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.
DATE
May 7th-8th2026
TIME
10:00 (GMT+2)- 18:00 (GMT+2)
VENUE
Zurich
HOW TO ACCESS?
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Don't just watch the conversations - lead them.
Engage in a Hackathon that tackles the most important challenges of our times!
Timeline
Day 1
| Groups | Activities |
|---|---|
| STUDENTS | INTRO EVENT CHALLENGES WORKSHOPS NETWORKING |
| CORPORATES | INTRO EVENT CHALLENGES MENTORSHIP OF HACKERS NETWORKING |
| SPEAKERS | INTRO EVENT CHALLENGES WORKSHOPS NETWORKING |
| HACKERS | INTRO EVENT CHALLENGES HACKATHON |
Day 2
| Groups | Activities |
|---|---|
| STUDENTS | DEBATES / ESPRESSO SESSION KEYNOTES PRIZES & CLOSING |
| CORPORATES | DEBATES / ESPRESSO SESSION KEYNOTES PRIZES & CLOSING |
| SPEAKERS | DEBATES / ESPRESSO SESSION KEYNOTES PRIZES & CLOSING |
| HACKERS | FINAL HACKING KEYNOTES PRIZES & CLOSING |
Key idea: to enable people to work on important ideas
Hayek citation – along the lines of “world goes forward by trial and error”

Conceptual Map of Potential Topics
Deep Tech
AI & Robotics Quantum Bio/MedTech
Industry
Energy Finance Manufacturing
Society
Policy Ethics Security
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