A3F CON 2026
LET'S PUT ZURICH ON THE TECH MAP!
THE MOST FOUNDER-FOCUSED EVENT IN SWITZERLAND
🔥 600+ founders & world-class builders
🎤 Keynotes, founder-led panels & honest Q&As
🤝 Focus on AI, blockchain, longevity, startups
MEET THE SPEAKERS
DR. ALEX ILIC
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – ETH AI CENTER
"The state of AI in Switzerland: What's missing and how we catch up".
DR. TOBIAS REICHMUTH
FOUNDER – MAXIMON & BLUE CRUISE
"Exloring the world in search of longevity".
ANDY YEN
FOUNDER & CEO – PROTON
"Why Switzerland can build global giants – lessons from Proton".
A3F CON 2026
WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE
A3F CON is the most founder-focused tech event in Switzerland – curated by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.
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.
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.
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.
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 – TBD
LOCATION - KAUFLEUTEN
Pelikanplatz, 8001 Zürich