Tech Events in Geneva

C'est la rentrée ! Le Silicon Chalet vous propose un nouvel événement dans les locaux de KYOS avec le grand retour du sujet Cluster API par Romain pour une deuxième édition ! Pour accompagner cela, Thibaud viendra nous parler des applications réalisées avec l'IA et du challenge pour les déployer dans des environnements de production.

De zéro à Zorro, devenez le Don Diego du vibe coding

L'IA a transformé tout le monde en créateur d'outils. Résultat : des dizaines de workflows et d'apps qui tournent dans la nature.

Vous voulez encourager cette autonomie, mais vous voulez surtout continuer à dormir la nuit quand tout ça tourne sur votre système d'information.

Plongeons ensemble dans les coulisses du Dev et de l'Ops pour voir comment encadrer ce chaos créatif.

Par Thibaud Merlin - Architecte Sécurité @KYOS, il conçoit et déploie des systèmes pour mettre en place des applications modernes et sécurisées.

From mutable to immutable OS, our Kubernetes Cluster API journey

Le patching des machines, c'est souvent une tâche redondante, onéreuse et parfois risquée, mais essentielle pour garantir la sécurité d'un environnement.

Cette complexité s’accroît d'autant plus avec Kubernetes, où la disponibilité des composants et des applications peut s'avérer critique.

Chez Piguet Galland & Cie, nous avons fait le choix d'utiliser Cluster API pour créer et mettre à jour nos clusters. Tout cela en ajoutant une couche de sécurité avec l'OS immuable Talos Linux et la couche réseau Cilium.

Venez découvrir un retour d'expérience riche en enseignements sur la manière dont nous avons cessé de patcher, dans le but de remplacer au fur et à mesure les nœuds de nos clusters sans aucune intervention humaine.

Par Romain Boulanger - Architecte Cloud et DevSecOps @Piguet Galland, il participe à la conception d'une plateforme automatisée, évolutive et sécurisée, capable d’accueillir les futures applications de la banque.

Vous pourrez poursuivre la soirée avec le traditionnel moment de discussions / networking.

Agenda :

17h45 : Ouverture du Chalet
18h15 : Présentation de Thibaud
19h00 : Présentation de Romain
19h45 : Quiz
20h00 : Networking et apéritif !

Attention, le nombre de places étant limité, merci de vous désinscrire en cas d'empêchement. Votre place pourra être attribuée à une autre personne.

Le meetup aura lieu dans les locaux de KYOS à Genève.

An evening of honest conversation about AI, work, and what stays human.

Let's talk about it, over a drink (or two), on a private terrace in downtown Geneva, with nice people and good conversation.

Come relax and connect at this friendly, in-person afterwork! It's the perfect opportunity to share bright ideas, experiences and stories, meet curious minds, and of course enjoy a good time with new friends.

Whether you are passionate about AI, tech, or simply curious, this apéro is for you.

No slides. No pitch. No experts at the front of the room. Just thoughtful conversations among humans about how AI is reshaping not only our work, but our ethics, wellbeing, and ambitions.

In English. Buy your own drink. 25 places only: deliberately small, so the conversation stays real.

What to expect: 3 rounds of questions. You pick the question that pulls you, and you talk. Questions go both ways. No right answers, no deep tech needed, just curiosity, critical thinking, and a good vibe.

Who is behind this afterwork?

This afterwork is co-hosted by Henri Allegra (Homo Promptus), Hulya Kurt (InnKick) and Bruno Martins.

Homo Promptus brings the cognitive and strategic perspective on intentional, responsible, and human-centred AI adoption.

InnKick focuses on human empowerment, resilience, emotional intelligence, and confidence in times of change.

Bruno Martins works on how job seekers can use AI to reposition themselves, manage their applications, and navigate interviews in a market that is changing fast.

Together, they create a safe, neutral, and welcoming space to explore AI without hype, pressure, or judgement, just thoughtful conversations among humans.

Bring your good vibes and your curiosity. We'll take care of the rest.

Please note, limited places: There are 25 places available, then a waiting list. A few days before the event, all registrants will be asked to confirm. Anyone who doesn't confirm in time gives up their place to the next person on the waiting list. So if you register, please watch for the confirmation request.

