Where Industry, Academia, and Innovation Meet - and Shape What's Next.
IDEARUM brings together scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to debate the ideas shaping our world from AI and sustainability to biotechnology and energy transition.
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HOW TO ACCESS?
ONE ARENA, TWO TRACKS, THREE CHALLENGES
Hackathon Challenge 1
by OriQX
Hackathon Challenge 2
by Founderful
Hackathon Challenge 3
by Comstruct
Workshop
by BCG
Work in teams of 3-5 people on real world problems defined by partners. Hack, network, pitch, and compete for prizes and incubation support.
Alternatively, get ready to network and learn with BCG. At the time of the hackathon, there will be concurrent workshop and apero hosted by BCG.
Notice that you may only participate in the workshop or the Hackathon!
Keynote Speakers
Andy Yen
CEO of Proton
Antonia Albert
Principal at Founderful
Jan Reinhart
Managing Director of Reinhart Capital
BCG Workshop
AI-powered Strategy and Case Study
Join Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for an immersive, interactive workshop during Colosseum Idearum. Dive into how AI is reshaping work culture and gain hands-on experience solving real-world challenges using AI-driven consulting methods.
Key Event Details
Date: Thursday, May 21st 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM (followed by an Apéro)
Location: ETH Hauptgebäude (HG), Room: TBD
Capacity: 24–30 selected participants
Workshop Agenda
AI Case Insights
Workshop
Apéro afterwards
Application Information
This is a selective workshop. Participants must apply in advance to be considered.
Application Deadline: May 14, 2026
Requirement: Please bring your own laptop for the interactive case work.
Selection: Participants will be notified after the deadline.
CVC Panel
Navigating Corporate Venture Capital
Join moderator Jan C. Reinhart and a distinguished panel of industry leaders for an in-depth exploration of the startup-corporate relationship. This session is designed to provide entrepreneurs with a roadmap for engaging with major corporate venture arms.
Panel Highlights
Investment: Understanding what CVCs look for in a portfolio company.
Partnership: How to leverage corporate resources and networks.
Acquisition: Strategies for transitioning from a partner to an acquisition target.
Panelists
Alexander Schläpfer — Partner, Swisscom Ventures
Thierry Golliard — Director, Open Innovation & Venturing, Swiss Post
Emmanuel Cassimatis — Special Partnerships & Software Investments, SAP
Schedule
Thursday 21.05
Friday 22.05
Sponsors
