Innovation Tours

Gain exclusive access to leading Swiss companies and innovation labs at the Innovation Tours, where participants will have the unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge projects and developments. These visits offer a deep dive into the latest trends and technologies driving innovation, providing invaluable insights.

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BIS Innovation Hub

Charting New Horizons in Central Banking

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Swisscom and e.foresight

How Swisscom Is Fostering Innovation in the Swiss Banking Sector

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Home of Blockchain.swiss & Blockchain Center University of Zürich

Alpine Tech Forum: Disruption and Resilience. Your Tech, Your Future, Your Resilience.

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Quantum Center at ETH Zurich

Experiencing State-of-the-Art Quantum Technologies at ETH Zurich

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Tenity Group AG

AI-Driven Disruption in Fintech: From Experimentation to Scalable Innovation Company

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BIS Innovation Hub

Charting New Horizons in Central Banking

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Date: 5 May 2025
Time: 1.30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Gleisarena FFHS Campus Zürich, Zollstrasse 17, CH-8005 Zürich

Synopsis:

This tour uncovers how the BIS Innovation Hub is pushing the technological boundaries of central banking and shaping the future of the financial system together with partners around the globe. Attendees have the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into BIS projects covering topics such as advanced data analytics, CBDC and tokenization of financial instruments and learn more about central bank innovation in interactive ways.

Agenda:
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Registration & Beverages
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Panel “Beyond the Hype: Innovating With AI & Data to Empower Decisions and Create Value”
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Networking Drinks and Display of BIS Innovation Hub Projects
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Bridging Innovation and Impact: The Future of Climate Risk Work
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM: Interlinking Compliance, FX and Cross-Border Payments Demonstration

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Swisscom and e.foresight

How Swisscom Is Fostering Innovation in the Swiss Banking Sector

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Date: 5 May 2025
Location: Swisscom Hub, Konradstrasse 12, 8005 Zürich

Synopsis:

Join us to explore how Swisscom, the number one telecom and IT facilitator in Switzerland, drives innovation within the Swiss banking sector. Discover how we identify emerging market trends with the help of e.foresight, the leading banking trend scout for Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and how these are incorporated into Swisscom's banking innovation lab.

During the 1.5-hour tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about e.foresight's trend scouting approach and how trends are impacting the banking industry. You will also gain an inside look into Swisscom's banking innovation lab and see how trends are distilled and ideas are turned into innovative banking products.

Agenda:
- Welcome and Intro By Cédric Früh, Trendscout e.foresight & Denise Gubser, Head Swisscom Innovation Board

- e.foresight's Banking Trend Scouting Approach and Trends Impacting Banking By Cédric Früh, Trendscout, e.foresight

- Q&A

-Inside Look Into Swisscom Banking Innovation Lab By Denise Gubser, Head Swisscom Innovation Board

- Q&A

- Open Discussion

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Home of Blockchain.swiss & Blockchain Center University of Zürich

Alpine Tech Forum: Disruption and Resilience. Your Tech, Your Future, Your Resilience.

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Date: 5 May 2025
Time: 1.00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: The Artistic, Stockerstrasse 33, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland

Synopsis:

This is a critical moment for Europe’s technological future. As global tensions rise and digital dependency becomes a growing vulnerability, Europe must take decisive steps toward building resilient, homegrown technological capabilities. Our innovation tour brings together top leaders from business, government, and tech to address the urgent need for digital sovereignty. Through showcases, panels and networking, we'll explore the following themes:

Digital Assets
Web3, Stablecoins & Wallets
Capital Infrastructure & Innovation Funding
Agentic Workflow & Generative AI
Decentralized Data Infrastructure, Data Centers, Data Sovereignty & Privacy
Scaling Quantum Computing
Autonomous Robots & Drones

Agenda:
1:00 PM: Registration
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM: Panels, Showcases, Keynotes
3:15 PM - 3:50 PM: Networking Break
3:50 PM - 5:30 PM: Panels, Showcases, Keynotes, Closing Remarks
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Networking Drinks

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Quantum Center at ETH Zurich

Experiencing State-of-the-Art Quantum Technologies at ETH Zurich

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Date: 5 May 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: ETH Zurich, Hönggerberg Campus

Synopsis:

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities in the field of quantum science and technology. With the ongoing second quantum revolution, where unique properties of quantum physics are exploited to create new technologies for computing and sensing as well as novel materials, researchers in the Quantum Center at ETH Zurich have continued their leading role in research and education. Join this visit to learn more about the current developments in quantum science and technology.

Agenda:

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Introduction and Input Talks about Quantum Science and Technology in Switzerland and at ETH Zurich
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Lab Tours

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Tenity Group AG

AI-Driven Disruption in Fintech: From Experimentation to Scalable Innovation

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Details:
Date: 5 May 2025
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Tenity Office: Pfingstweidstrasse 110 / 1st Floor, 8021 Zürich

Synopsis:

AI is revolutionising fintech—but how do we move from bold experiments to real, scalable innovation? Join us at Tenity’s Innovation Tour @ Point Zero Forum 2025 to explore cutting-edge AI use cases, insights from top fintech founders, and corporate strategies for AI adoption. Engage, learn, and connect with the key players shaping the AI-powered future of finance!

Agenda:

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Introduction: Strengthening the EU Fintech Ecosystem - Tenity x Copenhagen Fintech: How We Collaborate to Drive Fintech Innovation Across Europe
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM: Founders’ Vision: AI-Powered Fintech in Action - Swiss & Danish Startup Founders Showcase Cutting-Edge AI Applications in Fintech
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM: Panel Discussion: “From AI Experimentation to Scalable & Secure Innovation” - Experts Explore AI Adoption, Scalability, and Cybersecurity Risks in Financial Services
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking Apéro - Connect With AI Innovators, Investors & Fintech Leaders