Tech Events in Zurich

Hackathons, tech demos, startup events, and developer meetups in Zurich.

Hackathons, Tech-Demos, Startup-Events und Entwickler-Meetups in Zurich.

50 upcoming tech events

CESMA Open Lab — Zürich

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Örlikerhus

CESMA Open Lab in Oerlikerhus: tour audio & video studios, meet instructors and learn about the school’s courses — free entry.

Zurich Language AI meetup #21

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 19:00

Riffraff Kino/Bar

An in-person Language AI Meetup #21 in Zurich at Riffraff Kino exploring natural language processing, language models, and AI-powered language tools. The evening features talks, demos, and networking for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts.

Spinning out of ETH: discover the journey from research to commercialization

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 14:00

ETH Zurich

Seminar at ETH Zurich introducing the Swiss startup ecosystem and ETH entrepreneurial resources, featuring an ETH Pioneer Fellow sharing practical insights, pitfalls and networking advice for researchers aiming to commercialize their work.

Startup Speed Dating (Student Registration)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Dozentenfoyer HG, ETH-Zentrum, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Schweiz

Join a campus startup speed-dating session at ETH Zurich's Dozentenfoyer (HG) for rapid introductions between students and startup teams. A concise, professional networking event designed to spark collaborations, mentorship, and new ideas in a high-energy campus setting.

Info Event: Continuing Education in Cyber Security at ETH

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 10:00

ETH Zurich

Info session at ETH Zurich presenting the CAS (10 ECTS), DAS (35 ECTS) and new MAS (60–70 ECTS) in Cyber Security — learn about content, formats and career opportunities; registration required.

Anergienetz (Deutsch)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 12:00

ETH Zurich

Guided tour of ETH Zurich's 1.7 km anergienetz at Hönggerberg — descend into the campus catacombs to see the CO2-reduction heat and cold storage system and learn about the university's energy transition.

Tech Networking Event by Startup Ascent in Zurich

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 18:00

Bar INCONTRO.

Tech Networking Event by Startup Ascent in Zurich gathers investors, engineers and entrepreneurs at Talacker 50 for an evening of fast conversations, hands-on demos, and meaningful relationship-building in a sleek city-center setting.

Evertiq Expo Zurich 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Startup Space

Evertiq Expo Zurich 2026 brings together electronics engineers, suppliers, and startups for a technology expo at the Startup Space in Zurich. This first Zurich edition features industry talks, product demos, and networking opportunities for the European electronics community.

ZurichJS Meetup: Blossoming Tech

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Smallpdf AG

Join ZurichJS for a JavaScript-focused meetup at Smallpdf AG in Zurich. Expect quick demos, short talks, and time to network with local developers, in a friendly, professional setting that celebrates the city's growing tech scene.

Meet Your Co-Founder: Startup Builders Night in Zurich

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 18:00

Bar INCONTRO.

An evening networking event in Zurich for aspiring entrepreneurs and potential co-founders. Meet startup builders in a focused, professional setting at Talacker 50 to discuss ideas, form partnerships, and explore collaboration opportunities in the local tech scene.

ETH Hangar im Innovationspark Zürich (Deutsch)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 15:00

ETH Zurich

Visit the ETH Hangar at the Swiss Innovation Park Dübendorf to meet four student competition teams and see the latest seismology experiments and tech-industry collaboration in action.

XXXIV. Go Meetup @ Google

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Google Zurich - Europaallee

Go enthusiasts gather for the XXXIV Go Meetup at Google in Zurich’s Europaallee F. Expect short talks, live coding demos, and networking with local Go developers in a friendly, professional tech gathering.

Female Founders Pitch Event

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 15:30

ETH Zurich

Female Founders Pitch Event at ETH Zurich showcasing startup pitches by women entrepreneurs, with networking and investor-facing presentations aimed at fostering innovation and connections.

​GDGoC Zurich x Founderful – Office Visit

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 13:30

Join GDG Zurich on Campus for an Office Visit with Founderful. Network with developers, get a peek into GDG on-campus activities at ETH Zurich, and explore collaboration opportunities.

Immersive 3D Sketching by Tianyi Xiao

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 17:30

Fachhochschule Graubünden (FHGR), Limmatstrasse 21

Join Tianyi Xiao for an immersive session exploring 3D sketching techniques in AR/VR. Held at Fachhochschule Graubünden, this hands-on workshop dives into spatial drawing workflows, blending art and technology in a collaborative setting. A great fit for designers and developers curious about immersive media.

