From September 29 to October 4, 2025, Zurich is transforming into Europe’s key hotspot for Artificial Intelligence. The Zurich AI Festival brings together international market leaders, research talents, startups, and artists across more than 25 high-caliber events. For one week, Zurich becomes the showcase of global AI innovations and debates.
Festival gallery
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Over the past decade, Switzerland - and especially the Greater Zurich Area - has risen as a powerhouse of AI research and development, attracting global leaders like Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Meta, Apple, IBM, and many others.
What's in it for you:
✅ Tap into a vibrant ecosystem of world-class universities and research institutes
✅ Join 20+ events with deep dives into applied AI, robotics, future of work, policy, art & creativity, venture capital, and more
✅ Learn from global tech leaders and breakthrough startups driving real-world impact
✅ Connect with exceptional talent, a passionate tech community, and 5,000+ attendees from across Europe and beyond
✅ Experience a dynamic week of keynotes, workshops, and networking
If you're looking for a place to expand your AI business, are working with AI, or are simply passionate about the future of tech, this is the festival for you.
Featured Speakers of Zurich AI Festival
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Zurich AI Festival is a flagship initiative by the ETH AI Center and Greater Zurich Area, co-created with the Canton of Zurich, Zurich Tourism, and leading partners from academia, industry, government, and the local AI ecosystem.
📢 Want to learn more about the Greater Zurich AI ecosystem or doing business here?
Europe's leading AI base
Europe's leading AI base
What if you could build and test AI applications in robotics, health, finance, or mobility, side by side with world-class institutions and global players? And what if you could do all this in a stable, business-friendly environment, in the heart of Europe, with a quality of life that helps attract and retain the best minds?
In Greater Zurich, AI isn't just a buzzword. It’s a connected, high-trust ecosystem where academia meets industry, ideas scale into impact, and global tech leaders shape what's next.
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- Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government
- Advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor, market, and setting up a company
- Custom-made fact-finding visits, including office and co-working space