BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Switzerland Innovation Park Ost - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Switzerland Innovation Park Ost X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Switzerland Innovation Park Ost REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Zurich BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20250718T123230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181912Z UID:10000463-1763553600-1763557200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\n \n\nGet to know other founders\nGet to know other people in the startup ecosystem\nExchange of experiences\n\n \n To the registration\n \nWe meet monthly at the Startup Space in Rapperswil-Jona for a startup lunch – in an informal atmosphere\, with inspiring people and tangible added value. Depending on requirements\, we also offer other event formats or focus on specific specialist topics. This is an offer from Startfeld in collaboration with Impulsort . \nA fee of 5.- will be charged. Registration is necessary for organizational reasons. \nThe STartup lunch coming soon\n Date Time \nNovember 19\, 2025 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m \n Place \nStartup Space RapperswilNeue Jonastrasse 598640 Rapperswil-Jona \nRegistration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-3/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7329-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251127T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251107T065903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T075133Z UID:10000480-1764243900-1764248400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startfeld Partner Lunch - Wenger Vieli DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nEmployee participation programs \nParticipation programs such as share options or equity plans are becoming increasingly relevant for start-ups. They help to retain talent in the long term and share success fairly. However\, the structure is complex: legal requirements\, tax consequences and different model forms require a clear overview. \nWenger Vieli Start-up Desk shows what options are available\, what to look out for legally and how to avoid typical pitfalls – in a practical\, understandable and directly applicable way. \n\nTo the registration\n \nPArtner LUNCH IN BRIEF\nAt the service provider lunches\, Startfeld service providers talk about their experiences. At this event\, WengerVieli will provide you with valuable insights and give you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe service provider lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nDate \nNovember 27\, 2025 \nPlace \nSwitzerland Innovation Park East\nLerchenfeldstrasse 3\n9014 St.Gallen \n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/partner-lunch-wengervieli/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image00014-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251202T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251027T152009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T074646Z UID:10000476-1764676800-1764680400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch at the OST - Campus Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:Be inspired and discover the entrepreneurial spirit within you!\nStartfeld is bringing a new event format to the OST that motivates students to develop their own ideas and put them into practice. Whether you are already working on an exciting project or simply want to build something new together with others – here you will get fresh impetus and real insights from the start-up world. \n \n To the registration\n \nThe Startup Lunch in a nutshell\nThe two Rapperswil start-ups Moost and Carl share their personal insights: How they got started\, the hurdles they had to overcome and what drives them to keep going today. Authentic\, honest and inspiring. \nAfter the talk\, we cordially invite you to join us for a sandwich aperitif – the perfect opportunity to network\, exchange ideas and perhaps also make initial contacts for your own project. \n Date & time \nDecember 02\, 2025 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m \n Place \nOST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule Campus Rapperswil | Room 8.U44Oberseestrasse 108640 Rapperswil-Jona \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-4/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20240930_151042665_iOS-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251203T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251024T083253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181927Z UID:10000486-1764748800-1764763200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Growing old at home - an opportunity for real estate companies DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/growing-old-at-home-an-opportunity-for-real-estate-companies/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251209T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20250124T151916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T151916Z UID:10000360-1765280700-1765285200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: Creative Capsule DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s about\nMore detailed information about the event will follow soon. \n \n For registration\n \nDie Veranstaltung wird in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Rheintaler Gründer Netzwerk (RtGN) durchgeführt und findet in Buchs statt. \nAt the service provider lunches\, Startfeld service providers talk about their experiences. At this event \, Creative Capsule will provide you with valuable insights and give you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can immediately implement in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe service provider lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE SERVICE PROVIDER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n \n \n Date \n22 August 2024 \n \n \n Location \nInnovation Park East \nLerchenfeldstrasse 3 \n9014 St.Gallen \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-creative-capsule-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_4225-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251211T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251211T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20250228T162533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181846Z UID:10000410-1765468800-1765476000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nMeet interesting people\, exchange ideas about innovations and enjoy a cold beer\, a bratwurst and a Bürli. \n \n come over\n \n“Beer at 4!” is a casual networking event for tenants\, co-workers and anyone interested who would like to exchange ideas over a cold beer and get to know each other better. The beer at 4! takes place once a quarter at 4 p.m. