--- title: "News & Events" date: 2024-02-08T15:40:00+01:00 canonical_url: "https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news-events" section: "News & Events" --- # News and Events [Subscribe Newsletter](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/newsletter-signup) [Subscribe Newsletter](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/newsletter-signup) Current Events Past Events [## Stellar Alpina Reveal Event - 29. May 2026 - 17:30 - 22:00 - Reveal Event - Event Hangar - public](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2026/stellar-alpina-reveal-event) [## Your event at Innovation Park Zurich Our “Event Hangar,” a unique location with workshop charm, is ready for your next event for up to 250 people.](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/event-hangar) [## 17th Zurich Hardware Meetup + Robotics Happy Hour - 26. February 2026 - 18:00 - 22:00 - public](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2026/16th-zurich-hardware-meetup-robotics-happy-hour) [## AI Song Contest - Award Show - 5. October 2024 - 18:30 - 23:00 - Swiss AI Week - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/ai-song-contest-award-show) [## Automated Mobility Summit - 4. - 5. May 2026 - Innovation Park Zurich - public](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2026/automated-mobility-summit) [## The Innovation Park at the Dübi-Mäss 2026 - 23. - 26. April 2026 - Messe - Kunsteisbahn Dübendorf - public](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2026/the-innovation-park-at-the-dubi-mass-2026) [## Innovative Construction and Planning Processes Workshop - 26. November 2025 - Workshop - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2025/innovative-construction-and-planning-processes---workshop-invitation-at-switzerland-innovation-park-zurich) [## Trainings-Day: Successful Innovation Projects with MATLAB, Simulink and Speedgoat - 7. October 2025 - Training - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2025/trainings-day-successful-innovation-projects-with-matlab-simulink-and-speedgoat) [## AI + Environment Summit 2025 - 1. October 2025 - AI + Summit / Conference - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2025/ai-environment-summit-2025) [## Talent Kick Graduation Award - 23. September 2025 - TALENT KICK - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2025/talent-kick-graduation-award) [## TalentKick Immersion Day - 22. September 2025 - TALENT KICK - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2025/talentkick-immersion-day) [## Innovate Mobility Infrastructure 2025 - 16. September 2025 - Conference - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2025/innovate-mobility-infrastructure-2025) [## Electrified & Autonomous Systems: Dive-In Day - 27. May 2025 - 09:00 - 15:30 - Event Hangar, SIPZ, Dübendorf](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2025/electrified-autonomous-systems-dive-in-day) [## University Future:Festival - Stage Zurich - 14. May 2025 - 09:00 - 18:00](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2025/__temp_xngegvwonmhhnxmiutzrxigpwoxafiicpjdl) [## 15th Zurich Hardware Meetup - 24. April 2025 - 18:30 - 20:00 - Hardware Meetup](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2025/15th-zurich-hardware-meetup) [## Space Art Exhibition - 24. September - 31. October 2024 - Art Expo - IPZ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/space-art-exhibition) [## AI+X Summit - 3. - 4. October 2024 - 08:30 - 19:00 - Swiss AI Week - StageOne Oerlikon](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/ai-x-summit) [## AI+X Summit - Google Cloud CTO Dinner - 2. October 2024 - 19:00 - 22:00 - Swiss AI Week - Google Zurich, Europaallee 36](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/ai-x-summit-google-cloud-cto-dinner) [## International Computational and AI Network Meeting - 2. October 2024 - Swiss AI Week - Villa Hatt, Zurichberg](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/international-computational-and-ai-network-meeting) [## Swiss AI Competition - 2. October 2024 - Swiss AI Week - Dozenten-Foyer, ETH Zentrum](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/preisverleihung-des-schweizer-ki-wettbewerbs) [## AI + Environment Summit - 2. October 2024 - 09:30 - 19:00 - Swiss AI Week](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/ai-environment-summit) [## Talent Kick Graduation 2024 - 30. September 2024 - 17:00 - 22:00 - Swiss AI Week - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/talent-kick-graduation-2024) [## Innovate Mobility 2024 - 19. July 2024 - Conference - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/innovate-mobility-2024) [## European Hyperloop Week - 15. - 21. July 2024 - Hyperloop Competition - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/european-hyperloop-week) [## FuckUp Night - 27. June 2024 - 18:00 - 21:00 - FuckUp Night - Innovationpark Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/fuckup-night) [## 8th Hardware Meetup - 20. June 2024 - 18:30 - 21:00 - Hardware Meetup - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/8th-hardware-meetup) [## Innovative construction technologies - 10. - 11. June 2024 - Conference - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/innovative-bautechnologien) [## 6th Zürich Hardware Meetup - 18. April 2024 - Meetup - Innovation Park Zurich](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/events/2024/6th-zuerich-hardware-meetup) 