AI Futures Unplugged – ZAIS Open Meetup

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 15:30

AI Futures Unplugged – ZAIS Open Meetup is an open English-language gathering for AI practitioners and enthusiasts to discuss future trends, projects and network in a collaborative setting.

Swissgrid Visit

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 14:00

ETH Zurich

Visit Swissgrid’s Zurich office for a cybersecurity deep dive with expert insights and a recruiter Q&A, then wind down with a networking apéro to connect with peers and potential employers.

Red Bull Basement - National Final

Wed, 6 May 2026

National final of Red Bull Basement, the global student innovation competition where teams pitch tech-forward campus projects to win national selection and support.

A3F 2026

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 07:00

Kaufleuten, Pelikanpl. 18, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

A3F 2026 is a full-day tech conference at Kaufleuten on May 6 bringing founders, investors and tech leaders together for panels, conversations and networking across AI, deep tech, blockchain and robotics.

Silicon Valley meets Switzerland

Thu, 7 May 2026

Silicon Valley meets Switzerland presents five hot tech trends, spotlighting US and Swiss startups with demos, bold talks and practical insights that forecast the next wave of innovation.

Devopsdays Zurich

Wed, 6 May 2026

DevOpsDays Zurich is a leading tech conference bringing together engineers and practitioners for talks and hands-on sessions on DevOps culture, automation, cloud, and CI/CD in Zurich on May 6, 2026.

Unicorn Pitches Zurich - AI, FinTech & Digital Solutions

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 18:00

Schweizer Finanzmuseum

In-person Unicorn Pitch Competition in Zurich on 6 May 2026 showcasing AI, FinTech and digital-solution startups pitching to investors and industry attendees with networking and demo-stage opportunities for founders.

Hackergarten April

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 16:30

Quatico Solutions AG

Join Hackergarten April, a casual, collaborative coding session hosted at Quatico Solutions AG in Zurich. Bring a laptop and pair-program with others on open-source projects in a friendly, social tech meetup starting at 4:30 PM. Free to attend.

Fair of Technology

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 09:00

ETH Zurich

The MAS ETH in Digital Clinical Research presents the 4th ETH Fair of Technology at Balgrist Campus, showcasing cutting-edge digital health tech from six startups. Attendees will see live demos, hear about ongoing clinical trials, and discuss hospital-grade innovations inside Balgrist University Hospital and Operating Room-X.

AI Futures | Navigating the Future

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 16:15

AI Futures: Navigating the Future dives into the next wave of intelligent tech with bold ideas, expert talks, and hands-on demos—exploring ethics, impact, and the promise of tomorrow.

AssetRush x Zurich 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 10:30

Kaufleuten, Pelikanpl. 18, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

A joint tech conference in Zurich focused on asset management and fintech, with industry talks, demos, and networking at Kaufleuten. AssetRush x Zurich 2026 brings together investors, developers, and innovators to share insights on digital assets and the future of finance.

Apex Meet-ups: Cooperation, Jobs & Networking in Zurich

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 17:00

Baur au Lac

At the luxe Baur au Lac in Zurich, Apex Meet-ups fuse tech talks, collaboration, and career openings into an electric evening where engineers mingle with startups and recruiters under chandeliers and city lights.

Cloud Native Zürich

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

Cloud Native Zürich gathers developers and IT leaders for talks on cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes, and scalable deployment patterns in a Zürich conference setting, featuring practical insights and networking.

Digital Bioprocessing Symposium 2026 (Switzerland) by DataHow

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 13:00

ASVZ Hönggerberg

Join experts at ETH Hönggerberg on June 17 to explore how data and new technologies are reshaping digital bioprocessing across the industry, with talks and networking at the DataHow symposium.

Start-up Days 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 22:00

ETH Zurich

Start-up Days 2026 at ETH Zurich — a flagship startup conference bringing founders, students, investors and corporates together for talks, workshops, pitch sessions and networking.

SwissHacks 2026

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

SwissHacks 2026 is a hackathon bringing students, developers and startups together to build prototypes, get mentorship, network and compete for prizes over an intensive event.

Summer School on Light-Based 3D Printing 2026

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 13:00

ETH Zurich

Summer School at ETH Zurich teaching state-of-the-art light-based 3D printing methods (tomographic/volumetric, light-sheet, two-photon, filamented light) with lectures and hands-on Industry Day workshops for students and professionals.

