Introduction Link to heading

We want to make our event as enjoyable, interesting and valuable as possible for you.

Here you will find the most important information about the event.

We are very happy that you will be joining us!

In just four hours, you will have an opportunity to talk about your work, meet many other professionals and have pleasant conversations.

IMPORTANT: Please check the participants gallery/list and seating plan.

Event Information Link to heading

When
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 18:00–22:00

️ Languages
English and German

Where
Restaurant Bellavista, Campus Hönggerberg
Hönggerbergring 47, 8049 Zurich
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By car
Parkhaus P1 · Level C · Sector C3
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By public transport

ETH Shuttle Bus runs from Haldenegg (close to Zurich HB) or Polyterasse bus stations. It’s free and no ticket is needed. Check the schedule here

For regular bus connections to campus via SBB and ZVV, please check here,

Event programme Link to heading

  • 17:30- Arrival and guest registration (please sit at table A, according to the seating plan)
  • 18:00- Welcome speech
  • 18:15- Keynote speech + pitch presentations
  • 18:45- Ice-breaker 1-on-1 conversations (rotation with 7 participants, 3 minutes each, participation in this part is optional)
  • 19:15- Pitch presentations + Flying Dinner (7 courses and unlimited drinks until 22:00)
  • 19:45- Table A discussions: participants grouped by domain/industry
  • switch to Table B
  • 20:15- Elevator pitches
  • 20:45- Table B discussions: participants grouped by employment level and professional experience
  • 21:15- Free discussions

Tips to get the most out of the evening Link to heading

Before the event Link to heading

  • We would suggest preparing a short intro about yourself and your work for the 1-on-1 icebreaker conversations.

  • We recommend checking the gallery, and prepare topics and questions for guests you plan to meet.

  • Please find out two table numbers: A: Industry/Domain Discussion, B: Expert Exchange Discussion

  • Our programme starts at 18:00. If possible, please arrive between 17:30 and 18:00.

At the event Link to heading

  • Name badges will indicate the languages that the other participants are comfortable with.

  • Please find and sit at your assigned table (Table A: Industry/Domain Discussion). At around 20:45, you will move to Table B.

  • Most participants enjoy the 1-on-1 icebreaker conversations. However, if you find them a bit too intense, please feel free to skip them at any time.

  • During the one-to-one icebreaker conversations, please change conversation partners when we give the signal with the bell.

  • If possible, please respect the seating order. You are grouped according to your working domain and experience level. However, if You wish somewhere else, you are welcome to change tables at any time.

  • If you would like to meet someone but have not had the opportunity, feel free to contact us, and we will help arrange it.

  • LinkedIn profile photoshooting by our photographer Greg. Please find him on-site.


Speakers Link to heading

Keynote speakers Link to heading

  • Patrik Schmid, Wüest Partners, CEO
  • Dr. Simon Ashworth, ZHAW, Lecturer

Pitch presentations Link to heading

Are you a pitch presenter? Guidelines are here

  • Piotr Dawidowicz, nukleus AG, Co-Founder, CEO
  • Philipp Dohmen, QAECY Ag, Founder, CEO
  • Dr. Safak Arslantürkoglu, LEO Consulting & ETH Zurich, Owner,CEO
  • Matthias Liechti, Revizto SA, Senior Sales Executive
  • Joana Torres, Kunnig Konsulting, Owner, Managing Director
  • Hanmin Cai, kuafu AG, CTO

Elevator pitch Link to heading

Take the mic and speak for a minute! If you haven’t signed up yet, feel free to give a short pitch during the event.

  • Dr. Asem Al Bunni, Birmingham Airport, BIM Manager
  • Sanja Babic, Swiss Key GmbH, Founder, CEO
  • Stefan Brumann, Terradata, TEDAMOS CraneCam
  • Dr. Jemil Butt, Atlas optimization, Founder, CEO
  • Sandra Csiba, Exante, Senior Relationship Manager
  • Philipp Kanthack, VELLOWS, Senior Consultant
  • Roland Sagan, Clu Swiss Security, Founder, CEO
  • Andreas Stolz, Terradata, Lead Digital Construction
  • Daniel Traxl, BIM Tech Consulting, Managing Director
  • Dr. Matej Varga, ScanBIM Geomatik, Founder, CEO

Before you arrive Link to heading

If you have not already, please check you know which tables (A and B) you are sitting at and the participants gallery:

If you have any requests during the event, please let us know!
We look forward to welcoming you!

Contact

Univ. Assist. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matej Varga

Ex-Postdoctoral scientist & Senior Lecturer, ETH Zürich
Founder, ScanBIM GmbH – Geomatik- und Vermessungsbüro in Zürich
Visiting Assis. Prof., University North

Dr.-Ing. Matej Varga