Agenda 04/03/2026 :
13h00-13h10 : News from DAMA Switzerland - Zurich
(Chapter team)
13h10-14h00 : Swiss Data & AI Observatory - From Experimentation to Industrialization: What’s Changing in Switzerland.
(Giancarlo Avolio, Manager Data & AI @Colombus Consulting)
Abstract :
Colombus Consulting in partnership with Oracle and HES-SO Genève (HEG) has launched this Observatory on Data & AI initiatives in Switzerland in 2024, to explore the best experiences of companies at the forefront of Data & AI innovation, key business areas, investment levels and strategic priorities for Data Offices. After a first successful edition in 2024, the observatory has been relaunched in 2025 with new insights and additional topics (Agentic AI, CSR, Ethical AI…) Join us for an in-depth analysis based on a survey of 100+ Swiss companies, exploring their Data and AI maturity and ambitions, and market evolutions vs. last year. Further information is available on https://ai-observatory.ch/
Key takeaways :
Why AI is now widely seen as a strategic lever in Switzerland, yet only a minority of organizations consider themselves truly data-driven
What “industrialization” looks like in practice (especially for GenAI assistants/content use cases) and the typical pitfalls that prevent scaling.
The proven priorities to accelerate impact: stronger data governance, cultural transformation, and ROI-driven operating models
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