Konfera is a free, curated calendar of 141 upcoming professional events across Switzerland (351 total), spanning tech, life sciences, startups, finance, HR, marketing, and cybersecurity. Cities include Zurich, Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Zug, St. Gallen, and others.
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- Venture Briefing @ UZH
- 3 March 2026 | Zurich | Startups | Seminar | Free — Short briefing session at UZH for students and researchers interested in entrepreneurship. Learn about Venturelab programs, startup support, and the Swiss ecosystem -- and ask questions to the team directly. https://www.venturelab.swiss/events
- Business Concept - Lausanne
- 3 March 2026 | Lausanne | Startups | Workshop | Free — Multi-week Innosuisse business concept training for early-stage founders at EPFL. Evening sessions covering value proposition, business model canvas, market analysis, and customer validation. https://www.venturelab.swiss/events
- Business Ideas - Neuchatel
- 9 March 2026 | Neuchatel | Startups | Workshop | Free — Lunch workshop for Master of Innovation students at the University of Neuchatel. Explore startup ideas using proven ideation frameworks, and learn to rapidly validate concepts with lean methodologies. https://www.venturelab.swiss/events
- BIOKET 2026 -- Bioeconomy Key Enabling Technologies
- 17 March 2026 | Fribourg | Life Sciences | Conference | Paid — International platform for bioeconomy and key enabling technologies. BioAlps and CleantechAlps present at Booth 16. Special conference: 'Driving Innovation from Lab to Scale' on 17 March, 4:05--5:40 PM. Focus on sustainable chemistry, industrial biotech, and innovation translation. https://bioket.tech
- START Summit 2026
- 19 March 2026 | St. Gallen | Startups | Conference | Paid — Europe's leading early-stage startup conference. 7,000+ founders, VCs, and operators. 12,000+ curated 1:1 meetings, 120+ speakers, 25+ side events. https://www.startglobal.org/start-summit
- The Single-Use Event 2026
- 19 March 2026 | Basel | Life Sciences | Conference | Paid — Focused one-day event bringing together suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users in single-use bioprocessing technology. Product showcases, technical presentations, and networking. https://www.single-use.ch/basel26/home
- FutureHealth Basel 2026
- 19 March 2026 | Basel | Life Sciences | Conference | Paid — Leading Swiss healthcare conference. 2026 theme: 'Prevention and Mental Health: From Challenge to Change'. Keynotes and deep dives on healthcare transition, prevention strategy, and mental health. Partners include Roche, Helsana, and Universitätsspital Basel. https://www.futurehealth.swiss/de/future-health-basel/home-fhb
- Online Career Circle - ISA
- 19 March 2026 | Online | HR | Networking | Free — Regular online career networking session for Swiss professionals and expats. Share job search experiences, get peer support, and discover AI-powered strategies for career advancement. https://lu.ma/1lz87ne7
- ISA meets: Karin Taheny - Chief Digital Officer, Switzerland Global Enterprise
- 19 March 2026 | Online | Tech | Seminar | Free — Online talk with Karin Taheny, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Switzerland Global Enterprise. Insights on digital transformation, Swiss trade promotion, and career paths in tech leadership. https://lu.ma/7m45wloi
- SIETAR Europa Intercultural Colloquium
- 19 March 2026 | Online | HR | Webinar | Free — Free online colloquium on intercultural topics for the SIETAR Europa community. Covers diversity, intercultural communication, and global work practices. https://www.sietar-europa.org
- Swiss AI Magazine 2026 Launch Event
- 19 March 2026 | Zurich | Tech | Networking | Free with registration — Launch event for the Swiss AI Magazine 2026. Networking for Switzerland's AI and tech media ecosystem.
- Workshop: Job Search in the Hidden Labour Market
- 20 March 2026 | Zurich | HR | Workshop | Paid — Full-day workshop on strategies for finding jobs through informal and hidden channels in Switzerland. Learn to tap into the unadvertised job market through networking, direct outreach, and AI-assisted prospecting. https://lu.ma/p5bn9zt5
- Basel Career Circle - ISA
- 23 March 2026 | Basel | HR | Networking | Free — Monthly in-person career networking meetup in Basel for professionals navigating the Swiss job market. A relaxed space to share experiences, support each other, and discover new opportunities in the Basel region. https://lu.ma/5tq5ig2g
- Colorectal THRIVE 2026
- 23 March 2026 | Fribourg | Life Sciences | Conference | Paid — An international congress focused on colorectal cancer management, bringing together oncologists, surgeons, and researchers to discuss the latest clinical evidence, surgical innovations, and patient-centred care approaches in colorectal oncology. https://www.colorectal-thrive.org
- HR FESTIVAL europe 2026
- 24 March 2026 | Zurich | HR | Conference | Paid — Switzerland's largest HR gathering on 15,000m². Keynotes, panels, and speed meetings on Corporate Health, Talent Management, AI, Recruiting, and Future of Work. https://hrfestival.ch/en/
- REM SWISS 2026
- 24 March 2026 | Lausanne | Built Environment | Conference | Paid — Largest real estate professional event in French-speaking Switzerland. 3 days of conferences, panels, and networking at EPFL. Free registration. Keynote by Bernard Nicod. https://rem.swiss/portfolio/rem-swiss-2026/
- AI-Powered Career Bootcamp - Info Session
- 24 March 2026 | Online | Tech | Seminar | Free — Free online info session about ISA's AI-Powered Career Bootcamp. Learn how the programme uses AI simulation tools to accelerate your job search, CV optimisation, and interview preparation. https://lu.ma/zmq9vujh
- Impact Hub Climate Community Spring Apéro
- 24 March 2026 | Zurich | Sustainability | Networking | Free with registration — Spring apéro for the Impact Hub Zurich Climate Community. Connecting sustainability-focused entrepreneurs and innovators.
