SWISS Pavilion Arena Programm

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Vis the Swiss
Pavilion Arena Program
Swiss Pavilion Arena – speakers, topics, and technological visions
at CeBIT 2016, hall 6, booth D30
Catalogue of speakers, topics, and event schedule.
CeBIT 2016, March, 14 – 18
Table of contents
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Switzerland – home of digital innovation
Welcome to the Swiss Pavilion Arena at CeBIT 2016
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One central hub for speakers, visionaries,
and IT-minded fellow professionals
SWISS Pavilion Arena & Program 09
Speakers and topics – by day and date
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Switzerland – home of digital innovation
Welcome to the Swiss Pavilion Arena at CeBIT 2016
Andreas Kaelin
CEO of ICTswitzerland and President of the professional
association ICT Vocational Training and Education, Switzerland
Dear guests and visitors,
First and foremost, I would like to thank you for your interest in Switzerland as a vibrant hub of digital
innovation as well as in our buzzing startup ecosystem and thriving ICT industry. We are very proud
to be given the unique opportunity to present to you our digital ideas, product solutions and visions
as this year’s partner country of CeBIT. The world’s biggest b2b event in the digital world has become
a key hub for the Swiss ICT sector in recent years.
You are surely aware of the fact that new technologies are spreading increasingly into our commercial, social and everyday lives. As always, when a revolution is underway, there are upsides and
downsides to change. What are the opportunities and challenges of this development?
If you join us at the Swiss Pavilion Arena (from March 14 to March 18 at CeBIT 2016) you can listen
to a broad variety of keynote speakers from different professional, scientific and cultural backgrounds who might provide you with answers to this and other questions. Exchange your thoughts
with digital entrepreneurs, researchers, developers, advisors, authors and other fellow IT-minded
professionals on the impact of digital transformation to the economy, societies, and the way we live
and work.
We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you in Hanover.
Sincerely,
Andreas Kaelin, CEO of ICTswitzerland
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One central hub for speakers, visionaries,
and IT-minded fellow professionals
SWISS Pavilion Arena & Program
What: During the CeBIT 2016, the SWISS Pavilion Arena will be the central hub for
showcasing innovative digital business ideas, solutions, products, and technical visions
from Switzerland. The program will include:
• Keynote speeches
• Panel discussions
• Interactive product and
solution presentations
• Start-up-pitches
• Workshops
• Insights sessions
• Networking meetings and events
Where:
CeBIT, Hanover, Germany, SWISS Pavilion Arena, hall 6, stand D30
When:
March 14–18, 2016
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Map Hall 6, booth D30
SWISS Pavilion Arena at CeBIT
Vis the Swiss
Pavilion Arena Program
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Day 1: Monday, 14th
Speakers and events by day and date
11h00–11h30
Robots that can act, assist and
fabricate? Trend towards agile and
dexterous robotic assistants
Professor Dr. Jonas Buchli
(ETH Zurich)
Andrej Vckovski
(Netcetera)
11h30–12h00
SwissWallet – Smart and secure
Marco Marchesi
(ISPIN AG)
Marc Bütikofer
(Airlock Security Products)
12h00–12h30
Challenges and risks of blockchain
Sunnie Groeneveld
(Digital Zurich 2025)
12h30–13h00
Introducing Kickstart
Sunnie Groeneveld
(Digital Zurich 2025)
13h00–13h30
SIX FinTech Incubator F10:
From Fintech to future financial services
Markus Graf
(SIX Group Services AG)
13h30–14h00
The top 10 success factors in fintech projects
Peter Gassmann
(AdNovum Informatik AG)
14h00–14h30
Innovation with Speed – how to sprint
from an initial idea to real digital value
Thomas Wüst
(ti&m)
14h30–15h00
Industrialization of Thinking Technology
revolutionizes the way we work at the office
Holger Rommel
(Adcubum AG)
15h00–15h30
Monitoor – the digital eye
Daniel Meister
(Datahouse AG)
Program subject to change
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Day 2: Tuesday, 15th
The Age of CryptoFinance – How
CryptoFinance Will Transform the World
Johann Gevers
(Monetas)
12h30–13h00
From Sensor to Business Case
Prof. Andreas Rüst
(Zurich University of Applied
Sciences, Institute of Embedded
Systems)
13h00–13h30
Limbic® Controller: Intuitive, Hands-Free
Navigation on Screen and in VR
Dr. med. Patrik Künzler
(Inno-Motion AG)
13h30–14h00
The trends and technologies, driving
M2M adoption and the Internet of Things
Dawn Antle Linke
(Mobile Services & M2M/IoT)
14h00–14h30
Smart mobility for a sustainable Switzerland
Peter Kummer
(SBB Management Board)
14h30–15h00
Industrial Internet: Taming the Beast
Florian Schütz
(Cyber & Intelligence, RUAG)
12h00–12h30
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15h00–15h30
(Machine × Human Learning)n –
Partners Learning Together
15h30–16h00
Mobile Commerce 2.0 – next generation
mobile ecommerce applications
16h00–16h30
Smart visualization in the age
of the Internet of Things
Prof. Dr. Thomas Ott
(ZHAW Life Sciences and Facility
Management / IAS Institute of
Applied Simulation)
Urs Marti
(iEffects GmbH)
Dr. Andreas Sprock
(iEffects GmbH)
Luigi Mantellassi
(Dizmo Inc.)
Stephanie Lambert
(Wingtra)
16h30–17h00
Wingtra: A new way of autonomous flying
17h00–17h30
More than payments … that’s TWINT
Thierry Kneissler
(TWINT)
17h30–18h00
Next generation urban mobility systems
Moritz Meenen
(ElectricFeel)
Elias Kleimann
(Wingtra)
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Day 3: Wednesday, 16th
9h30–10h00
Cloud Computing & Service
Prototyping – Today and Tomorrow
Prof. Dr. Thomas Michael Bohnert
(Zurich University of Applied
Sciences)
10h00–10h30
Authentication – Smart & Secure
Marco Marchesi
(ISPIN AG)
10h30–11h00
ASQ – Making classroom
lectures interactive
Vasileios Triglianos
(USI Lugano)
11h00–11h30
The rejuvenation of the landline
connection through VoIP integration
on a smartphone app
Frank Remmers
(Aarenet AG)
11h30–12h00
Digital life live
Andrej Vckovski
(Netcetera)
12h00–12h30
Successful StartUp corporation
collaborations – Monetas as the winner
of the Swisscom StartUp Challenge 2015
12h30–13h00
Connecting the unconnected: digitizing
the workplace for non-office employees
Andreas Slotosch
(Beekeeper AG)
13h00–13h30
Skye, the safe and friendly drone
Daniel Meier
(Aerotainment Labs)
Penny Schiffer
(Swisscom)
Vitus Ammann
(Monetas)
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13h30–14h00
Learn Technologies and product
demo Labster
Simon Iversen
(Learn Technologies)
Beat Ritschard
(Dayzzi AG)
14h00–14h30
B2B Application Next Generation –
www.dayzzi.com
14h30–15h00
IT systems for the world’s
largest railway tunnel
Dr. Anton Fluri
(Bundesbahnen SBB AG)
15h00–15h30
ICT platforms to foster the
transfer of experience of older adults
Andri Färber
(ZHAW School of
Management and Law)
William Thiers
(ZHAW – Institute of Applied
Simulation, Lecturer & Head)
Dr. Mark Cieliebak
(SpinningBytes AG)
15h30–16h00
Amazing Examples of Machine Learning
16h00–16h30
How banks will interact with
us in the digital future
Mathias Gläser
(mimacom ag)
16h30–17h00
Switzerland – Global Center
for Storage & Sensitive Data
Roger Weber
(Rittal AG Switzerland)
17h00–17h30
Today a hype, tomorrow
a new economic landscape
Peter Grütter
(asut)
Dr. Martin Jaggi
(SpinningBytes AG)
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Day 4: Thursday, 17th
10h00–10h30
Industrial Internet of Things –
Ready for transformation?
Christoph Wartmann
(Nexiot AG)
10h30–11h00
Supporting Outdoor Winter
Sports with Augmented Reality
Anton Fedosov
(USI Lugano)
11h00–11h30
IoT becomes reality
Andreas Kressibuch
(Noser Engineering AG)
Adrian Krebs
(Noser Young Professionals AG)
11h30–12h00
Free-of-charge application
Oskar Jasinksi
(Apprentice IT)
Christina Kochsiek
(Apprentice IT)
Claudio Marforio
(Sound-Proof )
12h00–12h30
Sound-Proof: Strengthen Your Passwords
Using The Noise Around You (Product)
12h30–13h00
Cyber Security: Your Excuses are Void
Florian Schütz
(Cyber & Intelligence)
13h00–13h30
Web app security and
usability – a contradiction?
Dr. M. Burkhardt
(Airlock)
13h30–14h00
Cyber Risk Resilience:
Learning to deal with Cyber Risks
Marco Marchesi
(ISPIN AG)
Nikos Karapanos
(Sound-Proof)
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14h00–14h30
Web application security and
Dr. M. Burkhardt
(Airlock)
14h30–15h00
Secure omni-channel digitalization
Markus Nigg
(ti&m)
15h00–15h30
Bitcoins – Crypto Currency
or Playing Games?
15h30–16h00
No digital life without identities
Dr. Tom Sprenger
(AdNovum)
16h00–16h30
360°-Video technology and virtual reality
Christian Schläpfer
(3D360.ch)
16h30–17h00
The Future of ICT Education
Adrian Krebs
(Noser Young Professionals AG)
17h00–17h30
Why Automation?
Sergei Gotschev
(Juniper Networks)
17h30–18h00
Paymit, the digital wallet
and the future of payments
Thomas Ifanger
(SIX Group Services AG)
Prof. Dr. Burkhard Stiller
(University of Zurich )
Dr. Thomas Bocek
(University of Zurich)
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Day 5: Friday, 18th
10h00–10h30
Prime Computer – The Swiss computer
Josip Sunic
(Prime Computer)
10h30–11h00
Sustainability in the Web of Everything
Beat Koch
(Swiss Informatics Society)
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Day 1: Monday, 14th
Robots that can act, assist and fabricate?
