SVMS-8 focuses on five technology domains where early adoption defines long-term winners.
Each domain is presented through a dual perspectiv:
•one Silicon Valley pioneer
•one Swiss or European technology leader
Not to compare features — but to show how early decisions shape outcomes.
Interactive panel discussions will deepen insights, highlight risks and opportunities, and spotlight collaboration potential across the Atlantic .
The Five Frontiers:
• From Chat to Action: AI That Drives Real Enterprise Outcomes
• AI Infrastructure & Platforms: The Compute, Data & Control Layer
• Physical AI: Robotics & Automation in the Real World
• Climate, Energy & Space Technologies: Strategic Resilience at Scale
• Quantum & Future Compute: Competitive Advantage Beyond Classical Limits
Panels and discussions focus on:
• What happens if you move early?
• What happens if you wait?
• What must change internally to act sooner?
Dual Perspective, Not Vendor Pitches
See how similar technologies evolve differently depending on decision speed, governance, and ambition.
Strategy-Level Discussions
No product demos without context.
Every session connects technology to enterprise strategy, risk, and capital deployment.
Real Demos, Real Constraints
Live demonstrations — including what doesn’t work yet — because early adoption is about learning, not perfection.
Networking Without Borders
Direct access to:enterprise decision-makers, startup founders, investors, researchers
from Switzerland, Europe, and Silicon Valley.
Neutral, Global & Technology-Agnostic
SVMS-8 is:
• provider-neutral
• geopolitically aware but not ideological
• focused on fair partnerships and long-term competitiveness
The goal is not to copy Silicon Valley —
but to import decision velocity where it matters.
SVMS-8 is designed for people who shape decisions — not just evaluate tools:
• Enterprise leaders (CIO, CDO, CTO, CSO, Head of Data/AI, Corporate Development)
• Capital & risk owners (CFO orgs, CVC, Strategy, Architecture)
• Investors (VC, PE, angels)
• Founders & researchers building frontier technology
You will leave with decision insight - not a shopping list.
In the morning workshops we will discuss the experiences, opportunities, challenges, both the successes and failures and best practices of corporates working with startups early on.
In the afternoon, each of the five hot topics will be explored through a unique dual perspective: one pioneering startup from Silicon Valley alongside one leading Swiss or European startup. Together, they will showcase breakthroughs in:
- From Chat to Action: AI That Drives Enterprise Outcomes
- AI Infrastructure & Platforms
- AI in the Physical World
- Climate, Energy & Space Technologies
- Quantum & Future Compute
From Risk Aversion to Ambition:
How Swiss Enterprises Can Thrive with Startup Innovation
Discussion Themes:
- Lessons from corporate-startup collaborations
- Overcoming internal barriers to change
- Building trust, agility, and measurable impact
- Strategic partnerships and investment models
Goal:
Co-create a Swiss Tech Risk Manifesto 2026 — a commitment to bold action, smart risk-taking, and deep-tech ecosystem growth.
