56 upcoming conferences events
Founders Day
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 09:30
Google Zurich - Europaallee
Founders Day at Google Campus Europaallee Zürich is a one-day industry event for startup founders featuring talks, panels and networking to connect founders, investors and ecosystem players.
Ethereum Zuri 2026
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 07:00
Universität Zürich Campus Irchel, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Schweiz
Ethereum Zuri 2026 brings developers, researchers, and industry leaders to the University of Zurich's Irchel campus for a deep dive into Ethereum, smart contracts, and DeFi. Expect expert talks, panels, and networking across a campus setting in Zurich.
Future Ready Researchers
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 17:30
ETH Zurich
Future Ready Researchers 2026 at ETH Zurich features an open panel on career planning and transitions from academia. Learn from experienced researchers about diverse career pathways for MTEC PhDs and postdocs, with practical lessons from those who have moved beyond the bench. Doors open 17:30 for registration; event at 18:00 in WEV F109–111.
Z-Kubator invites: From Studies to Artistic Practice
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 12:00
An online interview exploring how academic studies translate into artistic practice, hosted by Z-Kubator. Panel-style discussion with practitioners who examine turning theoretical insights into creative work, offering practical pathways from research to making for artists and students.
From Pixels to Policy - An Integrated Approach: Remote Sensing via Neural Networks to Urban Analysis
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 14:00
ETH Zurich
Doctoral examination at ETH Zurich presenting an integrated approach to remote sensing using neural networks for urban analysis, bridging pixels to policy. A deep dive into geospatial data, model architectures, and urban planning implications.
PhD Defense: Enzymatic & Fermentative Modification of Moringa Leaf Protein
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 15:00
ETH Zurich
PhD defense at ETH Zurich presenting mechanistic and functional insights into enzymatic and fermentative modification of Moringa oleifera leaf protein. The talk covers enzyme pathways, fermentation outcomes on protein functionality, and potential applications in plant-based protein design.
Cruisetour Kreuzfahrtenmesse
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 09:00
Lakeside
Discover the world of cruising at Cruisetour Kreuzfahrtenmesse (Lakeside). This industry-focused fair offers direct exchanges, product presentations, and prize draws. Free entry and on-site booking help travel enthusiasts and professionals compare itineraries, meet vendors, and explore the latest cruise offerings in a lively Zurich setting.
Symposium on Sustainable Materials Technology
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 13:30
ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich hosts the Symposium on Sustainable Materials Technology, a high-level academic gathering exploring advances in eco-friendly materials, processing methods, and applications across engineering and science. Attendees can expect expert talks, panel discussions, and networking with researchers shaping the future of sustainable materials.
Zurich Pre-ICLR 2026 Poster Session
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 16:00
ETH Zurich
Zurich Pre-ICLR 2026 Poster Session at ETH Zurich showcases posters accepted to ICLR 2026 and peer-reviewed work from related conferences, space permitting. It's a forum-style event for researchers to present, discuss methods, and forge collaborations in a focused ML research context.
Launch of Strategic Trends 2026
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 12:15
ETH Zurich
The Center for Security Studies at ETH Zurich invites you to the launch of Strategic Trends 2026, the CSS's 16th flagship publication, 'Contesting Regions, Contesting Domains.' The event features expert insights on global security, geopolitics, and the structural reorderings shaping politics, security, and the economy.
Bilendi Business Breakfast Zürich
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 09:00
resident bar, lounge, eventspace & coworking
Bilendi Business Breakfast in Zürich: a professional morning with practice-oriented expert talks and a tasty breakfast buffet for networking and practical business insights.
Swiss-Portuguese Dialogues (3rd Edition)
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 17:00
ETH Zurich
Now in its 3rd edition, Swiss-Portuguese Dialogues at ETH Zurich gathers scholars, policymakers, and professionals for a focused exchange on linguistic, cultural, and strategic ties between Switzerland and Portugal. The program features expert talks and roundtables that foster cross-border collaboration across academia and industry.
Advanced doping strategies for silicon carbide devices
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 11:00
ETH Zurich
PhD defense presenting advanced doping strategies for silicon carbide devices, hosted at ETH Zurich. The talk explores experimental methods, device performance, and material engineering in wide-bandgap semiconductors, offering insights into high-power electronics.