Trend towards agile and dexterous robotic assistants
Keynote speech
When: Monday, March 14th, 2016, 11h00 – 11h30
Where: SWISS Pavilion Arena, hall 6, stand D30
The speaker
Since May 2013, Jonas Buchli has been the Assistant Professor for
Agile and Dexterous Robotics at ETH Zurich. He holds a diploma in
Electrical Engineering from ETH Zurich (2003) and a PhD from EPF
Lausanne (2007). From 2007 to 2010, he was a post doctorand at
Professor Dr. Jonas Buchli
the
University of Southern California, where he acted as USC’s team
ETH Zurich
leader for the DARPA Learning Locomotion challenge. From 2010–12,
he was a team leader at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genova.
In 2012, he was awarded the SNF Professorship Prize by the Swiss
National Science Foundation.
The topic
In the very near future, robots will be able to perform a large
variety of assisting tasks. They will provide support in complex or
critical situations such as disaster mitigation, logistics and manu‑
facturing. Furthermore, they will build and maintain a vital part of
infrastructures that play a critical role in our everyday lives and working environments. The keynote will illustrate the ongoing progress
in developing versatile, agile and dexterous robotics assistants that
have the potential to turn these visions into reality.
The organization
Founded in 1855, ETH Zurich is one of the leading international
universities for technology and natural sciences. It is well known for
excellent education, ground-breaking research and practical solutions.
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SwissWallet – Smart and secure
Product presentation with Q&A and three speakers
Dr. Andrej Vckovski
Partner and CEO at
Netcetera
Marc Bütikofer
CTO and Director
of Innovation, Airlock
Security Products
by Ergon Informatik
Marco Marchesi
CEO of ISPIN AG
The speakers
Dr. Andrej Vckovski, partner and CEO at Netcetera, holds a degree in Physics from the Swiss
Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), and received his PhD from the University of Zurich.
He co-founded Netcetera in 1996. Today, the Netcetera group supports customers from
various industries with tailored software in performing their core business. Andrej Vckovski
is the president of the Swiss Internet Industry Association (simsa) as well as member of the
board of ICTswitzerland and the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM).
Marc Bütikofer is CTO and Director of Innovation at Airlock Security Products by Ergon
Informatik. Following the completion of his studies in Computer Science at ETH Zurich
(Switzerland), Marc joined Ergon Informatik AG in 2000. Being an expert for authentication
solutions, secure web applications, identity management and cryptography, he advises
companies on security and web portals. He participated for several times in BlackHat and
DefCon IT Security conferences.
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Marco Marchesi, founder and CEO of ISPIN AG, is specialized in cyber security since 1999.
He graduated in Electrical and Industrial Engineering and launched ISAA Switzerland (2001)
as well as the company Swiss Data Safe (2002) which offers integrated security solutions
that can be customized to different safety and protection requirements. Marco Marchesi
was on the executive board of Infosurance for many years. Furthermore, he has been working
at different renowned universities of applied sciences for 15 years. In 2013, he received the
swissICT People Champion Award, which is also referred to as the Swiss Oscar of the IT industry.
The topic
SwissWallet takes credit cards to the level of digital transformation. Online payments can
be done easily and securely with any device – be it TVs, tablets, smartphones, laptops, etc.
Users no longer need to repeatedly key in their credit card numbers. It takes only a few
quick and convenient steps for customers to pay online without giving away their personal
credit card data to retailers. Data are centrally stored and managed at a safe place in
Switzerland and in accordance with strict industry standards such as PCI DSS. SwissWallet is
accepted worldwide – as one single wallet for all credit cards.
The organizations
Netcetera provides its clients with customized software and services which are designed
to support them in efficiently running their core business. We comprehend systems and
processes regardless of their complexity, and offer IT solutions with long-term benefits.
Founded in 1984, Ergon Informatik AG provides services to a wide variety of sectors. Ergon
has exceptional expertise in financial services, eBanking, telecommunications and security.
In 1997, Ergon developed Switzerland’s first eBanking system for Credit Suisse. Airlock
Suite was launched in 2002 and is now used by more than 350 customers around the globe.
Established in 1999, ISPIN is now a leading supplier of cyber security network solutions
and consulting services in the area of information security. The company provides profound
expertise, customized services and excellent technical as well as organizational know-how.
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Challenges and risks of blockchain
Fintech panel discussion on FinTech
When: M
onday, March 14th, 2016, 12h00 – 12h30
Sunnie J. Groeneveld
Managing Director at
Digital Zurich 2025
The speaker
Sunnie J. Groeneveld is Managing Director at Digital Zurich 2025.
She is also founder of Inspire 925, a boutique consulting firm that
helps companies create work environments. Prior to founding her
own company, she worked across a variety of industries, ranging from
finance and environmental consulting to advertising, non-profit
management to a Y Combinator-incubated web startup in Silicon Valley.
Sunnie has an Economics degree from Yale University, where she
wrote her thesis on “Assessing the Economic Value of a Positive
Work Environment.”
The topic
Blockchain – performance driver or disruptive force in Financial
Services? Many financial service providers are still trying to figure out
if the blockchain technology offers viable possibilities for the performance improvement of their own operations, or if it is just one of
these tech developments that can disrupt the entire industry. At
CeBIT, we will explore major developments and practical applications,
from client wallets and microtransactions to handling cross-border
payments, for clearing and settling trades and for creating smart and
self-executing contracts. Serial entrepreneur and Digital Zurich Managing
Director Sunnie J. Groeneveld will moderate a panel discussion
gathering illustrious executives from leading financial services
organizations as well as pioneering FinTech founders.
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Introducing Kickstart
A new Swiss Accelerator by DZH 2025
The topic
Welcome to DZH2025 – Kickstart. The Swiss Accelerator. Digital
Zurich 2025 (DZH2025) proudly introduces Kickstart Accelerator, one
of the largest accelerator programs in Europe, which is aiming to
foster digital talent in Europe. In our keynote, we will illustrate the
program’s advantages for participating startups as well as for corporations which are enabled to tap into a vast pool of digital talent
and innovative thinking. Furthermore, we will demonstrate the
opportunities for experienced mentors, who can gain access to the
startup-scene, as well as for business angels, investors and larger
VC groups. There will be a dedicated focus on topics such as wealth
management, digital identity, blockchain, smart and connected
machines, robotics, sensors, IoT and emerging future technologies,
e.g., enhancing logistics, producing food and providing waste solutions.
The organization
Digital Zurich 2025 (DZH2025) is a cross-industry initiative to position
the Greater Zurich Area as a leading hub for digital innovation in
Europe. Founded by 18 renowned Swiss organizations, DZH2025
draws upon the convening power and global networks of leaders in
industry, finance, academia and venture capital. Founders are invited
to explore the Swiss innovation ecosystem.
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SIX FinTech Incubator F10:
From Fintech to future financial services
Markus Graf
Head of Innovation
Management,
SIX Group Services AG
The speaker
Markus Graf is the Head of Innovation Management at DGI and leads
Operations at the F10, the SIX FinTech Incubator in Zurich. Markus
holds a degree in Electronics from Ascom Business Systems AG and
received an Executive MBA in General Management from the Bern
University of Applied Sciences, BFH. He has nearly 15 years of IT
experience, the last 8 of which he gained at SIX. His wide range of
experience includes systems engineering, project management,
technology exploitation, prototyping and leading the F10 team as
part of the company’s innovation efforts.
The topic
In August 2016, SIX launched its new FinTech Innovation Incubator –
the F10. It is located in Zurich, the heart of Switzerland’s financial
district. In our presentation, we will give you an impression of the
Incubator space and illustrate how it is supporting the financial
industry in building tomorrow’s financial world. Our session will
also provide you with insight into our successful and internationally
well-regarded #SIXHackathon.
The organization
SIX operates Switzerland’s financial market infrastructure and offers
comprehensive services on a global scale in the areas of securities
trading, clearing and settlement as well as financial information and
payment transactions.
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The top 10 success factors in fintech projects
Keynote speech
Peter Gassmann
CCO, AdNovum
Informatik AG
The speaker
Peter Gassmann, CCO, joined AdNovum in 2010. As a project
leader and senior IT consultant, he initially designed and implemented solutions and strategies in the areas of security, identity and access
management. In April 2012, he was promoted to Head of IT Consulting.
In this function, he expanded AdNovum’s offering in this strategic
business area. In 2015, he obtained an executive diploma HSG in
“Managing Growth in Technology Firms” from the University of St. Gallen.
The topic
From peer-to-peer lending to payments and from crowdfunding
to wealth management: everyone wants in on financial technology,
aka fintech. Our experts have successfully carried out a variety of
fintech projects, including Switzerland’s leading mobile payment
solutions, and they have put together the ultimate list of fintech
IT success factors. Join this session to learn which key points you
should observe to make sure your solution’s technology is successful
and sustainable – whether you are a start-up, an established FSI or
a technology company moving into financial services.
The organization
Founded in 1988, AdNovum is specialized in developing and
executing demanding IT projects. We focus on designing, implementing and maintaining software and security technologies that
comply with stringent business and technical requirements at
the highest quality levels.
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Innovation with Speed – how to
sprint from an initial idea to real digital value
Keynote speech
Thomas Wüst
CEO, President of the
Board of Directors and
founder of ti&m
The speaker
Thomas Wüst studied computer science at the Swiss Federal Institute
of Technology in Zurich. He worked 25 years as an IT consultant and
software engineer. From 1997 to 2001, he was a Business Unit Manager
at a Swiss consulting firm, where he managed and expanded the size
of the application development department. In 2002, he took over the
management of the Swiss branch of an international consulting firm
until he founded ti&m AG in early 2005. Since then, Thomas Wüst has
been leading the company as its CEO and principal shareholder.
The topic
Whether you run a start-up or an established company – you should
always strive for the “next big thing” in the market of disruptive
technologies. You might have a compelling idea and even sufficient
funding at hand – but one thing is for sure: you will be lacking the
time to buy proper hardware, to hire the right software engineers, to
build up agile and effective teams, and to develop your brilliant
high-tech idea into a well-working product. The keynote will point
out how the ti&m garage can provide you with appropriate tools,
methods and business culture skills to cope with these challenges.
The organization
ti&m – technology innovation & management. We are an innovative
Swiss IT service provider and work with demanding clients to integrate
their entire value creation chain. We position ourselves in the market
as an agile change and innovation company. ti&m has offices in Zurich,
Bern, Lausanne and Frankfurt/M. and employs currently over 200
engineers, designers and consultants. Our groundbreaking ideas and
innovations are based on vertical integration, while our highly
experienced teams guarantee a time-to-market that leaves the
competition behind.
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Industrialization of Thinking Technology
revolutionizes the way we work at the office
Product solution presentation
Dr. Holger Rommel
COO, Adcubum AG
The speaker
Dr. Holger Rommel is the Chief Technology Officer at Adcubum.
