27.11.2026
CEE Swiss IT Solutions & Cross-Cultural Talent Summit
The CEE Swiss IT Solutions & Cross-Cultural Talent Summit brings together Swiss companies with selected technology providers and IT experts from 17 Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries on 27 November 2026 at ZHAW in Winterthur.
The Summit focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Smart Manufacturing, with particular emphasis on practical applications in the manufacturing and financial sectors.
Discover innovative IT solutions, gain practical insights and establish valuable business connections. Up to 16 individually selected B2B meetings provide opportunities to find suitable technology partners and explore new projects.
Content
Innovative Technologies. Practical Solutions. New Business Opportunities.
The Summit combines expert knowledge, practical technology presentations and targeted B2B matchmaking.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Find solutions to your IT challenges: Discuss your specific requirements with experienced technology experts.
- Gain practical insights: Learn how companies successfully apply new technologies through keynotes, expert panels and Tech Solution Sessions.
- Meet selected technology partners: Connect with IT companies and technology experts from Switzerland and Central and Eastern Europe.
- Engage in targeted business meetings: Arrange up to 16 individual B2B meetings through B2Match.
- Explore new business opportunities: Identify potential project partners, innovative solutions and specialised IT expertise.
Technology Focus
Artificial Intelligence | Cybersecurity | Smart Manufacturing
Industry Focus
Manufacturing & Technology | Finance
The Summit is designed for companies looking to accelerate their digital transformation and explore new opportunities for technology partnerships.
Event Details & Target Audience
Key Facts
📅 Date: Friday, 27 November 2026
🕝 Time: 09:00 – 18:00 (including Networking-Apéro)
📍 Place: ZHAW, St. Georgen-Platz 2, Winterthur
Target Audience
The Summit is particularly relevant for:
- Swiss manufacturing and technology companies
- Banks, insurance companies and financial service providers
- CEOs, CIOs, CTOs and digital transformation leaders
- Companies with specific IT and digitalisation projects
- IT and technology providers from Central and Eastern Europe
- Industry associations and innovation organisations
Additional Information
Find the detailed programme, speakers, participating companies and registration information on our event platform.
Program
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Opening & Welcome |
| 09:10 – 09:40 | Keynote Speaker to be announced. |
| 09:40 – 10:10 | Panel 1: Security and Resilience – Putting People at the Heart of IT How can companies strengthen their digital resilience while keeping people at the centre of their IT strategy? Panel hosted by ZHAW |
| 10:10 – 10:25 | Slovenia Tech Spotlight Insights into Slovenia's technology sector and its capabilities. |
| 10:25 – 10:55 | Panel 2: Transforming the Tech Industry – AI, Smart Operations & Cybersecurity How are artificial intelligence, smart operations and cybersecurity transforming manufacturing and technology industries? Practical insights into industrial digital transformation. |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | B2B Matchmaking & Tech Solution Sessions Six individually scheduled B2B meeting rounds of 15 minutes each. Practical technology presentations and Swiss Business Insight Sessions will take place in parallel. B2B matchmaking powered by B2Match |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:30 – 16:00 | B2B Matchmaking, Tech Solution Sessions & Swiss Business Insights Ten additional B2B meeting rounds, alongside practical technology presentations and sessions offering insights into the Swiss business environment. Individually selected business meetings and practical knowledge exchange. |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Panel 3: Finance at the AI Frontier – From Early Adoption to Real Business Impact How is Switzerland's financial sector successfully applying artificial intelligence? Experiences, challenges and measurable business outcomes. |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Networking Reception Connect with participants, speakers and technology partners in an informal setting. |
Programme subject to change. The detailed programme and speaker line-up will be updated regularly.
Speakers
Business leaders, technology experts and specialists from industry and academia will share their experiences and discuss current developments in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Smart Manufacturing.
Additional speakers will be announced on an ongoing basis. Please visit our event platform for the latest speaker line-up.
Prof. Dr. Anna Lupina-Wegener
ZHAW, Head of Center of Cross-Cultural Management
Handelskammer Schweiz-Mitteleuropa (SEC)
Marcel Schläpfer
Xpandize, CEO
Handelskammer Schweiz-Mitteleuropa (SEC)
Martina Šušová
Sario, Head of DACH
Handelskammer Schweiz-Mitteleuropa (SEC)
Sirpa Tsimal
Switzerland Global Enterprise, Global Marketing Director, Senior FDI Director
Handelskammer Schweiz-Mitteleuropa (SEC)
Oliver Bertschinger
Chamber of Commerce Switzerland Eastern Europe, SEC, President & MD
Handelskammer Schweiz-Mitteleuropa (SEC)Registration
Take this opportunity to discover innovative solutions, establish valuable business contacts and explore concrete opportunities for collaboration.
Registration and scheduling of individual B2B meetings take place through our B2Match event platform.
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