---
title: "open-i 2026 – The Swiss Innovation Platform"
description: "Successor to the Swiss Innovation Forum; Conference CHF 890, VIP 1,090, Start-up 250, students 99."
lang: "en"
date: "2026-11-26"
time: "08:00–18:00"
status: "Date announced"
organizer: "NZZ Connect"
city: "Zürich"
canton: "ZH"
source: "https://www.open-i.swiss/en"
updated: "2026-10-15"
alternates:
  fr: "https://www.leez.ch/fr/evenements/open-i-2026-the-swiss-innovation-platform"
  de: "https://www.leez.ch/de/veranstaltungen/open-i-2026-the-swiss-innovation-platform"
  it: "https://www.leez.ch/it/eventi/open-i-2026-the-swiss-innovation-platform"
url: "https://www.leez.ch/en/events/open-i-2026-the-swiss-innovation-platform"
---

# open-i 2026 – The Swiss Innovation Platform

Conference · Organiser: NZZ Connect

## In short
Successor to the Swiss Innovation Forum; Conference CHF 890, VIP 1,090, Start-up 250, students 99.

- Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026
- Time: 08:00–18:00
- Venue: Kongresshaus, Claridenstrasse 5, Zürich (ZH)
- Language: German and English
- Price: CHF 890 non-members
- Access: Open to all
- Registration: Required
- Attendees: 1,000+

## Who it's for
- SME owners
- start-ups
- investors

## Good to know
- Registration with the organiser is required.
- The event is held in German and English.

[Register with the organiser](https://www.open-i.swiss/en?utm_source=leez&utm_medium=fiche&utm_campaign=events)

Source: organiser's website, checked on 15.10.2026.

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