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29 May 2024 | Kulinarium, Bern

Collective Gathering

We make the Swiss startup and innovation landscape more feminine.

Powerhouse of networking

The Collective Gathering is THE rendezvous for female decision-makers, thought leaders, investors, board members, entrepreneurs, and researchers. It’s not just an event but a powerhouse of networking, knowledge exchange, and trust-building with people who actively shape the Swiss startup ecosystem.

At past events, like the breakfast for female founders & investors before the startup days 2023, there was never enough time to exchange, connect and make plans together. That’s why this year, we decided to put together this Gathering.

Agenda

The program is dedicated to igniting new ideas, perspectives and connections, for collective impact. You’ll hear from and meet with leading women across various industries.

1:30 – 2:00 pm

Welcome Coffee

2:00 – 2:15 pm

Welcome by Cornelia Gut & Melanie Kovacs, Update from Task Forces

Founding Partner, Lead of Initiative and Task Force Leaders

2:15 – 2:45 pm

Making AI more Feminine – Embracing Empathy in Innovation

Discover the fascinating intersection of technology and empathy during our panel discussion with Marisa Tschopp, moderated by Isabelle Siegrist. Join us as we delve into how empathy can be infused into AI, to shape the future of innovation.

2:45 – 3:15 pm

Speed Dating

Enhanced Networking with the Female Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

3:15 – 4:00 pm

Networking Break & Resource Hubs

Resource Hubs by Task Forces for the topics of «Role Models», «Access to Funding» and «Collaboration with Governement Institutions»

4:00 – 4:45 pm

Susanne Wille – Behind the scenes

A personal conversation about leadership and the role of media in times of digitization and AI.

4:45 – 5:00 pm

Wrap Up

5:00 – 5:45 pm

Apéro Riche

Speakers

Marisa Tschopp

Human-AI-Interaction Researcher

Marisa Tschopp is a researcher at scip AG, CRO at Women in AI NPO, and Co-Chair of the IEEE Trust and Agency in AI Systems committee. She researches AI from a psychological perspective and is an international speaker, e.g. TEDx. linkedin Marisa Tschopp

Isabelle Siegrist

Founder, Investor and Author

Isabelle Siegrist has been building and investing in companies across Switzerland since 2016 with her company Sandborn, with a special focus on driving diversity. Currently, she conducts research on the use of AI in VC decision making at ETH Zurich. linkedin Isabelle Siegrist

Susanne Wille

Deputy Director and award-winning Political Journalist

Susanne Wille is Head of the Culture Department at Swiss Radio and Television SRF, where she is responsible for around 100 cultural programs in four genres. She’s also Deputy Director at SRF and member of the management boards of SRF and 3sat. linkedin Susanne Wille

Why join?

New Insights

  • Gain new ideas and perspectives from across industries, for your business strategy and impact.
  • Gain inspiration from role models who have paved the way and are actively shaping the future.

Network

  • Meet influential and successful women leaders.
  • Grow your network and make connections that elevate your impact.

Shape the future

  • Contribute to making Switzerland more feminine and innovative.
  • Be part of the Collective movement and shape a future-proof, diverse and inclusive ecosystem.
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Kulinarium, Bern

Location | Kulinarium

The Kulinarium is a creative, urban venue and a gourmet destination. The vibrant roof terrace with an enchanting ambiance provides the perfect backdrop for the Collective Gathering. Surrounded by panoramic views, this unique setting promises to elevate networking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas to new heights.

Address:

Freiburgstrasse 453, 3018 Bern
6 minutes from Bern main station by S-Bahn
800 m to the train station Bern Bümpliz Süd
Directly at the bus station: Chueweid

startup days 2024

Nice to know: startup days

On the next day, 30 May 2024, the Swiss startup ecosystem meets to network, exchange know-how, and discuss relevant topics of the startup ecosystem in Bern. Learn more about the Swiss business and networking platform.

BPW Switzerland
FE+MALE Think Tank
Female Founders Initiative
Fempreneurs
Girls Getting Started
MassChallenge Switzerland
POWHER Award
Privilège Ventures
Product Academy
SICTIC
Startup @HSG
Startupticker
Swiss Startup Association
Tech4Eva
Wecoco
Women in Tech Switzerland
Women who start up - bring your ideas to life
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