A3F CON 2026
LET'S PUT ZURICH ON THE TECH MAP!
A3F CON 2026
May 5-6, 2026 Kaufleuten Zurich, Switzerland
The A3F CON is a hub for exchange, inspiration, and innovation.
The most founder-focused tech event in Switzerland -curated by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.
KEY INDUSTRIES
AI & Deep Tech
Startups
Longevity
Blockchain
WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE
Knowledge Exchange
Get platform to global industry leaders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of AI, startups, crypto, and longevity.
High-Impact Networking
Engage with C-Level executives, founders, and decision-makers, building valuable partnerships in an exclusive environment.
Brains on tap
ETH Zurich ranks among the world’s best tech universities. The ETH AI Center is on-site, perfect for partnerships and recruiting.
Deep-tech gravity
Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and NVIDIA all run their European hubs here, drawn by top talent, rock-solid stability and Switzerland’s founder-friendly tax system.
Capital within walking distance
Zurich is one of Europe’s leading financial centers, packed with funds, family offices and pension capital looking for the next big bet.
High-level backing
Swiss Federal Councillor is joining us to champion innovation and global collaboration.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
DR. ALEX ILIC
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – ETH AI CENTER
"The state of AI in Switzerland"
DR. TOBIAS REICHMUTH
FOUNDER – MAXIMON & BLUE CRUISE
"The Quest for Longevity "
ANDY YEN
FOUNDER & CEO – PROTON
"A Swiss 100m user story"On May 5–6, 2026, we’re bringing them all together – founders, investors, and world-class innovators – for two days in the heart of the city.
Agenda – May 6, 2026.
08:30 – 09:00: Check-in & Welcome Coffee
09:00 – 09:05: Welcome by Alan Frei
09:05 – 09:15: Opening Keynote – TBD
09:15 – 09:50: Talk / Fireside – TBD
09:50 – 10:25: Talk / Panel – TBD
10:25 – 11:00: Dr. Alex Ilic (ETH AI Center)
11:00 – 11:45: Talk / Fireside – TBD
11:45 – 13:15: Flying Lunch @ Kaufleuten
13:15 – 13:50: Talk / Fireside – TBD
13:50 – 14:25: Dr. Tobias Reichmuth
14:25 – 15:00: Keynote / Talk – TBD
15:00 – 15:35: Talk / Fireside – TBD
15:35 – 16:10: Talk / Fireside – TBD
16:10 – 17:00: Closing Talk – Karin Keller-Sutter
LOCATION - KAUFLEUTEN
Pelikanplatz, 8001 Zürich