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PwC Digital Leadership Summit 2025

Meet the future

  • Date

    Thursday, 25 September 2025

  • Time

    2.30-9.00 pm (including apéro riche)

  • Location

    Zurich Marriott Hotel, Neumühlequai 42, 8006 Zürich

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About the event

In an era where digital disruption is the norm, identifying and solving the most complex problems is not just an opportunity – it’s a necessity. Our annual PwC Digital Leadership Summit stands at the forefront in tackling this challenge, bringing together over 100 digital leaders to navigate the turbulent waters of digital transformation.

We’re pleased to invite you to our next ‘PwC Digital Leadership Summit 2025’ on 25 September 2025 at 02:30 pm at the Mariott Hotel in Zurich, where we’ll discuss the biggest digital disruptors and show how to solve them.

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Our host

Prafull Sharma 
Partner and Cloud & Digital Leader, PwC Switzerland
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Our agenda highlights

1. Opening speech by Nik Gugger, Member of the Swiss parliament

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Nik Gugger, Member of the Swiss Parliament, as our esteemed guest. He will be delivering our opening speech address on the impact of AI on government functions, an important topic of discussion in today's rapidly evolving world. We are excited to hear his insights and expertise on this timely subject.

2. Panel ‘The impact of Gen AI on (Swiss) society & beyond’

Our first panel promises to reveal the transformative power of AI to improve operations and set new benchmarks for efficiency.

  • Maren Kottler, Head of Digital Innovation and Raffael von Thiessen, Program Leader AI Sandbox at Canton of Zürich 
  • Sarah Messmer, Digital Transformation Director at Switzerland Global Enterprise 
  • Dr. Milan Kumar, CIO – Commercial Vehicles (CVS) ZF CV Systems
  • Simon Maurer, Group CIO TX Group 

3. Panel 'Different layers of Gen AI in modern enterprises '

As AI reshapes business landscapes with rapid advancements, integrating it into business strategies and operations is now crucial. In our second panel we talk about how to effectively implement AI, showcase the significant opportunities for innovation and growth it brings, alongside the challenges of adoption and ethical considerations digital leaders face. 

  • Mark Wilson, Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer SwissRe
  • Özlem Civelek, COO Basler Kantonalbank 
  • Dr. Michel Neuhaus, Head AI, Data & Analytics UBS Switzerland

4. Fireside chat

Join us for an extraordinary fireside chat featuring an exclusive conversation between three global powerhouses - PwC, MSC and Microsoft. This engaging session promises to be a highlight of the Digital Leadership Summit as we explore the symbiotic relationship between technology and business transformation. 

  • Catrin Hinkel, CEO Microsoft Switzerland 
  • Fabio Catassi, Global CIO of MSC
  • Sebastian di Paola, Chairman PwC Switzerland

Art Gallery: blend the digital and the analog

Together with our distinguished guests we solve various complex problems. Together with them, we want to create a unique experience, blending the digital and the analog. That's why we've curated the idea of an art gallery where we show our guests our innovative digital solutions through captivating artworks. 

Together we solve and bring together the best of both worlds.

Why attend?

The event is designed to maximise your learning and networking opportunities. With a focus on digitalisation, our agenda is carefully crafted to provide valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Connect with c-level speakers and panels who are at the forefront of innovation in the industry. Stay tuned for updates on our agenda as we continue to curate an event that will inspire and empower you. The event will conclude with an apéro riche, providing the perfect setting to connect with like-minded professionals.

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Agenda

2.00 pm Arrival and registration 
3.00 pm

Welcome and introduction
 

Opening speech 
 

Panel 1
4.30 - 5.00 pm

Coffee break
5.00 pm 

Panel 2
  Wrap up and closing
7.00 pm 
Apéro riche and networking
Note: the agenda is still work in progress

Location

Language

Please note that this event will be held in English.

Pre-Register today

Please note that this event is aimed at CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, key decision makers, and other responsibles for Digital, Data and Analytics initiatives. Places are limited.

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Any questions about the event? 

Please get in touch. 

Stefanie Huber

Marketing Consultant, Zürich, PwC Switzerland

+41 78 891 31 03

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