AI Apéro

AI Apero: Edition #1 The AI technology revolution Tuesday, October 21, 2026 · 18:00–20:00 CET · Vulkanstrasse 106, Zurich AI Apéro is an event series created by AI practitioners, for AI practitioners. It is a place to connect with peers, exchange experiences, ask questions, and openly discuss the opportunities and challenges of a technology that is reshaping our world. Through real conversations and shared experiences, we aim to separate hype from reality and help each other better understand what it takes to create meaningful value with AI. What's on the agenda Each AI Apéro features up to three TED-style talks. The goal is not to go deep into technical details, but to share a few clear ideas, tell real stories, challenge assumptions, and offer practical experiences from the field. Speakers are encouraged to bring their own perspective, ask questions, and present different ways of thinking about AI. Every event explores AI through three complementary lenses, providing a balanced view of the opportunities, challenges, and realities of adoption. Talk 1 | AI Hacking: Hype or Are We in Denial?How AI is changing cybersecurity, not by creating super-hackers, but by automating parts of the attack process. A look at the real risks, recent incidents, and what happens when AI agents pursue goals in unexpected ways. Talk 2 | From Idea to Intelligent Product: How Physical AI Will Transform the Real WorldWhy the next wave of AI is moving beyond content generation into the physical world. Discover how intelligent products and systems will learn, adapt, and continuously improve throughout their lifecycle. Talk 3 | AI Will Not Replace Your Job. It Will Replace Your Operating Model.AI's biggest impact may not be automation, but the redesign of how organizations make decisions, share expertise, and operate. The future belongs to companies that rethink their operating model, not just their technology. After the talks, the conversation continues over an apéro, offering plenty of time to ask questions, challenge ideas, share experiences, and connect with fellow AI practitioners. Who should attend AI Apéro is designed for anyone passionate about the future of AI and how it is transforming organizations, industries, and society. Whether you are an AI practitioner, technology leader, enterprise architect, product manager, innovator, researcher, business leader, or simply curious about where AI is heading, this event offers an opportunity to learn from real experiences, exchange perspectives, and connect with like-minded professionals. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations, practical insights, and meeting people who are actively shaping the AI landscape, AI Apéro is for you. Interested in Speaking? AI Apéro is built by the community, for the community. If you have a story, experience, lesson learned, or perspective on AI that could spark discussion and help others learn, we'd love to hear from you. Register for the event and reach out to submit your talk idea. We are always looking for practitioners willing to share their experiences, challenge assumptions, and contribute to the conversation.