Before joining the company in 2009, he worked in the consulting
industry for 15 years. His work experience includes providing
companies in the financial and insurance industries with software
systems and management consultation. He holds a PhD in Physics.
The topic
Digitization has a huge impact on the way we work at the office.
IT systems are more and more capable of making recommendations
and proposing decisions, taking appropriate actions, or initiate them.
A lot of tasks, which are performed manually today, will be automated,
industrialized and digitized in the future. This development will
change the insurance sector as much as the invention of the conveyor belt changed manufacturing, leading to more efficiency and
enhanced customer experiences. Our presentation will give a first
impression of how industrialization will change the insurance industry.
The organization
Adcubum is a market-leading provider of health and accident insurance
services. The company has been offering its standard software,
adcubum SYRIUS, since 1997. The solution is trusted by leading
insurance companies across Switzerland with an overall premium
volume of CHF 20 billion.
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Monitoor – the digital eye
Product solution presentation
Daniel Meister
CTO Datahouse AG
The speaker
Daniel Meister has been working with Datahouse for over 10 years,
and became the company’s CTO in 2007. Daniel studied at ETH Zurich
and holds a Master of Science in Physics. Since joining the company,
he has been involved in many key projects, in which he collected,
combined, analyzed and visualized data from various different sources.
He has a strong scientific and professional focus on statistical data
analysis, techniques for distributed analysis work-flows as well as on
the implementation of self-learning systems.
The topic
The amount of publicly available information is growing exponentially;
tools for automating, updating, aggregating and filtering data are
becoming increasingly important. Monitoor enables b2b and b2c users
to automatically detect website modifications. Alerts are filtered
by keywords, thus ensuring that changes cannot be gone unnoticed.
Graphical reports provide a quick overview and help create
comprehensive analyses.
The organization
Founded as a spin-off from ETH Zurich in 2005, Datahouse has
become a leading provider of data and analysis solutions. We specialize
in collecting and analyzing data for companies, and develop
innovative web applications. Since 2014, we have been a subsidiary
company of Wüest & Partner AG.
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Day 2: Tuesday, 15th
The Age of CryptoFinance –
How CryptoFinance Will Transform the World
Keynote speech
When: Tuesday, March 15th, 2016, 12h00 – 12h30
Johann Gevers
Founder and CEO,
Monetas
The speaker
Johann Gevers is Founder and CEO of Monetas, as well as Founder
and President of the Finance Compliance Association. Additionally,
he is the Initiator and Keader of the Crypto Valley project, and
Co-Founder of the Bitcoin Association, Switzerland.
The topic
Cryptofinance technologies and blockchain are all over the news and
rapidly gaining momentum. What exactly are these new technologies –
and do they threaten traditional financial services? Johann Gevers,
cryptofinance entrepreneur and thought leader, will explain the
fundamentals of these transformative technologies, the challenges
and opportunities they present, and his vision for the breathtaking
future of financial inclusion that is now gaining shape.
The organization
Monetas’ engineers, scientists, and executive team with a combined
management experience of over 100 years of have developed an
advanced transaction platform that will power global financial inclusion.
In 2015, Monetas won the 2015 Swisscom Startup Challenge.
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From Sensor to Business Case
Keynote speech
Prof. Andreas Rüst
Head of Research Group
Internet of Things
ZHAW – Zurich University of Applied Sciences,
Institute of Embedded
Systems
The speaker
Andreas Rüst (Dipl. El. Ing., Graduate Engineer of Electronics. ETH)
is Professor for Internet of Things at the Zurich University of Applied
Sciences (ZHAW) in Winterthur, Switzerland. Being a team leader
at the Institute of Embedded Systems, he has 20 years of industry
experience in the fields of microcontroller chip design and the
development of SHDSL modems. His main research areas include
microcontroller systems, computer engineering and low-power
wireless technologies.
The topic
Modern wireless embedded systems enable large networks of
sensors, thus tremendously increasing the usability and, therefore, the
value of individual objects. Clearly, the choice of an appropriate
wireless technology is essential and often allows making nodes energy-self-sufficient. Other key requirements for a successful business
case are intelligent storage, compression and analysis of measured
data. The analytic results enable dynamic and customized real-time
process optimization, facilitating innovative business models and
distinctive added-value products.
The organization
ZHAW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in
Switzerland and worldwide. Science, teaching, research, continuing
education and other services are both scientific and practice-oriented.
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Limbic® Controller: Intuitive, Hands-Free
Navigation on Screen and in VR
Keynote speech and product solution presentation
Dr. med. Patrik Künzler
Inno-Motion AG
The speaker
Patrik holds a medical doctorate degree from the University of Zurich.
After his studies, he joined the lab of Nobel laureate Dr. Susumu
Tonegawa at MIT in Cambridge, USA, conducting research on how the
limbic system influences our decision-making and memory processes.
After completing his post-doctoral research in neuroscience, Patrik
joined Dr. William J. Mitchell at the MITMedia Lab. In 2008, he
launched Inno-Motion, a company that uses “design from the brain”
to develop innovative products and services. Patrik holds several
patents from his time working for companies such as General
Motors, Ferrari, Frank O. Gehry Architects and VW.
The topic
Limbic® Controller is a chair-based system for hands-free navigation
on screen and in virtual reality (VR). The chair uses inputs from easy to
perform, balanced movements to control up to 8 independent
parameters. “Apps” allow using the chair as a controller in CAD/
engineering, 2D and 3D design, architecture, tourism, medical,
microscopy, manufacturing industries, education and gaming. The
Limbic® Controller will be available in May 2016.
The organization
The Inno-Motion AG was founded by the Doctor of Medicine
Dr. Patrik Künzler. His startup focuses on combining medical and brain
research insights with a smart approach of designing things for our
everyday lives, referring to it as “design from the brain”.
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The trends and technologies, driving
M2M adoption and the Internet of Things
Dawn Antle Linke
Senior Business
Development Manager,
Mobile Services &
M2M / IoT
The speaker
Dawn Linke grew up in Canada. For almost two decades, she
worked in the area of M2M in Europe and North America where she
acquired profound expert knowledge in this business area. She has
been with Swisscom for over three years, contributing her extensive
experience to the mobile business solution center of Swisscom’s
Enterprise unit. She puts a strong focus on M2M / IoT, one of Swisscom’s growing business fields. As a key person she was involved in
the roll out of IoT-related technologies and solutions.
The topic
The Internet of Things (IoT) inspires the world of business: By 2020,
there are over 50 billion objects, machines and devices expected to
be connected to the Internet worldwide. Dawn Linke will provide a
deeper dive into which technologies are driving the increased adoption to IoT – from mobile infrastructures, sensors, device hardware
and software to cloud technologies.
Dawn Linke will present to you concrete examples of disruptive
business approaches, address the business values gained by IoT,
and provide insights into real use cases.
The organization
As Switzerland’s leading telecom provider, Swisscom is a trustworthy
companion in the digital world. Our aim is to inspire our customers
with the best network, superb offerings, and outstanding services.
We open up new possibilities.
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Smart mobility for a sustainable Switzerland
Peter Kummer
CIO, Member of the SBB
Management Board
The speaker
Peter Kummer studied Business Economics and IT at the University
of Bern before working for various companies as an IT architect,
project manager and consultant. From 2000 to 2006, he led the
“Enterprise Architecture” IT department at a major Swiss insurance
company as chief IT architect and member of the management board.
Since 2009, he has been SBB’s CIO responsible for the company’s
entire IT infrastructure.
The topic
Smart mobility for a sustainable Switzerland. The ongoing digital
transformation brings new opportunities through information and
communication technology. It changes entire business models,
value chains and customer behavior. SBB has recognized the significance and potential of this megatrend and has addressed the topic
by integrating it in its Group strategy as well as by implementing
specific IT solutions.
The organization
Every day, SBB transports 1.18 million passengers. The company runs
3,024 kilometers of railway and has 33,000 employees who enable
punctual, reliable, safe and secure railway services across Switzerland
making SBB the country’s biggest travel and transport provider.
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Industrial Internet: Taming the Beast
Workshop
Florian Schütz
Business Development
Manager Cyber &
Intelligence, RUAG
The speaker
Florian is an out-of-the-box thinking cyber specialist who combines
skills in technology, economics and politics. This enables him to
identify trends and opportunities beyond the obvious. He helped
developing RUAG’s cyber security business from the very beginning. In
his current position, he is responsible for developing international
cyber security and the intelligence business by serving as a liaison to
international experts, political stakeholders and innovative technology
manufacturers.
The topic
In this executive briefing, Florian will explain the basic challenges
around security in connection with the industrial Internet. He will
illustrate why current change processes go beyond new interaction
possibilities with machines reaching deeply into any organization.
Consequently, not only engineers but also leaders will have to rethink
their strategy and operation processes. Florian invites the participants
of his workshop to find out what it takes to cope with this challenge.
The organization
RUAG has outstanding technological capabilities on the ground,
in the air and in space. Today, the company employs around 8,100
skilled employees at locations in Switzerland, Germany, Sweden,
Finland, France, Austria, Hungary, Australia, in the United Arab
Emirates and the US, who are strongly committed to drive technological innovation.
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(Machine × Human Learning)n – Partners Learning Together
Keynote speech
Prof. Dr. Thomas Ott
Dipl. Phys. / DSc in
Physics ETH, Head of
Center for Predictive &
Bio-Inspired Modeling,
ZHAW Life Sciences and
Facility Management /
IAS Institute of Applied
Simulation
The speaker
Thomas Ott studied theoretical physics at ETH Zurich and holds a PhD
in Neuroinformatics. In 2011, he was appointed to be a professor
at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences. He leads the Center
for Predictive and Bio-inspired Modeling and is the deputy head
of the Institute of Applied Simulation. Furthermore, Thomas Ott is
a co-founder of the startup company PrognosiX AG. His research
interests include methodologies and applications of systems that
combine diverse modelling techniques and machine learning.
The topic
With the rise of big data, data-driven and machine-based decisionmaking processes have become mainstream ideas promising a new
land of great opportunities for businesses and societies. In practice
however, data and machines often only unfold their power in
combination with people that bring a general world view and specific
domain knowledge. Hence, the future of decision-making is about
humans and machines acting as partners and learning from one another. In my speech, I will address this issue and discuss the potential
of this development by highlighting two projects performed by our
institute in cooperation with industry partners.