Lost in Optimisation: Social Trade-offs in European Decarbonization
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 12:00
ETH Zurich
PhD candidate at ETH Zurich defends a novel analysis of how social trade-offs shape European decarbonization pathways. The talk treats optimisation as a co-determinant of climate, policy, and technology outcomes, bridging economics, engineering, and governance. A rigorous, policy-relevant contribution.
Troposphere-to-Stratosphere Transport in the Extratropics
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:15
ETH Zurich
Public doctoral defense at ETH Zurich on troposphere-to-stratosphere transport in the extratropics, examining how radiation processes control vertical exchange and influence atmospheric composition. The session features the candidate's latest research and invites questions from faculty and peers.
Soft Materials Symposium
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 07:00
ETH Zurich
Scientific symposium on soft materials at ETH Zurich bringing together researchers and doctoral students to present recent advances in soft matter, polymers and biomaterials.
Seeing, Probing, and Writing at the Nano-Bio Interface
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00
ETH Zurich
PhD defense at ETH Zurich on April 17, 2026, presenting innovative work on the nano-bio electro-interface. The candidate defends advances in how optical and electrical probes reveal nanoscale bio-electrical interactions, highlighting methods, results, and potential applications in sensing and interfaces.
Bank-Transaction Data in Academic Research
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Collegium Helveticum (Swiss Institute for Advanced Study)
Panel discussion at Collegium Helveticum exploring how bank-transaction data can inform academic research and public policy. Researchers present methods for leveraging financial data while discussing governance, privacy, and policy implications in a contemporary data-driven world.
PhD Defense: Efficient and Equitable Urban Environments in Europe
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 09:30
ETH Zurich
Public PhD defense at ETH Zurich on 17 April 2026 at 09:30 UTC, presenting research on how land-use planning regulations and planners’ discretion influence the development of efficient and equitable urban environments across Europe. The examination blends regulatory theory with European case studies, offering insights for urban planners and policymakers.
Aussenwirtschaftsforum 2026
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Kunsthaus Zürich
Aussenwirtschaftsforum 2026 at Kongresshaus Zürich brings Swiss Business Hubs experts and leaders from politics and business together on 23 April for structured matchmaking and networking aimed at export‑oriented SMEs.
PhD Defence: Switching Cell Modelling for Converter Design
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00
ETH Zurich
A PhD candidate at ETH Zurich defends a dissertation on a switching cell modelling framework for converter design optimisation. The talk highlights novel modelling approaches for high-efficiency power converters and invites students and professionals to engage with cutting-edge research at ETH's campus.
Advancing Trustworthy Machine Learning for Clinical Decision Support
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 15:00
ETH Zurich
PhD candidate at ETH Zurich defends Advancing Trustworthy Machine Learning for Clinical Decision Support, a rigorous examination of reliable AI for medical decision support. The talk covers safety, fairness, and validation of AI-powered clinical tools and the implications for healthcare practice. Held at ETH Zurich’s campus.
Future of Green Manufacturing Summit 2026
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 09:30
Future of Green Manufacturing Summit & Expo 2026 in Zurich is a global industry summit bringing manufacturers, policymakers and tech providers together to discuss sustainable production, clean tech, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Structural scarcity in the Swiss housing market
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
An academic session at Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich exploring how structural scarcity and distribution effects shape access to housing in Switzerland, with implications for mobility, policy design, and equity in urban planning.
From Innovation to Access
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Collegium Helveticum (Swiss Institute for Advanced Study)
Scholarly symposium at Collegium Helveticum exploring HIV resistance testing and how to broaden access to testing and care. The session gathers researchers in virology, public health, and biomedical sciences to discuss innovations, practical implications, and policy challenges.
Climate Week Zurich
Mon, 4 May 2026
Climate Week Zurich gathers diverse voices in a multi-stakeholder platform, driving sustainable transformation across business and policy with talks, panels and real-world collaboration.
Mimi's Lunch 27.04
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Razzia
Mimi's Lunch 27.04 at Razzia in Zurich invites industry peers to an exclusive conference-style gathering with Mimi Mollerus, offering intimate conversations, insider insights, and lively exchange in a refined, members-only atmosphere.
