The Swiss Data Space Forum will take place on 2 September 2025 at the HSLU Campus in Rotkreuz.
Currently, a lot is happening in the field of data spaces in Switzerland. However, these efforts are often scattered and unrelated. Therefore, the Swiss Data Space Forum 2025 aims to achieve the following objectives:
Overview of the current situation of data spaces in Switzerland
Swiss best practices for the development of data spaces
Private sector perspectives
Cooperation between the confederation, cantons, and cities in establishing necessary standards for data spaces
Mutual understanding of which questions need to be addressed
Roadmap for next steps including political support for relevant initiatives
The Swiss Data Space Forum, organized by the Swiss Data Alliance and digitalswitzerland, aims to advance the understanding of dataspaces as a key element of a trustworthy digital infrastructure in Switzerland.
Founded in 2017, the Swiss Data Alliance is an independent think tank focusing on data policy and data re-use in Switzerland. It is financed through its members.
Programme
09:00
Opening Remarks and Introduction
André GolliezPresident, Swiss Data AllianceSarah HauserVice Dean, HSLU Computer ScienceAndreas MeyerPresident, digitalswitzerland
09:00
Success Factors and Recommendation for the Swiss Data Ecosystem
Presentation of the Swiss Data Space Study 2025: Key Success Factors and Recommendation for the Swiss Data Ecosystem
Jonas BärtschiManaging Director, Swiss Data AllianceAndré GolliezPresident, Swiss Data AllianceStephan HallerLecturer, BFHLukas HohlCo-Founder & CPO, Beyond Civic
09:20
The Power of Collaboration: Turning Data into Value
Georges-Simon UlrichDirector, Swiss Federal Office of Statistics
09:35
Strategie und Politik zu Daten aus Sicht des Bundes
Daniel MarkwalderDelegierter des Bundesrates für digitale Transformation und IKT-Lenkung, BK-DTI
09:55
Digital first – wo steht die Digitalisierungspolitik des Bundes?
Matthias MichelStänderat, Kanton Zug/FDP
10:15
Point of Contact for the Swiss Data Ecosystem
Point of Contact for the Swiss Data Ecosystem: Impact, Insights, and Involvement This session will introduce the official point of contact for the Swiss data ecosystem. Discover its role, learn about ongoing initiatives, and find out how you or your organization can actively contribute to it.
Thomas SchneiderBundesamt für Kommunikation BAKOMCyrille GattikerAnlaufstelle Datenökosystem Schweiz, BundeskanzleiOtto BruunAnlaufstelle Datenökosystem Schweiz, Bundeskanzlei
11:05
Success Factors for Data Spaces: Domain Workshops (Round 1)
Discussion of the hypotheses and how to put them into action
11:05
Mobility & LogisticsLightning Talk
Erik NygrenFlock Labs
11:05
Mobility & LogisticsLightning Talk
Stefan ZinggVerkehrsnetz CH
11:05
Health & PharmaYour digital twin knows what kills you before you do
Christian HaltinerDassault
11:05
Health & PharmaClosing the Benefit-Risk Loop: Realizing the Value of Secondary Use of Health Data in Switzerland
Workshop Conclusions, moderated by Franziska Barmettler (CEO of digitalswitzerland) Panel with Stefaan Verhulst (The GovLab) and Thomas Schneider (Federal Office of Communications)
Franziska BarmettlerCEO of digitalswitzerlandStefaan VerhulstThe GovLabThomas SchneiderFederal Office of Communications
17:40
Closing Remarks, Apéro & Networking
André GolliezSwiss Data AllianceFranziska Barmettlerdigitalswitzerland