Photos may be taken during the event for a post-event LinkedIn update. If you prefer not to appear in any images, please let us know.

Un forum à forte valeur décisionnelle où IA, Blockchain et vision business se rencontrent.

🎟️ Réservez votre place dès maintenant

Ne tardez pas à réserver votre billet.

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Venez découvrir les dernières tendances en Intelligence Artificielle et Blockchain lors de cet événement en présentiel à Genève. C’est l’occasion parfaite pour échanger, apprendre et réseauter avec des passionnés et experts du domaine. Ne ratez pas cette expérience unique pour booster vos connaissances et connecter avec la future tech !

NEOTECH FORUM est un événement premium dédié aux technologies qui transforment la décision, la conformité et la performance des organisations.

Deux piliers stratégiques :

🔹 Blockchain

• Conformité réglementaire (NIS2, DPP)
• Traçabilité & preuve vérifiable
• Supply chain de confiance
• Cybersécurité & résilience

🔹 Intelligence Artificielle

• Aide à la décision
• Automatisation intelligente
• Analyse prédictive
• Gouvernance & performance

Un espace où technologie, stratégie et vision business se rencontrent.

👥 Profil des participants

Un public à forte valeur décisionnelle :

• Directions Générales & Comités exécutifs
• Directions Innovation & Digital
• Responsables conformité & juridique
• Experts IA, Blockchain & cybersécurité
• Institutions publiques & privées
• Investisseurs & partenaires technologiques
• Passionnés de technologies émergentes et d’innovation

🎯 Objectif de l’événement

Créer un cadre premium d’échange stratégique autour :

• de la souveraineté numérique
• de la conformité réglementaire
• de la performance technologique
• de l’innovation responsable

🤝 Pourquoi participer ?

✔ Networking qualifié
✔ Vision stratégique IA & Blockchain
✔ Échanges avec décideurs
✔ Positionnement premium & innovant

🎟 Billet gratuit

Participation sur inscription uniquement. (après validation)
Nombre de places limité.

Pour toute demande d'information complémentaire, merci d’écrire à contact@eaglechain.ch ou de contacter Inès au +41 22 886 01 71.

Rejoignez-nous pour notre prochaine session de l’Odoo Academy dédiée à la Gestion de la paie, le 6 octobre 2026 à Genève!
Les Odoo Academy sont des séries de formations gratuites d'une journée où les participants peuvent apprendre directement de nos experts expérimentés
En tant que gestionnaire, vous devez organiser le calcul et la distribution des salaires de vos employés en ne disposant pas toujours d'outils efficaces en interne pour le faire ? Ne vous inquiétez pas, Odoo est là pour vous aider.

Inscrivez vous gratuitement sur notre site : https://www.odoo.com/r/JMNX
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Les informations pratiques :
Où? Movenpick Genève Hotel - Route de Pré-Bois 20 | 1215 Genève | Switzerland
Quand ? Le 06 octobre de 9h à 17h
Inscription? https://www.odoo.com/r/JMNX
Prix ? Gratuit !
Au plaisir de vous y voir nombreux et de vous rencontrer !

Come and experience the infamous DC4131 hacker meetup vibe! 👾🍻

Please find more event specific info's on our webpage.

If you have any location specific questions, reach out to the local BoT Master, otherwise please don't hesitate to contact the board through our website.

Did someone say SWAG?! – That’s right! :D
We have a refreshed swag shop where you can now purchase the latest and sexiest DC4131 Swag, all locally sourced and produced – All options and details can be found here: DC4131 Swag Shop

We are also on Discord :) Come say hi!

Prenons un peu de recul – Plusieurs des grandes transformations organisationnelles de ces dernières décennies semblent raconter la même histoire. Le Lean a rapproché les décideurs du terrain. L’Agilité a rapproché les métiers de la technologie. Les Squads ont rapproché les disciplines. Le DevOps a rapproché le développement des opérations.

Derrière chacune de ces transformations se dessine une même ambition : prioriser par la valeur et réduire la distance entre la réalité vécue sur le terrain et les décisions prises par l’organisation.

Mais comment poursuivre ce mouvement aujourd’hui ? Quarterly Planning, Post-Mortems, équipes pluridisciplinaires, nouveaux rôles comme les Forward Deployed Engineers…
Cette présentation explorera différentes réflexions que nous avons eues chez Hublot pour rapprocher stratégie et exécution, ceux qui construisent et ceux qui utilisent, les métiers et la technologie.

