AI Literacy for All — AI Swiss & CSEM with Microsoft Philanthropies & Innovate Switzerland
AI Literacy for All — Empowering Switzerland's Digital Future
What if every Swiss resident could master AI skills for free? While AI Swiss has released a white paper on a new approach to developing AI literacy in schools, Microsoft Philanthropies has built one of the most comprehensive AI education libraries — 44 video lessons across 6 courses, available in German, French, Italian, and English.
Primo Amrein (AI National Skills Director) and Stefan Pabst (Innovate Switzerland) will show how to access these resources for free. From AI fundamentals to hands-on Copilot training, plus the AI Skills Navigator platform and AI Fitness micro-degrees, you will have a chance to discover how your school, business, or community can tap into invaluable AI education resources.
Why This Event Matters
In an uncertain future, AI literacy is becoming one of the most important cross-cutting skills. Switzerland stands at a crossroads: with a growing digital divide, how do we ensure every citizen can truly benefit from AI? This event will showcase concrete resources and strategies that are already driving positive transformation.
Who Should Come
Everyone! Whether you're a teacher wondering how to prepare students for an AI world, a small business owner curious about free AI tools, a parent concerned about your children's digital future, or simply someone who wants to understand what AI means for Switzerland — this evening is designed for you. No technical background required, just curiosity about how AI can benefit you, your work, and your community.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: 18:00
Location: Large Auditorium, Microcity, Neuchâtel (EPFL Campus), Rue de la Maladière 71, 2002 Neuchâtel
Languages: English (Microsoft Philanthropies, Innovate Switzerland), French (CSEM, AI Swiss)
Program
18:00 - 18:15 Welcome
AI Swiss & CSEM
18:15 - 18:35 AI Swiss approach to AI literacy & education
Charles-Edouard Bardyn, AI Swiss
18:35 - 19:25 Keynote: Building AI Literacy for All
Primo Amrein, AI National Skills Director, Microsoft Philanthropies
Stefan Pabst, Innovate Switzerland
AI & Generative AI Introduction
AI Skilling Initiative Overview
Local Skilling Partnerships
AI Skilling Resources
SME AI Guide (Live Walkthrough)
19:25 - 19:30 AI Swiss demo: Rodin, your partner in human-AI co-thinking
Charles-Edouard Bardyn, AI Swiss
19:30 - 19:50 Interactive Q&A session
19:50 - 21:00 Networking apéro
Registration
Free for AI Swiss members
CHF 29 for non-members
Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover free AI education resources that could transform your organization, school, or community!
Si votre organisation est membre d’AI Swiss, vous bénéficiez de la gratuité pour nos événements. Merci de nous faire part de votre intérêt afin que nous puissions inscrire vous ajouter sur la liste des membres de votre organisation.
Partners
This event is organized in partnership with:
CSEM - Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology
Microsoft Philanthropies
Innovate Switzerland
AI Swiss
With the support of