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-9/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251124T134259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T134316Z UID:10000493-1768348800-1768435199@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:LinkedIn Masterclass - Unlock your Professional Potential DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer our tenants\, partners and our network the exclusive LinkedIn workshop with LinkedIn Ambassador Klaus Hengstmann. \nSince the 360Brew update in November 2025\, LinkedIn no longer rewards reach through mass\, but clarity\, relevance and genuine interaction. \nIn this Best Practice Masterclass you will learn in 5 days\, in 3 modules\, how to continuously optimize your LinkedIn presence for a successful 2026. \nThe event offers you the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the most important LinkedIn trends and developments and to exchange ideas with other participants from the SIP network. \nProgram\nMODULE 1LinkedIn Trends & Success Criteria (Basics): \nYour profile is your digital stage: In this module\, you will build a presence that not only informs customers\, investors and partners\, but also convinces them. Find out how your LinkedIn profile will not only be found but also classified as relevant after the new LinkedIn algorithm update in November 2025 – and how you can gain improved visibility with just a few small optimizations for 2026 2 days\, January 14 and 15\, 2026 \nMODULE 2LinkedIn Content Management & Performance (Advanced): \nYou will learn how LinkedIn will better reward your content in 2026 and how to build relevant reach and real relationships for you week after week through targeted posts\, comments and formats.2 days\, February 04 and 05\, 2026 \nMODULE 3LinkedIn Lead Management (Professional): \nThey optimize their LinkedIn performance with innovative AI tools. 1day\, 04 March 2026 \n \n Date \n2 days\, January 14 and 15\, 2026 \n2 days\, February 04 and 05\, 2026 \n1 day\, March 04\, 2026 \n Costs \n499.00 CHF \n Place \nSwitzerland Innovation Park East Lerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen \n Target group \nThe masterclass is aimed at tenants\, partners\, start-ups\, research and innovation founders from Switzerland Innovation Park East who want to use LinkedIn to attract customers\, approach investors and position themselves for growth. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/linkedin-masterclass-unlock-your-professional-potential/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Innovation Forum,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Masterclass-Linkedin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260114T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251216T082417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T062128Z UID:10000543-1768392000-1768395600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Microsoft Roadshow @ Switzerland Innovation Park East DESCRIPTION:The Switzerland Innovation Parks × Microsoft national collaboration brings world-class support and AI capability development to every Switzerland Innovation Park. Join this session to learn how your startups\, spin-offs\, SMEs team can access cloud credits\, AI training\, mentorship\, and scaling support. \nWhat You Will Learn\n– How to access Microsoft for Startups credits ($1k-$150k)– How Microsoft supports AI adoption and scaling– How AI Skilling tools support beginners & SMEs– How to use the AI Business School program \n Date & Location \nDate: Wednesday\, 14.01.2026Time: 12.00 – 13.00 p.m. \nLocation: Switzerland Innovation Park East Lerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen \n> To the route map \n Who this is for \n\nStartups & spin-offs developing proprietary software/AI\nDeep-tech + hardware+software startups\nSMEs beginning or accelerating AI adoption\nTeams seeking AI security insights\n\n Speakers \n\nAndrew Reid\, Commercial Partner & Startup DirectorMicrosoft Switzerland\n\n\nPrimo Amrein\, AI National Skills Director Microsoft Switzerland\n\n Language \nEnglish \n \n To the registration\n \nRegistration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/microsoft-roadshow-switzerland-innovation-park-east/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Design-ohne-Titel-2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251201T131958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T133904Z UID:10000495-1770120000-1770123600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nInformation will follow soon! \n \n To the registration\n \nRapperswil start-ups share their personal insights: How they got started\, the hurdles they had to overcome and what drives them to keep going today. Authentic\, honest and inspiring. \nAfter the talk\, we cordially invite you to join us for a sandwich aperitif – the perfect opportunity to network\, exchange ideas and perhaps also make initial contacts for your own project. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nFebruary 02\, 2026 \n Place \nOST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule Campus Rapperswil | Room 8.U44Oberseestrasse 108640 Rapperswil-Jona \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-5/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20250520T065840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T141057Z UID:10000445-1770919200-1771102800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Innovation Camp DESCRIPTION:Take part in the 2nd Innovation Camp in the city of St.Gallen! During the three-day event\, between 80 and 100 participants will develop solutions for real challenges faced by companies. \nThe companies\, as challenge providers\, work together with the participants\, such as students from OST \, the University of St. Gallen \, the vocational school as well as private individuals\, to find solutions. \nThe Innovation Camp combines two main focuses: In the hackathon\, participants delve deeper into the world of digital solution finding\, while in the makeathon they move into the world of haptic and mechatronic solutions. \n \n To the registration\n \nProgram\nCamp schedule:Program | Innovation Camp \n Date \nFebruary 12 – 14\, 2026 \n Place \nSwitzerland Innovation Park East Lerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen \n Registration \nRegistration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/innovation-camp-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/e7231f3b-65f0-48f1-948a-d25d2f06bd7f.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260226T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260226T171500 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251209T095141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T104159Z UID:10000470-1772110800-1772126100@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:INNOVATION FORUM: Artificial intelligence - from tool to transformation DESCRIPTION:AI is changing the rules of the game – are you ready?