Switzerland is home to some of the world's leading research institutions and scientific talent. Yet a fundamental question remains: How can Switzerland turn world-class AI research into world-class companies?

On Friday, 30 October 2026, the Geneva Center for Neutrality (GCN) will bring together leading figures from academia, technology, finance and international science diplomacy for a high-level discussion in Geneva.

Speakers:

• Anna Fontcuberta-Morral — President, EPFL

• Prof. Srdjan Čapkun — Vice President for Digital Transformation, ETH Zurich

• Prof. Marilyne Andersen — Director General, GESDA; Professor, EPFL

• Jay Woods, CMT — Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets

• Marc Løebekken — Head of Legal, Proton

Computing power, access to capital and data governance: three levers to turn Swiss research into global success. How can Switzerland bring these together to build globally competitive AI companies and capture the economic value of its scientific excellence?

Event details:

Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Venue: Société de Lecture, Grand-Rue 11, Geneva
Doors open: 18:00

Registration required: here