The Zurich hub for the next generation shaping artificial intelligence. Explore ideas, build relationships, and stay close to the people and opportunities that matter.
Who we are
Young AI Leaders Zurich exists to bring together the next generation shaping artificial intelligence.
We are building a place where people explore new ideas, challenge assumptions, and turn promising conversations into meaningful work.
We do this through a focused local hub: regular meetups, relevant events, practical exchange, and a membership structure designed to bring the right people into the room.
Our goal is simple: make it easier for ambitious people in and around AI, technology, and business to think clearly, build strong relationships, and stay close to the ideas, developments, and opportunities that matter.
Why Zurich
Zurich ranks first in Europe for AI talent density — making it the right place for a hub connecting the people who will shape what comes next.
ETH Zurich, world-class research institutions, and major technology companies make the region one of the few places in Europe where research, industrial application, and global relevance sit closely together.
A fast-growing startup scene with 185+ AI companies, startups, and research labs — bringing together exceptional technical talent, financial momentum, and international reach.
ANTARES is a Swiss-based private equity and investment firm that provides Young AI Leaders Zurich with strategic mentorship, digital infrastructure, and access to its network of professionals across various markets and industries. As our founding strategic partner, ANTARES plays a key role in shaping the long-term vision and sustainability of the hub.
African researchers, founders and AI professionals share their perspectives through talks, a panel and networking. With ASAZ, as part of Swiss {ai} Weeks. Doors 18:15; starts 18:30.
Catch up with the hub, discuss ongoing projects and upcoming events, and connect with the Young AI Leaders Zurich community. Time and venue will be shared soon.
Save the date for Unicorn Pitches Zurich. More details will be announced soon.
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From our founding in April to legal establishment in September — a full retrospective of the Zurich Hub's first year.
HighlightA major milestone — the Zurich Hub is formally established, strengthening its mission to advance responsible AI for social good.
HighlightAll four Swiss hubs — Zurich, Bern, Geneva, and Lausanne — gathered for the inaugural national Young AI Leaders meetup.
Our discussion with mentor Elena Jaeger explored AI literacy, enterprise adoption, governance and the culture needed to make responsible AI useful at work.
Thank you to everyone following, supporting and contributing to Young AI Leaders Zurich. Our community continues to grow.
Our new sprintd community partnership connects members with 36-hour innovation sprints, real business challenges and fellow builders.
Help shape our social media, website, newsletters and event communication. A pro bono role requiring around 4–6 hours per week.
Hack Apertus announced on-site hackathons in Liebefeld, Zurich and Basel, with applications open through sprintd.
The best way to predict
the future is to create it. — Peter Drucker