SEF.Growth Event with UBS Zürich

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at 16:00

UBS Headquarters, Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zürich

SEF.Growth Event with UBS Zürich brings startups, investors and finance professionals together for growth-focused talks and networking at UBS Headquarters on 24 June 2026.

Demo Day 2nd UPortunity Cohort

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

ETH Zurich

Demo Day for the 2nd UPortunity cohort at ETH Zurich where student founders present pitches, showcase prototype projects and network with investors, industry partners and the academic community.

Personalized Health Conference 2026

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 22:00

ETH Zurich

Two-day international conference at ETH Zurich on personalized health bringing together academia, industry and healthcare experts to discuss AI-driven decision support, clinical bioinformatics, drug discovery and next-generation clinical trials.

AI Summer Week @ ETH Zurich for high school students (13-18)

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 at 07:00

ETH Zurich

AI Summer Week at ETH Zurich (3–7 Aug 2026) is a hands-on program for 13–18-year-olds to learn AI tools, build a website and online shop, and practice social-media marketing while developing and launching a team project.

Arduino und Elektronik Abend

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 at 19:00

FabLab Zürich

A hands-on evening as Arduino tinkering and electronics spark curiosity at FabLab Zürich, where makerspace benches buzz with microcontrollers, LEDs, and collaborative problem-solving under Zurich's creative skyline.

HealthTech Week 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

ETH Zurich

HealthTech Week 2026 at ETH Zurich is a hands-on summer program where interdisciplinary teams from Life Sciences, Engineering, and Business collaborate to build prototypes, test with users, and pitch to a jury of investors and clinicians. Hosted across ETH Zurich and partner institutions, it emphasizes practical entrepreneurship, regulatory insight, and real-world impact.

SwissHacks 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 22:00

SwissHacks 2026 is a hackathon bringing students, developers and startups together to build prototypes, get mentorship, network and compete for prizes over an intensive event.

Bausim2026

Wed, 9 Sept 2026 at 08:00

Bausim2026 is an international building simulation conference held in Switzerland on 9 Sep 2026, bringing researchers, industry and students together to share advances in modeling, building performance and simulation tools.

[Translate to EN:] SimOEP 2026

Wed, 9 Sept 2026 at 11:00

SimOEP 2026 is an international conference on simulation of organic electronics and photovoltaics, bringing together researchers and professionals for talks, posters and networking.

The Next-Generation Digital Biomarkers Summit 2026

Thu, 24 Sept 2026 at 15:30

ETH Zurich

The Next-Generation Digital Biomarkers Summit 2026 is an online professional summit on Sep 24 bringing key opinion leaders in bioengineering and clinical medicine to explore how digital biomarkers can support care across the lifespan.

Ask the Expert: How to spin out of University

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Ask the Expert: a practical session on how to spin out companies from university research—ideal for students, academics and founders seeking guidance on commercialization, IP and early-stage steps.

ETH AI Center Faculty Retreat 2026

Thu, 3 Sept 2026 at 11:00

ETH Zurich

The ETH AI Center Faculty Retreat gathers faculty to discuss AI research, share ideas, and build collaborations through presentations and networking sessions to strengthen the AI research community at ETH Zurich.

Arduino und Elektronik Abend

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 at 19:00

FabLab Zürich

Eurosensors 2026

Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 22:00

ETH Zurich

Eurosensors 2026 is the 38th edition of the leading European conference on sensors, actuators, microsystems and nanosystems, bringing researchers and industry together at ETH Zurich for talks, posters and networking.

Smart IP Strategy for Engineering Startups

Tue, 22 Sept 2026 at 22:00

Practical workshop for engineering startups on smart IP strategy—covering patents, trade secrets and licensing to help founders protect and commercialize their technology.

Ask the Expert: Term Sheet

Mon, 21 Sept 2026 at 22:00

Ask the Expert: Term Sheet — a practical session for startup founders and professionals to get expert advice on term sheets, investor terms and negotiation strategies.

Kick-off 3rd UPortunity Cohort

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 at 23:00

ETH Zurich

Kick-off event for the 3rd UPortunity cohort at ETH Zurich — a professional networking and orientation session for entrepreneurs and innovators joining the program.

IMD KI-Update 2027

Mon, 1 Mar 2027 at 23:00

Samsung Hall (The Hall, Dübendorf)

IMD KI-Update 2027 at The Hall (Samsung Hall) is a professional AI update event bringing together executives, researchers and tech leaders to discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence.