

Launch Event Catalyst - AI for Protein Intelligence
Catalyst Launch Event: Technical Deep-Dive & Team Building
Meet your squad, learn about Protein Design, and prep for the AI x Protein Intelligence Hackathon.
When: Tuesday, May 12th 18:00 – 21:00
Where: ETH Alumni Pavillion Leonhardstrasse 34, 8001 Zürich (Zentrum Campus)
About the Event
Before the hacking begins on May 30th, we are gathering the community at the ETH Alumni Pavillion to bridge the gap between biology and computation.
Whether you are a solo participant looking for a team or a pre-formed squad looking to refine your strategy, this launch event is a great opportunity to hear from experts and enjoy a networking apèro!
Why attend?
🧬 Track Deep-Dives: Brief technical intros to Track 1 (Cofolding) and Track 2 (Binder Design) so you can choose your focus early.
🤝 Team Matching: Meet people and find teammates with complementary skills.
🍕 Apèro & Networking: Connect with the BioIncubate team, fellow passionate student and industry mentors over food and drinks.
The Agenda
18:00: Doors Open & Welcome Drinks
18:15: BioIncubate Welcome Talk
18:30: Track 1 Briefing: Apheris x OpenFold
18:45: Track 2 Briefing: Adaptyv Bio
19:00: Open Q&A Session
19:15: Team Building & Networking Apèro
20:00: Event Close
👉 Note: If you haven't already applied for the Hackathon itself (May 30–31), sign up here!