UBS x HSG Co-Creation Day 2024

Time to innovate banking

October 8, 2024

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of banking and tackle pressing challenges of that industry?
Engage with banking experts, dive into financial market technology, and discover the exciting collaboration between startups and established enterprises.
This is your chance to collaborate hand-in-hand with peers and industry experts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and develop innovative solutions that will transform the banking of tomorrow while you enhance your professional network and skillset. 

Apply for one of the exciting UBS Use Cases

Program

09:00 - 09:15: Welcome & Intro  
09:15 - 09:45: FinTech Startup Exemplary Case Study «Kaspar&» & Podium  
09:45 - 10:15: UBS use case presentation incl. deliverables  
10:15 - 10:45: Intro to Ideation/Co-Creation Process (E.g. Startup Navigator & Design Thinking)  
10:45 - 11:00: Group Announcement & Team Building  
11:00 - 11:30: Break (Brown Bag Lunch)  
11:30 - 15:30: Breakout Groups to work on Challenges incl. Pitch Training & Feedback  
15:30 - 16:00: Group Pitch Presentations in front of UBS Mentors & Startup@HSG (5 min pitch)  
16:00 - 16:45: Final Pitch Presentations in front of Jury (5 min pitch + 5 min Q&A)  
16:45 - 17:00: Jury Discussions / Break
Input Speech: Corporate-Start-up Collaborations
 
17:00 - 17:15: Price Ceremony & Closing  
17:15 - 19:00: Apéro Riche  

Experts

UBS Mentorsexpand_less

Damian Jastrzebski
Team Head Strategy, UBS CH
Joelle Gautier
Channels & Platforms, UBS CH
Tien Linh Cao Van
Strategy, UBS CH
Tanya Furrer-Turcic
Sustainable Finance Initiative Lead (UBS)

HSG Mentorsexpand_less

Dr. Barbara Schmidt
Coach & Project Manager - Startup@HSG
Besart Kajdomqaj
Coach & PhD Candidate - Startup@HSG
Fabian Wüest
Coach & PhD Candidate - Startup@HSG
Noah Lauffer
Coach & PhD Candidate - Startup@HSG

Speakersexpand_less

Maria Luisa Fuchs
Co-Head of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, HSG
Dr. Jan-Philip Schade
Co-founder at Kaspar&
Petrit Ademi
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance, HSG
Jan Lederhausen
Transaction Manager - Growth Advisory (UBS)

Why should you participate?

•    Shape the Future: Influence tomorrow's banking landscape.
•    Networking: Connect with peers and industry experts.
•    Hands-On Learning: Gain practical skills in co-creation and design thinking
•    Personal Growth: Challenge yourself, expand your horizon and showcase your talent
•    Fun & Engaging: Enjoy a day of creativity and collaboration.
 

What prizes can you win?

All participants will receive a ticket for a dynamic half-day innovation and entrepreneurship event on the 15th of October (14:00 – open end) at Tenity Fintech Incubator in Zurich as a thank you for their effort and dedication. Students will explore how to transform their ideas into viable startups featuring interactive sessions and exchanges with seasoned startup founders. This event is designed to ignite the passion for innovation and equip participants with the tools and motivation to bring cutting-edge fintech solutions to the Swiss market.

1'000 CHF per group member & participation in the exclusive Wolfsberg Innovation Forum from January 30 to 31 for hand-picked guests only. At this inspiring event, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and executives will provide impulses and pioneering ideas, and selected startups will present their business models. The package includes participation in the forum, the legendary after-party in the Remise, an overnight stay in the modern seminar hotel as well as meals & beverages. The perfect event to interact with executives, thought leaders and entrepreneurs as well as to get in contact with potential investors.

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