Events

29/05/2024 08:50 — 18:30

Type of event : other-conference

Join an exclusive gathering of AI thought leaders and early adopters for a day of in-depth exploration into Generative AI. This conference delves into the value propositions and advancements of the Swiss and international Generative AI landscape. Essential for decision-makers, CIOs, CTOs, Digital Managers, and Project Managers looking to stay ahead of the curve.

28/05/2024 09:15 — 12:00

Type of event : c4dt-workshop

In response to growing cybersecurity concerns, the C4DT at EPFL and NCSC are holding a Technology & Policy Roundtable on Switzerland's critical digital data security. The exclusive, in-person event is by invitation only and aims to foster multidisciplinary dialogue under Chatham House rules. Key objectives include raising awareness of cloud-associated risks, classifying and enhancing the protection of key infrastructural data, and scrutinizing current security measures. With a strategic focus on collaboration, this roundtable represents a proactive step towards fortifying Switzerland's cybersecurity infrastructure in the face of rapid digitalization.

28/05/2024 18:00 — 19:00

Type of event : other-conference

​Lennart Heim, Research Fellow at the Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI), is coming to EPFL to present the field of AI Governance! His research focuses on the role of compute for advanced AI systems and how compute can be leveraged as an instrument for AI governance, with an emphasis on policy development and security implications. Registration is mandatory, register here!

27/05/2024 — 31/05/2024

Type of event : other-seminar

The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event will mark a significant milestone of twenty years of progress made in the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society, which took place in two phases — Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005. Twenty years ago WSIS set the framework for global digital cooperation with a vision to build people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information and knowledge societies.

26/05/2024 — 30/05/2024

Type of event : other-conference

Eurocrypt 2024, the 43rd Annual International Conference on the Theory and Applications of Cryptographic Techniques, will take place at Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland on May 26-30, 2024. Eurocrypt 2024 is organized by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR). The affiliated events will take place at ETH Zurich on May 25-26, 2024.

22/05/2024 — 24/05/2024

Type of event : other-conference

CPDP is a non-profit platform originally founded in 2007 by research groups from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the Université de Namur and Tilburg University. The platform was joined in the following years by the Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique and the Fraunhofer Institut für System und Innovationsforschung and has now grown into a platform carried by 20 academic centers of excellence from the EU, the US and beyond.

21/05/2024 18:00 — 21:00

Type of event : other-conference

When digital technologies intersect with humanitarian crises, understanding the risks and opportunities they can bring is paramount. Digital Dilemmas: Building Digital Resilience in Humanitarian Crises will explore the real-life consequences technology can have for vulnerable populations in conflict zones. Organized by the EPFL EssentialTech Centre and the ICRC, in partnership with the EPFL Center for Digital Trust (C4DT), it builds on the themes explored by Digital Dilemmas: Humanitarian Consequences, an immersive exhibition at EPFL Pavilions (May 3 - July 14).

20/05/2024 — 24/05/2024

Type of event : c4dt-conference

In the upcoming Innovation Week, we will delve into the multifaceted aspects of digital trust. Through engaging workshops, insightful panel discussions, and hands-on activities, we aim to explore topics such as digital self-determination, cybersecurity, data privacy, automated decision making and ethical practices and empower stakeholders to navigate the complexities of digital interactions.

15/05/2024 16:00 — 20:35

Type of event : other-conference

Jointly organized by Trust Valley and Groupe Mutuel, the Symposium Valais is part of the Tech4Trust Roadshow event series, which supports startups in the field of cybersecurity and digital trust. C4DT's own Prof. Jean-Pierre Hubaux will be keynoting the event. During this Roadshow, expect insightful panel discussions and engaging startup pitches, and discover the issues and challenges related to Ethical & Explainable AI, economy of data, data privacy, data security.

08/05/2024 09:00 — 17:00

Type of event : other-conference

TRANSFORM is an annual conference on digital transformation in the public sector. This year, around 200 people from administration, business and research will discuss the digital public service and the role of the state in the digital age.

01/05/2024 17:00 — 20:25

Type of event : other-conference

The Trust & Finance Forum, an event taking place at the Global Center for Security Policy (GCSP) in Geneva, on May 1st of 2024, to delve into the intersections of trust and finance. We'll discuss digital trust trends, and explore new opportunities through real success stories in finance.