The organization
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is one of the leading
universities of applied sciences in Switzerland and worldwide. Science,
teaching, research, continuing education and other services are
both scientifically-based and practice-oriented.
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Mobile Commerce 2.0 – next generation
mobile ecommerce applications
Pitch presentation and product demonstration
Urs Marti
Dipl. Ing. / Graduate Informatics
engineer, founder and Managing
Director, iEffects GmbH
Dr. Andreas Sprock
Head of Sales,
iEffects GmbH
The speakers
Urs Marti launched iEffects in summer 2008. Since then, he and his partners Charly Wilhelm
and Basil Achermann have been growing the company into a well-working business model.
Before founding iEffects, Urs gained profound experience in the development of complex
software systems at Steria Schweiz AG and Bison AG. He holds a diploma in Computer Science
and Business Management from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
After obtaining his doctorate degree in Informatics from ETH Zurich, Dr. Andreas Sprock
founded the digital content provider milliPay Systems AG in 2010. For the next six years, up
until 2016, he successfully acted as managing director of milliPay and then joined iEffect
as Head of Sales. He now, plays an important role in growing the company and significantly
optimizing the online purchasing and mobile strategy of its clients.
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The topic
Today’s e-commerce providers can barely afford to neglect the use of online channels for
their business. Unfortunately, most mobile-optimized websites and shopping apps fail to
meet their clients’ expectations. Long upload times lead to poor usr experiences and to
cancellation of online purchases. High-performance frameworks and next generation apps
provide a solution to these issues and lead to higher conversion rates. In his presentation,
Urs Marti will show some concrete examples of how smart solutions by iEffects helped a
renowned Swiss company optimize its mobile strategy and increase online sales.
The organization
iEffects GmbH was established in February 2009 to provide mobile sales platforms. We
are a service-oriented company with a strong focus on benefits for consumer as well as on
future stability. Our mission is to bridge the gap between standard commercial software
and new possibilities which mobile devices offer. Our app for LeShop, a subsidiary of Migros,
was downloaded over 250,000 times and is very successful in the field of Swiss M-commerce.
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Smart visualization in the age
of the Internet of Things
Startup pitch
Luigi Mantellassi
CMO & co-founder,
Dizmo Inc.
The speaker
Luigi loves connecting people and products via cutting-edge technologies.
As the co-founder and CMO at Dizmo, he is responsible for business,
marketing, strategy and all related communication activities.
Furthermore, he contributes his marketing leadership and strategic
skills to the team. He has an international track record in building
business from scratch in Europe, the US and Asia and enjoys managing
pioneering projects and startups. Luigi holds a master’s degree in
Electronic Engineering from the University of Pisa, Italy.
The topic
The Internet of Things with its many and increasing number of types
and sources of data is in dire need of orchestration. It takes a lot of
time and money to get a clear view, to sort out, analyze and evaluate
data in an appropriate manner. More and more companies realize
that success in the online world is not only a matter of data collection
and normalization but also of data “consumption”. User Interfaces
must be able to adapt to any digital surface, support any source of data,
expand and scale, break silos of data and apps. Dizmo provides “One
tab”, an “Interface of Things” which efficiently orchestrates data
from any source.
The organization
The Zurich-based software startup Dizmo provides a ground-breaking
software platform to efficiently orchestrate all digital things. This is
why it is called “The Interface of Things”. Its patent-pending interface
technology gives users direct access and full control of their digital
content, services and objects.
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Wingtra: A new way of autonomous flying
Swisscom start-up-pitch
Stephanie Lambert
Business Developer,
Wingtra
Elias Kleimann
Founder and Leader
Business Development,
Wingtra
The speakers
Stephanie holds an M.A. in International Affairs and Governance from the University of
St. Gallen (HSG). During her studies in St. Gallen, Buenos Aires and Tel Aviv, she strongly
focused on social business, emerging markets, and humanitarian relief aid. While
pursuing her academic education, she worked as a personal assistant of a member of
the Swiss National Council. At Wingtra Stephanie, is a core member of business development.
Elias studied Business Administration and Economics. During his studies he worked
part time at IBM. This was the same time when Elias launched his own social entrepreneurship project, establishing a Café in the city center of Zurich. In 2014, he co-founded
Wingtra, pursuing the goal to help overcome the limitations of current aerial robots.
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The topic
Wingtra’s fully autonomous aerial robots will improve wildlife protection, agriculture,
mining, parcel delivery and many other fields. They combine the advantages of airplanes
and helicopters. Wingtra robots are easy to use so that anybody can operate them.
They are as agile as multicopters and have the superior flight capability of fixed-wing
aircrafts in terms of range and speed.
The organization
Wingtra is a fast-growing spin-off from the Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zurich
developing flying hybrid robots for civil application. Wingtra’s hybrid system opens new
possibilities in wildlife protection, agriculture, filming, parcel delivery and many other fields.
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More than payments … that’s TWINT
Product presentation
Thierry Kneissler
CEO, TWINT
The speaker
Thierry Kneissler is CEO of TWINT Ltd. which provides Switzerland’s
first integrated payment and shopping app. TWINT is a spin-off of
PostFinance. Before joining TWINT, Thierry was a member of PostFinance’s
Executive Board for 6 years. In his earlier career he worked as a business
consultant for an internet company and as a project manager for
a bank. He studied Economics and holds an Executive MBA from the
University of St. Gallen. Thierry Kneissler is married, father of two
children and lives in Berne, CH.
The topic
Mobile payment is actually one of the big topics. But do consumers
really want a simple mobile payment app? And what makes a mobile
payment solution interesting for retailers? Discover TWINT, the
solution of PostFinance, and Switzerland’s first and number-one
payment and mobile marketing app.
The organization
TWINT was founded in the summer of 2014 and is supported by
large Swiss retailers like Coop and Migros. TWINT is a mobile payment
solution independent from card schemes. Furthermore, TWINT
integrates loyalty cards or mobile coupons into the payment process.
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Next generation urban mobility systems
Presentation on new algorithms
Moritz Meenen
CEO, ElectricFeel
The speaker
Moritz Meenen, CEO of ElectricFeel, studied and graduated in Business
Engineering at the University of Karlsruhe (KIT), UPV Bilbao and
MIT Fraunhofer, Boston. During his studies, he focused on energy
technologies. Additionally, he gained work experience in Hamburg,
Bilbao, Boston and Mexico City. He was a delegate at three Harvard
WorldMUNs and co-founded Pioniergarage which is now the largest
student-run entrepreneur club in Germany. Moritz is a World Economic
Forum Global Shaper.
The topic
On demand-mobility systems are booming in metropolitan areas
around the world. They provide citizens with access to large fleets
of bikes, e-scooters, or e-cars which can be rented short-term to
transport people conveniently from A to B. Unfortunately, all these
systems are struggling with the same issue: an imbalance of supply
and demand. Too often, users don’t get vehicles when and where
they need them. ElectricFeel solves this problem with a smart and
innovative mobility-on-demand management solution to efficiently
balance supply and demand by predicting where and when vehicles
are required. In our presentation, you can find out how our software
help establish next generation transportation networks.
The organization
As a spin-off from ETH Zurich, ElectricFeel provides revolutionary,
cloud-based software in order to magically increase the availability
of vehicles and improve the customer experience of mobility-ondemand users. The solutions are already successfully used by managing
bike- and e-scooter sharing services.
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Day 3: Wednesday, 16th
Cloud Computing & Service Prototyping –
Today and Tomorrow
Keynote, discussion, and product presentation
When: Wednesday, March 15th, 2016, 9h30 – 10h00
Prof. Dr. Thomas
Michael Bohnert,
Zurich University of
Applied Sciences
The speakers
Thomas Michael Bohnert is Professor at Zurich University of Applied
Sciences where he heads the Research Area Service Engineering
that comprises the InIT Cloud Computing Laboratory and the Service
Prototyping Lab. He has a PhD from the University of Coimbra. His
interests are focused on enabling ICT infrastructures and service
platforms, coarsely ranging across mobile, cloud, and web computing.
The topic
The talk will be about the current state of Cloud Computing and
Service Prototyping in Europe and worldwide. We will also emphasize
on emerging tools and technology, and on how open source softwares
are causing a paradigm shift in the area of ICT. Additionally, we will
review the recent trends in Container technology (Docker), container
management framework Kubernetes, OpenStack, as well as how
SDN fits in this framework, and many more topics. We will also lead
a discussion on issues with Cloud Native Applications, why Service
Prototyping is important, and on the state of Cloud Foundry vs.
OpenShift. Finally, we will go through hot topics in Cloud Computing
and Service prototyping and take a deeper dive into our approach
of working with these technologies.
The organizations
Service Engineering Research Area, Zurich University of Applied
Sciences, Switzerland. ZHAW is one of the leading universities of
applied sciences in Switzerland and worldwide. Science, teaching,
research, continuing education and other services are both scientific
and practice-oriented.
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Authentication – Smart & Secure
How Identity Theft remains ineffective
When: Wednesday March 16th, 2016, 10h00 – 10h30
Marco Marchesi
CEO ISPIN AG
The speaker
Marco Marchesi, founder and CEO of ISPIN AG, specializes in
cyber security since 1999. Graduated with a degree in Electrical and
Industrial Engineering, he also launched ISAA Switzerland (2001)
and the company Swiss Data Safe (2002) which offers integrated
security solutions customizable to different safety and protection
requirements. Marco Marchesi was on the executive board of
Infosurance for many years. Furthermore, he has been working at
different renowned universities of applied sciences for 15 years.
In 2013, he received the swissICT People Champion Award which is
referred to as the Swiss Oscar of the IT industry.
The topic
In 2014, 54% of all cyber-attacks were cases of identity theft, thus
marking a dramatic increase. Virto® is an innovative and intuitively
operated procedure for 2-factor-authentication and transaction
validation of sensitive procedures via smartphone apps. Virto® offers
confidentiality, integrity and authentication of involved communication
partners on a message-level by using cryptographic industry
standards. Thereby, Virto® prevents access to sensitive data when
suffering an identity theft.
The organization
Established in 1999, ISPIN is now a leading supplier of cyber security
network solutions and consulting services in information security. The
company provides profound expertise, customized services and
excellent technical as well as organizational know-how.
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ASQ – Making classroom lectures interactive
Keynote speech
Vasileios Triglianos
Researcher, USI Lugano
The speaker
Vasileios Triglianos is a PhD student at the Faculty of Informatics at
the University of Lugano and part of the Architecture, Design and Web
Information Systems Engineering group headed by Prof. Cesare
Pautasso. His research interests include web and education, software
clicker systems and everything revolving around innovative web
technologies. He is the lead developer of ASQ, a platform for interactive
lectures. Please follow ASQ under ‘asqjs’ on Twitter.