\n \n\nHow artificial intelligence is actually helping SMEs\n\nArtificial intelligence is changing the business world – but how can it be put to practical use in day-to-day business? Under the motto “From AI tool to transformation in the company”\, we will highlight relevant developments\, upcoming trends and specific applications for SMEs. \nYou can look forward to inspiring keynotes\, practical insights\, interactive breakout sessions and open discussions – ideal for deepening your know-how and making new contacts in the innovation ecosystem. \n When & where? \nDate: Thursday\, 26.02.2026Time: 1.00 – 5.15 pm \nLocation: Switzerland Innovation Park East Lerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen \n > To the route map \n For whom \nThe Innovation Forum is aimed at entrepreneurs\, managers and those responsible for innovation as well as interested experts from industry. \n Price \nThe ticket price is CHF 195. \nA special price of CHF 120 applies for members of SIP Ost or members of the IHK St.Gallen-Appenzell. Please enter your discount code when entering your address. \n Program \n13.00 Arrival and coffee \n13.15 Opening and welcome \n13.20 Eastern Switzerland Digitalization & AI BarometerDr. Caroline Obolensky\, TIDIT \n13.30 AI as a location factor – Why technology adaptation is becoming an economic strategyDr. Marc Holitscher\, Microsoft \n13.55 From research to practice: risks and potential of AI Prof. Dr. Mascha Kurpicz-Briki\, Bern University of Applied Sciences \n14.20 Panel discussion Marc Holitscher & Prof. Dr. Mascha Kurpicz-Briki \n 14.35 Breakout session (first of the six sessions) \n15.20 Break & Networking \n16.00 Breakout session (second of the six sessions) \n16.45 Between tradition\, data and success: How FC St. Gallen uses AI for sport\, fans and business models Beat Kronenberg\, FC St. Gallen \n17.10 Closing remarks 17.15 Apéro riche \n Registration \nRegistration \nModeration\nImpulse interview\n \n \nSofia Truniger University of St.Gallen___Moderator \n \n \nDr. Caroline ObolenskyThurgau Institute for Digital Transformation ___Eastern Switzerland Digitalization & AI Barometer \nSpeaker\n \n \nDr. Marc HolitscherMicrosoft____AI as a location factor – Why technology adaptation is becoming an economic strategy \n \n \nProf. Dr. Mascha Kurpicz-Briki Bern University of Applied Sciences____From research to practice: risks and potential of AI \n \n \nBeat KronenbergFC St.Gallen____Between tradition\, data and success:How FC St.Gallen uses AI for sport\, fans and business models \n \n \nClaudio Minder & Karl Müller IV kybun joya___Breakout Session 1 \n \n \nNico ForsterAI Pulse___Breakout Session 2 \n \n \nDavid Buchmann & Michael BlickenstorferHuber Windows AG – Rimon Technologies GmbH___Breakout Session 3 \n \n \nDr. Eva RitzIBM___Breakout Session 4 \n \n \nJosé Näf Seamless AG & KMUmeetKI___Breakout Session 5 \n \n \nPatrik BreitenmoserWhy AI ___Breakout Session 6 \nBreakout Sessions\nHelp shape your forum! Secure two breakout sessions\npractical\, interactive\, relevant \nBreakout Session 1:\nAI in everyday life: from customer service to game changer – practical examples from kybun Joya\nClaudio Minder & Karl Müller IVkybun Joya \nHow does a sluggish organization become an agile\, AI-supported company? This session provides a practical demonstration of how kybun Joya is using AI to transform back office and customer service – speeding up processes\, improving quality and reducing the workload on employees. Perfect for anyone who is about to make a change or would like to get to know AI in practice. \nBreakout Session 2:\nMan and machine interacting: How AI agents are changing the way we work\nNico ForsterAI Pulse \nParticipants will receive a practical overview of the phases of AI transformation: from the first experiment to holistic implementation. They will be shown how AI agents are changing the way we work and what new forms of collaboration are emerging between humans and machines. \nBreakout Session 3:\nDigital Walter: taking advantage of your own data\nDavid Buchmann & Michael BlickenstorferHuber Fenster AG | Rimon Technologies \nStrengthening independence: The session shows how companies can take the pressure off key personnel and secure knowledge through structured onboarding. Huber Fenster shows how the “Digital Walter” and AI are introduced step by step. Participants will gain practical insights for sustainable knowledge retention. \nBreakout Session 4:\nFrom buzzword to business value: successful AI applications with pilot engineering\nDr. Eva RitzIBM \nThis session shows how initial ideas are turned into AI projects with tangible business value. Based on IBM Client Engineering’s pilot engineering method\, we will guide you through the process from use case identification and concept validation to the first functional AI pilot. The focus is on value creation\, feasibility and a user-centered design that provides orientation for successful implementation. \nBreakout Session 5:\nThe AI-supported knowledge worker: working in the age of AI agents\nJosé Näf seamless \nThe world of work is characterized by a flood of information and high speed. But how can this pressure be turned into an advantage thanks to AI? Using use cases from a medical technology startup\, the session will show how multimodality and intelligent agents can increase productivity\, ensure quality and turn a flood of information into clear insights – a glimpse into the future of knowledge work. \nBreakout Session 6:\nBe Your Own Dev: How to automate annoying everyday processes yourself (without studying IT)\nPatrik BreitenmoserWhy AI \nThe session shows how AI agents\, vibe coding and low-code tools can analyze and automate business processes without technical hurdles. A compact practical example shows how AI can provide direct support in everyday work. Ideal for anyone who wants to understand what is already feasible today – and how they can get started themselves. \nProgram\n1.00 p.m.0 \n1.15 p.m. \n1.20 p.m. \n1.30 p.m. 0 \n1.55 p.m.0 \n2.20 pm0 \n2.35 pm0 \n3.20 p.m. \n16.00 h0 \n4.45 p.m. \n0 \n5:10 p.m \n5.15 p.m. \nArrival and coffee \nWelcome and opening of the Innovation Forum \nEastern Switzerland Digitalization & AI BarometerDr. Caroline Obolensky\, Thurgau Institute for Digital Transformation \nAI as a location factor – Why technology adaptation is becoming an economic strategyDr. Marc Holitscher\, Microsoft \nFrom research to practice: risks and potentials of AI Prof. Dr. Mascha Kurpicz-Briki\, Bern University of Applied Sciences \nPanel discussionMarc Holitscher\, Microsoft & Prof.Dr. Mascha Kurpicz-Briki\, Bern University of Applied Sciences \nBreakout Sessions 1. realization \nBreak \nBreakout session 2. realization \nBetween tradition\, data and success: How FC St.Gallen uses AI for sport\, fans and business modelsBeat Kronenberg\, FC St.Gallen \nClosing words \nJoint aperitif riche \n\nMany thanks to our sponsors!\nGold sponsor\n \n \n \n \nSilver sponsor\n \n \nWine sponsor\n \n \nReview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION\n\nA special price of CHF 120 applies for members of SIP Ost or members of the IHK St.Gallen-Appenzell. Please enter your discount code when entering your address. