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On 20 January 2026, digitalswitzerland hosted four high-profile events on the occasion of the World Economic Forum in Davos. From a morning discussion on Switzerland’s AI innovation potential and digital infrastructure, to an expert exchange on geopolitics and cybersecurity, a lunch session on global AI governance, and concluding with an afternoon focused on AI literacy and the future of work, the day highlighted Switzerland’s approach to scaling artificial intelligence responsibly.

In one week, the global spotlight turns to Davos. The stakes for digital leadership have never been higher, and Switzerland has a crucial role to play.

With the conclusion of the 2025 winter session, issues relating to digital infrastructure are moving further up the political agenda. Parliament has set the tone for a modern digital administration and economy.

We are looking for voices from business, science, and civil society to co-create the AI Action Plan for Switzerland. This is your chance to actively contribute to the strategy that will secure our nation’s technological competitiveness. Join the digital consultation platform today and help us define the roadmap for 2026.

Zug, October 29, 2025 – The study «SME Cybersecurity 2025» shows that despite the unchanged and persistently high level of cyber threats, Swiss SMEs’ confidence in their own protection is declining sharply. Only two out of five companies feel well prepared for an attack – last year it was still more than half. Almost one in five SMEs even feels poorly protected. Despite this uncertainty, cybersecurity continues to lose priority – and the willingness to invest has fallen again.

On January 21, 2025, digitalswitzerland hosted a series of high-profile events on occasion of the World Economic Forum in Davos. From a morning discussion on trustworthy digital infrastructure, to a lunch session on AI for digital characters, and concluding with an evening focused on trust in the age of AI, the day highlighted Switzerland’s opportunities in shaping the future of digital innovation.

Quantum computing is a rapidly developing field that uses the fascinating, often counterintuitive principles of quantum mechanics to process information. Unlike the computers we use every day, which rely on bits that represent either a 0 or a 1, quantum computers use so called qubits that can represent multiple states at once. This lets them handle a huge amount of information simultaneously, potentially solving problems that would take traditional computers millions of years to crack.

Switzerland reached 2nd place in IMD’s World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2024, excelling in knowledge, technology, and readiness. Key challenges remain: e-ID, e-patient record, and building digital trust.