Personal invitation to our VIP event at the Locarno Film Festival

AI in Action:
Real-World Applications and Success Stories

Welcome to the #digitalswitzerland AI event, a pioneering collaboration with #LocarnoFilmFestival, dedicated to showcasing the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on the modern business world.

Dive into a world where AI is not just an idea but a pivotal force transforming industries worldwide. Through engaging discussions and compelling case studies, we'll highlight the incredible opportunities AI solutions offer.

Gathering a constellation of visionaries, industry pioneers, and innovative enterprises, this event is a unique platform for exchanging knowledge, experiences, and futuristic insights. Embark on this journey with us to navigate through the forefront of technological advancements, strategic breakthroughs, and best practices that are defining a new era for businesses. Together, we'll unlock the immense possibilities of AI, setting the stage for a smarter, more efficient future.

#AIinBusiness #AIEvent #Innovation #FutureTech

Wednesday 7 August 2024
PalaCinema Locarno


⭐ 14:00 Arrival and registration
⭐ 14:30

Welcome and opening remarks:

  • Raphaël Brunschwig, Managing Director Locarno Film Festival 🔗
  • Andreas Meyer, President digitalswitzerland 🔗 
  • Stefan Metzger, CEO digitalswitzerland 🔗
⭐ 14:50

Welcome by local authorities

  • Mauro Silacci, Head of the finance and economics department of the City of Locarno 🔗
  • Stefano Rizzi, Director of the Economic Affairs Division Canton Ticino 🔗

⭐ 15:00

Surviving AI

Kevin B. Lee, Locarno Film Festival Professor for the Future of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), video essayist, filmmakers and researcher 🔗

⭐ 15:20

Artificial Intelligence: if not now, when?

Marco Zaffalon, Professor and project leader, Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence USI-SUPSI 🔗 

⭐ 15:40

Building the Swiss Creative Tech Ecosystem - the role of AI

Christoph Weckerle, Director, Zurich Centre for Creative Economies (ZCCE) 🔗

⭐ 16:00

Coffee break

⭐ 16:10

Artificial Intelligence and Reporting

Giulia Lumina, Manager ESG & Sustainability, Andersen Tax & Consulting AG 🔗

⭐ 16:20

The Swiss National Supercomputing Centre and “Alps” as enabler for AI and ML in Switzerland

Grazia Giuffreda, Associate Director 🔗 & Michele De Lorenzi, Deputy Director & Head of Business Administration, ETH Zurich, Swiss National Supercomputing Centre CSCS 🔗

⭐ 16:50

How can the Swiss Regions unite forces in the age of AI?

Panel conversation with Milena Folletti 🔗, Delegate for Digital Transformation Canton of Ticino, Marco Zaffalon IDSIA USI-SUPSI and Sophie Hundertmark 🔗, GenAI & bots consultant, speaker & PhD 

⭐ 17:30

The power of united forces of actors in the Swiss Regions in the age of AI

Closing by Christian Vitta, President of the Government of the canton of Ticino 🔗

17:45

Recap and Learnings

Stefan Metzger, CEO digitalswitzerland

⭐ 18:00

Networking Aperò & Dinner

⭐ 20:30

Red carpet entrance and Film screening (Le Déluge by Gianluca Jodice) on the Piazza Grande

⭐ 23:00

Vip opening party by Campari (separate ticket)


Don't miss out, register now! Limited spots available.
For questions, please reach out to Alessandro Marrarosa or Anthony Corbaz

 

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