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/innovation-forum-from-ai-tool-to-transformation-in-the-company/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,Innovation Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Innovationsforum_St_Gallen-7345-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260303T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251201T143703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T080248Z UID:10000507-1772538300-1772542800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch: LEXR DESCRIPTION:Convertible loan agreements\nThis article gives you a practical insight into how convertible loan agreements (CLAs) work. LEXR explains the legal and financial principles\, highlights typical clauses and terms as well as possible pitfalls. \nLEXR also shows why CLAs are an attractive form of financing\, particularly in the early stages of a company\, and why their number should be sensibly limited. \nThe aim is to provide start-ups with the necessary know-how for the next round of financing and to prepare them optimally for negotiations with investors. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nDate: March 03\, 2026 \nTime: 11:45 – 13:00 \n Place \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \n > To the route map \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260310T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251201T142839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T213819Z UID:10000502-1773158400-1773165600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! at the OST in Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nMeet interesting people\, exchange ideas about innovations and enjoy a cold beer\, a bratwurst and a Bürli. \n \n come over\n \n“Bier um 4!” in Rapperswil is an informal networking event for lecturers\, students and all interested parties who would like to exchange ideas and get to know each other better over a cold beer. \n Date & time \nDate: March 10\, 2026 \nTime: 16.00 – 18.00 hrs \n Place \nOST – Ostschweizer FachhochschuleOberseestrasse 10P.O. Box 14758640 Rapperswil \nForecourt of building 8 on the Rapperswil-Jona campus (see picture) \n \n Catering \nButcher’s shop Brönnimann Jona \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-at-the-ost-in-rapperswil/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20260227T153243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T154432Z UID:10000552-1773736200-1773766800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Course: Additive manufacturing of metals DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, the additive manufacturing of metals has developed from a prototype technology to a manufacturing process that can be used on an industrial scale. It opens up new degrees of freedom in design and functional integration and enables components that are difficult or impossible to manufacture using conventional processes. \n \n For further information and registration\n \nCourse objective and structure \nAdditive manufacturing is changing the way metal components are designed and manufactured. New degrees of freedom in design\, functionality and use of materials are opening up for the design of components – provided that the underlying processes and materials are understood. \nThis one-day course offers a practical overview of the most important metallic AM processes and shows how powder\, process parameters and post-treatment shape the microstructure and thus the component properties. Typical challenges and economic application scenarios are also discussed. \n When & where? \nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026 \nEmpa\, AcademyÜberlandstrasse 1298600 DübendorfSwitzerland \n For whom \nEngineers\, technicians\, designers and anyone else involved in the additive manufacturing of metals in product development\, production or quality assurance. \n Course content \n\nOverview of metal additive manufacturing processes (powder bed and DED processes\, sinter-based processes)\nPowder production and powder properties for AM\nImportant alloy systems (steels\, Ni\, Al\, Ti alloys and special materials)\nThermal and mechanical post-treatment processes\nCharacterization and properties of additively manufactured components\nEconomic aspects and evaluation of use cases\n\n Speaker \nDr. Christian Leinenbach is head of the “Advanced Processing & Additive Manufacturing of Metals” group at Empa in Dübendorf and Thun and a lecturer in metals science and technology at EPFL. His work focuses on the development of new alloys and composite materials for additive manufacturing and the optimization of additive manufacturing processes for metals. \n Registration \nLink to registration \nOrganizer URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/ip-awareness-value-creation/ CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Empa-Additive-Fertigung-Kurs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20260217T123605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T080638Z UID:10000551-1773747900-1773752400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startfeld Partner Lunch in Buchs: LEXR DESCRIPTION:Convertible loan agreements\nThis article gives you a practical insight into how convertible loan agreements (CLAs) work. LEXR explains the legal and financial principles\, highlights typical clauses and terms as well as possible pitfalls. \nLEXR also shows why CLAs are an attractive form of financing\, particularly in the early stages of a company\, and why their number should be sensibly limited. \nThe aim is to provide start-ups with the necessary know-how for the next round of financing and to prepare them optimally for negotiations with investors. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nThe partner LUNCH IN BRIEF\n\n Date & time \nDate: March 17\, 2026 \nTime: 11:45 – 13:00 \n Place \nOST – Ostschweizer FachhochschuleWerdenbergstrasse 49471 Buchs SG\, Switzerland \n\nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startfeld-partner-lunch-in-buchs-lexr/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260319T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260320T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251202T063824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T063824Z UID:10000536-1773910800-1774029600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:START Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:THIS IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT\nWe are making ourselves strong for startups! For the first time\, we are joining forces as nine leading institutions in the region to jointly promote the startup ecosystem. At the START Summit\, under the motto “St.Gallen – Success Through Access”\, we will show how short paths and strong partnerships support innovations from the idea to scaling. Through our strategic partnership with START Global\, we will position St.Gallen even more strongly as a hotspot for startups and future makers in the coming years. \nThe event at a glance\nSTART Summit is Europe’s leading startup conference\, organized by students – for makers like you. Immerse yourself in the world of innovation\, discover the latest trends and make valuable contacts with founders\, investors and industry experts. Find out which ideas are shaping the future and become part of the movement yourself! \n Date & time \n20.03.