Open-i 2026
26 November 2026
Kongresshaus Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Open-i is a Swiss innovation conference organised by NZZ Connect that brings together key players in Switzerland's innovation ecosystem: SMEs, start-ups, investors, corporates, academia, policymakers and the next generation of talent. It focuses on exchange and collaboration, showing how scientific insights can become new business models and market-ready solutions. The 2026 edition takes place on 26 November 2026 at the Zurich Convention Center, with programme strands on AI & Robotics, Defence & Space, Energy & Fusion and Health & Lifestyle across several stages, alongside the Innovation Challenge and the Swiss Technology Award.
43 sessions · 54 speakers
Media Partners (2)
Sponsors (19)
SWISS · isolutions AG · Canton Zurich · furrerhugi. · Creaholic SA · Google Cloud · FORM AG · USM U. Schärer Söhne AG · Krebser AG · AMAG · Apps with love AG · semabit GmbH · ETH Zurich · University of Zurich · Kilchenmann AG · Helbling · CSEM · Startupticker · HeadsQuarter
Agenda
- Welcome 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- Imagine What’s Next – A Memory of the Future 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- What Happens When AI Enters the Physical World? 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- How Fair is Your AI? An interactive experience on AI bias and its societal impact 26 November 2026 · Science Stage
- Human Intelligence Powers Artificial Intelligence – Why AI Needs Humans more than Ever 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- RoboRunway – The Future Walks In (LIVE) 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- From AI to Immersive Intelligence 26 November 2026 · Science Stage
- Start-up Pitches: AI & Robotics | Defense & Space 26 November 2026 · Pitching Stage
- Looking Over the Shoulders of the Makers of Humanoid Robots 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- First Hotel on the Moon - Building the Space Economy 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- How Can AI Agents Deliver Real Business Impact? 26 November 2026 · Science Stage
- The New Space Era – Between Research, Innovation and Sovereignty 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- Why Human-Centered AI Matters More Than Ever 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- Digital Sovereignty: Independence or Interdependence? 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- Physical AI Needs New Silicon: How to Leverage the Opportunity 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- Lean De-Risking in Practice 26 November 2026 · Science Stage
- How AI, Space and Digital Infrastructure Are Redefining Europe’s Security 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- Europe’s Future: How Do We Remain Competitive? 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- Beyond the Hype: How Space Gets Down to Earth 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- Swiss Technology Award 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- Innovation Challenge – Defense & Space Winner-Pitch 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- Innovation Challenge – AI & Robotics Winner-Pitch 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- Start-up Pitches: Energy & Fusion | Health & Robotics 26 November 2026 · Pitching Stage
- Hackathon 26 November 2026 · Science Stage
- Why Fusion Changes Everything 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- Quantensprung Live Podcast 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- When AI Becomes Human: The Psychology of Our New Digital Companions 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- Where ETH talent and industry shape tomorrow's innovation together 26 November 2026 · Science Stage
- The Longevity Revolution: Hype or Healthcare? 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- Building the Fusion Industry 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- From Future Energy to Real-World Impact 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- Shaping Innovation for Positive Impact: Focus on Drones and Life Sciences 26 November 2026 · Science Stage
- Medicine 2050 – Breakthroughs for Patients 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- Powering the AI Era: Why Energy Is Becoming the World's Most Strategic Industry 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- CSEM Digital Journey Award 26 November 2026 · Pitching Stage
- Innovation Challenge – Energy & Fusion Winner-Pitch 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- Innovation Challenge – Health & Lifestyle Winner-Pitch 26 November 2026 · Blue Stage
- Failure → Innovation Lab From Project Setbacks to Next Experiments 26 November 2026 · Science Stage
- Spark Award 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- Innovation in the Era of Geopolitics 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- Beyond Talent: The Future of Human Performance 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage
- The Rise of AI-Guided Robotics From Task-Specific Automation to Goal-Oriented Robotics 26 November 2026 · Science Stage
- Building the Innovation Ecosystem Switzerland Needs 26 November 2026 · Purple Stage