• 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?

• Emergence of different regulatory models for AI governance around the world
• The rise of data protection authorities
• How about the Swiss approach?

• 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?

• 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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?

• 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?

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?

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.

Interviews with industry revolutionizers revealing their journey, strategies, and insights, showcasing the entrepreneurial wisdom and transformative stories shaping the AI business landscape.