-21.03.2025 \n09.00 – 17.30 \n Place \nOlma Fairs St.Gallen \nHall SGKB \nSplügenstrasse 12 \n9008 St.Gallen \nBuy tickets here! URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/start-summit-2025/ LOCATION:Olma Hall SGKB\, Splügenstrasse 12\, St. Gallen\, St. Gallen\, 9008\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Innovation Forum,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1740556810697.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260320T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260320T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20260318T073609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T092418Z UID:10000555-1774022400-1774029600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! @ START Summit DESCRIPTION:Great ideas start with great conversations.\nJoin us for a beer.\nDiscover how we support startups at STARTFELD.Connect with our team and learn more about theopportunities for founders within our innovationecosystem. \n \n Join us!\n \nDiscover how we support startups at STARTFELD. Connect with our team and learn more about the opportunities for founders within our innovation ecosystem. \n \nBeer is on us!First come\, first served \nBeer and Cheer\n Date & Time \nMarch 20\, 2026 | 16:00 \n Location \nSTART Summit\, St.Gallen STARTFELD & HSG START ACCELERATOR Booth in the Alpine Area \nOlma Trade Fairs St.GallenHall SGKBSplügenstrasse 129008 St.Gallen URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-start-summit/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260326T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260326T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251202T060901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T102510Z UID:10000526-1774540800-1774548000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nMeet interesting people\, exchange ideas about innovations and enjoy a cold beer\, a bratwurst and a Bürli. \n \n come over\n \n“Beer at 4!” is a casual networking event for tenants\, co-workers and anyone interested who would like to exchange ideas over a cold beer and get to know each other better. The beer at 4! takes place once a quarter at 4 p.m. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-13/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260331T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260331T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20260313T144258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T104602Z UID:10000508-1774957500-1774962000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch schochauer AG DESCRIPTION:The personal backup for emergencies\nThe consequences of an accident with the onset of incapacity and the consequences in the event of death are shown based on a specific life situation. Find out where the law restricts your freedom of action and how you can preserve your ability to act and protect your startup or company by taking your own precautions. The focus is on the targeted protection of founders and entrepreneurs and their businesses. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date & time \nMarch 31\, 202611.45 – 13.00 \n Place \nInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \n Speaker \nMLaw Simone ScherrerAttorney-at-law and notary publicschochauer ag\, St. Gallen \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260416T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20260213T135219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T145637Z UID:10000546-1776344400-1776362400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:IP Awareness & Value Creation DESCRIPTION:AI as a tool and risk in the innovation-driven knowledge system\nIn 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. \n \n For further information and registration\n \nYou 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. \n When & where? \nThursday\, April 16\, 20261:00 – 6:00 p.m. \nOST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences\, Campus Buchs \nWerdenbergstrasse 49471 Buchs \n For whom \nThe 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. \n Price \nThe event is free of charge \n Program \n13.00 – 13.15 WelcomeProf. Dr.-Ing. Knut Siercks\, OST \n13.15 – 13.45 Introduction: IP awareness as the key to value creationMag. iur. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. oec. HSG Bernd-Günther Harmann\, Kaminski Harmann Patent Attorney\, Vaduz \n13.45 – 14.15 Knowledge management as strategic capitalJonathan Gordon-Till\, Mango Knowledge Solutions LLP\, Oxford \n14.15 – 14.45 Patent management\, licenses & copyrightDr. Vera Vallone\, Kellerhals Carrard\, Zurich \n14.45 – 15.30 Networking break \n15.30 – 16.00 Artificial intelligence in the IP context – tool and risk factorMichael Eichenberger\, CEO stepping stone AG\, Bern \n16.00 – 16.30 IP awareness & value creation through competitive intelligenceMarcus Schwarzhaupt\, Global Head of IP\, Hilti Corporation\, Schaan \n16.30 – 17.00 Collective expertise\, human judgment & innovationUrsula Teubert\, DCIF \n17.00 – 18.00 Network aperitif / Meet the Experts \n Registration \nLink to registration \nOrganizer URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/innovation-forum-from-ai-tool-to-transformation-in-the-company-2/ LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MoeglichesHeaderbild-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260421T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251201T144552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T113819Z UID:10000510-1776771900-1776776400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nThe legal experts from Vectra Advisors provide a practical insight into the most important “legal secrets” from real startup cases – from founder participation and vesting to financing rounds\, investor rights and IP protection through to competition rights and due diligence. Included: clear learnings\, typical stumbling blocks and concrete tips to make start-ups investor-ready from the outset. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nApril 21\, 2026 \n11:45 – 13:00 \n Place \nInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \nRoom: Field 1 \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-3/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260428T073000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260428T083000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20260410T111346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T062929Z UID:10000573-1777361400-1777365000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Founder Breakfast DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nOn April 28\, 2026\, the Founder Breakfast with Daniel Gillmann\, founder of Solve Engineering\, will take place at the BZBS in Buchs. Daniel built his company from the ground up\, successfully scaled it and later sold it to Variosystems – experiences from which he will talk openly and practically. \nOver coffee and fresh croissants\, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the highs\, lows and decisive decisions of a growing tech company and to talk directly to Daniel. An inspiring start to the day. \n \n To the registration\n \nThe Founder Breakfast is an uncomplicated\, morning networking format where founders come together in a relaxed atmosphere over coffee and croissants. The focus is on exchanging ideas: sharing experiences\, asking questions\, learning from each other and making new contacts. The format is ideal for starting the day with inspiring conversations and fresh impetus from the start-up community. \nFounder Breakfast in brief\n Date & time \nApril 28\, 20267.30 – 8.30 \n Place \nBZBS Buchs siteHanflandstrasse 179471 Buchs \nConference room A314Atrium \n Speaker \n \nDaniel Gillmann \nOrganizer\n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/partner-lunch-rapperswil/ LOCATION:BZBS Buchs\, Hanflandstrasse 17\, book\, St. Gallen\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pexels-brigitte-tohm-36757-133223-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260429T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251201T134146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144958Z UID:10000496-1777463100-1777467600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Partner Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nVectra Advisors will provide practical insights into financing options for young start-ups – from convertible loans to classic financing rounds. The event will be held in English. \nMore information will follow soon! \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nApril 29\, 2026 \n Place \nSmartfeld Rapperswil-JonaQuadrit Campus House/Wing C OG Neue Jonastrasse 598640 Rapperswil-Jona \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-6/ LOCATION:Smartfeld Rapperswil-Jona\, New Jonastrasse 59\, St. Gallen\, Rapperswil-Jona\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260508T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260508T123000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20260324T123744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T084147Z UID:10000572-1778227200-1778243400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Sustainability that pays off - Entrepreneurs' Forum 2026 DESCRIPTION:Sustainability is no longer an add-on.It determines how competitive\, resilient and future-proof a company is. \nAnd yet many companies are facing the same challenge: \n\nwhere to start\nWhat really makes a difference?\nWhat pays off and what doesn’t?\n\nBetween increasing requirements\, new regulations and growing competitive pressure\, one thing is clear: \nCompanies need orientation and concrete solutions. \n \n Register now\n \nAfter this morning you will know:\n\nwhich measures are economically worthwhile today\nhow other companies implement sustainability in practice\nwhere real levers lie in your company\nhow to deal strategically with new requirements\nwhich next steps you can take directly\n\nClarity instead of complexity. Implementation instead of theory. \n When & where? \nDate: Friday\, 08.05.2026Time: 08.00 – 12.30 hrs \nLocation: Switzerland Innovation Park East Lerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen \n > To the route map \nYou will receive a free public transport ticket when you register. \n For whom \nFor companies that: \n\nnot just reacting\, but actively shaping\nSeeing sustainability as a strategic opportunity\nLook for concrete approaches – instead of abstract concepts\nwant to specifically strengthen their future viability\n\n Registration \nSecure your place \nRegister now \nProgram\n07:30 Registration and welcome coffee \n08:00Opening and welcome – Why sustainability is an economic issue todayThomas Tanner\,The value creators Selina Wenk\, Innovation Park EastWhat already works and pays off today08:05Sustainability that pays off – why sustainability must be measurableRuedi WagnerInnovation Park East08:30Circular building technologySina Büttner\, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and ArtsBreakout Sessions09:0010:15Two sessions – choose two different sessionsBreakout Session 1: New business opportunities through the circular economyCedric Gysel\, Be CircularBreakout Session 2: Transformation MobilityDr. Michael Semmer\, Mobility Transformation GmbHBreakout Session 3: Making sustainability measurable – the key to future economic viabilityDr. Daniel Stadel\, Plan8t GmbH09:45Networking with coffee & croissantsImpact & future11:00Bidirectional charging – the new economic potential of e-mobilityDaniel Sieveking\, Helion Energy AG11:25Energy transition as an entrepreneurial opportunity using the example of the transformation of Hoval AGLuigi Di Cola\, Hoval11:50KeynoteProf. Dr. Judith Ströhle\, University of St. Gallen12:15Closing wordsThomas Tanner\, The value creators Selina Wenk\, Innovation Park East12:30Lunch & Networking \nSpeaker\n \n \nDaniel SievekingHelion Energy AG \n \n \nProf. Dr. Judith Ströhle University of St. Gallen \n \n \nLuigi Di ColaHoval \n \n \nRuedi Wagner Innovation Park East \n \nDr. Michael SemmerMobility Transformation GmbH \n___Breakout Session 1 \n \n \nSina Büttner Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts \nBreakout Sessions \n \n \nCedric GyselBe Circular____Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n Dr. Michael SemmerMobility Transformation GmbH____Breakout Session 2\n \n \nDr. Daniel Stad Plan8t GmbH____Breakout Session 3 \nBreakout Sessions\nHelp shape your forum! Secure two breakout sessions\npractical\, interactive\, relevant \nBreakout Session 1:\nNew business opportunities through the circular economy\nCedric GyselBe Circular \nThe circular economy opens up new opportunities for companies to create value\, be close to their customers and become more independent of resources. In this interactive breakout session\, Cedric Gysel from be circular will use practical examples from industry and innovation to show how companies can recognize the opportunities of the circular economy and develop initial starting points for their own business model. \nBreakout Session 2:\nMobility transformation\n\n Dr. Michael SemmerMobility Transformation GmbH \nFrom current challenges to concrete solutions:In this breakout session\, you will gain insights into how mobility can be rethought today and in the future – from individual needs and employee mobility to logistics and automated driving. After a compact input\, you will work in groups on specific issues and derive practical insights