- PM Talks Unscripted - Bring Your Topics, Gain Peer Insights
- 24 March 2026 | Basel | Project | Networking | Paid — Open-format evening for project management professionals where attendees set the agenda. Bring a real challenge, work through it in small groups, and leave with concrete peer insights and fresh perspectives. https://pmi-switzerland.ch/events/pmi-evening-event/2026-03-24-event-basel
- Digital Shapers 2026
- 24 March 2026 | Zurich | Tech | Conference | Paid — The annual Digital Shapers conference by digitalswitzerland celebrating and connecting Switzerland's most influential digital innovators. The event features keynotes, panel discussions, and the announcement of the Digital Shapers awards recognising outstanding contributions to Switzerland's digital transformation. https://digitalswitzerland.com/events/digital-shapers-2026
- Meet Innosuisse -- Virtual Networking
- 24 March 2026 | Online | Startups | Webinar | Free — An online networking session organised by Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency, connecting startup founders, researchers, and innovation coaches. Participants learn about Innosuisse funding instruments, current calls for proposals, and meet potential project partners. https://www.innosuisse.admin.ch/en/veranstaltungen
- LPGP Connect CFO/COO Private Markets Switzerland 2026
- 25 March 2026 | Zurich | Finance | Conference | Paid — 3rd Annual CFO/COO Private Markets Switzerland gathering. A day of insightful discussions and networking with CFOs, COOs, and senior decision-makers from across the private markets. Speakers include Mark Emrich, Managing Director at Citrin Cooperman. https://www.lpgpconnect.com
- MEDKAP Investors Pitch x FONGIT
- 25 March 2026 | Geneva | Life Sciences | Networking | Free — Selected HealthTech startups pitch to investors in a curated format organised by MEDKAP in collaboration with FONGIT, Geneva's leading technology incubator. https://bioalps.org/events
- Infrastruktur Kongress 2026
- 25 March 2026 | Zurich | Built Environment | Conference | Paid — Swiss infrastructure congress for professionals from construction, engineering, and the public sector.
- Health2Wealth Muscle Health Networking
- 25 March 2026 | Zurich | Life Sciences | Networking | Free with registration — Networking event on muscle health and healthspan by the Health2Wealth Association. Connecting professionals in health, longevity, and wellness.
- Project Manager Networking Apéro - Zürich (March 2026)
- 25 March 2026 | Zurich | Project | Networking | Free — Casual networking apéro for project managers and PM enthusiasts in Zürich. An informal setting to exchange ideas, meet peers, and build connections across industries. Drinks and food at own cost. https://pmi-switzerland.ch/events/pmi-networking-event/2026-03-25-networking-apero-zurich
- Microcity Day 2026 -- Cybersécurité et souveraineté numérique
- 25 March 2026 | Neuchâtel | Cybersecurity | Conference | Free — Annual full-day conference hosted at Microcity exploring cybersecurity challenges and digital sovereignty. Topics include critical infrastructure protection, data localisation, encryption policy, and the role of Swiss technology in securing European digital ecosystems. https://www.startupticker.ch/en/events/microcity-day-2026
- EY National AI Conference 2026
- 26 March 2026 | Zurich | Tech | Conference | Paid — Third edition bringing together leaders from business, technology and research. Hands-on trainings on Copilot agents, AI maturity assessments, vibecoding, and agentic risk frameworks. https://www.ey.com/en_ch/events/2026/03/ey-national-ai-conference-2026
- Future Symposium Züri Ütliberg
- 26 March 2026 | Zurich | Tech | Conference | Paid — Two-day summit where responsible AI tech meets innovation and entrepreneurship. Top 100 SME executives, entrepreneurs, startups, and family office investors. Includes startup pitch, business speed dating, 1:1 matching, knowledge tables, and live concert. https://innovation.zuerich
- Leaders in Life Sciences
- 26 March 2026 | Basel | Life Sciences | Networking | Paid — An exclusive evening bringing together leaders from the Swiss Life Science Industry to explore Negotiation: The Art of the Ask. Impactful dialogue, powerful connections and expertise exchange within the Swiss Life Science ecosystem. https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/guided-tours-lectures/business-meeting/leaders-in-life-sciences-7418728914082654501.html