2025 2024 2023 2022 [![Strecker-Ullrich](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/Strecker-Ullrich.png)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2025/switzerlands-space-sector-perspectives-from-its-leaders)## [Switzerland’s Space Sector: Perspectives from its Leaders ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2025/switzerlands-space-sector-perspectives-from-its-leaders) **03.04.2025**–Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich interviewed two key figures in the Swiss space sector, based in the Greater Zurich Area. [Full Interview](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2025/switzerlands-space-sector-perspectives-from-its-leaders) [![Picture-1-Vehicle-Pilot-Rabea-Rogge-during-mission-training-Source-Fram2Crew_2025-03-24-154059_lfgz](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/Picture-1-Vehicle-Pilot-Rabea-Rogge-during-mission-training-Source-Fram2Crew_2025-03-24-154059_lfgz.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2025/milestones-and-firsts-in-space-exploration)## [Milestones and Firsts in Space Exploration ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2025/milestones-and-firsts-in-space-exploration) **24.03.2025**–On 31 March 2025, Rabea Rogge will make history as Germany’s first female astronaut and the first astronaut to be an alumna of Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich. [To Article](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2025/milestones-and-firsts-in-space-exploration) [![Starlab - Rendering - 01](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/Starlab_-_Rendering_-_01_viissz.png)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/switzerland-innovation-park-zurich-welcomes-new-partner-starlab-space)## [Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich Welcomes New Partner Starlab Space ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/switzerland-innovation-park-zurich-welcomes-new-partner-starlab-space) **09.12.2024**–**Press Release:** Starlab Space—a joint venture between Airbus, Voyager Space, Mitsubishi Corporation, and MDA Space—marks the arrival of a major industry partner at Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich (IPZ). [Full Press Release](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/switzerland-innovation-park-zurich-welcomes-new-partner-starlab-space) [![Aris_230](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/Aris_230_lwzl4q.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/a-historic-swiss-airfield-transitions-to-a-future-focused-hub-for-space-innovation)## [A Historic Swiss Airfield Transitions to a Future-Focused Hub for Space Innovation ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/a-historic-swiss-airfield-transitions-to-a-future-focused-hub-for-space-innovation) **12.11.2024**–Switzerland has played a pivotal role in space exploration since the dawn of the space age, leveraging over 60 years of expertise and commitment to the sector. This rich heritage began with Swiss contributions to some of humanity’s most iconic space missions. [Full Article](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/a-historic-swiss-airfield-transitions-to-a-future-focused-hub-for-space-innovation) [![IPZ-GA-EFF-Visu-01-Overview-M_lowres](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/IPZ-GA-EFF-Visu-01-Overview-M_lowres.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/innovation-park-zurich-is-officially-set-to-begin-building)## [Innovation Park Zurich is officially set to begin building ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/innovation-park-zurich-is-officially-set-to-begin-building) **27.03.2024**–****Press Release:**** Completion of the architectural competition - the first stage of development is taking shape [Full Press Release](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/innovation-park-zurich-is-officially-set-to-begin-building) [![IPZ Team Swissloop Gataric Fotografie 83 Hi rofh0p lowres](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/IPZ_Team_Swissloop__GataricFotografie_83_Hi__rofh0p_lowres.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/fostering-the-future-advancing-hyperloop-technology)## [Fostering the Future: Advancing Hyperloop Technology ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/fostering-the-future-advancing-hyperloop-technology) **25.03.2024**–Hyperloop technology presents a promising opportunity for sustainable transportation and revolutionizing the way we travel. [Full Article](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/fostering-the-future-advancing-hyperloop-technology) [![IPZ_Office_26](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/IPZ_Office_26_idybje.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/2024-milestones-at-switzerland-innovation-park-zurich)## [2024 milestones at Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/2024-milestones-at-switzerland-innovation-park-zurich) **01.02.2024**–We look forward to strategic milestones scheduled at Switzerland Innovation Park in 2024. Discover below an overview of what to expect. [Full Article](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2024/2024-milestones-at-switzerland-innovation-park-zurich) [![Oliver Ullrich](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/Oliver-Ullrich.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/der-erdnahe-orbit-wird-zu-einem-ort-fur-innovation-und-produktion)## ["Low earth orbit is becoming a place for innovation and production" ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/der-erdnahe-orbit-wird-zu-einem-ort-fur-innovation-und-produktion) **29.06.2023**–Conversion work is currently underway in Hall 4 at the Zurich Innovation Park. From 2024, the University of Zurich and its UZH Space Hub will have a permanent home here. We asked the director of the UZH Space Hub about the possibilities of space research, the benefits of the Space Hub in the Innovation Park Zurich, and his faith. [Full Interview](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/der-erdnahe-orbit-wird-zu-einem-ort-fur-innovation-und-produktion) [![Adrian Fuhrer ARIS](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/Adrian-Fuhrer_ARIS.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/dank-aris-in-dubendorf-zur-masterarbeit-bei-der-nasa-nach-kalifornien)## [Thanks to ARIS in Dübendorf to the Master Thesis at NASA in California ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/dank-aris-in-dubendorf-zur-masterarbeit-bei-der-nasa-nach-kalifornien) **28.06.2023**–Adrian Fuhrer has landed a much-wanted place for his master's thesis! The mechanical engineering student will fly to California in the fall to the "Jet Propulsion Lab", which is operated for NASA. [Full Article](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/dank-aris-in-dubendorf-zur-masterarbeit-bei-der-nasa-nach-kalifornien) [![Next Phase Inauguration](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/Next-Phase-Inauguration.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/new-phase-of-development-of-the-park-was-solemnly-inaugurated)## [New phase of development of the park was solemnly inaugurated ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/new-phase-of-development-of-the-park-was-solemnly-inaugurated) **11.05.2023**–A new era begins! The Innovation Park Zurich will enter a new development phase in 2023. In May, we ceremoniously ushered in this new phase with 180 personalities from business, science and politics. [Full Article](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/new-phase-of-development-of-the-park-was-solemnly-inaugurated) [![News Interview Domeisen](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/News-Interview-Domeisen.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/5-fragen-an)## [5 questions to... ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/5-fragen-an) **04.05.2023**–Following the successful conclusion of the political process, the Innovation Park Zurich can report another important development step: The globally active Angst+Pfister group of companies is participating in the generation project as a substantial investor. We asked Christof Domeisen, CEO of Angst+Pfister, why his company is investing in the Innovation Park. [Full Interview](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/5-fragen-an) [![New Event Hangar](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/New-Event-Hangar.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/open-now-the-new-event-hangar)## [Open now: the new Event Hangar ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/open-now-the-new-event-hangar) **13.03.2023**–Top modern, multifunctional, at the same time relaxed and inviting. A unique location with workshop charm - integrated into the innovation ecosystem. [Full Article](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2023/open-now-the-new-event-hangar) [![1894 KCA Pc innovationpark fase 4 lowres](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/1894_KCAPc_innovationpark_fase_4_lowres.jpg)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2022/the-cantonal-council-votes-a-clear-yes-to-the-innovation-park-zurich)## [The Cantonal Council votes a clear yes to the Innovation Park Zurich ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2022/the-cantonal-council-votes-a-clear-yes-to-the-innovation-park-zurich) **29.11.2022**–Green light thanks to a clear majority! Yesterday, the Zurich Cantonal Council clearly approved the commitment credit for the Innovation Park Zurich and the planning credit for a research, test and working airfield on the airfield site in Dübendorf. [Full Article](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2022/the-cantonal-council-votes-a-clear-yes-to-the-innovation-park-zurich) [![MS Corinna](https://res.cloudinary.com/innovationparkzurich/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,w_600/MS-Corinna.png)](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2022/martin-sturzenegger-will-be-new-managing-director)## [Martin Sturzenegger will be new Managing Director ](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2022/martin-sturzenegger-will-be-new-managing-director) **30.09.2022**–On April 1, 2023 Martin Sturzenegger will take over the operational management of the Zurich Innovation Park Foundation. Following the 10 years during which René Kalt and his team have laid the basis for the Innovation Park’s further development, the new managing director will accompany the next important development steps. Corinna Müller will take over the management of the Innovation Park ad interim until the new managing director takes up the post. [Full Article](https://www.innovationparkzurich.com/en/news/2022/martin-sturzenegger-will-be-new-managing-director)