Join SNV and SATW in Winterthur on 5 October 2026 for an afternoon dedicated to AI governance, international standards and trustworthy AI. Representatives from the Swiss government, industry, academia, the European Commission and the international AI standardisation community will share their perspectives and practical experiences.
Held in conjunction with the CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 “Artificial Intelligence” Plenary Meeting, the event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with international experts shaping the future of AI standardisation. As an official Road to Geneva event, it also contributes to the journey towards the Geneva AI Summit 2027.
What to Expect
- A comprehensive update on the latest national, European and international developments in AI governance and standardisation
- Insights into how organisations are applying AI standards and translating trustworthy AI into practice
- Perspectives from government, industry, academia, the European Commission and the international standards community
- Direct exchange with the experts and decision-makers behind these developments
- One evening to gain the key updates, practical insights and connections shaping the AI standards landscape
Event Language: English
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Programme:
Welcome and Introduction
Lukas Keller,
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Join SNV and SATW in Winterthur on 5 October 2026 for an afternoon dedicated to AI governance, international standards and trustworthy AI. Representatives from the Swiss government, industry, academia, the European Commission and the international AI standardisation community will share their perspectives and practical experiences.
Held in conjunction with the CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 “Artificial Intelligence” Plenary Meeting, the event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with international experts shaping the future of AI standardisation. As an official Road to Geneva event, it also contributes to the journey towards the Geneva AI Summit 2027.
What to Expect
- A comprehensive update on the latest national, European and international developments in AI governance and standardisation
- Insights into how organisations are applying AI standards and translating trustworthy AI into practice
- Perspectives from government, industry, academia, the European Commission and the international standards community
- Direct exchange with the experts and decision-makers behind these developments
- One evening to gain the key updates, practical insights and connections shaping the AI standards landscape
Event Language: English
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Programme:
Welcome and Introduction
Lukas Keller, CEO SNV, Manuel Kugler, Program Manager Data & AI and Advanced Manufacturing at SATW
Swiss Perspective on Trustworthy AI Governance
Miriam Minder, Co-Lead of the Digital and Emerging Technologies Section, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
European Perspective: From Policy Objectives to the Regulatory Framework
Dr. Mélanie Gornet, European Commission
Making Trustworthy AI a Reality in Switzerland – Research and Innovation
Prof. Dr. Christoph Heitz, ZHAW
Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
FDFA, European Commission, ZHAW
Networking Break
From Governance to Demonstrable Trustworthiness
Dr. Adam Leon Smith
Continuous Risk Quantification Across an AI Portfolio
Why AI risk has to be quantified, and where money is the wrong unit
Kevin Schawinski, CEO Modulos AG
Industry Perspective II
Industry Partner
Industry Perspective III
Industry Partner
Industry Perspective IV
Industry Partner
Standardization as the Bridge Between Governance and Implementation
Dr. Sebastian Hallensleben, Chair, CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 “Artificial Intelligence”
Closing Remarks and Outlook
Lukas Keller, CEO, SNV
Networking Apéro
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Organisers:
The event is jointly organised by Swiss Association for Standardisation (SNV) and Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW)
Cancellation and Programme Changes
The organisers reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the programme, speakers or schedule. If the event is cancelled, the ticket price will be refunded. Travel, accommodation and other personal expenses cannot be reimbursed.
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