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NETWORKING EVENT 11th R&D Conference

The platform for innovation in the Swiss tech industry

The established platform for innovation in the Swiss tech industry is entering the eleventh round:
The R&D Conference 2026 provides a compact overview of current research and development activities at Swiss universities, research institutions and start-ups. The focus will be on practical innovations in production and manufacturing technology – from efficiency gains and new manufacturing approaches through digitalization, automation and the use of artificial intelligence to smart production systems, new materials and forward-looking processes

Contents

For the eleventh time, we will offer participants a compact overview of current and planned projects – thanks to the tried-and-tested format with short 5-minute pitches. The focus will be on activities in the field of digitalization, innovation and technology. 
 

In addition, the poster exhibition will enable a direct dialogue with the speakers and will provide valuable networking possibilities. 

Programme

 Detailed programme in progress

1 p.m.              Arrival and coffee

1.15 p.m.          START: Welcome by Swissmem and ETHZ

1.25 p.m.          Keynote speech by Prof. Markus Bambach, ETHZ

1.40 p.m.          5-minute pitches “The challenges of industry”

2.30 p.m.          Coffee/networking and poster exhibition

3.15 p.m.          Parallel sessions in different rooms

4.20 p.m.          Drinks reception and poster exhibition

5.50 p.m.          End of the event

 

 

Target group

  • CTOs, R&D and production managers
  • Innovation managers from industry
  • Start-ups and engineering service providers
  • Project managers and lecturers in research

Language

Conference language

  • German, English and/or French

Slide language

  •  English

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Registration

Cancellation terms:
For registrations received less than two weeks before the event there will be no reimbursement, however, a suitable substitute may be sent in consultation with the Swissmem headquarters/NEXT Industries.

Last update: 27.08.2025