As part of Swiss {ai} Weeks, Young AI Leaders Zurich is bringing together African researchers, founders, AI professionals and innovators for an evening of ideas, perspectives and conversations around AI and innovation, in partnership with ASAZ.

African Voices in AI creates a space to hear directly from these leaders and to connect the African diaspora with Switzerland's wider AI ecosystem.

Expect an evening built around real experiences, open discussion and new connections.

What To Expect

🎙️ Speaker insights
Hear from African researchers, founders and professionals working across AI, technology and innovation.

💬 Moderated panel
Explore opportunities, challenges and the role of African voices in shaping AI in Switzerland and beyond.

🙋 Audience exchange
Bring your perspective into the conversation and engage directly with our speakers.

🥂 Networking apéro
Connect with researchers, founders, students, young professionals and members of the wider Swiss AI community.

Target Audience

The evening is intended for:

AI professionals and technical practitioners
Researchers and students
Founders and entrepreneurs
African diaspora communities in Switzerland
Young professionals interested in AI and technology
Representatives from academia, industry, civil society and innovation

Schedule

🚪 18:15 - Doors open

🕡 18:30 - Event starts

🥂 By 21:00 - Networking apéro and event close

Event Details

📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026

📍 Room RZ D 8, PBLabs RZ
ETH Zürich, Zentrum
RZ Building
Clausiusstrasse 59
8006 Zürich

🌍 English

Come for the perspectives. Stay for the conversations and the people you meet.

Location

RZ

Clausiusstrasse 59, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland

Room RZ D 8 - PBLabs RZ

Presented by

Young AI Leaders Zurich

Empowering young minds to create a lasting and positive impact by harnessing the power of AI.

Hosted By

38 Going

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