIxBC integration where we can already see the value of the integration?
2. Global AI Regulatory Landscape
Navigating the Global AI Regulatory Maze: Discussion on current and upcoming regulations affecting AI development and deployment
09:40 – 10:15
Moderator: Simina Suciu, Head of Compliance @ Trans Adriatic Pipeline
- Bianca-Ioana Marcu, Deputy Director for Global Privacy @ Future of Privacy Forum
- Sandra Kurmann, Divisional Head of General Operating Conditions & Board Member @ Swiss Insurance Association
- Gabriel Meier, Counsel, Corporate and M&A / ICT & Digital @ MLL Legal AG
- Emergence of different regulatory models for AI governance around the world
- The rise of data protection authorities
- How about the Swiss approach?
3. AI & Sustainability
How can AI be leveraged to address global challenges and promote sustainability?
10:15 – 10:50
Moderator: Elena Enache, Global Growth and Innovation Consultant
- Guillem Martínez Roura, AI and Robotics Programme Officer @ United Nations’ ITU
- Marc Stämpfli, Business Director Switzerland @ Nvidia
- Carmina Jaro, Senior Advisor for Applied AI Solutions
- Cornis Van Der Lugt, Senior Manager @ S&P Global
- What do companies need to do in order to achieve sustainable development?
- What are the risks associated with energy consumption in digital transformation?
- How can you promote digital transformation in countries with limited connectivity?
- How to enable digital connectivity globally?
4. “Guardians of the Future”
How AI is Redefining the Battlefield in Cybersecurity?
11:15 – 11:55
Moderator: Helena Sousa Aguiar, Global Data Protection Office Manager @ Syngenta Group
- Marcel Hirt, Program Manager Cybersecurity @ Kanton of Zurich
- Lukas Bühlmann, Partner & Co-Head ICT & Digital @ MLL Legal AG
- Shira Kaplan, Founder @ Cyverse Capital GmbH
- Sven Fassbender, CEO & CO-Founder @ zentrust partners GmbH
- Opportunities & Threats
- Challenges that SMEs are facing
- Cybersecurity from a defense point of view
- Potential impact that GenAI will have on the intersection of cybersecurity
5. AI & Insurance
How to ensure innovation with AI in Insurance?
11:55 – 12:30
Moderator: Aleksandra Kjemhus, Founder & CEO @ Black Door Technology
- Dr. Evangelos Avramakis, Lead Corporate Foresight, Intelligence & Development @ SwissRe
- Andra-Maria Maute, Executive Board Member & DLT Lead @ Swiss Fintech Innovations (SFTI)
- Stefan Majnek, Founder & CEO @ UpQuAI Solutions AG
The discussion centers on using AI to improve efficiency, fraud detection, and customer experience in insurance. Panelists stress AI’s potential to streamline document processing, enhance fraud detection accuracy, and automate workflows, which could reduce manual labor for repetitive tasks. However, they also discuss the importance of balancing AI innovation with compliance and data privacy concerns, particularly as regulatory frameworks like the European AI Act take effect.
Keynote + Q&A
Transforming AI with the game-changing power of quantum computing
12:30 – 12:45
Jan Mikolon, Lead Data Scientist @ Quantum Basel
Discover how Liquid Neural Networks combined with the revolutionary potential of quantum computing are transforming the future of AI. This talk will explore how these cutting-edge technologies work together to enhance AI’s adaptability, efficiency, and decision-making capabilities, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in intelligent systems.
Keynote + Q&A
What´s next in AI: Open, Trusted and Sovereign.
12:45 – 13:00
Georg M.V. Olowson, Lead AI Governance @ IBM
This session will explore the defining trends in AI for 2025. The rise of open AI models, the importance of trust and governance and the need for digital sovereignty.
Global Pitch Competition
14:30 – 15:00
Jury:
- Guillem Martínez Roura, AI and Robotics Programme Officer @ United Nations’ ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
- Jana Essebier, Partner & Attorney at Law @ Vischer AG
- Eugen Stamm, Writer @ Verve Ventures
- Regula Bleuler, Managing Director @ Swiss Startup Association
- Georg M. V. Olowson, AI Governance Leader @ IBM
- Enrique Gude, Deputy Project Manager @ Kanton Zurich
This is a global start-up pitching event organized in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)’s AI for Good initiative. It is designed to discover the most promising AI-driven solutions addressing key challenges across various sectors. The competition is open to innovative start-ups leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced algorithms to drive impactful and sustainable change.
6. Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare
How AI/GenAI is Accelerating Healthcare in Highly Regulated Industries
15:00 – 15:40
Moderator: Dr. Alessandro Palese, International Product Manager @ Roche
- Chrysanth Sulzberger, CEO @ Imito AG
- Barbara Meier, Senior Associate & Attorney at Law @ Vischer AG
- Filippo Rossi, Director of Business Development @ Wipro
- Bram Stieltjes, MD. PhD, Head Research and Analytic Services, D&ICT @ University Hospital Basel
- What hurdles do medtech startups face in integrating AI into their products while complying with industry regulations?
- What are the potential applications of GenAI in improving patient diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, or clinical decision-making?
7. AI in Finance Part 1: Hesitation or Caution?
Unpacking Finance’s Roadmap in Embracing GenAI
16:00 – 16:45
Moderator: Timea Nagy, Founder & Legal Counsel Data Protection & AI
- August Benz, Deputy CEO @ Swiss Bankers Association
- Christian Thier, FSI Lead, Member of the executive Board @ Microsoft
- Frédéric Dommart, Chief Data Officer @ Lombard Odier Group
- Dr. Dorian Selz, Co-founder & CEO @ Squirro AG
- How we drive innovation in financial services & be compliant & democratize AI?
- How do we work with fintechs?
- How to insure we are not over-regulating the space and what is the role of SBA?
- Challenges & best practice
- How to scale genAI and how to avoid potential pitfalls?
8. AI in Finance Part 2: AI reshaping the financial services
Opportunities & Challenges
16:45 – 17:25
Moderator: Lucia Batlova, EMEA Senior Privacy Counsel @ Lenovo
- Firas Nadim Habach, CFA, Swiss Head of Financial Crime Compliance @ Revolut
- Dr. Cornelia Stengel, Partner & Financial Market and Data Protection Lawyer @ Kellerhals-Carrard
- Dr. Julinda Gllavata, Head of Data Analytics & AI @ SIX Group
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a crucial transformation in financial services. Financial institutions already now utilize various AI-built tools & solutions to improve risk management, including security, fraud, anti-money laundering (AML), know-your customer (KYC) and other initiatives. Artificial Intelligence is also used for personalized interactions, efficient customer support, credit scoring and innovative products & services. This panel will tackle the following aspects:
- Exploring the key regulatory challenges in developing frameworks to ensure responsible use of GenAI
- GenAI or just simply AI tools?
- Which guardrails are to be observed to ensure ethics, regulatory compliance, transparency & explainability?
- What are the key uses cases seen in practice?
Keynote & Demonstration
Robotics
17:25 – 17:40
Péter Fankhauser, Co-founder & CEO @ ANYBOTICS
Keynote & Q&A
Parasitic AI: The Silent Saboteur Undermining Your Business’s Future
17:40 – 17:55
Dr. Alexandra Diening, Executive Chair @ H-AISA
Uncover the unseen AI threats quietly infiltrating organizations—Parasitic AI. In this impactful keynote, Dr. Alexandra Diening reveals how these silent saboteurs not only target your data and finances but also erode employee wellbeing, disrupt company culture, and stifle innovation.
Explore real-world cases of parasitic AI and their multifaceted impacts. Learn how these invisible foes increase stress among staff, breed mistrust, and divert resources from growth. Dr. Diening will share effective strategies to detect and combat these AI-driven threats.
Equip your organization to safeguard its most valuable assets—people, culture, and innovative spirit. Don’t miss this eye-opening session that will change how you perceive and protect against hidden AI dangers in today’s business world.
Founders feature
Interviews with industry revolutionizers
17:55-18:10
- Sebastian Küpers, CTO & Managing Director @ House of communication
- Patrick Tobler, CEO & Founder @ NMKR
Interviewed by: Marc Hauser, CEO @ Trust Square
Interviews with industry revolutionizers revealing their journey, strategies, and insights, showcasing the entrepreneurial wisdom and transformative stories shaping the AI business landscape.
Closing Comments & Pitch Winner Announcement
18:10 – 18:30
Timea Nagy & Marc Hauser