AI as a tool and risk in the innovation-driven knowledge system
In this event organized by Ost – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule – in cooperation with the DCIF, you will learn how companies can raise their innovative strength and value creation to a new level through clever management of intellectual property and how conscious knowledge management can turn experts and R&D departments into powerful sources of solutions.
You will learn how artificial intelligence should be used as a powerful tool in innovation-driven, dynamic knowledge systems in order to minimize the associated risks. In addition, the experts’ presentations will provide inspiring insights and strategies for the secure use of IP and for successful value creation in the age of AI.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences,
Campus Buchs
Werdenbergstrasse 4
9471 Buchs
The event is aimed at specialists and managers from industry and society, R&D and innovation professionals, start-ups, experts in competitive intelligence, technology transfer and business development, as well as members of the institute and students.
The event is free of charge
13.00 – 13.15 Welcome
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Knut Siercks, OST
13.15 – 13.45 Introduction: IP awareness as the key to value creation
Mag. iur. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. oec. HSG Bernd-Günther Harmann, Kaminski Harmann Patent Attorney, Vaduz
13.45 – 14.15 Knowledge management as strategic capital
Jonathan Gordon-Till, Mango Knowledge Solutions LLP, Oxford
14.15 – 14.45 Patent management, licenses & copyright
Dr. Vera Vallone, Kellerhals Carrard, Zurich
14.45 – 15.30 Networking break
15.30 – 16.00 Artificial intelligence in the IP context – tool and risk factor
Michael Eichenberger, CEO stepping stone AG, Bern
16.00 – 16.30 IP awareness & value creation through competitive intelligence
Marcus Schwarzhaupt, Global Head of IP, Hilti Corporation, Schaan
16.30 – 17.00 Collective expertise, human judgment & innovation
Ursula Teubert, DCIF
17.00 – 18.00 Network aperitif / Meet the Experts
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