15. September 2026
Siemens Inspiration & Convention Center Zug
Exciting keynote speeches, InnoTag Sprints (innovations in 90 seconds), ID:Zug (exhibition of innovative companies), Thesis Arena
For anyone who wants to understand trends, experience innovation and embrace networking.
Zug Innovation Day is the annual hub for anyone who wants to know what will set the tone tomorrow. We bring together doers, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to experience ‘made in Zug’ innovation first-hand. From 90-second tech sprints to in-depth keynotes and an interactive exhibition: it’s the evening when abstract ideas become real, tangible solutions. Short, snappy and right at the heart of the region.
| 16:30 Uhr | Welcome Drink & ID:Zug |
| 17:00 Uhr | The spotlight is on the Canton of Zug: the Department of Economic Affairs presents the 2026 Zug Innovation Award |
| 17:15 Uhr | Start Programme with Keynotes, InnoDay Sprints and Thesis Arena |
| 18:30 Uhr | ID:Zug, Networking, Experiences |
Click here to view the keynote speakers, the participants in the InnoTag Sprints and the participants in the Thesis Arena.
Showcase your innovation at the ‘ID:Zug’ exhibition during the drinks reception. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring your innovations to life, meet customers and make valuable contacts in a relaxed setting. More information
Experience technology up close. Our “Impact Space” opens its doors at the same time as the drinks reception. Bring the future to life, experiment with new technologies and pick up fresh ideas to try out straight away. Find out more.
Once again this year, Zug Innovation Day provides the canton of Zug with a festive platform for the presentation of the official Zug Innovation Award. With this award, the Zug Cantonal Government supports the efforts of companies that create new jobs or safeguard existing ones through innovations that are economically, socially and environmentally sound since 1993. The winning company of the prize, which is endowed with CHF 10,000, will be announced and honoured in person by Councillor Silvia Thalmann-Gut.
Whilst the Technology Forum Zug (tfz) is setting the stage for this ceremony, the call for entries, judging and awarding of the prize are entirely the responsibility of the Department of Economic Affairs of the Canton of Zug.
Make the most of this established platform at the Zug Innovation Day to present your innovation to a technology-savvy audience from a range of industries. Whether you’re an established company, a bold start-up, a research team or a visionary individual, we offer you the perfect stage for your success.
How would you like to inspire the audience? Choose the format that suits your goals:
Showcase your innovation at the ‘ID:Zug’ exhibition during the drinks reception. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring your innovations to life, meet customers and make valuable contacts in a relaxed setting.
Be one of the brave souls who take to the stage! Summarise your idea, your start-up or your project in a snappy 90-second pitch. The main thing is that it’s inspiring and relates to our focus topic.
The future casts its shadow ahead. As Switzerland’s leading futurologist, Georges T. Roos analyses the megatrends that will shape the economy and society of tomorrow. Moving beyond mere fortune-telling, he demonstrates how companies can understand the dynamics of the ‘Predictive World’ and actively capitalise on the changes to come, starting today.
The well-known SRF philosopher offers a deliberate counterpoint: are we losing our freedom in a world that is meticulously calculated and perfectly predictable? How much uncertainty do people actually need to be happy? A profound exploration of how we can remain truly human in a digital future and what constitutes a good life.
Experience technology up close. Our “Impact Space” opens its doors at the same time as the drinks reception. Bring the future to life, experiment with new technologies and pick up fresh ideas to try out straight away.
In the Impact Space, urban planning becomes a multi-sensory experience. In this innovative project by HSLU, you can use multi-user mixed reality to immerse yourself interactively in future urban scenarios alongside other visitors. HSLU’s additional mixed-reality auralisation also makes the transformation of our surroundings audible, linking visual planning with simulated acoustics. Future technology from Central Switzerland: live to see and hear!
The Zug Technology Forum would like to extend its sincere thanks to the ‘tfz Enabler’, Zuger Kantonalbank, the other sponsors and the technology partner for their support of Zug Innovation Day 2025: