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TomorrowFri 09 Oct17:00·📍 Zurich

Impulse Hack #1

by ETH AI Club

Welcome to our Friday Hacking Session! Have an AI-related idea you’ve been meaning to build? Join our Friday evening hacking sessions, organized together with VMI. Whether you’re coming solo or as part of a team, you’ll have 2-3 hours to turn your idea into a prototype, followed by demos at the end. It’s also a great opportunity to work on an existing ETH AI Club Project or start building toward a

EventAI / MLSecurity
~250 expected
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Sat 10 Oct09:00·📍 Lausanne · BC Building (building o…

The Hackathon

by Jules Delforge

The Hackathon 🔒 Get ready for a 36-hour hackathon in BC Building, hosted by the Blockchain Student Association - EPFL! This event is your chance to build innovative solutions in XXXX across multiple exciting tracks, powered by industry-leading sponsors . 💡 👩‍💻 What to expect: +$5K USD in prizes! Food & snacks provided all weekend to fuel your creativity Hands-on support from club members and senio

HackathonSecurityBlockchain
~250 expected
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Fri 16 Oct17:00·📍 Zurich

Impulse Hack #2

by ETH AI Club

Welcome to our Friday Hacking Session! Have an AI-related idea you’ve been meaning to build? Join our Friday evening hacking sessions, organized together with VMI. Whether you’re coming solo or as part of a team, you’ll have 2-3 hours to turn your idea into a prototype, followed by demos at the end. It’s also a great opportunity to work on an existing ETH AI Club Project or start building toward a

EventAI / MLSecurity
~250 expected
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Tue 20 OctFull day·📍 Bern

Swiss Cyber Storm 2026

Swiss Cyber Storm is the long-established security conference setting the IT security agenda for Switzerland. We present renowned international speakers to a national audience. This audience stretches from students to techies, to security officers and CISOs. There are many conferences talking about vulnerabilities. But Swiss Cyber Storm puts it all in context and delivers proven solutions to the s

ConferenceSecurity
~600 expected
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Tue 20 Oct13:30·📍 Lugano · SUPSI - Dipartimento Te…

Scientific Bitcoin Institute-Academic Day

by Luca Esposito

The Science of Bitcoin The workshop marks the public launch of the Scientific Bitcoin Institute (SBI), a research organizationdedicated to the rigorous, multidisciplinary study of Bitcoin as a complex adaptive system. Rather than approaching Bitcoin through the lens of advocacy, trading, or industry promotion, the Institute treats it as a natural object of scientific inquiry: a global socio-econom

WorkshopSecurityDataBlockchainFintechLegal TechProduct / Design
~200 expected
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Wed 21 Oct09:30·📍 Lugano

Arkade Day 2026

by Alexandre Bergeron

Arkade Day brings together executives, capital allocators, developers, product teams and ecosystem partners working across financial products and Bitcoin infrastructure. The day opens with Capital Sessions, featuring new Ark Labs product showcases alongside conversations with treasury teams, trading desks and financial providers about opportunities for income, hedging and financing. The agenda wil

EventSecurityDevOps / CloudBlockchainFintechProduct / DesignStartups / Venture
~200 expected

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TodayThu 08 Oct17:00·📍 Zurich · IBM Switzerland AG

AI Game Changers Club | Zurich, Switzerland | Trust at Scale in the Age of AI

by Emi Olausson Fourounjieva

Trust at Scale: Leadership, Governance and Accountability for Sustainable Growth AI Game Changers Club | Zurich Executive Leadership Exchange Hosted at IBM Zurich 8 October 2026 The conversation around AI is entering a new phase. Organizations are moving beyond experimentation. AI is becoming increasingly embedded in decisions, workflows, customer interactions, operating models and strategic choic

EventAI / MLRoboticsSecurityHardwareStartups / VentureFintechLegal TechProduct / Design
~60 expected
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TomorrowFri 09 Oct17:00·📍 Zurich

Impulse Hack #1

by ETH AI Club

Welcome to our Friday Hacking Session! Have an AI-related idea you’ve been meaning to build? Join our Friday evening hacking sessions, organized together with VMI. Whether you’re coming solo or as part of a team, you’ll have 2-3 hours to turn your idea into a prototype, followed by demos at the end. It’s also a great opportunity to work on an existing ETH AI Club Project or start building toward a

EventAI / MLSecurity
~250 expected
Sat 10 Oct09:00·📍 Lausanne · EPFL - Swiss Federal Te…

