About the event

In an era where digital disruption is the norm, identifying and solving the most complex problems is not just an opportunity – it’s a necessity. The PwC Digital Leadership Summit stands at the forefront in tackling this challenge, bringing together over 100 digital leaders to navigate the turbulent waters of digital transformation.

We’re pleased to invite you to the ‘PwC Digital Leadership Summit 2024’ on 3 October 2024 at 02:30 pm at the Hotel Widder in Zurich, where we’ll discuss the biggest digital disruptors and show how to solve them.

Our agenda highlights

1. Opening speech by Nik Gugger, Member of the Swiss parliament

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Nik Gugger, Member of the Swiss Parliament, as our esteemed guest. He will be delivering our opening speech address on the impact of AI on government functions, an important topic of discussion in today's rapidly evolving world. We are excited to hear his insights and expertise on this timely subject.

2. Panel ‘Integrating AI – a new era for public sector efficiency’

Dive into our first panel, where Nik Gugger, Member of the Swiss Parliament, joins Maren Kotter, Head of Digital Innovation at the city of Zurich and others. This panel, moderated by Philipp Roth, Partner and Government & Public Sector Leader of PwC Switzerland, promises to reveal the transformative power of AI to improve public sector operations and set new benchmarks for efficiency.

• Nik Gugger, Member of the Swiss Parliament 
• Maren Kottler, Head of Digital Innovation Canton of Zürich

3. Panel 'AI’s role in the modern enterprise'

As AI reshapes business landscapes with rapid advancements, integrating it into business strategies and operations is now crucial. In our second panel we talk about how to effectively implement AI, showcase the significant opportunities for innovation and growth it brings, alongside the challenges of adoption and ethical considerations digital leaders face. 

• Marc Wilson, Group Chief Data & Analytics Officier SwissRe
• Özlem Civelek, COO Basler Kantonalbank 
• Jason Goddard, Group CIO Galderma
• Dr. Michel Neuhaus, Head AI, Data & Analytics CoE UBS Switzerland

4. CEO fireside chat with Catrin Hinkel, CEO Microsoft Switzerland

Join us for an extraordinary fireside chat featuring an exclusive conversation between the CEOs of two global powerhouses - PwC and Microsoft. This engaging session promises to be a highlight of the Digital Leadership Summit as we explore the symbiotic relationship between technology and business transformation. 

Agenda