Innovation Tours

A place to drive financial inclusion globally A multi-disciplinary global event fostering conversations on Inclusive and Sustainable FinTech with a primary focus on Global South, stretching from Asia to Africa and LatAm.

A place where the public and private sector converges An in-person gathering of global leaders, regulators, entrepreneurs and investors to discuss and shape financial inclusion best practices and solve preeminent issues within the inclusive FinTech space.

Engage with the global FinTech community Promote technology and policy conversations which enable FinTech development to become equitable, accessible, and sustainable for everybody in the world.

Innovation Tours conducted on 28 June will allow Point Zero Forum attendees to visit leading companies and innovation labs across Switzerland. This unique opportunity will enable participants to experience the latest cutting-edge projects and developments in person, gaining valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies driving innovation.

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Is your organisation at the forefront of Digital Assets, Technology for ESG or Generative AI? Showcase your latest innovations and research, be a stop on the Point Zero Forum 2023 Innovation Tour happening 28 June 2023 across Switzerland.

Point Zero Forum Meets Crypto Valley: A Deep Dive Into The Worlds Of Blockchain & Web3

28 June 2023, Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm

From Digital Assets and ESG to the next generation of Gaming: this innovation tour invites participants to partake in an interactive program that explores the full breadth of tools/applications that Blockchain and Web3 have to offer

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Bracing For The Future Of Central Banking

28 June 2023, Wednesday
9:00am - 1:00pm

This tour uncovers how the BIS Innovation Hub is pushing the boundaries of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and shaping the future of the financial system together with partners around the globe. Attendees have the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into BIS projects and learn more about central bank innovation in interactive ways.

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Financial Services and the Cloud: Redefining Innovation with AWS

28 June 2023, Wednesday
AM Session: 8:30am - 12:30pm
PM Session: 1:30pm - 5:30pm

AWS is a pioneer at the intersection of financial services and technology. In this innovation tour, we will take you on a journey to demonstrate how our customers optimize operations and accelerate innovation through the cloud while meeting sustainability goals and adapting to ever-changing regulations. Immerse yourself in our Experiential Showcase where you will interact with innovative AWS solutions, network with other industry experts, and participate in small group discussions on emerging financial issues.

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Explore a Unique Digital Trust and Cyber Ecosystem: Tour Unlimitrust Campus and Meet Startups at the Trust Village

28 June 2023, Wednesday
10:00am - 12:45pm

Founded by SICPA, unlimitrust campus connects stakeholders under one roof to facilitate collaborative innovation revolving around trust. Recognizing the growing gap between current systems and technological breakthroughs – and the vulnerabilities it presents – the campus provides the necessary facilities, resources, and networks to foster the development of solutions that offer trust and security to all users. Visit the campus and meet the growing community of digital pioneers.

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Blockchain Center UZH: New Developments Of Tokenisation In Financial Market

28 June 2023, Wednesday
12:45pm - 2:15pm

The Blockchain Center of the University of Zurich is a world-leading academic research centre analysing ongoing and forthcoming developments in the DLT world based on interdisciplinary perspectives. The four presentations of UZH professors shed light on the now burning technological, economic and legal issues in the tokenisation context and build the basis for a general discussion with the attendees and their experiences.

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The Technology Of Tomorrow: Shaping The Future With Google

28 June 2023, Wednesday
2:00pm - 6:30pm

Participants will have the chance to discover Google's future initiatives/programs related to government, financial services, and startups, and explore how these initiatives can be leveraged to shape your future.

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PZF 200 x 400 - ETH Zurich FinsureTech Hub

ETH-NUS FinsureTech Conference

28 June 2023, Wednesday
10:30am - 6:00pm

The FinsureTech Hub is an initiative of the ETH Risk Center and it bundles expertise among ETH researchers and professionals across emerging areas like machine learning, cyber security, distributed ledger technology, digital currencies and quantum computing and translates that expertise into integrative research and education activities at master and professional level. Join this conference to learn more about the new technologies and latest developments in FinsureTech.

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Experiencing State-Of-The-Art Quantum Technologies At ETH Zurich

28 June 2023, Wednesday
10:45am - 12:00pm

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities in the field of quantum science and technology. With the ongoing second quantum revolution, where unique properties of quantum physics are exploited to create new technologies for computing and sensing as well as novel materials, researchers in the Quantum Center at ETH Zurich have continued their leading role in research and education. Join this visit to learn more about the current developments in quantum science and technology.

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Founder Vision 2030

28 June 2023, Wednesday
2:30pm - 6:00pm

Early-stage tech founders are building what’s next and what will become our new normal in 2030. They’ll share inspirational pitches covering everything from ClimateTech, through Conversational AI and Digital Assets. The session closes with a discussion to find common ground and explore how we’ll get from where we are today to that vision for 2030.

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Driving Innovation for the Future of Finance

28 June 2023, Wednesday
3:00pm - 6:00 pm

The financial industry is changing rapidly: digital transformation, smarter data-driven banking, and new radical business models set in ecosystem thinking. Zühlke is a global innovation partner. Since 1968, the world’s leading financial services have trusted us to build next-generation digital products and services. Join this exclusive tour to learn more about exciting innovation shaping the future of financial services.

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