À l’heure où nos capacités technologiques évoluent rapidement grâce à l’IA, l’agilité pourrait moins être une question de vitesse que de proximité : notre capacité à rester au contact du réel, à apprendre de lui et à transformer cette compréhension en décisions et en impact.

🎤 Speaker - Julien Ramel - Head of IT Digital & Omnichannel @Hublot
💬 Se déroule en Francais
💻 Accessible aux tous·tes
📍Infomaniak - Rue Boissonnas 19 · 1227 Genève
🍻 Après la conférence, nous aurons un apéro.

Si vous ne pouvez pas venir, l'événement sera disponible sur Youtube par la suite.
Merci à nos merveilleux sponsors premium @Liip, @Antistatique_ch, @infomaniak & @heigvd qui nous aident à rendre cet événement possible. 🙂

The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to pass an exam certifying you as an ISTQB® Certified Tester

ISTQB Foundation training

Language: English
Duration: 3 days

The Business outcomes expected of a candidate who has achieved the Foundation Level certification are as follows:

• Understand what testing is and why it is beneficial
• Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
• Identify the test approach and activities to be implemented depending on the context of testing
• Assess and improve the quality of documentation
• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of testing
• Align the test process with the software development lifecycle
• Understand test management principles
• Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
• Understand the factors that influence the priorities and efforts related to testing
• Work as part of a cross-functional team
• Know risks and benefits related to test automation
• Identify essential skills required for testing
• Understand the impact of risk on testing
• Effectively report on test progress and quality

👉 Notice to attendees
We are back in the "Arcade" room (the original one, outside the main building)!

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🎉 Genevarb is back!

We’re kicking off a new season of Genevarb with one of our more informal, community-driven formats.

Instead of a traditional speaker and presentation, this month’s meetup is all about sharing what’s useful, interesting, and inspiring in the Ruby & Rails world right now.

Have you discovered a great gem?
Found a tool that has changed your workflow?
Have a Rails trick you wish you’d known years ago?
Experimenting with AI, testing, performance, architecture, or something else?
Or simply have a topic you’d love to discuss with other Ruby developers?

Bring it along! 🚀

💬 What to expect

• Short, informal tips and demos
• Ruby & Rails tools, gems and techniques
• Interesting things you’ve discovered recently
• Lessons learned from projects
• Topics and trends worth discussing
• Open conversations with fellow developers

Whether you’ve been working with Rails for years or are just getting started, everyone is welcome to contribute—or simply come along, listen, and join the conversation.

🍻 As always, expect a relaxed evening, good conversations, and plenty of Ruby.

Got something to share? Bring your laptop if you want to demo something, but no slides or preparation are required.

See you at Genevarb!

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🙏 Meetup kindly sponsored by RoRvsWild and GOLD AVENUE!

The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to pass an exam certifying you as an ISTQB® Certified Test Manager

ISTQB test manager training

Language: English
Duration: 3 days

The Business outcomes expected of a candidate who has achieved the Test Manager certification are as follows:

• Manage testing in various software development projects by applying test management processes established for the project team or test organization
• Identify test stakeholders and software development lifecycle models that are relevant in a given context
• Organize risk identification and risk assessment sessions within any software development lifecycle and use the results to guide testing to meet the test objectives
• Define a project test strategy consistent with the organizational test strategy and project context
• Continuously monitor and control testing to achieve project goals
• Assess and report test progress to project stakeholder
• Identify necessary skills and develop those skills within your team
• Prepare and present a business case for testing in different contexts that outlines the costs and expected benefits
• Lead test process improvement activities in projects or software development product streams and contribute to organizational test process improvement initiatives
• Plan the test activities including the required test infrastructure and estimate the effort required to test
• Create defect reports and a defect workflow suitable for a software development lifecycle

Join us!

Join us for a session that explores the intersection of technology, AI, and sustainability, focusing on how businesses can leverage innovation to create a competitive advantage while addressing global challenges. With real-world examples, participants will learn how emerging technologies drive business transformation in sustainability-focused industries.

