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  • SME - OUR CHAMPIONS

    99.5% of all Swiss-based companies have less than 250 employees but create more than 60% of all job opportunities and an equally high proportion to the overall added value. Of course, we are speaking of local SMEs just like us. In order to remain competitive, digital transformation and new technologies need to be tackled proactively. We, ourselves an SME, speak from experience. The Digital Festival offers concrete recipes for practical application, so that you can start the next day with pragmatic implementation in everyday life and benefit from digitization.

    99.5% of all Swiss-based companies have less than 250 employees but create more than 60% of all job opportunities and an equally high proportion to the overall added value. Of course, we are speaking of local SMEs just like us. In order to remain competitive, digital transformation and new technologies need to be tackled proactively. We, ourselves an SME, speak from experience. The Digital Festival offers concrete recipes for practical application, so that you can start the next day with pragmatic implementation in everyday life and benefit from digitization.

  • OUR MISSION

    Powered by creativity and inspiration, we push your professional and personal life to the next level with outstanding high-quality content, unforgettable experiences and a highly relevant community. Experience the power of collaboration, build new relationships and develop ideas to spark your personal growth. The Digital Festival is Switzerland's place to meet the highly relevant community of digital leaders, digital aficionados and innovators driven by curiosity, openness and a doer mentality.

    Powered by creativity and inspiration, we push your professional and personal life to the next level with outstanding high-quality content, unforgettable experiences and a highly relevant community. Experience the power of collaboration, build new relationships and develop ideas to spark your personal growth. The Digital Festival is Switzerland's place to meet the highly relevant community of digital leaders, digital aficionados and innovators driven by curiosity, openness and a doer mentality.

  • Make it Personal

    Just doing the right thing is not enough. It takes passion. Only those who fuel actions with enthusiasm and commitment will inspire like-minded people to join in their adventures. Only those who personally seek friction will release energy. The point is to start with yourself. That’s why we unite the brightest minds from business, society, and technology in our vibrant festival atmosphere - to move forward together.

    Just doing the right thing is not enough. It takes passion. Only those who fuel actions with enthusiasm and commitment will inspire like-minded people to join in their adventures. Only those who personally seek friction will release energy. The point is to start with yourself. That’s why we unite the brightest minds from business, society, and technology in our vibrant festival atmosphere - to move forward together.

  • 15+
    Countries
  • 3000+
    Participants
  • 25
    Keynotes
  • 15
    Sessions
  • 65
    Labs
  • 6
    Years
  • 1000+
    Hackathon
15+
Countries 3000+
Participants 25
Keynotes 15
Sessions 65
Labs 6
Years 1000+
Hackathon

Top Speakers 2021

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Highlights 2020

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  • Learn New Trends & Skills

    You will find fascinating people, the latest trends, and developments right here! We provide inspiration, bridge the gap to practice, and equip you with actionable ideas and new skills. That is how we make contribute to your professional and personal development.

    You will find fascinating people, the latest trends, and developments right here! We provide inspiration, bridge the gap to practice, and equip you with actionable ideas and new skills. That is how we make contribute to your professional and personal development.

  • Build an Unbeatable Network

    Meet exceptional movers and decision-makers of Switzerland and lay the foundation of meaningful partnerships, exciting leads, and new friendships in our unique festival atmosphere. Build a cross-industry ecosystem with thought leaders and pioneers of the digital economy.

    Meet exceptional movers and decision-makers of Switzerland and lay the foundation of meaningful partner-ships, exciting leads, and new friendships in our unique festival atmosphere. Build a cross-industry ecosystem with thought leaders and pioneers of the digital economy.

  • Experience Unforgettable Moments

    Dive into an immersive experience that fascinates and amazes! We provide you with a range of intense sensations that stimulate your senses and serve as a catalyst for new ideas. Immerse yourself in an electrifying world of warm hospitality and unforgettable experiences that stick.

    Dive into an immersive experience that fascinates and amazes! We provide you with a range of intense sensa-tions that stimulate your senses and serve as a catalyst for new ideas. Immerse yourself in an electrifying world of warm hospitality and unforgettable experiences that stick.

Program 2021

  • Thursday Th
  • Friday Fr
  • Saturday Sa
  • Sunday Su
8:00 - 8:45
8:55 - 9:00
9:00 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:25
12:25 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:45
13:45 - 14:00
14:00 - 15:30
15:00 - 15:30
16:00 - 17:30
ab 17:30
Coffee & Checkin
Welcome by the Host
Keynote Phil Libin
Keynote Michael Kliger
Connect & Refresh
Keynote Sacha Michaud
Keynote Cornelius Boersch
Keynote Sebastian Gunningham & Diego Piacentini
Lab Pitches
DIFE Food Village
Lab Transfer
Lab Track 1
Connect & Refresh
Lab Track 2
Grill Party & Music Night
8:00 - 8:45
8:55 - 9:00
9:00 - 9:40
9:40 - 9:50
9:50 - 10:15
10:15 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:25
12:25 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:45
13:45 - 14:00
14:00 - 15:30
15:00 - 15:30
16:00 - 17:30
ab 18:00
Coffee & Checkin
Welcome by the Host
KMU Panel
Interview Annalise Eggimann
Keynote Ana Klimovic
Connect & Refresh
Keynote Mathis Büchi
Keynote Lukasz Gadowski
Keynote Yariv Bash
Lab Pitches
DIFE Food Village
Lab Transfer
Lab Track 1
ETH Session
Connect & Refresh
Lab Track 2
Bites & Beers Musicnight
HackZurich Opening Ceremony (Livestream)
SME Focus Day
ab 9:00 - ende
HackZurich Techtalks (Livestream)
13:30 - 16:00
HackZurich Finalist Pitches & Closing Ceremony (Livestream)

