2017 has just begun and already several fintech events have been scheduled, promising to bring together thought-leaders, policy makers, entrepreneurs and investors, to discuss emerging trends and the future of banking and finance.

Here are our pick of the top upcoming fintech events to attend that are taking place in the coming months in Switzerland.

 

 

IFZ Fintech Forum – Blockchain: From Hype to Reality

Feb. 01, 2017

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Business, Institute of Financial Services, Zug

IFZ Fintech Forum – Blockchain: From Hype to Reality is part of IFZ’s regular free events. It will feature an introduction to blockchain technology, an overview of IFZ-led research project on clearing and settlement. In addition, the winner team of the Crypto Valley Blockchain Hackathon will present its winning solution.

 

The Swiss Fintech Convention – TSFC

Feb. 02, 2017

Forum Geneva

TSFC is a think tank aimed at creating a network with stakeholders from various backgrounds including IT professionals, independent asset managers, lawyers, and investors.

The Swiss Fintech Convention event will cover leading fintech trends and their impact on the financial services industry.

 

LykkeTalk Zurich – The Future of Financial Markets

Feb. 09, 2017

Labor Bar, Zurich

The Future of Financial Markets event will focus on the use of blockchain in the global financial markets. It will feature presentations from representatives of Lykke, nexussquared, FinLeap and the Crypto Valley Association.

 

13th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik

Feb. 12 – 15, 2017

St. Gallen

The International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik is one of the most important conferences in the field of information systems and the flagship conference of the German-speaking information systems community.

The conference will cover the impact of digitalization in the economy.

 

Fintech Business Opportunities and Trade Mission to Russia – Going Global

Feb. 14, 2017

Switzerland Global Enterprise, Zurich

Fintech Business Opportunities and Trade Mission to Russia – Going Global is an event of the Swiss Finance + Technology Association aimed at connecting the Swiss fintech community with Russian counterparts.

The event is part of the Swiss Finance + Technology Association’s broader initiative seeking to enable Swiss fintech startups to tap into networks outside of Switzerland.

 

SICTIC Angel Training – Digital Wealth and Capital Markets

Feb. 16, 2017

Swisscom Business Campus, Zurich

SICTIC Angel Training is a training event offering an overview of new tools, business models and products in digital wealth management, from consumer banking to investing to capital markets.

Speakers at the event will include Efi Pylarinou, a digital wealth management expert and one of the 2016 Women in Fintech powerlist by Innovate Finance, and Peter Hofmann, a senior manager in the Swisscom fintech investment team.

 

F10 Fintech Incubator and Accelerator – Investor Day

Feb. 22, 2017

Förrlibuckstrasse 10, Zurich

With three accelerator programs, F10 is a tech hub aimed at transforming startups from teams into successful growing companies. F10 is supported by SIX, Julius Bar and PwC.

The F10 Investor Day will feature pitches from the 11 startups part of F10’s six-month Prototype to Product class.

 

Swiss Fintech Fireside #1

Feb. 23, 2017

The Lion Pub, Zurich

The Swiss Fintech Fireside #1 is the first of a series of regular social and networking events organized by the Swiss Finance + Technology Association.

 

IFZ Fintech Konferenz

Mar. 01, 2017

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Business, Institute of Financial Services, Zug

The IFZ Fintech Konferenz will feature high-caliber speakers, among which representatives of SIF/EFD, YouBase, Moneypark, and Bussmann advisory, who will discuss the developments and emerging trends in the fintech sector.

 

Finance 2.0 Conference ’17

Mar. 14, 2017

Schiffbau Zurich

Finance 2.0 is the first and leading digital finance and fintech conference in Switzerland. Sponsored by UBS, Accenture, SIX, and the University of Applied Sciences Zurich, among others, this year’s Finance 2.0 Conference will include representatives from Starmind and SwissClass Trade, among others.

 

The 4th Pension Forum (4. Vorsorgeforum Interlaken)

Mar. 14, 2017

Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Interlaken

The 4th Pension Forum in Interlaken reports on the latest developments from the supervisory authorities, examines the challenges faced by the pension funds and their foundations, presents strategies and innovations, analyzes new paths in investing, and presents innovative fintech offers for pension funds.

The conference is targeted at members of the pension fund and investors community.

 

33rd SICTIC Investor Day

Mar. 22, 2017

Pirates Hub @ Swisscom, Zurich

The SICTIC Investor Day is a match-making event where Internet startups pitch to find experienced investors and supporters.

The pitching event is preceded by an Angel Training Event (for business angels only). Swiss-based entrepreneur and investor Marc P. Bernegger, will talk about his experience as being a fintech investor.

 

START Summit 2017

Mar. 24 – 25, 2017

St. Gallen

START Summit is a leading entrepreneurship and technology conference in Europe taking place on March 24 and 25, 2017 in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

The two-day conference will cover blockchain technology, augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the Internet-of-Things, among other key topics, and will include several startup competitions.

 

Upcoming Fintech Events in Switzerland in one Graphic