for your own company. \nBreakout Session 3:\nMaking sustainability measurable\n\n Dr. Daniel Stadel Plan8t GmbH \nIn this breakout session\, you will learn how you can easily record the sustainability performance of your products and services and derive specific recommendations for action. Practical examples will be used to show why this is increasingly crucial for SMEs in particular – not only with regard to regulatory requirements\, but above all for economic decisions and long-term sustainability. \nMany thanks to our sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nReview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION\n\nSecure your place now URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/sustainability-that-pays-off-entrepreneurs-forum-2026/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,Innovation Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/133-unternehmerforum_149-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260513T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251201T134706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T143314Z UID:10000498-1778673600-1778677200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nThe two start-ups Progrivity AG and CoolMedTravel provide personal insights into their start-up stories with a background at OST. They talk about how their ideas came about\, the challenges they overcame along the way and what drives them today to develop their companies further. Authentic\, honest and inspiring. \nWe will organize sandwiches so that you don’t have to go hungry. Please register by 11.05. so that we can order the right number. \n \n To the registration\n \nRapperswil start-ups share their personal insights: How they got started\, the hurdles they had to overcome and what drives them to keep going today. Authentic\, honest and inspiring. \nAfter the talk\, we cordially invite you to join us for a sandwich aperitif – the perfect opportunity to network\, exchange ideas and perhaps also make initial contacts for your own project. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date and time \nMay 13\, 2026 \n12.00 – 13.00 \n Place \nOST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule Campus Rapperswil | Room 8.U44Oberseestrasse 108640 Rapperswil-Jona \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-7/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260519T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251201T145353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T090030Z UID:10000512-1779191100-1779195600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch DESCRIPTION:Labor law & leadership that really work in everyday startup life\n\nStartups quickly lose money and time in employment law – typically when hiring (contract/trial period/wage components)\, in operations (overtime/overtime\, vacation/part-time\, expenses/wage deductions\, absences) and in terminations (deadlines/locking periods\, lack of documentation). Syna shows in a practical way what is mandatory in the OR/ArG\, where there is room for maneuver and how to reduce risks with a clean setup. Participants receive a toolbox with checklists\, samples and calculation aids as well as short paths for support in specific cases. Goal: Labor law becomes a strength – not a brake pad. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nThe Partner Lunch in a nutshell\n Date \nMay 19\, 2026 \n11.45 – 13.00 \n Place \nInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \n Speakers \nFreddie Köchli and Vincenzo UrsoSyna Eastern Switzerland \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-4/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260526T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20260501T140819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T131246Z UID:10000579-1779795900-1779800400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch in Buchs DESCRIPTION:At the next Startfeld Partner Lunch in Buchs\, Schochauer will show why data protection is far more than just a legal obligation for start-ups. Young companies in particular are data-driven\, scale quickly and often operate in regulated markets – professional handling of data is therefore a real competitive advantage. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nThe Partner Lunch in a nutshell\n Date \nMay 26\, 2026 \n11.45 – 13.00 \n Place \nHightech Campus Buchs\, BZBS\, Room A314 \n Speaker \n \nNina Oehy Schochauer \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-12/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260603T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260603T230000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251202T062458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T062458Z UID:10000534-1780511400-1780527600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field diamond DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\nStartfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \nThe event shortly\nThe application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \nThe most important information in brief\n Date \n\nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n Location \n\nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n Prize money \n\nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n Language \nJanuary 19\, 2025 \nTime schedule\nJanuary 19\, 2025\nApplication phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \nFebruary 01 – 28\, 2025\nIn February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \nFebruary 2025\nFrom all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \nMarch – April 2025\nThe nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \nMay 2025\nThe finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \nJune 4\, 2025\nThe winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \nStarting field diamond\n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-diamond-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CHM0029-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260609T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260609T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20260521T093039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T093655Z UID:10000581-1781010000-1781028000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Technology Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Cooperation as a motor for innovation\n\nInnovation rarely happens on its own. The great advances of our time are the result of collaboration\, interdisciplinary thinking and the courage to share knowledge. Cooperation combines different perspectives\, skills and experiences – and thus creates space for new ideas and sustainable solutions. \n \n Registration via the organizer’s website\n \nUnder the title “Cooperation as a motor for innovation“\, the Technology Day 2026 will demonstrate and discuss how partnerships between research\, industry\, education and practice can enable groundbreaking developments. When people and organizations combine their strengths\, synergies are created that go far beyond the sum of individual contributions. \nThe event offers a platform for exchange\, networking and inspiration. It brings industry and research together to shape the future together – open\, curious and solution-oriented. \nAt Technology Day 2026\, new connections will be made\, collaborations deepened and impetus for innovation provided. \n When & where \nTuesday\, June 9\, 202613:00 – 18:00 \nOST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied SciencesCampus Buchs \n Program \nTo the program \n Event website \nTechnology Day 2026 | OST URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/15th-swiss-automation/ LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Technologietag-2026-e1779355544154.