The topic
In our keynote, we will present our vision of how the Web can
transform brick and mortar classrooms into real-time bi-directional
communication spaces connecting presenters with their audiences.
With ASQ, students’ laptops and smartphones transform from a
potential source of distraction into a learning medium. During ASQ
presentations, students can view the lecture’s slides on their device,
answer questions, and perform live programming exercises. Furthermore, they can submit their solutions and answers in real time
which are aggregated and mined by ASQ. Teachers and lecturers
get instant feedback on the degree of student comprehension of
the presented learning material. Please bring your own computer or
smartphone to try out for yourself how the solution works.
The organization
USI is Switzerland’s most international university with distinctive
degree curricula and fields of research. Its relatively small size
enables direct interaction between learners and lecturers. Students
benefits from a collegial, dynamic and multicultural atmosphere.
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The rejuvenation of the landline connection
through VoIP integration on a smartphone app
Market Development Presentation
Frank Remmers
Sales Director,
Aarenet AG
The speaker
Frank Remmers started his career at the Development Department
of the Ascom PBX Division, then increasingly focusing on marketing
and sales activities to push the distribution of VoIP PBX systems in
Europe. From 2009 to 2013, after gaining profound knowledge at
several international tier 1 carriers, like BT Global Services, he was
acting as the Country Manager at Telefonica Switzerland. Frank has
an MSc in Electrotechnical Engineering from Twente University of
Technology (NL). In April 2014, he joined Aarenet, where he is leading
the expansion of sales and distribution in allocated markets.
The topic
Due to the boom in the mobile market, the use of fixed-line voice
connections has declined. In Germany, nevertheless, over 35M
landline connections are active and still in use. Through the integration
and combination of fixed-line connections, VoIP solutions, and
secure smartphone apps, end users can benefit from significantly
reduced roaming fees and landline rates. The user can also continue
to use their existing landline number on online mobile smartphones.
Our presentation shows how service providers can reposition their
offering and generate margin on the traffic by using Aarnet’s simple,
secure and reliable solution.
The organization
Aarenet is developing, implementing, marketing and operating
pioneering and reliable VoIP systems for Telecom, Internet and Mobile
Service Providers, Cable Operators, Utilities and Enterprises. The
company’s customized systems and services are deployed on time, in
excellent quality and operated with highest efficiency.
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Digital life live
Keynote speech
Dr. Andrej Vckovski
partner and CEO at
Netcetera
The speaker
Dr. Andrej Vckovski, partner and CEO at Netcetera, holds a degree in
Physics from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH),
and received his PhD from the University of Zurich. He co-founded
Netcetera in 1996. Today, the Netcetera group supports customers
from various industries with tailored software in performing their
core business. Andrej Vckovski is president of the Swiss Internet
Industry Association (simsa) and member of the board of ICTswitzerland as well as of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM).
The topic
Internetization and digitalization provide many opportunities for
people and users to lead better lives today and in the future. However,
it can’t be denied that with this development also come certain
risks and uncertainties. The question is how societies and economies
can manage and cope with massively increased productivity and
the impact of information technologies on our everyday lives. Andrej’s
speech will provide a couple of concrete examples on how we
can design and manage an increasingly digitalized industry in a
beneficial manner.
The organization
Netcetera provides its clients with customized software and services
which are designed to support them in efficiently running their
core business. We comprehend systems and processes, regardless
of their complexity, and offer IT solutions with long-term benefits.
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Successful StartUp corporation
collaborations – Monetas as the winner
of the Swisscom StartUp Challenge 2015
Swisscom StartUp pitch
Penny Schiffer
Head of StartUp Initiatives
at Swisscom
Vitus Ammann
CMO of Monetas
The speakers
Penny Schiffer is passionate about leveraging technical inventions in a market setting. As a
renowned speaker on innovation, active jury member and business angel, Penny’s unique
expertise bridges the gap between corporate R&D and external innovation. Penny is a Silicon
Valley trend scout and runs Swisscom´s StartUp Challenge. Before joining Swisscom, Penny
managed global consulting projects and founded her own management education company.
She holds an MBA degree from Boston University/University of Würzburg.
Vitus Ammann is a visionary leader with over 25 years of international experience in strategic
sales and marketing for Fortune 100 firms. He has a track record as successful CEO and
board member. He spent several years of advising international firms in the area of marketing
and holds an MBA degree from University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Vitus is CMO of
Monetas, an innovative cryptofinance software company. He is also responsible for the
company’s African market activities as well as the worldwide expansion of the StartUp.
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The topic
In 2015, the Swiss FinTech StartUp Monetas has won the prestigious Swisscom StartUp
Challenge. So they were provided with the opportunity to visit Swisscom´s Silicon Valley
outpost in order to establish contacts with international partners and experienced investors.
They were also invited to fine-tune their business model with the help of experienced and wellversed mentors.
In their joint presentation, Vitus Amman and Penny Schiffer will summarize their biggest
learnings from the trip and offer advice to other StartUps seeking support from Silicon Valley
investors and thought leaders. Additionally, they will outline the vital key factors for creating a
successful cooperation between StartUps and established corporations. Finally, they will share
their experience in raising capital from a global community of business angels.
Please note: Apply now for the next edition of the Swisscom StartUp Challenge –
deadline is May 15th 2016 (Swisscom.ch/challenge)!
The organizations
As Switzerland’s leading telecom provider, Swisscom is a trustworthy companion in the
digital world. Our aim is to inspire our customers with the best network, superb offerings,
and outstanding services. We open up new possibilities.
Monetas’ engineers, scientists, and an executive team with over 100 years of combined
management experience developed an advanced transaction platform that will finally turn
global financial inclusion into reality. In 2015, Monetas has won the 2015 Swisscom
StartUp Challenge.
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Connecting the unconnected: digitizing the
workplace for non-office employees
Startup Pitch
Andreas Slotosch
Partner and VP of
Marketing at
Beekeeper AG
The speaker
Andreas Slotosch is partner and VP of Marketing at the Swiss ETH
spin-off Beekeeper. Before joining Beekeeper, he co-founded several
web startups and the initiative Startup Weekend Switzerland. Furthermore, he has worked at several international companies in the
area of business development. Andreas holds an MA in Business
Innovation from the University of St. Gallen.
The topic
On average, 70% of employees are non-office workers and many of
them feel disconnected from their company. At the same time, 77%
of hourly-paid workers use text messaging several times per week
for both personal and professional communication. Beekeeper is a
secure mobile communication platform that helps reach and connect
non-office workers. It is used on a daily basis by employees in
more than 90 countries across many industries like manufacturing,
hospitality and retail. In our presentation, we will share some real
case studies from our global clients and demonstrate the impact a
mobile application made to their businesses. We will review the real
connection between the digitalization of non-office employees and
the reduction of company costs. You will learn more about how our
platform combines secure enterprise messaging with smart analytics
and automated workflows.
The organization
Based in Zurich and San Francisco, the ETH spin-off Beekeeper
provides a pioneering Enterprise Mobile Messaging Solution. It enables
companies, especially those employing a high proportion of staff
without PC workspace or company email access, to reach and engage
all their employees.
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Skye, the safe and friendly drone
Daniel Meier
MSc ETH RSC,
co-founder and
Managing Director,
Aerotainment Labs
The speaker
Daniel Meier is co-founder of the Zurich-based spin-off Aerotainment
Labs GmbH. In 2015, he received his MSc in Robotics, Systems and
Control from ETH Zurich. While working for 3D-Robotics and conducting
his master thesis at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, he strengthened
his knowledge of autonomous aerial vehicles.
The topic
Drones have become widely popular as a tool, e.g. for aerial photography and filming. Thanks to their flexibility and ease-of-use, they
are playing and increasingly important role in various industries. But
after numerous crashes which created spectacular news headlines,
safety concerns arose. We will provide insight into the drone market
and also present our own product: Skye, a new drone that allows
flying close to people, while providing a high level of safety and security.
It is so safe; it can even be touched when flying! These features
allow stunning images and communication possibilities between
people and smart devices, e.g. for delivering important messages.
The organization
Aerotainment is an ETH Zurich spin-off creating emotional and
interactive flying solutions with a broad spectrum of possibilities such
as Skye. This fully brandable, helium-lifted flying tool is a great eye
catcher at every event. It can carry cameras for live streams, aerial
cinematography, and aerial selfies.
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Learn Technologies and product demo Labster
Produkt demo and presentation
The speaker
Simon Iversen is a startup veteran with broad experience from early
stage startups and startup ecosystems. Primarily through Livit Ecosystem,
Simon, together with co-founder and serial entrepreneur Michael
Bodekaer, has helped tech startups scale and grow rapidly. The focus
Simon Iversen
has been on productivity/communication tools and especially on
COO, Learn Technologies
leveraging technology within learning and training simulations. He is
passionate to truly improve the quality of life for end-users while
providing clear financial, productivity and CSR value to institutions and
companies who engage with the future of learning and training.
The topic
In our presentation, we will give a live impression of what learningby-doing means in the virtual space. It is our aim to increase the
awareness of innovative virtual education and training simulations as
well as to showcase our mission to leverage technology to create the
best training solutions. We will demonstrate the proven value offered
by our platform and approach.
The organization
Learn Technologies offers a revolutionary Unity3D platform for the
easy and quick development of education games and simulations. It
allows to execute learning-by-doing concepts in the virtual space.
Whether it comes to onboarding new staff, carrying out safety and
security trainings, communicating new quality standards, or introducing
employees to operating complex machines: LT provides access to affordable and unlimited education, training and re-training.
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B2B Application Next Generation –
www.dayzzi.com
Product Solution Presentation
Beat Ritschard
co-owner and CFO,
Dayzzi AG
William J. Thiers
ZHAW – Institute of Applied Simulation.
Lecturer & Head, Center for Knowledge
Engineering. Head of High Performance
Computing.
The speakers
Beat Ritschard has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Banking and Finance. After several years
working at UBS AG, he spent more than 17 years as the Managing Director of the Swiss office
of Octagon Worldwide Ltd., one of the world’s leading sports marketing agencies. In 2009,
he founded a consulting company which specializes in event consulting and marketing,
regional economic development and project management. Beat is co-owner and CFO of
the startup company Dayzzi (Schweiz) AG.
