Founders Day

Join us for a day of inspiration, knowledge exchange, and networking at the Google Campus Europaallee on 8 April 2027! Engage with founders, visionary investors, and industry experts.

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level?

Join us at SSA Founders Day alongside 250+ founders , investors and leading voices from the Swiss startup ecosystem. Gain insights from experienced entrepreneurs, top investors, and industry experts through inspiring keynotes, panels, and deep-dive workshops at our boutique event. There will also be plenty of networking opportunities for you to engage. Scroll down to check out the program in more detail!

  • Date: 8 April 2027
  • Time: 9.30 am – 6:30 pm
  • Location: Google Campus, Europaallee, Zurich
  • Who can join: Startup founders and investors. To keep the discussions relevant and valuable for everyone, participation is limited to startups that fulfill the following criteria.*
  • Price: This event is free of charge but exclusively open to Swiss Startup Association Premium Members. Not a member yet? Join us here

*To ensure an optimal experience and the highest possible quality of the event, we reserve the right to refuse admission if this startup definition is not met.

Supported by

Speakers

Andreas Goeldi
Partner at b2venture
Yoko Spirig
Co-Founder of Ledgy
Thomas Dübendorfer
Thomas Dübendorfer
President SICTIC
Sophia Belser
CEO & Co-Founder at Laelaps AI
Jack Kendall
CEO at nordfen
Pascal Bieri
Co-Founder of Planted
Alan Frei
Founder of Alan Frei Company

What to Expect

  • Real stories from the stage: keynotes, panels and firesides with founders, investors and industry leaders.
  • Deep Dives that go further: after each talk, join the speaker in a small group for open Q&A.
  • Topics that matter now: fundraising in 2027, scaling beyond Switzerland, AI, deep tech, exits, and the mistakes nobody talks about.
  • The right people in the room: every participant is carefully selected, so every conversation counts.
  • Networking & Apéro: end the day connecting with fellow founders over drinks.

What previous participants said about the event

Not sure whether to apply or not? Here’s the video of the Founders Day 2026 edition: Past event highlights

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