Voices from our Community

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      Philomena Colatrella

      CEO CSS Verischerung AG
      «I enjoy joining the Digital Festival for new inspiration and to meet exciting people. It's the ideal place for a per-sonal assessment of where I stand.»
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      Karin Schwab

      Deputy General Counsel Ebay
      «The Digital Festival team has organized a magnificent event. The variety of topics and diversity of the audience fully convinced me.»
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      Marianne Janik

      CEO Microsoft Deutschland
      «I can recommend the Digital Festival to everyone. The community is on-site, exchange across different indus-tries is enabled. The festival contributes significantly to Switzerland's digital progress.»
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      Donald Kossman

      Head of Microsoft Research
      «I am overwhelmed by the energy and spirit of the Digital Festival. The diversity of content and community is a magical combination and thus, unique.»
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      Michael Müller

      CEO Valora
      «The Digital Festival is a vital role for us in terms of networking and awareness in the digital ecosystem. It helps us to transfer digital skills into our business.»
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      Bertrand Bodson

      Chief Digital Officer Novartis
      «Thank you very much for this great event. The Digital Festival is a valuable partner for Novartis and helps to drive transformation.»
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      Gianni Tronza

      GM Etihad DACH
      «The Digital Festival helps us globally to drive digitalization within the company. I particularly appreciate the global perspective in a local context.»
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      Rahel Egli

      Stadtpolizei Winterthur
      «To attend the Digital Festival was educating and exciting, and accompanied by lots of interesting contacts and networking.»
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    Philomena Colatrella

    CEO CSS Verischerung AG
    «I enjoy joining the Digital Festival for new inspiration and to meet exciting people. It's the ideal place for a per-sonal assessment of where I stand.»
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    Karin Schwab

    Deputy General Counsel Ebay
    «The Digital Festival team has organized a magnificent event. The variety of topics and diversity of the audience fully convinced me.»
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    Marianne Janik

    CEO Microsoft Deutschland
    «I can recommend the Digital Festival to everyone. The community is on-site, exchange across different indus-tries is enabled. The festival contributes significantly to Switzerland's digital progress.»
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    Donald Kossman

    Head of Microsoft Research
    «I am overwhelmed by the energy and spirit of the Digital Festival. The diversity of content and community is a magical combination and thus, unique.»
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    Michael Müller

    CEO Valora
    «The Digital Festival is a vital role for us in terms of networking and awareness in the digital ecosystem. It helps us to transfer digital skills into our business.»
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    Bertrand Bodson

    Chief Digital Officer Novartis
    «Thank you very much for this great event. The Digital Festival is a valuable partner for Novartis and helps to drive transformation.»
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    Gianni Tronza

    GM Etihad DACH
    «The Digital Festival helps us globally to drive digitalization within the company. I particularly appreciate the global perspective in a local context.»
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    Rahel Egli

    Stadtpolizei Winterthur
    «To attend the Digital Festival was educating and exciting, and accompanied by lots of interesting contacts and networking.»

Tickets

Experience two unforgettable days full of inspiration and knowledge and become part of our one-of-a-kind community — with our unique atmosphere at Schiffbau or online from wherever you are.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE

Experience #DiFe21 with its vibrant festival atmosphere — in-person at Schiffbau in Zurich.

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  • Access to keynotes, labs, and sessions
  • Access to evening- and side events
  • Access to personal matchmaking
  • Access to online event content
  • All-day food and beverages
  • Access to recordings after the event

Additionally with the Festival Pass:

  • 1 Free online-ticket (premium)
  • Access to HackZurich Tech Talk streams

  • DAY PASS

    Thursday or Friday
    CHF 390.-
    (excl. VAT)
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  • FESTIVAL PASS

    Thursday and Friday
    CHF 890.-
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ONLINE ATTENDANCE

Get inspired by our speakers and meet our community online — wherever your are.

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  • Keynotes, panels and ETH-session streamed live
  • Interact in live Q&As
  • 1-on-1 slots with lab speakers
  • Access to personal matchmaking*
  • Access to recordings after the event
  • DiFe Goodie Package delivered home (paid upgrade)

*with the premium package

  • BASIC

    excl. Networking
    CHF 35.-
    (incl. VAT)
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  • PREMIUM

    incl. Networking
    CHF 65.-
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