William J. Thiers has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
Currently employed at Zurich University of Applied Sciences, he is heading the Center for
Knowledge Engineering & High Performance Computing. Since 2008, he is owner of a
consultancy company (www.corrido.ch) that specializes in Financial IT as well as of a high-end
audio brand (www.corridoaudio.com) that specializes in state-of-the art Music Servers.
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The topic
Where can companies source the perfect gifts for their clients? Until now, this question has
typically been answered either by a complex sales proposal or lengthy internet research. The
new generation of marketers seeks a much easier way to receive an offer. Dayzzi.com is an
interactive online platform which combines a hybrid framework for pioneering with teachable,
adaptive recommendation algorithms. During our presentation, we will go through the business
case of the startup and demonstrate how our technical solution works.
The organizations
Founded by Andi Rebsamen and Beat Ritschard, Dayzzi (Schweiz) AG provides a new and
innovative sales channel for buyers and sellers. The service is characterized by attractive design,
fast processes and targeted product recommendations.
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IT systems for the world’s largest
railway tunnel
Keynote speech
Dr. Anton Fluri
Program Manager,
Schweizerische
Bundesbahnen SBB AG
The speaker
Dr. Anton Fluri holds a diploma and PhD from the Swiss Federal
Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ). He has more than 25 years
of experience as a project and executive manager in industrial
production. He has been working at SBB since 2007 − currently as
a program manager for all IT-related topics around the Gotthard
Base Tunnel.
The topic
In 2016, Switzerland will open the Gotthard Base Tunnel. With a
length of 57 km, this new railway tunnel will facilitate personal journeys
as well as the transportation of goods across the Alps. Daily railway
operations, maintenance and support depend on a wide range of ICT
systems. Anton Fluri provides an overview of vital systems and technologies for the operation of the tunnel, which have been installed
during this ambitious tunnel construction project. Participants get
insight into some crucial aspects of the role “digital life” plays for this
new and fascinating underground structure.
The organization
Every day, SBB transports 1.18 million passengers. It runs 3024
kilometers of railway and has 33,000 employees who enable punctual,
reliable, safe and secure railway services across Switzerland making
SBB the country’s biggest travel and transport provider.
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ICT platforms to foster the
transfer of experience of older adults
Andri Färber
Head, Institute of
Business Information
Technology
ZHAW School of
Management and Law
The speaker
Andri Färber studied Business Information Technology at the University
of Zurich, afterwards working as consultant and project manager
at several ICT companies. In 2000, he became Managing Director of
Teledata AG, which was to be rebranded as Orell Füssli Wirtschaftsinformationen AG in 2003. After the company was sold in 2009, Andri
became Managing Director at Curena AG, the emergency call centre
of the Swiss Red Cross. In 2012, he started working at ZHAW as a
senior lecturer on IT Project Management. Since November 2015, he
has been leading the Institute of Business Information Technology.
The topic
ExpAct aims to support older people in leading an occupationally
active life. Occupation leads to social inclusion, appreciation and / or
financial support. We want older people to use their product and
service skills and know-how for the benefit of entire societies. The
goal is to achieve high levels of satisfaction by letting them follow
their passion or introduce them to new, enjoyable activities. An
innovative assessment of their skills provides the basis for successfully
matching supply and demand. In order to establish demand, we
developed business models with which we can identify the human
capital and market value of elderly persons. To do so, we created
a multilingual software kit for efficiently building up and designing
market-oriented internet platforms.
The organization
ZHAW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in
Switzerland and worldwide. Science, teaching, research, continuing
education and other services are both scientific and practice-oriented.
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Amazing Examples of Machine Learning
Dr. Mark Cieliebak
CEO of SpinningBytes AG
Dr. Martin Jaggi
co-founder of
SpinningBytes AG
The speakers
Mark Cieliebak is a professor at Zurich University of Applied Sciences, where he works on
efficient algorithms for text and data analysis. Prior to that, he was CIO of a startup which was
later acquired by Microsoft. He is also CEO of SpinningBytes AG, develops company developing
smart software for automatic data analysis. Mark is author of more than 30 scientific publications and frequently gives presentations on Data Science and Machine Learning. In 2014, he
was awarded with the “Best Teaching Award” by his university.
Martin Jaggi is a post-doctoral researcher in Machine Learning at ETH Zurich. Prior to that,
he was a researcher at the Simons Institute in Berkeley (US) and at École Polytechnique in
Paris. His academic career was interrupted with several shorter stints within the industry
(Google, Netbreeze, and Avaloq). He is also the co-founder of the startup SpinningBytes AG
as well as founder and co-organizer of Zurich Machine Learning and Data Science Meetup,
the largest technology meetup group in Switzerland.
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The topic
Today’s computers are amazing! They can read, write, calculate (of course), but also solve
quizzes, understand texts and drive cars. All these applications often use Machine Learning,
a technology that analyzes millions or even billions of data items in shortest time. In the last
three to five years, tremendous progress has been made, turning the world upside-down:
today, computers can solve many tasks better than humans. We will show you some impressing, amusing and vivid examples to explain the basics of the underlying technology.
The organization
At SpinningBytes, we are experts in machine learning, data mining and software engineering,
and we deliver ready-to-use software for your data analytics task. Our Mission: Your data is
valuable. We find the relevant information in your data. You can use the resulting insights for
business decisions, process optimization or even new data products.
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How banks will interact with us
in the digital future
Keynote speech and presentation
Mathias Gläser
Head of Business
Consulting, mimacom ag
The speaker
Mathias is heading the Business Consulting and User Experience
department at mimacom ag (mimacom.com). His area of expertise
is the digitalization of the banking and insurance industry. In the
last 15 years, Mathias helped dozens of Swiss banks and insurance
companies to create strategies and user experience concepts for
digitalization. He also conducted hundreds of focus groups, personal
interviews and studies with banking and insurance customers to
gain a deep understanding of their needs in the digital age. Mathias
holds a degree in Computer Design and a Master’s degree in Media
Philosophy.
The topic
Facebook, Google, Apple, the Internet – The way we interact and
communicate is changing fundamentally in the digital age. Following
this trend, many banks we are dealing with everyday are changing
the way they interact with us as well. Most of that change is still to
come. And it will impact us just as much as Facebook and Google
do. This presentation will illustrate how we interact with banks in
the future. What will change for us when doing business with them?
What are the benefits? What are the risks and threats? We will also
take a look behind the scenery, and discover what drives a bank to
force change.
The organization
mimacom group is an open source integrator operating internationally.
With its 150 employees in software development, project management
and agile methodologies, the company meets even the most demanding
needs for customized software solutions. mimacom is the only company
in Switzerland whose agile processes meet quality standards at the
CMMI maturity level 5.
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Switzerland – Global Center
for Storage & Sensitive Data
Keynote speech and presentation
Roger Weber
Managing Director,
Rittal AG Switzerland
The speaker
Roger Weber is Managing Director at Rittal AG Switzerland and
co-founder of the task force “Data Center Infrastructure Switzerland”
at asut. He studied Business Management (B.A.) and holds a Master’s
degree in Marketing. Formerly, he held management positions at
Emerson and Sony as well as active support and managerial positions in
industry associations.
The topic
Today’s companies face the challenge of coping with ever-increasing
volumes of data which have to be securely stored and kept upto-date. Anticipating this development already at an early stage,
Switzerland has become a global center for the storage of sensitive
data. Thanks to the country’s high standards in data protection and its
political and economic stability, Switzerland offers ideal framework
conditions for secure data storage. It is the location of a large
number of data centers with excellent server infrastructures, rapid
internet connections, stable and cost-effective power supplies, and
skilled ICT experts.
The organization
asut (Swiss Telecommunications Association – ICT/Data Center
and Industrial Infrastructure) is a multi-stakeholder organization with
over 400 members. asut supports the communications infrastructure
by providing smart solutions.
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Today a hype, tomorrow
a new economic landscape
Keynote speech on Industry 4.0
Peter Grütter
President of asut
The speaker
Peter Grütter chairs the Swiss Telecommunications Association. He is
Member of the Board of ICTswitzerland, of the Board of the Swiss
Association for Standardization, of the Board of the Swiss Society of
Administrative Sciences, and ICT-representative in the management
of the National Economic Supply. As a lawyer and trusted advisor
to Governments, international organizations and corporations, he
focusses on business innovation and organizational transformation.
The topic
Industry 4.0 is more than the digitization of production chain,
predictive maintenance and pervasive life-cycle management. The
term stands for integrated and robotized manufacturing at a global
scale. On the one hand, the development provides unprecedented
opportunities to companies; on the other hand, it can easily become
a deadly pitfall if managed incorrectly. It is critical for us to act fast
and boldly, if we want to continue to lead the curve in the industry
sector and avoid ending up disrupted, outpaced and outsmarted.
The organization
asut (Swiss Telecommunications Association – ICT/Data Center and
Industrial Infrastructure) is a multi-stakeholder organization with
over 400 members. asut supports the communications infrastructure
by providing smart solutions.
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Day 4: Thursday, 17th
Industrial Internet of Things –
Ready for transformation?
Keynote speech
When: Thursday, March 17th, 2016, 10h00 – 10h30
The speaker
Christoph Wartmann
CEO & Founder of
Nexiot AG
Christoph Wartmann has a background in physical computing and complex
systems. Since 2005, he has transformed research into cutting-edge
mobile communications at ETH Zurich, and he has designed and managed
‘Big data’ projects for the Swiss government with funding from the Swiss
National Fund (SNF). As CEO and founder of the Industrial Internet of
Things (IIoT) company, Nexiot AG, Christoph leads a team of computer
scientists, developers and business consultants to solve problems in
logistics and supply chains. Furthermore, he has gained international
experienced at universities and organizations in Europe and Asia.
The topic
With the Industrial IoT (IIoT), assets become autonomous, active
participants at the heart of business processes. Clients get access to the
information they need to gain full control of their business operations.
This allows them to gain more from their assets in order to mitigate
expenses across the value chain. At the same time, opportunities to create
new revenue streams start to emerge. Our zero-maintenance devices
take just seconds to on-board and function for the lifetime of an asset.
Bi-directional communication and an ultra-low power approach make it
future-proof. This means, the user can add services like remote firmware
updates and access to documents used throughout the chain.