Hacker Mode #3 - October 10th :)

by Vasiliki Sdona

💡 🚀 Hacker Mode: Unlock 100 Hours for Your Ideas Do you struggle to find time to learn new skills or move your personal projects forward? Would you like to go deeper into your entrepreneurship courses or semester projects? EPFL students—together with the Vice Presidency for Innovation and with the support of UBS— organise Hacker Mode, an initiative designed to give you dedicated time and resources

EventSecurity
~60 expected
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Sat 10 Oct09:00·📍 Lausanne · BC Building (building o…

The Hackathon

by Jules Delforge

The Hackathon 🔒 Get ready for a 36-hour hackathon in BC Building, hosted by the Blockchain Student Association - EPFL! This event is your chance to build innovative solutions in XXXX across multiple exciting tracks, powered by industry-leading sponsors . 💡 👩‍💻 What to expect: +$5K USD in prizes! Food & snacks provided all weekend to fuel your creativity Hands-on support from club members and senio

HackathonSecurityBlockchain
~250 expected
Mon 12 Oct18:15·📍 Zurich · ETH Zürich Hauptgebäude

🦠 Biosecurity Futures | AI Meets Biology

by Zurich Biosecurity Hub

AI Meets Biology What Frontier Models Actually Change Monday, 12 October 2026 · 18:15–19:45 ETH Zürich, room to be confirmed Every major AI lab now publishes commitments about biological misuse. Governments cite it in national security strategy. The claim is that these systems could help someone build a weapon they otherwise couldn't. The interesting question is whether that's true, and how anyone

EventAI / MLSecurity
~60 expected
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Fri 16 Oct17:00·📍 Zurich

Impulse Hack #2

by ETH AI Club

Welcome to our Friday Hacking Session! Have an AI-related idea you’ve been meaning to build? Join our Friday evening hacking sessions, organized together with VMI. Whether you’re coming solo or as part of a team, you’ll have 2-3 hours to turn your idea into a prototype, followed by demos at the end. It’s also a great opportunity to work on an existing ETH AI Club Project or start building toward a

EventAI / MLSecurity
~250 expected
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Tue 20 OctFull day·📍 Bern

Swiss Cyber Storm 2026

Swiss Cyber Storm is the long-established security conference setting the IT security agenda for Switzerland. We present renowned international speakers to a national audience. This audience stretches from students to techies, to security officers and CISOs. There are many conferences talking about vulnerabilities. But Swiss Cyber Storm puts it all in context and delivers proven solutions to the s

ConferenceSecurity
~600 expected
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Tue 20 Oct13:30·📍 Lugano · SUPSI - Dipartimento Te…

Scientific Bitcoin Institute-Academic Day

by Luca Esposito

The Science of Bitcoin The workshop marks the public launch of the Scientific Bitcoin Institute (SBI), a research organizationdedicated to the rigorous, multidisciplinary study of Bitcoin as a complex adaptive system. Rather than approaching Bitcoin through the lens of advocacy, trading, or industry promotion, the Institute treats it as a natural object of scientific inquiry: a global socio-econom

WorkshopSecurityDataBlockchainFintechLegal TechProduct / Design
~200 expected
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Wed 21 Oct09:30·📍 Lugano

Arkade Day 2026

by Alexandre Bergeron

Arkade Day brings together executives, capital allocators, developers, product teams and ecosystem partners working across financial products and Bitcoin infrastructure. The day opens with Capital Sessions, featuring new Ark Labs product showcases alongside conversations with treasury teams, trading desks and financial providers about opportunities for income, hedging and financing. The agenda wil

EventSecurityDevOps / CloudBlockchainFintechProduct / DesignStartups / Venture
~200 expected
Wed 21 Oct18:00·📍 Zurich · Vulkanstrasse 106, 8048…

AI Apéro

by Hélène Moore

AI Apero: Edition #1 The AI technology revolution Tuesday, October 21, 2026 · 18:00–20:00 CET · Vulkanstrasse 106, Zurich AI Apéro is an event series created by AI practitioners, for AI practitioners. It is a place to connect with peers, exchange experiences, ask questions, and openly discuss the opportunities and challenges of a technology that is reshaping our world. Through real conversations a

SocialAI / MLSecurityDataProduct / Design
~50 expected
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Thu 22 Oct09:00·📍 Bern · Hotel Schweizerhof Bern…

Swiss IT Summit

A high-profile industry event focusing on digital transformation, enterprise AI implementation, cybersecurity trends, and future mobility solutions, featuring global industry leaders and providing premium networking opportunities for senior management and investment firms looking to connect with the Swiss tech ecosystem.

