Apéro Digital

Apéro Digital events are composed of public talks around topics related to human-centered technology and value-based innovation, alongside peer exchanges, interactions, and networking opportunities over networking Apéros, taking place at important cultural and artistic venues around the Greater Zurich Area.

The project is a collaboration between The BRIDGE Lab at UZH and the Responsible AI Innovation Group at ZHAW, funded by the DIZH and supported by a wide range of project partners, including Canton of Zurich, Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW), TA Swiss, Zurich Knowledge Center of Sustainable Development (ZKSD), Swiss Post Innovation, Data Innovation Alliance (d+i), Algorithm Watch, Dezentrum, Swiss Digital Initiative (SDI), and Innovation Booster Robotics.

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Apéro Digital III – Lies, Damned Lies, and Generative AI

31.10.2024 @16:00

Rämistrasse 69, 8001 Zurich

Digital Society Initiative (DSI)

How has powerful tools like ChatGPT transformed perception and expectations of the impact of Generative AI systems in society? How have stakeholders in the innovation community, including SMEs and large organisations used or plan to use these tools for day-to-day tasks?

Apéro Digital is launching its third event, in collaboration with the Strategy Lab of the Digital Society Initiative (DSI), on the topic Generative AI for organizational processes in business. As part of the DSI Disinformation Month, this event will identify promising benefits and potential threats of impactful tools such as digital marketing, document management, or internal communications, leading to discussions about strategies that allow risk mitigation while harnessing the power of AI to drive organizational efficiency and creativity. Confirmed speakers include:

• Avi Bernstein, Director, DSI
• Max Gerling, Strategy Manager, Accenture
• Livio Dainese, Co-CEO & Co-Owner, Wirz Group
• Nina Habicht, Startup Advisor & Investor, Voicetechhub

The event focuses particularly on stakeholders in the innovation community that use Generative AI tools for tasks such as digital marketing, management of internal documentation, product development, AI generation of user personas, among others. Other participants include technical and legal experts, as well as representatives of civil society. The event will conclude with an exquisite Apéro Riche for community networking. Come join us to unpack damned lies!

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Apéro Digital II – Manufacturing Innovation

19.06.2024 @15:00

Rämistrasse 69, 8001 Zurich

Digital Society Initiative (DSI)

Is the innovation capacity of the Swiss industry at risk? What are the innovative strengths, challenges, and opportunities in industry R&D? How can stakeholders foster cross-sectoral collaboration strategically?

Apéro Digital is launching its second event, in collaboration with the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW), on the topic Collaboration in R&D for the Swiss Manufacturing Industry. At this vernissage event, we will learn about the results of the latest study by the SATW in collaboration with the Swissmem on future-oriented investments for innovation, and explore how various players from business, politics, and science can benefit from active collaboration with each other. Confirmed speakers include:

• Peter Seitz, Vice President, SATW
• Esther Koller, Managing Director, SATW
• Daniel Dossenbach, Scientific Advisor, State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)
• Pascal Blanc, Head of Innovation, Swissmem

The event offers an opportunity for SMEs, innovators, and business leaders to exchange ideas with experts and partners. Our goal is supporting the Swiss industry to continue standing out in an increasingly competitive international environment in the future. The event will conclude with an exquisite Apéro Riche for community networking. Come join us to manufacture innovation!

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Apéro Digital I – Trust Certified?

22.05.2024 @15:00

Rämistrasse 69, 8001 Zurich

Digital Society Initiative (DSI)

Can trust be certified? If so, who should be granting it? According to what criteria? Who will be using it? At what cost and with what benefit?

Apéro Digital is launching its first event, in collaboration with the Swiss Digital Initiative (SDI), on the topic Certification Labels for AI Systems. In this event, stakeholders interested in AI certification or currently involved in such efforts will gather to explore certification frameworks, such as Digital Trust Labels, through participatory and co-creation approaches. Confirmed speakers include:

• Nicolas Zahn, Managing Director, SDI
• Arman Iranfar, Head of AI, CertX
• Kevin Schawinski, CEO & Founder, Modulos AG

The event offers a curated space for AI innovators, developers, operators, as well as ethical, legal and regulatory experts to exchange insights and share experiences, and to identify opportunities and challenges for navigating the path forward. Our goal is raising awareness of AI certification methodologies, and empowering the innovation community with enhanced collective understanding. The event will conclude with an exquisite Apéro Riche for community networking. Come join us to shape a digital future that is trustworthy!

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