The organization
Nexiot AG is an Industrial IoT and M2M company based in Zurich,
Switzerland. At Nexiot, we help customers turn assets into autonomous,
active participants at the heart of business processes. As an Industrial
IoT partner, Nexiot provides local to global connectivity to solve
complex asset management problems. Our zero-maintenance devices
include bi-directional communication for advanced mobile asset
tracking, time-monitoring, accountability, security and route and delay
optimization with enabled on-board documents. Power independent for
zero-maintenance and ultra-low TCO, setup with NFC, firmware updates
over-the-air, connects directly to all ERP’s and business control systems.
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Supporting Outdoor Winter
Sports with Augmented Reality
Keynote
Anton-Fedosov
HCI Researcher,
USI Lugano
The speaker
Anton is a PhD student and research assistant at the Faculty of
Informatics at USI. Before joining the PhD program at the Università
della Svizzera Italiana, Anton was working in applied research groups
in the mobile industry in North America, Western Europe and Asia
gaining expertise in the areas of mobile human-computer interaction,
user experience design, augmented reality and wearable devices.
His research interests lie in understanding contemporary sharing
practices of personal digital information and physical objects. Anton
is active in designing and developing augmented reality solutions in
several different spheres of life, sciences and business.
The topic
Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are often group activities.
Groups of skiers and snowboarders traditionally use folded paper
maps or board-mounted larger-scale maps near ski lifts to aid decision
making: which slope to take next, where to have lunch, or what hazards
to avoid when going off-piste. To enrich those static maps with personal content, we developed a wearable augmented reality system
that allows groups of skiers and snowboarders to share such content
on a printed resort map.
The organization
USI is Switzerland’s most international university with distinctive
degree curricula and fields of research. Its relatively small size
enables direct interaction between learners and lecturers. Students
benefits from a collegial, dynamic and multicultural atmosphere.
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IoT becomes reality
Keynote speech and discussion
The speaker
Andreas Kressibuch is the Business Director at Noser Engineering
AG. He is responsible for the operative business in the German
offices in Munich and Heppenheim. Looking back on many years of
experience in management, he previously worked as a manager and
Andreas Kressibuch
director at some of Europe’s leading IT and engineering companies
Business Director Munich
at Noser Engineering AG in sectors such as automotive, industry, telecommunications and
mobile solutions.
The topic
We examine the challenges of IoT in Research & Development and
the best possible architecture for a secure IoT platform. What
defines a secure IoT solution? How can we ensure data security of
information collected by smart devices and processes by big data
services on the internet? In our keynote, we will provide you with
insights and information how companies and organizations can
manage risks and enhance data security in the Internet of Things.
The organization
As a leading and established software services company in technical
computer science offers Noser Engineering AG since 1984 to individual
solutions and support for local, European and multinational companies. With around 170 employees Noser Engineering is actively
involved on their customers’ success.
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Free-of-charge application
For the handling and management of apprentices, students and overall HR
Adrian Krebs
CEO, Noser Young
Professionals AG
Oskar Jasinksi
Apprentice IT
Christina Kochsiek
Apprentice IT
The speakers
Adrian has worked for the government’s ICT department and the technology company Ascom.
Furthermore, he worked in a Swiss bank as a java developer for mortgage credits. During this time,
he also gave lessons to apprentices, students and adults. He successfully graduated as machine
engineer, software engineer and adult education lecturer in Banking and Finance, and graduated
with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration.
The topic
Free-of-charge application for the handling and management of apprentices, students and overall
HR. The management of apprentices, students and employees is often time-consuming and does
not coincide with cost-cutting strategies at universities. The NYP has developed a cost-free all-in-one
application for PCs and mobile devices which support these handling and management processes
for your company. Usually, it takes around 170 hours to read and import data from 1,000 applicants.
With our XelHa-Tool, this time can be reduced to only 2 hours!
The organization
Noser Young Professionals (NYP) is an internal, yet independently incorporated company of Noser
Group. It puts a strong focus on education, but also provides clients from different industries with
ICT services and solutions.
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Sound-Proof: Strengthen Your Passwords
Using The Noise Around You (Product)
Claudio Marforio
Dr. of Science ETH Zurich,
CEO Sound-Proof
Nikos Karapanos
PhD Student ETH Zurich,
CTO Sound-Proof
The speakers
Claudio is a young entrepreneur born in Italy and now working in Switzerland. He obtained
his PhD at ETH Zurich in December 2015 with the thesis “Smartphone Security: New Applications
and Challenges”. All the work related to his thesis is published in major international conference materials. While obtaining his degree in Computer Science, he complemented his
studies with business courses. Claudio has a deep understanding of both the market and
technological aspects related to Sound-Proof.
Nikos comes from Greece and holds an MSc in Computer Science from ETH Zurich, where
he is now completing his PhD focusing on all aspects of web authentication. While finishing
his studies, Nikos works for Sound-Proof contributing years of experience to developing
mobile and web applications, as well as his deep understanding of the research aspects
related to Sound-Proof. Nikos plays a key role at Sound-Proof leading both IT research as
well as marketing and sales management.
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The topic
We often read in the news that passwords are stolen and leaked, and that hackers can
then compromise user accounts. This is a very significant threat that costs the industry billions
of dollars every year. Two-factor authentication is a promising solution to this problem.
Unfortunately, deployed solutions (for example, Google 2Step Verification or RSA SecurID
which are based on one-time codes) are cumbersome for the users and see little adoption.
Sound-Proof is the first two-factor authentication solution for online services that does not
require the user to interact with his phone. Sound-Proof can replace code-based two-factor
authentication that is slow and cumbersome for the user.
The organization
Sound-proof is a startup company providing seamless two-factor authentication for the Web.
It enables an effective protection of online accounts, even if passwords are leaked.
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Cyber Security: Your Excuses are Void
Workshop
Florian Schütz
Business
Development Manager
Cyber & Intelligence
The speaker
Florian is an out-of-the-box thinking cyber specialist who combines
skills in technology, economics and politics. This enables him to
identify trends and opportunities beyond the obvious. He helped
developing RUAGs cyber security business from the very beginning.
In his current position, he is responsible for developing the international cyber security and the intelligence business by serving as a
liaison to international experts, political stakeholders, and innovative
technology manufacturers.
The topic
Executives usually claim not to need technical understanding. In
this executive briefing, Florian will explain different types of attackers
and their motivation. He will elaborate on the attack process and
how to mitigate and handle attacks. In his briefing, he will use real
world examples to enable the non‐technical audience to understand
cause and effect. Florian will show that security must be understood
as organizational and not only IT topic. Leaders of all levels should
develop a basic technical understanding. This event invites leader to
make a first step towards this goal.
The organization
RUAG has outstanding technological capabilities on ground, in the
air, and in space. Today, it has around 8,100 skilled staff at locations in
Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Finland, France, Austria, Hungary,
United Arab Emirates, Australia, and the US who are strongly
committed to drive technological innovation.
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Keynote
Dr. M. Burkhalter
Head of Product
Management, Airlock
The speaker
After studying computer Science at ETH Zurich, Martin Burkhart first
worked as a software developer. He returned to ETH for his dissertation
on the anonymization of network data and applied cryptography for
collaborative security protocols. At Ergon Informatik, Martin Burkhart
first led several IAM integration projects. Since 2013, he is the head of
product management for Airlock Suite.
The topic
Today, users want to manage everything, anywhere and at any time.
Unfortunately, in trying to satisfy these demands, security often falls
victim to usability and fast growth. But it does not have to be like
that. With upstream, central application security and authentication
sufficient security can be achieved while maintaining high usability
levels. In our presentation, you will learn more about how you
can enhance usability and security levels in granular steps by using
Airlock Suite.
The organization
Founded in 1984, Ergon Informatik AG provides services to a wide
variety of sectors. Ergon has an exceptional expertise in financial
services, eBanking, telecommunications and security. In 1997, Ergon
developed Switzerland’s first eBanking system for Credit Suisse. Airlock
Suite was launched in 2002 and is now used by more than 350
customers around the globe.
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Cyber Risk Resilience:
Learning to deal with Cyber Risks
Keynote speech, product solution presentation, discussion
Marco Marchesi
CEO, ISPIN AG
The speaker
Marco Marchesi, founder and CEO of ISPIN AG, specializes in cyber
security since 1999. Graduated with a degree in Electrical and
Industrial Engineering, he also launched ISAA Switzerland (2001) and
the company Swiss Data Safe (2002) which offers integrated security
solutions customizable to different safety and protection requirements.
Marco Marchesi was on the executive board of Infosurance for many
years. Furthermore, he has been working at different renowned
universities of applied sciences for 15 years. In 2013, he received
the swissICT People Champion Award which is referred to as the
Swiss Oscar of the IT industry.
The topic
Latest attack statistics show a dramatic increase in targeted cyberattacks. No company is safe and every company will be subject to attacks
from the Internet space. Fortunately, companies can strengthen
their resilience to such threads. Join this keynote discussion and
learn what Cyber Risk Resilience® can do for your company and how
it can be implemented.
The organization
Established in 1999, ISPIN is now a leading supplier of cyber security
network solutions and consulting services in information security. The
company provides profound expertise, customized services and
excellent technical as well as organizational know-how.
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Keynote
Dr. M. Burkhalter
Head of Product
Management, Airlock
The speaker
After studying computer Science at ETH Zurich, Martin Burkhart first
worked as a software developer. He returned to ETH for his dissertation
on the anonymization of network data and applied cryptography for
collaborative security protocols. At Ergon Informatik, Martin Burkhart
first led several IAM integration projects. Since 2013, he is the head of
product management for Airlock Suite.
The topic
Today, users want to manage everything, anywhere and at any time.
Unfortunately, in trying to satisfy these demands, security often falls
victim to usability and fast growth. But it does not have to be like
that. With upstream, central application security and authentication
sufficient security can be achieved while maintaining high usability
levels. In our presentation, you will learn more about how you
can enhance usability and security levels in granular steps by using
Airlock Suite.
The organization
Founded in 1984, Ergon Informatik AG provides services to a wide
variety of sectors. Ergon has an exceptional expertise in financial
services, eBanking, telecommunications and security. In 1997, Ergon
developed Switzerland’s first eBanking system for Credit Suisse. Airlock Suite was launched in 2002 and is now used by more than 350
customers around the globe.
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Secure omni-channel digitalization
ti&m security suite and ti&m channel suite
Markus Nigg
Head of Products,
Member of the Board
of Directors
The speaker
Markus Nigg has a background in Business Administration and
Computer Science. He was the CFO of various companies for several
years, but since 2007, he has worked at ti&m AG in areas such as
products, mobile technologies and social media. Markus Nigg is a
member of the Management Board and Board of Directors at ti&m.
