Event Schedule
The CEE-Swiss IT Matchmaking Event is a one day event.
Besides the 16 speed meetings, there are many opportunities to meet and network e.g., during coffee, lunch or drinks.
1) Program
More details about the program can be seen under the "Agenda" Menu at the top right of this webpage. The program will be continously enriched when new tech sessions or speakers are added! Here is an overview:
8:30: The day kicks off with registration and coffee & croissants.
9:00 AM: Welcome by Oliver Bertschinger, President of SEC
This is followed by a keynote session from Pablo de Ayala, former Global CIO at Avolta (Dufry), new Global CIO at Pepco, will talk about "The New Technological Reality: Today and Tomorrow!"
Next, we look at AI in our panel about "The Age of AI: Redefining Possibilities."featuring
- Dalith Steiger - Gablinger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at SwissCognitive;
- Malcolm Werchota, AI Evangelist / Triple Eight Solutions, and
- Theodor Dimache, Head of Product Engineering at mindit.io
Finally, we look at the crucial topic of Cybersecurity "Defending the Digital Frontier: Next Gen Cybersecurity." with
- Maria Pisa, Head of Cyber Security at EY
- Vilma Misiukoniene, Head of Digital Identity, Government of Lithuania
- Maxim Kon, Board Member of Crypto Valley Association / Autonomys
will dive into the new and pressing challenges in cyber defense.
Starting at 11:00 AM, attendees can engage in a series of B2B speed meetings, each lasting 15 minutes, or join Tech Solution Sessions that explore innovative technologies in three 25-minute presentations. Alongside the Tech Solutions Sessions, there will also be the Swiss Business Insider Sessions for CEE companies who are planning to deepen their business in and with Switzerland.
After a lunch break from 12:30 - 13:30, the afternoon continues with more B2B sessions and additional Tech Solutions Sessions and Swiss Business Insider Sessions until 16:00.
The organizers are planning for one more highlight speaker from 16:00 - 16:30.
The day wraps up with a lively “Apéro Rich” at 4.30 PM, where participants can review the day, grab a drink & food, network & connect in a relaxed setting.
As the schedule evolves, more expert speakers will be confirmed.
2) Accomodation
If you wish an overnight stay in Zurich, we can recommend Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North, which is one stop away by train from the airport.
For questions, please, contact the hotel directly:
Telefon: +41 (0) 44 564 0340
Email: reservations@zrhcy.ch
