The 2nd Swiss–Emirati AI Innovation Forum will take place on 5 November 2025 at the Park Hyatt Zürich (MAP). Bringing together leaders from Switzerland and the UAE, the Forum will explore the future of AI through keynotes, expert talks, and collaborative discussions.

Highlights include:

• H.E. Dr. Hissa Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to Switzerland – Opening remarks on the UAE’s national AI strategy
• Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot, President ETH Zürich – Keynote address
• Dalith Steiger, Swiss Cognitive – “AI is not a dream, it is an imperative”
• Hilda Al Hinai, CASCI – “Harnessing AI for Sustainable Development in the Arab World”
• Prof. Dr. Andreas Furrer, University of Lucerne – “Digitalization meets Law: Bridging the Gap between Innovation and Regulation”
• Andy Fitze, Swiss Cognitive – “The AI Investment Landscape: Risks, Rewards, and Realities”
• Peter Otto Büttner & Peter Polzin, Heidiseum Foundation – “Project Heidi goes AI”

Agenda:

08:30 – 09:00 Registration & Networking
09:00 – 09:45 Opening & Keynotes
09:45 – 10:30 Expert Talks
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:15 Swiss Innovation Showcase
11:15 – 11:40 Fireside Chat
11:40 – 12:00 Open Forum & Closing Remarks
12:00 onwards Networking Luncheon

An exceptional opportunity to connect, exchange, and shape the future of Swiss–Emirati collaboration in artificial intelligence.

We look forward to welcoming you there.
Space is limited, register your seat now, click the REGISTER button!