29/04/2024 13:15 — 14:30

Type of event : other-conference

Whether you are deeply involved in AI developments, interested in AI governance, or looking to understand the impact of AI on our society, this event on ‘Unpacking EU AI Act’ will provide you with valuable insights and information.

11/04/2024 — 12/04/2024

Type of event : other-conference

In an effort to foster the emergence of a multidisciplinary community around data science for scientific discovery, the Swiss Data Science Center and the University of Bern have joined forces to launch Switzerland’s first Data Science for the Sciences (DS4S) conference.

02/04/2024 — 03/04/2024

Type of event : other-conference

Save the date for the upcoming Security Symposium on 2nd & 3rd April 2024

26/03/2024 09:00 — 12:30

Type of event : c4dt-conference

The AI Safety track addresses the pressing need for responsible AI usage beyond sensationalized risks. While global leaders address extreme threats, the track spotlights often-overlooked but crucial challenges, such as bias mitigation, individuals’ privacy protection, generation of inaccurate or fabricated information, and AI alignment with human values. It serves as a platform for experts from diverse fields to share insights, tackle challenges, and suggest solutions for a safer, human-centric, and trustworthy AI future.

25/03/2024 11:00 — 12:30

Type of event : c4dt-conference

The Open-Source AI Models track draws attention to the pivotal role that open-source AI models play in the responsible development of artificial intelligence and highlights the challenges that this field faces, including ethical and responsible usage of AI models, sustainability, and licensing and legal issues.

23/03/2024 — 26/03/2024

Type of event : other-workshop

Join us for our four-day flagship event at EPFL. Four days of hands-on sessions and topical tracks on machine learning and artificial intelligence with top speakers from around the world. Registration are now open.

14/03/2024 — 15/03/2024

Type of event : other-conference

The GovTech Hackathon 2024 will cover a range of topics including innovative solutions in data interchange and data use, digital government services for civil society and companies, the networking of public administration with science, and the use of artificial intelligence.

13/03/2024 18:00 — 21:00

Type of event : other-conference

In collaboration with the FIFDH (FESTIVAL DU FILM ET FORUM INTERNATIONAL SUR LES DROITS HUMAINS), EPFL Pavilions and Ingénieur.e.s du Monde invite you to the screening of the film "Total Trust", a captivating thriller combining suspense, artificial intelligence and moral dilemmas. The film plunges us into a futuristic universe where new technologies and artificial intelligence have become omnipresent.

11/03/2024 17:00 — 18:30

Type of event : c4dt-conference

Max Schrems is a pivotal figure in international data privacy, lauded for his groundbreaking legal efforts to champion individual data rights. Schrems' expertise in the field of privacy law and his relentless pursuit of transparency within the digital economy have positioned him as a leading voice in the ongoing dialogue on data ethics. The conference will be moderated by Melanie Kolbe-Guyot, Head of Policy, C4DT

09/03/2024 — 10/03/2024

Type of event : other-conference

PeaceTech is the use of science and technology to prevent, reduce, or resolve violence and conflict, and to promote peace; emphasizing the need to avoid dual use of technology, where technologies can be used for harmful ends instead than for peaceful purposes. It encompasses research, development and application of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math to support strategies against violence. Violence is considered not only in terms of war and armed conflict, but also violence striking civil society by any means – hate speech, cyberbullying, online mis- and disinformation, gender-based violence, and against minority groups.

01/03/2024 — 02/03/2024

Type of event : other-conference

The Winter Congress is the annual meeting of the digital society : On Friday evening, March 1st and Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, hackers, programmers, activists and interested parties will come together for the seventh time in the Casino Theater in Winterthur to discuss topics relating to information technology and networking and to exchange their effects on our society.

29/02/2024 10:00 — 11:30

Type of event : c4dt-seminar

The first Knowledge & Experience Sharing Seminar on the "Implementation of Private Cloud based on Open-Source Cloud Stack", will take place online on Thursday, February 29th 2024, 10h00-11h30. Registration is now open (and mandatory).

21/02/2024 13:00 — 13:30

Type of event : other-conference

EPFL Professor Ebrahimi Touradj will be giving a keynote at the Swiss CyberSecurity Days in Bern on February 21st amongst many other high-profile Cyber Security specialists. He will also participate in a panel on misinformation on February 20th.