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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
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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
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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
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