The topic
The development of digital processes generates three major challenges:
how to create a process that is user-friendly, effective and safe. At
CeBIT, we will present the ti&m security suite as a solution for secure
and flexible authentication, and the ti&m channel suite as the basis
for any digital interaction with the customer. The presentation will
include a product demonstration and usage scenarios.
The organization
ti&m – technology innovation & management. We are an innovative
Swiss IT service provider and work with demanding clients to integrate
their entire value creation chain. We position ourselves in the market
as an agile change and innovation company. ti&m has offices in Zurich,
Bern, Lausanne and Frankfurt/M. and employs currently over 200 engineers, designers and consultants. Our groundbreaking ideas and innovations are based on vertical integration, while our highly experienced
teams guarantee a time-to-market that leaves the competition behind.
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Bitcoins – Crypto Currency or Playing Games?
Keynote speech
Prof. Dr. Burkhard Stiller
Lab Director, University of Zurich,
Department of Informatics,
Communication Systems Group
Dr. Thomas Bocek
Senior Researcher, University of
Zurich, Department of Informatics,
Communication Systems Group
The speakers
Prof. Dr. Burkhard Stiller is a full-time professor at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, and
leads the Communication Systems Group CSG. He conducted research programs at various
locations, including at the University of Karlsruhe, GE, the Computer Laboratory, University
of Cambridge, U.K., the Computer Engineering and Networks Laboratory, ETH Zürich, CH,
and the University of Federal Armed Forces, Munich, GE. His main focus (including over 200
publications) is on charging and accounting, economic and network management, systems
with a fully decentralized control, telecommunication economics as well as regulatory
aspects of communication.
Dr. Thomas Bocek holds a doctorate degree in Informatics from the University of Zurich.
His key areas of interest are communication systems, protocols and networks with special
focus on decentralized and peer-to-peer systems as well as decentralized key-value storage
mechanisms. His work was published in more than 30 papers. Thomas contributed his
knowledge to a number of EU and industrial projects, such as EC-GIN, SmoothIT, EMANICS,
and SmartenIT. Between 2005 and 2010, Thomas worked as a research assistant and joined
CSG as a senior researcher in 2011.
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The topic
Electronic encyclopedias such as Wikipedia are commonly available on the internet, and
telegrams have been replaced by e-mail. Currencies seem to be the last stronghold of the
non-digital world. Bitcoins are often defined as the first crypto currency and fully electronic
equivalent of currencies with a prevention of double-spending. Therefore, CSG@IfI at UZH
developed an App, enabling a safe and fast mobile Bitcoin payment method using NFC contactless technology on Android SmartPhones: no swiping, no signing, no PIN needed. CoinBlesk
users can make Bitcoin payments in under a second of transaction time, and visitors at
CeBIT’s Booth B30-307 can experience how easy it is to carry out Bitcoin transactions − from
person-to-person or between buyer and seller.
The organization
The University of Zurich is one of Europe’s top research universities. Its Department of
Informatics, IfI, is a leading center of excellence for innovative research in areas that go far
beyond the classic IT interests. For instance, our aging society and sustainable development
are explored in the department’s three research focus areas: people-oriented computing,
big data analytics as well as computing and economics.
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No digital life without identities
Keynote speech
Dr. Tom Sprenger
CTO, AdNovum
The speaker
Dr. Tom Sprenger, CTO, Dr. sc. techn. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), joined AdNovum in 2000. From 2002-2004, he was
CEO of AdNovum Software Inc. in San Mateo, CA. After returning to
Switzerland in 2007, he was promoted to Chief Information Officer
(CIO) and a member of management. In this function, he built up
the strategic business area IT Consulting. Since 2013, he has been in
charge for the company’s technology strategy and security product
development as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
The topic
The digital transformation seems unstoppable and fundamentally affects
not only various aspects of our daily life, but also entire business segments
such as financial services, the insurance sector or healthcare. Many of
these areas come with strong requirements for privacy and data protection,
including regulatory and legal restraints. In order to comply with these
requirements, we need the identity of an actor – user or machine – to become the focal point. Or in other words: “No digital life without identities”.
Join this session to learn about how digital processes rely on identities and
their continuous availability. How does the quality of an identity impact on
the value of a digital process? How do you handle distributed identities?
The presentation closes with an outlook and the question: Do we still
need explicit identities in the future?
The product NEVIS Security Suite Make Security an Asset
NEVIS is a product of the Swiss software company AdNovum. Initially
designed for e-banking, NEVIS has been protecting banks, insurance
companies and government offices for 20 years and is deployed around
the world today. NEVIS is the Swiss market leader in identity and access
management and was awarded IAM Rising Star Germany 2016 by Experton
Group. www.nevis-security.ch
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360°-Video technology and virtual reality
Keynote and discussion
Christian Schläpfer
Founder and CEO,
3D360.ch
The speaker
Christian Schläpfer is the founder and CEO of 3D360.ch – the first
video production company in Switzerland that focuses on the creation
of virtual reality video content. Founded in 2014, the company has
already realized over 25 projects in 360-degree format. Prior to that,
Christian Schläpfer worked as a technical manager at several
IT companies.
The topic
The talk will present the latest innovations in the area of 360-degree
video production and virtual reality technology as well as provide
insights into the 360-degree video production process. Breathing example footage will be shown to further demonstrate the possibilities
of this new technology. Join us and learn more about the benefits
of using our technology for your company as well as about the wide
spectrum of application possibilities in the VR-space.
The organization
3D360.ch is your competent partner in creating interactive
360°-videos. We specialize in 360°-panoramic content for the use on
smartphones, tablet or web environments. Through our products,
we will give you the feeling of being right in the middle of things!
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The Future of ICT Education
Keynote speech
Adrian Krebs
CEO Noser Young
Professionals AG
The speaker
Adrian has worked for the government’s ICT department and the
technology company Ascom. Furthermore, he worked in a Swiss
bank as a java developer for mortgage credit. During this time, he
also gave lessons to apprentices, students and adults. He successfully
graduated as machine engineer, software engineer and adult education
lecturer in Banking and Finance, and graduated with a Bachelor
degree in Business Administration.
The topic
What is the future of ICT Education? How can talented young people
be motivated to study ICT? We will illustrate that there are possibilities
to optimize the ICT education system and to make it 400% more
effective! Are you looking for an answer to all of these questions
and are you interested in optimizing your school, university or NGO?
Do you want to become a leader in this field? Then we have a great
educational system for you. We call it “enabling didactics”. During
our 20-minute presentation, we will show you how it works!
The organization
Noser Young Professionals (NYP) is an internal, yet independently
incorporated company of Noser Group. It puts a strong focus on
education, but also provides clients from different industries with ICT
services and solutions.
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Why Automation?
Keynote speech
The speaker
Sergei Gotchev is Consulting Systems Engineer at Juniper Networks.
He is an experienced solution consultant with a rich background in IT
and telecommunications markets in EMEA and APAC. His professional
focus is on topics such as switching, routing, packet core convergence,
Sergei Gotschev
network
planning, IP security, cloud computing, charging and
Consulting Systems
Engineer, Juniper Networks provisioning. Additionally, he is specialized in solution and business
consulting, and requirement management.
The topic
Virtualization resources, like storage and server, are taking big steps
towards the Data Center space. Unfortunately, it is currently impossible
to fully automate existing proprietary network infrastructures. There
is only a software-based network structure available which builds
on open standards and OpenStack technology that enables massive
savings in OPEX and CAPEX.
The organization
We develop and provide innovative technology solutions that help
our customers to market their ideas, continue to be competitive and
succeed in a world of change and disruption.
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Paymit, the digital wallet
and the future of payments
Keynote presentation and product demonstration
Thomas Ifanger
Senior Innovation
Manager
The speaker
Thomas Ifanger is the Senior Innovation Manager at SIX Payment
Services and part of the Innovation team at SIX. Thomas has graduated
from the Graduate School of Business Administration in Zurich,
holds a Master’s degree in Innovation Engineering from the University
of Technology Zurich, and obtained a doctorate degree in Innovation
Management / Value Proposition Design & Swissness from the
University of Gloucestershire. He has over 15 years of experience in
Innovation Management, training and coaching. Since joining SIX,
he has been playing an integral role in driving the development of
innovative payment solutions.
The topic
Paymit by SIX enables users to transfer small amounts of money
quickly, safely and conveniently via their cell phones. In our presentation
and demo, we will highlight our award-winning app which received
seven awards at the 2015 Best of Swiss Apps ceremony. We will also
dive deeper into the story of how Paymit became a part of the
redefining process of how we will make payments in the future, and
give an initial foretaste of what that will be like.
The organization
SIX operates Switzerland’s financial market infrastructure and offers
comprehensive services on a global scale in the areas of securities
trading, clearing and settlement as well as financial information and
payment transactions.
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Day 5: Friday, 18th
Prime Computer – The Swiss computer
Product presentation
When: Friday, March 18th, 2016, 10h00 – 10h30
The topic
Prime Computer defines a new generation of Computers. Rooted
in Switzerland, the company provides timeless design, and green IT
combining steady performance, plain aesthetics and pure sustainability.
Josip Sunic
Founder and
entrepreneur,
Prime Computer
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The organization
Prime Computer is a Swiss-based company located in St. Gallen.
It focuses on developing, producing and selling high-quality and
innovative IT-hardware.
Sustainability in the Web of Everything
Opportunities and Threats
Beat Koch
Software Engineer
and Environmental
Consultant
The speaker
Beat Koch is a software engineer and an environmental consultant.
After obtaining his PhD in software test automation, he worked
on various projects as a software developer and tester. In 2010,
he obtained a diploma in environmental consulting and communications with a thesis on Green IT. Since then, he is involved with
sustainability in all IT-related things by developing online tools,
participating in projects and lecturing on the topic.
The topic
Mitigating climate change, protecting the environment and saving
resources are major challenges. ICT plays a crucial role in managing
risks and mitigating effects. ICT solutions can help reduce CO2
emissions and improve sustainability in the spheres of economy,
ecology and society. This presentation shows the opportunities and
risks of the Web of Everything in terms of sustainability. We will
present the online tools of the Green IT Special Interest Group of
the Swiss Informatics Society which enabling the analysis of the ICT
infrastructure in terms of sustainability, and will make suggestions
for improvement actions to take.
The organization
The Swiss Informatics Society (Schweizer Informatik Gesellschaft),
short “SI”, is a Swiss organization of computer science educators,
researchers and professionals. Its Green IT Special Interest Group
focuses on sustainable and ‘green’ digital solutions.
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