23 upcoming conferences events
Colloquium: Multiscale Modeling with Multistate Enhanced Sampling
Tue, 26 May 2026 at 18:00
ETH Zurich
ÜBER GRENZEN
Sun, 31 May 2026 at 21:30
Schauspielhaus Zürich – Pfauen
Podium discussion at Pfauen (Zurich) on border violence, human rights and resistance. Featuring David Yambio and Miriam Saage-Maaß with moderator Carlos Hanimann, this timely talk analyzes rights abuses at borders and explores ways to stand up for dignity and justice.
Bewerbungsfrist CAS ETH in Preservation
Sun, 31 May 2026
ETH Zurich
Deadline to apply for the CAS ETH in Preservation at ETH Zurich. The program covers monument-theoretic foundations and fosters interdisciplinary engagement with built heritage; apply by May 31, 2026 for Fall 2026 intake.
The Conventions of the Unconventional
Wed, 3 Jun 2026
Collegium Helveticum (Swiss Institute for Advanced Study)
Interdisciplinary symposium at Collegium Helveticum examining how materiality and mediality shape knowledge across cultures. Scholars discuss cross-cultural methodologies and the making of knowledge in a global context.
Internationales Symposium «Die Schweiz zwischen sublim und pittoresk
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 11:00
ETH Zurich
An international symposium at ETH Zurich (June 5, 2026), in collaboration with the Kunsthistorisches Institut Zürich, exploring depictions of Switzerland between sublimity and the picturesque. The program includes a guided tour of the accompanying drawings, inviting attendees to a landscape-focused time-travel through alpine scenes.
Beyond the Visible: Summer School on AI, Sensing, and the Future of Terrestrial Resources
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 16:00
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.
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.
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.
Railway Capacity in the Context of Sustainability
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 16:00
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.
The Unicorn Table
Thu, 3 Sept 2026 at 21:00
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 11:00
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 11:00
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.
AI+X Summit 2026
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 10:30
ETH Zurich
The AI+X Summit 2026 at ETH Zurich gathers leading researchers, industry partners, and students for a full-day program of workshops, interactive sessions, and an exhibition exploring AI's cross-cutting impact. Hosted by the ETH AI Center with ZHAW and the University of Zurich, this milestone event blends talks, demos, and networking across academia and industry.
Building Identities: Character in Architecture and Beyond
Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at 15:30
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.
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.
International Open-Source LLM Builders Summit (3rd edition)
Wed, 30 Sept 2026
ETH Zurich
Now in its 3rd edition, this conference at ETH Zurich brings together international open-source LLM initiatives, infrastructure providers, researchers, and policymakers to chart the future of global, open, collaborative AI.
ETH Forum Wohnungsbau - «Grün und bezahlbar? Wohnraum zwischen Klimazielen und sozialer Nachhaltigkeit»
Wed, 9 Sept 2026 at 09:30
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 09:00
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 21:00
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.
ETH AI Center Doctoral Seminar 2026
Thu, 3 Sept 2026
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.
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.