Zürich MICE Days 2024: Choose Your Session
Zürich MICE Days: Insight Sessions
Friday, 25 October, 2024
Explore five inspiring insight sessions that delve into the latest trends and topics shaping the meeting industry:
Discover how to make your events more sustainable, gain insights into innovations in catering, understand how Gen Z approaches business, enhance your improvisation skills to handle chaos, or unlock the potential of cutting-edge technologies like VR and AI to create unforgettable experiences.
Each session offers valuable knowledge and hands-on tips ready to be implemented during your next project.
Sustainability
Insight Session
Discover the best ideas and practical tips for organizing a successful circular event. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to refine your approach, this hub is your go-to source for innovative strategies and hands-on advice. Join us to learn, share, and connect with others who are passionate about creating sustainable, impactful events.
Venue: Umami
- Umami Discovery Tour
Presentation of the UMAMI story & philosophy
Tour through the UMAMI ecosystem
Interactive microgreen taste-game - Panel Discussion about Circular Events
- Learn how the Zurich Convention Bureau can support you in designing such an event
Trends in Event Catering
Insight Session
Discover the latest food technology trends shaping the future of event catering and boosting sustainability. From new plant-based options to smarter ways to reduce waste, this hub is all about simple, practical ideas that can make your events greener and more impactful. Join us to learn how these innovations can benefit both your events and the environment.
Venue: Food Lab @ Bridge
- Presentation of The Bridge story & philosophy
- Workshop led by “Eat by Alex”
- Panel Discussion
Personality
Insight Session
Join us to explore the dynamic connection between improvisation and event management. Learn how to stay present, live in the moment, and maintain a positive mindset. Master the art of responding effectively to chaotic situations with a calm and focused approach.
Venue: Zollhaus
- Concept Presentation of the Genossenschaft Kalkbreite and short tour through the Zollhaus
- Workshop with the improvisational theater anundpfirsich
Technology
Insight Session
Welcome to the "Silicon Valley" of Zurich, right by the lake! We’ll dive into the world of artificial intelligence and learn how AI can be optimally used. What should we pay special attention to? We'll also explore new dimensions in virtual reality, using Apple's latest technological masterpiece to discover what the future holds and how we can integrate these innovations into our industry.
Venue: Interim Loft
Workshop
- Trends in the field of AI in the event sector
- Dive into the world of Apple Vision Pro
Entrepreneurship / Gen Z
Insight Session
In today’s fast-paced world where social media and tech are always evolving, connecting with Gen Z is more important (and trickier) than ever. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your communication skills: join START Global’s workshop—run by students who are all about entrepreneurship—and get the insights you need to engage with the next generation.
- Presentation of Impact Hub – get to know their start-up network
- Workshop with START Global
Optional Regional Tours
Saturday, October 26, 2024
On Saturday, October 26, you have the opportunity to explore beyond the city of Zurich by choosing between a tour to the cities of Zug or Rapperswil.
Zug offers a perfect blend of business and leisure. As a global business hub, it provides state-of-the-art meeting facilities and event venues. At the same time, its charming old town and stunning natural surroundings make guests feel like they are on a mini-vacation.
Rapperswil, accessible by cruise ship from Zurich, enchants visitors with its castle overlooking the lake and its picturesque old town. First-class event venues and a diverse range of team activities make Rapperswil an ideal destination for all kinds of meetings and events.
Regional Tour to Zug
| 7.50am | Meeting Point Zurich Main Station |
| 8.05am | Train from Zurich Main Station to Zug |
| 8.45 -10.15am | Visit OYM elite-sport center |
| 10.30am | Cooking Class with Kraftmarkt at event venue Freiruum (incl. lunch) |
| 1.30pm | End of the tour at Zug Train Station |
Regional Tour to Rapperswil
| 7.45am | Meeting Point at Zurich Bellevue |
| 8.00am | Departure from Bellevue Ship Station to Rapperswil |
| 8.00am | Speed dating on the ship / Gastro Team Challenge |
| 10.00am | Arrival and city tour of Rapperswil |
| 11.30am | Visit event venue Lennox including Lunch |
| 1.00pm | End of the tour at Rapperswil Train Station |