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AI Salon x Swissnex

Swissnex, in partnership with AI Salon Kansai, brings together the dynamic AI communities of Kansai and Switzerland for a curated evening at the forefront of innovation. Designed for builders, researchers, and decision-makers, this gathering creates a focused space for meaningful exchange, from startup pitches and live demos to high-level networking. By connecting two leading innovation hubs, the event aims to spark collaborations, surface emerging technologies, and accelerate ideas that will shape the next decade of artificial intelligence.

Where Global AI Ecosystems Converge

Swissnex is partnering with AI Salon Kansai to connect the vibrant AI ecosystems of Kansai and Switzerland. This is not just another meetup; it is a curated crossroads for the architects of our intelligent future.

​We believe that true innovation happens at the intersection of diverse perspectives. By bringing together the sharpest minds from two of the world’s leading innovation hubs, we aim to spark new collaborations, accelerate growth, and showcase the technologies that will define the next decade.

​Join us for a powerful evening of:

  • International AI Startup Pitches: Witness a curated selection of the most promising AI startups from both Kansai and Switzerland as they present their vision on a global stage.
  • ​Innovation Gallery (Show & Tell): An interactive space for engineers, researchers, and builders to demo their latest projects, algorithms, and breakthroughs. This is where the real work gets shown.
  • ​High-Level Strategic Networking: Connect with a carefully selected audience of AI-native founders, researchers, corporate leaders, and investors. This is your opportunity to build relationships that matter.

​This event is for the practitioners — the builders, the researchers, and the strategic leaders who are actively creating value with artificial intelligence. It is a space for substantive conversations and tangible opportunities, not just business card exchanges.

​Space is strictly limited to ensure a high-quality experience. Please register to secure your place.

​Call for Participation

  • ​Are you an AI startup founder or researcher? We are looking for innovative companies and projects to feature on our main stage or in our Innovation Gallery. To apply, please answer the relevant questions during your Luma registration. There is no separate form.
  • ​Interested in becoming a sponsor? Align your brand with the most curated AI community in Kansai and gain direct access to the region’s top innovators. Please contact us at [email protected] to receive our sponsorship package.

​About AI Salon

​AI Salon is a global community by and for AI-focused founders, builders, investors, and enterprise partners. Our mission is to foster a thriving ecosystem for artificial intelligence in key cities around the world. AI Salon was launched by Jeffrey Abbott, GP at Blitzscaling Ventures.

​AI Salon Kansai is sponsored by Kajiya.

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