Parity Talks XI: Labour
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 11:30
ETH Zurich
Parity Talks XI at ETH Zurich brings invited speakers and discussions on labour conditions in architecture, examining how work is taught, practiced and organized across social, political and economic perspectives.
Climate Science PhD Meet-up (EN)
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 17:00
ETH Zurich
Join ETH Zurich for a Climate Science PhD Meet-up ahead of the EGU poster session. Meet climate researchers from across departments for poster discussions, potential collaborations, and informal networking in a scholarly, campus setting.
33rd ICC-Languages Conference
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 09:00
Landesmuseum Zürich
33rd ICC-Languages Conference, 8–10 May 2026 at Landesmuseum Zürich, examines multilingualism and migrant integration in adult language education with panels, papers and a call for proposals for researchers and practitioners.
12th International Conference on Cryptography and Information Security (CRIS 2026)
Sat, 16 May 2026 at 10:00
The 12th International Conference on Cryptography and Information Security (CRIS 2026) gathers researchers and practitioners to present the latest advances in cryptography and information security in Zurich. The May 16–17 program features talks, papers, and discussions in an international academic setting.
Public Defense: Chemical Synthesis of Receptor-Biased Cytokine Heterodimers
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 11:00
ETH Zurich
Public defense of Arnau Serrano Garcia at ETH Zurich, presenting the chemical synthesis of receptor-biased cytokine heterodimers. The examination covers synthesis strategies, receptor interactions, and potential biotechnological implications in cytokine signaling.
12th International Conference on Software Engineering (SEC 2026)
Sat, 16 May 2026 at 10:00
SEC 2026 is the 12th International Conference on Software Engineering, taking place May 16–17, 2026 in Zurich, bringing together researchers and practitioners to present papers and discuss advances in software engineering.
7th International Conference on Big Data (CBDA 2026)
Sat, 16 May 2026 at 09:00
CBDA 2026 — the 7th International Conference on Big Data in Zurich (May 16–17, 2026) offering a professional academic forum to present and discuss cutting-edge research, methods and applications in big data for researchers, practitioners and students.
12th International Conference on Data Mining and Applications (DMA 2026)
Sat, 16 May 2026 at 09:00
DMA 2026 is the 12th international academic conference on data mining (May 16–17, 2026 in Zurich), bringing researchers, practitioners and industry experts together to present advances in data mining, machine learning and big data.
13th International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (SIGL 2026)
Sat, 16 May 2026 at 10:00
SIGL 2026 is the 13th International Conference on Signal and Image Processing, taking place in Zurich on May 16–17, 2026, bringing researchers and industry together for papers, talks and technical sessions.
ECU2026
Thu, 14 May 2026 at 07:30
ECU2026 is a joint chiropractic conference with ChiroSuisse in Zurich bringing together clinicians, researchers and students for presentations, professional development and networking.
Beyond the Visible: Summer School on AI, Sensing, and the Future of Terrestrial Resources
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 14:00
ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich Summer School "Beyond the Visible" (14–19 Jun 2026) examines how AI and Earth observation transform monitoring and management of land, water, food, energy and supply chains through lectures, labs and applied case studies for students and professionals.
Zurich Climate and Mobility Conference 2026: Mobility of the Future – Climate-Friendly, Innovative, Connected.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
A Zurich conference examining how climate-friendly mobility can be accelerated by automated driving and new technologies. Experts discuss policy, industry trends, and the role of connected vehicles in reducing transportation emissions.
Recoding food: AI as an operating system for the food industry
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
Discover how AI is becoming the operating system of the food industry at the 6th International Food Innovation Conference (IFIC26) in Zurich. The program explores AI-driven transformation from farm to plate, including supply chains, product development, and sustainability, with leading researchers and industry practitioners.
Railway Capacity in the Context of Sustainability
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 14:00
ETH Zurich
At ETH Zurich, this CSFM Mini Conference explores technologies and decision-making frameworks to relieve railway capacity bottlenecks amid growing demand. The event brings researchers and industry professionals together for a focused, professional discussion on advancing sustainable rail transport.
