Swiss IT Forum(s) 2026 – IT & Digital Transformation Switzerland

Event rules & visitor information

Visitors must complete the registration process and accept the event’s visitor regulations. Badges are personal and must be worn throughout the event.

Conference and demonstration rooms have limited capacity, so ordinary registration does not guarantee entry to every individual session. The Priority option provides guaranteed reserved access to sessions, subject to the organiser’s stated conditions. Paid tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.

The event is intended for professional visitors and the organisers state that exhibitors and speakers are professionals from the information and communications technology sector. Direct sales of products or services are not conducted at the event.

How to get there

Palexpo Geneva is located next to Geneva Airport and is easily accessible from Geneva city centre, the airport and surrounding parts of Switzerland and France.

By car: From Geneva or Lausanne, use the A1 motorway towards the airport and take the Palexpo Arena exit before following signs for Parking P12. Visitors arriving from France can approach via Bardonnex or Ferney-Voltaire before joining the motorway towards the airport.

What to expect in 2026

Swiss IT Forum(s) is an annual professional IT and digital transformation event in Geneva, bringing together IT decision-makers, technology providers, solution specialists and functional managers. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 30 September–1 October at Palexpo Geneva and features more than 2,500 professional visitors, over 160 exhibitors, 100 talks and nine thematic forums.

No official 2027 dates or programme have been announced yet. Based on the event’s established annual schedule and previous editions, another Geneva edition in 2027 can reasonably be expected, subject to official confirmation.

Event dates

Swiss IT Forum(s) 2026 takes place over 1.5 days at Palexpo Geneva.

• Wednesday, 30 September 2026: 11:00 am–9:00 pm
• Afterwork: From 5:30 pm on 30 September
• Thursday, 1 October 2026: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

The event combines conference sessions, round tables, keynotes, technology demonstrations, an exhibition and professional networking.

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Venue & event site

The 2026 event takes place at Palexpo Geneva, Hall 4, Door 3, near Geneva Airport.

Address: Palexpo Geneva, Route François-Peyrot 30, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland.

Palexpo provides a large exhibition environment suitable for the event’s technology forums, demonstrations, meetings and exhibitor stands.

Full technology programme

The 2026 programme contains more than 100 sessions covering major enterprise IT and digital transformation issues. The event is organised around nine thematic forums and includes conferences, keynotes, round tables, meetups and solution demonstrations.

Key programme areas include:

• AI & Data: Generative AI, AI agents, data management, RAG, AI governance and enterprise applications.
• Cybersecurity & Digital Trust: Threat detection, security governance, AI security, data protection and cyber resilience.
• Cloud, Infrastructure & Datacenters: Cloud, hybrid infrastructure, data centres, Kubernetes, networking and infrastructure strategy.
• Digital Transformation: Business transformation, information management, automation and enterprise technology.
• Software, Apps & DevOps: ERP, CRM, open-source platforms, application development and DevOps.
• IT Service Management & Operations: IT automation, service management and operational efficiency.
• Emerging Technologies & Disruption: New technology models, AI agents and technology-led business change.

Key speakers & industry leaders

The programme features technology specialists, IT consultants, cybersecurity professionals, solution providers and representatives of major technology organisations.

Confirmed programme contributors include:

• Gilles Gravier – Consultant, Indep-RH
• Ronald Rink – Consultant, d-fens GmbH
• Stéphane Dahlens – Cybersecurity Expert, HES-SO Geneva
• Jean-Christophe Praud – Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, Synerio Consulting for OCSIN
• Thomas Wüst – Founder and CEO, ti&m, appearing in the broader Swiss IT Forum ecosystem
• Technology experts from: SoftwareOne, Nutanix, CBTW, AMD, HP, Cheops Technology, Matrix42 and other participating organisations.

Technology sectors & themes

Swiss IT Forum(s) covers a broad cross-section of enterprise technology rather than concentrating on one IT discipline.

The main themes include:

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Data and analytics
• Cybersecurity and digital trust
• Cloud computing
• Data centres and infrastructure
• DevOps and Kubernetes
• Digital transformation
• Enterprise software
• ERP and CRM
• IT service management
• Automation and RPA
• Document and information management
• Networking
• GreenIT
• Web3 and emerging technologies
• IT recruitment and professional development

Sessions, talks & presentations

The 2026 programme includes more than 100 talks, with content delivered through keynotes, expert conferences, round tables, meetups and technology demonstrations.

