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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
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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
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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
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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
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