SummitAI / MLSecurity
~600 expected
Thu 22 Oct13:30·📍 Lugano · LUGANODANTE Boutique & …

Securing Bitcoin - by BitVault

by Marco Giorgetti

Bitcoin security beyond the keys. Bitcoin self-custody gives you control. It also makes you responsible for what happens when something goes wrong. Securing Bitcoin is a curated event for people who want to understand what really puts Bitcoin self-custody at risk. Beyond seed phrases and hardware wallets, the programme explores the full spectrum of security challenges Bitcoin holders face: digital

EventSecurityHardwareBlockchainStartups / Venture
~60 expected
Thu 22 Oct15:30·📍 Lugano · PoW.Space Lugano | Co-w…

Bitcoin Red Team

by Lugano's Plan B

Overview Bitcoin has never been more valuable and never more targeted. August 2026 marked a turning point, in which the step-change in AI capabilities is now stress-testing Bitcoin's software at a new level. The emergent risk sparked a self-organized response in the community: Bitcoin developers, grasping the stakes, turned the same AI tools on the defensive side, hunting for bugs before the attac

EventAI / MLSecurityDevOps / CloudDataBlockchainProduct / Design
~60 expected
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Fri 23 Oct13:00·📍 Zurich · Winterthur

Critical Infrastructure Shield Hackathon Switzerland

by EDTH

The event will run through our EDTH event platform — apply directly here to find the agenda, challenges, and team formation: https://events.eurodefense.tech/critical-infra-shield-hackathon-switzerland Europe’s critical infrastructure is increasingly exposed — from energy grids and transport hubs to data centers and communication networks. The threat landscape has changed: low-cost drones, hybrid c

HackathonDevOps / CloudDataAI / MLRoboticsSecurityStartups / Venture
~250 expected
Fri 23 Oct16:00·📍 Zug · Kaffee Frech

Crypto Valley Cycling Club - Zug

by Crypto Valley Association

Ride the Chain | Zug Inaugural Ride Into crypto and cycling? Let’s ride. Join us for the inaugural Zug ride of the Crypto Valley Cycling Club, led by Arthur Gervais, Professor of Information Security at University College London. Starting from Kaffee Frech, we’ll take on a compact 28 km route with approximately 671 meters of elevation. Expect a rewarding ride through the landscapes surrounding Zug

SportsSecurityBlockchain
~60 expected
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Thu 29 OctFull day·📍 Zurich · Fernfachhochschule Schw…

GOhack 2026

by GObugfree AG

GOhack brings cybersecurity to life for developers, engineers and security enthusiasts. The two-day event in Zurich combines a Live Bug Bounty Challenge with hands-on workshops, practical talks, real-world insights and plenty of time to connect with the Swiss cyber community. Whether you already work in security or want to get started in ethical hacking, GOhack offers practical inspiration, new sk

WorkshopSecurity
~200 expected
Thu 29 Oct17:00·📍 Zug · CV Labs Zug

ANATOMY OF A FAKE INTERVIEW: Social Engineering Campaigns Targeting Crypto Developers

by Crypto Valley Association

Crypto developers have become a prime target for a highly effective social engineering technique: the fake job interview. Posing as recruiters on LinkedIn and similar platforms, attackers lure developers into what appears to be a legitimate hiring process - culminating in a "coding exercise" that secretly delivers malware. Once installed, this malware can steal cryptocurrency wallets and credentia

SocialSecurityBlockchain
~50 expected
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Thu 05 NovFull day·📍 Lausanne

Black Alps 2026

A must-attend event in Switzerland with 600+ attendees, the Black Alps conference is a hot spot for cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts. It’s the beating heart of a strong and close-knit community. It allows you to discuss the latest threats, mitigations and advances in cybersecurity. The 2-day and 2-night program includes 20+ keynotes and technical talks, an open session, and a networ

ConferenceSecurity
~600 expected
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Mon 21 Jun00:01·📍 Geneva

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗮🇨🇭🤖🌍

Switzerland is proud to host the next global AI Summit! – President Guy Parmelin announced at the 2026 AI Summit in New Delhi that Switzerland will host the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in Geneva. This event will position Geneva as the global hub for AI governance, addressing AI's impact across medicine, climate, agriculture, and society at large. This continues the rotating global summit series launched in 2023 by the United Kingdom, with South Korea and France as subsequent hosts. Geneva's selection reflects Switzerland's longstanding tradition of 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 and its world-class international infrastructure, making it a natural home for governments, technology leaders, and researchers to shape the future of AI responsibly. 👉 Press Release: https://lnkd.in/g9xeszhn 👉 News Report: https://lnkd.in/e2Au3e5G #SwitzerlandAI #AIGovernance #Geneva2027

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