Examples include discussions about:

• Enterprise AI: Moving from AI experimentation to governed enterprise deployment.
• AI infrastructure: Choosing between cloud, on-premise and hybrid architectures.
• AI security: Managing vulnerabilities and security risks created by AI.
• AI and ERP: Integrating AI with SAP and Microsoft environments.
• Cloud migration: Preparing for changes to enterprise data-centre platforms.
• Cybersecurity: Practical hacking simulations and security awareness.
• Digital transformation: AI, cybersecurity and data sovereignty priorities for IT leaders.

Workshops & demonstrations

The event provides practical technology demonstrations alongside its conference programme. Exhibitors use dedicated demo areas to present software, hardware, automation, AI and infrastructure solutions.

Examples in the 2026 programme include demonstrations of Odoo Open Source ERP, intelligent information and automation management, enterprise networking and sovereign business applications. These sessions allow visitors to see technology solutions in practical business contexts rather than only hearing about them in presentations.

Ticket types & registration

The standard 1.5-day visitor pass includes access to more than 100 sessions and the exhibition area featuring more than 160 experts.

The published 2026 prices are:

• Online registration: approximately $50 USD
• On-site registration: approximately $63 USD
• Priority option: approximately $13 USD additional to the entrance fee

The organiser also offers invitation and promotional codes for selected visitors. An afterwork/nocturne access period on the first evening is available without the standard admission fee from 5:30 pm, subject to the organiser’s registration conditions.

Public transport & parking

Public transport is a convenient option because Geneva Airport railway station is only around a 10-minute walk from Palexpo.

• Bus 5: Palexpo stop
• Bus 59: Palexpo stop
• Buses 23, 28 and 50: Palexpo–Hall 7 stop, approximately five minutes on foot
• Train: Geneva Airport station, approximately 10 minutes’ walk

For drivers, the event uses Parking P12. The car park also has four fast electric-vehicle charging stations on level -1.

Accommodation areas

Visitors can stay around Geneva Airport, Grand-Saconnex or central Geneva depending on whether they prioritise proximity to Palexpo or access to the city’s restaurants and attractions.

• Grand-Saconnex: Closest area to Palexpo.
• Geneva Airport: Convenient for short business trips and early departures.
• Geneva city centre: Best for combining the event with business meetings and sightseeing.
• Cornavin area: Convenient for visitors arriving by train.
• Servette: A practical alternative with good connections to central Geneva.

Accessibility

Palexpo is designed as a major international exhibition and conference venue with facilities intended for visitors with different mobility requirements. Visitors with specific accessibility needs should contact Palexpo or the event organiser before arrival to confirm the most appropriate entrance, seating and assistance arrangements.

The event takes place in Hall 4, with access information and venue directions provided by the organiser.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2025 edition was a major success, with 2,652 visitors and 160 exhibitors, representing an 18% increase in attendance compared with 2024 according to ICTjournal. The edition brought together the French-speaking Swiss IT community around AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation and other major technology challenges.

The 2025 event included approximately 90 conferences and eight thematic forums, while Palexpo’s annual report records around 2,500 participants for the event. Earlier editions also demonstrated strong growth, with 1,802 visitors recorded in 2023 and around 2,000 targeted for 2024.

Startup & investor opportunities

Swiss IT Forum(s) is primarily a professional technology and business event rather than a dedicated startup funding conference. However, startups and technology companies can use the exhibition and networking environment to introduce solutions to IT decision-makers and potential business partners.

The event’s matchmaking system also provides pre-programmed one-to-one business meetings, creating opportunities for solution providers to connect with relevant companies and decision-makers.

Exhibitors & technology companies

The 2026 edition is expected to feature more than 160 Swiss and international exhibitors and more than 500 solutions across the exhibition and technology programme.

The event’s technology ecosystem has included major names such as Microsoft, Salesforce, Swisscom, Oracle, Snowflake, Adobe, Google, IBM, Lenovo, Canon, Samsung, SAP, Nutanix, Odoo and Abacus, alongside specialist Swiss and international IT companies.

Networking & business meetings

Networking is a central part of Swiss IT Forum(s). The event includes pre-programmed one-to-one business meetings through its matchmaking system, allowing participants to arrange targeted meetings with potential partners and solution providers.

The first evening also includes an afterwork from 5:30 pm, providing a more informal environment for professional connections. The event additionally features an IT Jobs Corner and opportunities to meet exhibitors throughout the exhibition area.

Official registration & tickets

Registration for Swiss IT Forum(s) 2026 is available through the official visitor registration platform. The standard online admission is approximately $50 USD, while on-site admission is approximately $63 USD. The Priority option costs approximately $13 USD extra and provides priority access with reserved seating.

Official website: Swiss IT Forum(s)

Telephone: +33 (0)9 81 45 10 19