About the Speaker

Concepción Galdón, PhD, Vice-Dean of Business with Purpose at IE Business School and Director of the IE Center for Social Innovation & Sustainability, is dedicated to empowering leaders to integrate purpose, innovation, and sustainability into business strategy.

Agenda

• 18:45-19:00 Registration 
• 19:00-19:05 Welcome by IE University
• 19:05-20:30 IE Talk with Prof. Concepción Galdón, PhD
• 20:30-21:30 Networking cocktail

Don’t miss it! Register now!

Bringing diverse stakeholders together to explore practical and viable approaches to sustainable AI use across sectors.

This conference is co-organized by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), and the Geneva Digital Health Hub (gdhub) and will be hosted during the GHF 2026 edition under the theme New Forms of Collaboration in Global Health.

Building on the gdhub and GHF experience in connecting knowledge, people anpolicy across academia, international organisations, NGOs and the private sector, it will examine how new forms of collaboration can support responsible and sustainable AI use in global health.

This conference addresses the environmental cost of artificial intelligence in scientific research and healthcare.

As AI adoption has accelerated across sectors, so have the concernsabout the resources these systems consume, the waste they generate, and the burden places on the communities that host them.

Governance discussions have not kept pace. Where they exist, they tend to be sector-specific: policymakers, AI developers and the researchers and clinicians who use these tools rarely address th equestion together.

The result is a gap between governance frameworks and the conditions under which AI is deployed, and it is in that gap that sustainable AI use fails to translate into practice.

T********he conference brings various stakeholders into the same room: policy makers, scientific communities and private sector AI developers, as well as its users, to formulate viable solutions together****.****

Panel discussions and an interactive workshop give end users a direct role in shaping the outcomes of the discussions.

Finding the balance in AI-usage within our companies

AGENDA:

• 16:30-17:00 Welcoming coffee and registration
• 17:00-18:00 Presentations
• 18:00-19:30 Networking Reception

Swiss CyberSecurity built a partnership with ISC2 and ISACA thus our participants can earn CPE credits attending the conferences.
www.swiss-cybersecurity.ch

The Geneva AI Conference 2026 gathers AI and Business Leaders from across the Lake Geneva Region, for an evening of content and networking.

The Geneva AI Conference 2026 will gather 295 Business, Innovation, Product, and Tech Leaders from across the Lake Geneva region. Our 2025 edition got a full house of 120 attendees, and our 2026 edition will nearly triple in capacity due to high demand.

6:00pm-6:20pm: Registration

6:20pm-6:30pm: Introduction

• Ms. Joëlle Bertossa, Member of the Executive Council of the City of Geneva

6:30pm-7:15pm: Panel Discussion, with Audience Q&A

The panel will consist of 30 minutes of pre-prepared questions, and 15 minutes of curated audience Q&A.

• Christina Frohn, Executive Partner - Strategy & Transformation at IBM
• Jan K Krasnodebski, Head of Machine Learning Science Products at Hostelworld Group
• Pinar Dolen, Vice President, Chief Analytics Officer and Head of IT, Process Management for Corporate Functions at SAP
• Milos Maricic, Chair of Executive AI, AI Strategy Advisor to Sovereign Wealth Funds, OECD & WEF Policy Contributor, OpenAI Forum Member, and Guest Lecturer at the University of Geneva.

Spanning multiple sectors, this discussion dives into two critical pillars of AI success:

1. The ROI Reality Check: Moving beyond vanity metrics to measure true impact.
2. Building for Longevity: How to develop infrastructure today that survives the pace of tomorrow’s innovation.

7:15pm-9:00pm: Networking

• Complimentary drinks will be provided within designated time

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This event is organised by Startup Network Europe, which has hosted 250+ events, including:

• The Zurich AI Summit 2025 (380 attendees)
• The Geneva AI Conference 2025 (120 attendees)
• The Zurich AI Conference 2025 (220 attendees)
• The London AI Startup Conference 2025 (half-day event in Google’s London HQ)
• The Zurich AI Conference 2024 (220 attendees)
• The European AI Conference 2024 (full-day event in Google’s EMEA HQ)
• The European Startup Conference 2022 (speakers included Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak)

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Please note that a networking app link will be sent to event registrants, at least two weeks before the conference.

DevOps conference in Geneva, Switzerland