Future of Construction Symposium 2026: Construction of Futures
Tue, 19 May 2026 at 22:00
ETH Zurich
Symposium at ETH Zurich exploring how AI, XR, robotics and digital fabrication are reshaping architecture, engineering and construction and the future of design, skills and practice.
Colloquium: Multiscale Modeling with Multistate Enhanced Sampling
Tue, 26 May 2026 at 16:00
ETH Zurich
26th Swiss Transport Research Conference (STRC 2026)
Tue, 19 May 2026 at 22:00
ETH Zurich
The 26th Swiss Transport Research Conference (STRC 2026) at ETH Zurich brings transportation scientists and spatial planners together for presentations, posters and discussions on transport research, policy and spatial planning on 20 May 2026.
The Unicorn Table
Thu, 3 Sept 2026 at 19:00
Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich
An exclusive startup-focused evening at the Mandarin Oriental Zurich featuring unicorn-scale companies, curated networking tables, and insights on growth and tech entrepreneurship.
6th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Public Health
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 at 09:00
Intracity Hotel
An international summit (Aug 17–18, 2026, Zurich) bringing together nurses, public-health professionals and educators to discuss healthcare innovation, policy, research and workforce development.
International conference on Physiotherapy, Medicine and Healthcare 2026
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 at 09:00
International Conference on Physiotherapy, Medicine and Healthcare 2026 (Aug 17–18, Zurich) brings researchers, clinicians and students together to present research, attend scientific sessions and network on advances in physiotherapy and healthcare.
ZurichJS Conf
Thu, 10 Sept 2026
ZurichJS Conf brings together JavaScript developers for talks, demos, and networking in Zurich, exploring modern web tooling, frameworks, and best practices from local and international speakers.
Building Identities: Character in Architecture and Beyond
Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at 13:30
ETH Zurich
The final conference of the project Building Identity: Character in Architectural Debate and Design 1750-1850 gathers international scholars at ETH Zurich to explore how 'character' informs architectural theory and design in the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring peer presentations, discussions, and closing remarks.
ETH Forum Wohnungsbau - «Grün und bezahlbar? Wohnraum zwischen Klimazielen und sozialer Nachhaltigkeit»
Wed, 9 Sept 2026 at 07:30
ETH Zurich
International symposium at ETH Zurich exploring how climate and energy policies, densification and nature-based solutions interact with housing affordability and social sustainability across European cities.
ETH Zürich @ Open-i
Thu, 26 Nov 2026 at 08:00
ETH Zurich
ETH Zürich @ Open-i is a summit bringing together industry and academia with ETH speakers and exhibitors to showcase how cutting-edge research can be translated into entrepreneurial offerings and foster innovation.
Soil to Soul Symposium
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Karl der Grosse und Kulturhaus Helferei
Soil to Soul Symposium brings together experts, producers and policymakers in Zurich to discuss soil health, sustainable regional food systems and gastronomy as part of the Genussregion Zürich 2026 programme.
ZEIT Verbrechen
Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 20:00
Samsung Hall (The Hall, Dübendorf)
Join ZEIT Verbrechen for a live panel in Zurich as four hosts dissect two crime cases, exploring how fraud and misleading testimony shape justice. Anne Kunze, Daniel Müller, Sabine Rückert, and Andreas Sentker discuss the mechanics of crime and the limits of the legal system in front of a live audience at The Hall.
Energy Week @ ETH 2027
Mon, 18 Jan 2027
ETH Zurich
Energy Week @ ETH 2027 is a summit-style event at ETH Zurich focused on energy research, technology and policy—save the date for talks, panels and networking opportunities for students, researchers and industry professionals.
Youngpreneurs Zurich Award Night 2027
Tue, 13 Apr 2027
An industry-focused awards night in Zurich hosted by Youngpreneurs. Local startups pitch their ventures, celebrate innovation, and vie for awards, followed by networking with peers, mentors, and potential investors in a sleek event setting.
ETH AI Center Doctoral Seminar 2026
Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at 22:00
ETH Zurich
Annual ETH AI Center Doctoral Seminar where doctoral fellows present research through talks, posters and panels and get feedback while attendees network and discuss advances in AI.