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260610T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260610T203000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191841 CREATED:20251202T064317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T124846Z UID:10000538-1781112600-1781123400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startfeld Investors Day DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nAs a match-making event\, Investors Day offers selected\, innovative startups from different industries in the startup and growth phases as well as high-profile investors the opportunity to meet. \nOnly startups and investors are present at Investors Day. Afterwards\, there will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and get to know each other better. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvestors Day coming soon\nThe startups are accompanied by coaches from the Innosuisse-Swiss Agency for Innovation Promotion and/or Startfeld and receive mandatory pitch training in the run-up to Investors Day. \nDate & time \nJune 10\, 2026 \n5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m \nPlace \nInnovation Park East\nLerchenfeldstrasse 3\n9014 St.Gallen \n> to the route plan \nagenda \n\nPitches from the startups (including Q&A)\nStartup Fair and Networking\n\nquality assurance \nOnly startups that meet one of the following criteria will be admitted: \n\nInnosuisse Startup (Coaching Acceptance)\nStarting field funding package\nSICTIC – startup\n\nThe startups\n \n \nAmela Biosciences develops designed\, animal-free protein bioinks for reproducible in vitro biology. Researchers in cell-based research can replace extracted biological matrices with fully defined protein systems with predictable behavior and controllable biological function. By separating biological signals from material properties\, bioinks can be selected based on defined\, application-relevant parameters instead of adapting experiments to available materials. The platform enables reproducible results across experiments\, labs and production batches and integrates into existing workflows as a scalable solution. \n \n \nMOOST is a SaaS platform for energy suppliers that uses AI to translate existing household energy data into personalized\, action-guiding recommendations and automatic optimizations. The solution can be integrated directly into utilities’ existing apps and customer portals – without additional hardware or a new end customer app. MOOST thus addresses a structural problem of around CHF 26 billion a year by shifting electricity consumption to times when there is sufficient (renewable) energy. MOOST already serves 15 energy suppliers\, has strong multiplication partners such as Solar Manager and EVUlution as customers\, and is currently in large-scale test phases with E.ON and EDP\, two of the largest energy suppliers in Europe. \n \n \nadminity – The Operating System for AI-driven E-Government & Defense. \nadminity’s platform transforms fragmented data and domains into networked\, highly automated AI operating systems – for a secure and prosperous Europe. \nadminity creates the necessary tools for developers to make the vision of a networked\, AI-enabled e-government and military a reality in accordance with industry standards and legal requirements. \nTo this end\, adminity designs and develops new types of sovereign platforms and offers authorities and system integrators low-code solutions to integrate existing data and software into a new\, AI-supported\, service-oriented architecture. \n \n \nRAIIS provides the plug-in calculation engine financial institutions use to automate portfolio management workflows across PMS\, spreadsheets\, and proprietary systems-with consistent\, auditable results. \n \n \nIdunox is building the missing intelligence layer for early disease risk detection and prevention: a proprietary AI system that transforms blood and health data into a personalized 10-year outlook\, including explanation and action. Instead of static lab results\, the system shows where an individual’s health is heading\, which biomarkers and behaviors are driving that trajectory\, and how to intervene earlier. \n \n \n𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 is the first Swiss platform for the central management and automatic optimization of household contracts. The platform analyzes existing contracts\, identifies potential savings and suggests better offers at the right time or renegotiates directly with existing providers. If the user decides to switch\, Savely takes over the entire digital process at the click of a button\, ensuring permanently lower fixed costs. \n \n \nSkaaltec will be the Garmin of medical technology. It makes arm function recovery possible for millions who suffered brain injury and disease. With smart wearable sensors\, integrated AI-personalization and a non-invasive neurostimulator it seamlessly transforms everyday actions into effective brain stimulation therapy. \n \n \nToday\, our food supply depends on the industrial scale use of pesticides which erode our soils. As a result\, the EU is banning 50% of pesticide usage by 2030\, with seed producers left with few good alternatives. At Apolarion\, we use electricity and air to create atmospheric plasmas that replace pesticide seed coatings\, with equivalent efficacy but without chemical residues or reducing seed vigour. \n \n \nBoostpilot.ai: The GPS for B2B sales \nWith boostpilot.ai\, Scalvio AG brings merciless transparency to B2B sales – from the overall market with customer-specific purchasing potential and the resulting share-of-wallet to whitespaces.\nboostpilot.ai recognizes successful growth patterns of A-customers\, decodes them and transfers them to C-/D-customers with corresponding potential.\nERP sees the past. CRM sees activity. Nobody sees potential. Boostpilot does.\nThe result: data-driven decisions instead of gut feeling and up to +400% turnover from existing customers with 40% less admin effort. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-investors-day/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Investors-Forum-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR