Events

10/11/2026 09:30 — 18:00

Type of event : C4DT

As the global AI landscape consolidates around US and Chinese dominance, every nation outside this duopoly faces an urgent question: how can countries retain meaningful control over a technology increasingly expected to shape their economic competitiveness, national security, and societal resilience? From the viability of sovereign cloud architectures and open-weight foundation models to the governance mechanisms needed to ensure AI systems reflect Swiss values and legal frameworks, this conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, legal experts, policymakers, and civil society actors to assess the concrete levers of AI sovereignty and work toward actionable recommendations for a Swiss sovereign AI strategy.

28/10/2026 09:00 — 17:00

Type of event : other

Artificial intelligence thrives on data — yet much of it remains locked in siloed structures. The Swiss Data Space Forum 2026, organised by digitalswitzerland, brings together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders and innovators on 28 October at the unlimitrust campus in Prilly to explore how to unlock data for AI in a way that is secure, trustworthy and values-driven. C4DT is organising a dedicated track at this year's edition — more details to be announced soon.

29/09/2026 — 30/09/2026

Type of event : other

The AI Policy Summit, co-founded by RegHorizon and ETH Zurich's Center for Law and Economics, is a leading European and global event leveraging Switzerland's reputation as a neutral innovation hub. It brings together academia, international organizations, and businesses.

26/09/2026 — 27/09/2026

Type of event : EPFL

This year’s edition will focus on the critical challenges of Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate speech (MDH), with a particular emphasis on gender-based violence (GBV).

24/09/2026 08:30 — 17:00

Type of event : other

A one-day interdisciplinary workshop at the intersection of AI and disinformation. Bringing together researchers, media professionals, policymakers, tech actors and students to share knowledge and foster lasting collaborations.

04/09/2026

Type of event : other

The Swiss Crypto Day is an informal event to promote research in cryptology in Switzerland. In 2026, the sixth edition will be held on September 4th in Zürich. More info will follow soon.

01/09/2026 — 03/09/2026

Type of event : other

Organized by intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, particularly standard development and open source organizations, this event will bring together 2,000 sector leaders by invitation only through co-organizers. Over the course of three days, participants will explore the global pulse of cross-sector innovation, with the primary objective of bridging gaps and solving interoperability challenges.

31/08/2026

Type of event : C4DT

Join the Swiss Research Software Engineering (RSE) Annual Conference 2026, a full-day event bringing together RSEs from academia, research, and industry. The conference includes keynotes, presentations, and a poster/demo session, focusing on: RSE for Open Research Data (ORD) and Open Science AI in Research Software Engineering RSE Community (sharing experiences and building connections)

09/07/2026 09:00 — 12:30

Type of event : other

As cyberattacks become an increasing reality of armed conflict, the ICRC is developing a digital emblem enabling medical and humanitarian organizations to signal their protected status under international humanitarian law in the digital environment. This event marks the transition to the operational phase of the project, bringing together state representatives, technology leaders, and technical experts to present the initiative, demonstrate how it works, and define concrete steps toward international adoption.

07/07/2026 — 10/07/2026

Type of event : other

The AI for Good Global Summit brings together experts, policymakers, and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence can help address global challenges and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It has become a major global platform for promoting responsible and beneficial use of AI.

23/06/2026

Type of event : other

Across Europe and around the world, democracy is under increasing pressure. Disinformation, distrust and growing divisions threaten to erode the freedoms and values that have long supported peaceful and resilient societies. The Caux Democracy Forum 2026 is bringing together changemakers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and engaged citizens to come together to revitalize democracy, renew hope, foster healing and strengthen human security. C4DT is pleased to announce that we will be organizing a session at this year's forum: "The Democracy Stack: Moving Democracy to the Digital Realm."

16/06/2026

Type of event : other

The Swiss IGF 2026 will take place on Tuesday, June 16 at Welle 7 in Bern. Bringing together government, private sector, civil society, and academia, the forum discusses internet governance and policy issues in a Swiss context, feeding into the broader global UN-led Internet Governance Forum. C4DT is pleased to announce that we will be organizing a session at this year's Swiss IGF annual conference: "Digitalization and Democracy: Friends or Foes?"

03/06/2026 09:00 — 17:00

Type of event : other

Entitled ‘AI at the Frontlines: Securing the Future of Cyber Defence’, the conference will focus on the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in cyber defence. National and international experts from research, industry and administration will discuss current developments, security issues and strategic perspectives in order to shape the future of cyber defence.

02/06/2026 09:00 — 16:00

Type of event : C4DT

C4DT is pleased to announce the event RSE Suisse Romand Meetup at EPFL, CM 1 105 on Tuesday, 2 June, from 9:30am to 4pm. The goal is to gather the Swiss-Romand RSEs (Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Jura, parts of Bern and Fribourg) to exchange and prepare for the upcoming CH-wide RSE meetup on the 31st of August in Zurich! But mostly to get to know each other and share the good news of Research Software Engineering.

12/05/2026 08:30 — 15:00

Type of event : other

Identité digitale, intelligence artificielle, interopérabilité : les fondations de la santé numérique se transforment en profondeur. Un symposium pour en saisir les enjeux et rencontrer les acteurs qui les façonnent, organisé par Trust Valley à Martigny.

08/05/2026 10:00 — 12:30

Type of event : other

The Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace is bringing together key stakeholders during Geneva Cyber Week to explore how AI is transforming cyber threats and whether existing cyber norms can keep up with rapidly evolving technology — particularly when the same tools can be used for both attack and defence.

05/05/2026 — 06/05/2026

Type of event : other

This technical meeting will examine the stability and resilience of global Internet infrastructure, with a special focus on critical shared components such as the but not restricted to the Domain Name System (DNS) and the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). In addition to exploring their vulnerabilities and policy implications, the event will highlight how these infrastructures are used in incident detection, mitigation, and coordinated response. More info soon!

04/05/2026 — 08/05/2026
08:00 — 18:00

Type of event : other

Geneva Cyber Week 2026 will bring together experts from a variety of sectors across multiple events to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in cybersecurity.

28/04/2026 16:00 — 16:45

Type of event : other

Le dernier rapport de l’Office fédéral de la cybersécurité indique une personnalisation et une sophistication des cyberattaques visant les entreprises et les particuliers en Suisse. Quelles sont les menaces les plus dangereuses qui ciblent l’économie? Comment les prévenir? Et comment bien former son personnel face à ces attaques? Giuseppe Bianco, Head Cash Management chez UBS et Olivier Crochat, directeur exécutif du Center for Digital Trust (C4DT) de l’EPFL en débattront avec Anouch Seydtaghia du journal Le Temps.

24/03/2026 17:30 — 19:30

Type of event : EPFL

This roundtable will explore how generative AI systems, including large language models (LLM) and image-generation tools, increasingly shape representations of people, identities, and social groups. Through textual, visual, and multimodal outputs, these systems may reproduce or amplify racial stereotypes, discriminatory patterns and forms of exclusion.

23/03/2026 — 25/03/2026
12:15 — 14:00

Type of event : other

Human Rights Week is a 3-day congress exploring the dual impact of digital tools: empowering activism while enabling new forms of control. Participants examine how technology is transforming human rights and envision a more just digital future. Dr Olivier Crochat, C4DT's executive director, will join a panel on digital platforms' role in contemporary conflicts.

16/03/2026 — 20/03/2026
09:00 — 18:00

Type of event : other

Insomni'hack is a five-day cybersecurity event featuring intensive workshops (Mon-Wed) and expert talks (Thu-Fri), culminating in an overnight Capture the Flag (CTF) competition. The CTF challenges 700 participants in teams of up to eight to solve security puzzles and exploit vulnerabilities. Beyond technical training, the event serves as a key networking hub for cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts, fostering a community-oriented environment that welcomes participants of all skill levels.

04/03/2026 10:30 — 12:00

Type of event : C4DT

C4DT is organising a special edition of our bi-annual open-source software services meet-up with an external guest speaker, David Monniaux from Université Grenoble Alpes. Other speakers from EPFL are Khadidja Malleck, RCP’s operational director, Prof. Mathias Payer, leader of the HexHive lab, and Rafael Corvalán, director of the DSI. Click for more information

03/03/2026 14:00 — 14:40

Type of event : C4DT

As quantum technologies move from research to engineering reality, organizations must navigate both technical and governance challenges to keep digital infrastructures trustworthy. This roundtable, organized by C4DT, explores how Swiss actors—public and private—are preparing for post‑quantum security, drawing on armasuisse’s strategic threat assessment, Swisscom's journey toward quantum-safe operations, and Kudelski's expertise in robust crypto implementations and root-of-trust solutions.