This year, our traditional autumn event is dedicated to the topic of innovation. Switzerland has currently been developing as an innovation-hub, powered by the Swiss universities and the other educational facilities on one hand and by the economy on the other hand. Countless topics, such as mobility, renewable resources, collection and use of data, cyber security, new employment models or alternative financing arrangements open lots of opportunities, but at the same time create new challenges from an economical, legal and technical perspective.

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) are a new type of corporate financing. However, various legal, regulatory and tax-related pitfalls require careful planning and analysis of the specific instruments.

E-Sports: a Football World Cup with 20 Million Participants
Thousands of fans cheer them on their way into the arena, millions more are glued to their screens at home to see them in action. The talk is not about the football stars of this year's World Cup, but e-athletes. E-sports is not as far away from recognition as a sport, as one would believe.

Legal Challenges and Pitfalls for Start-up Companies - 48 Common Questions and Answers
Transforming a business idea into reality requires a legal implementation plan. 48 questions and answers address key issues that typically arise in start-up situations. Early planning can help avoid costly mistakes.

Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Edge Computing: «Legal Engineering» for New Digital Business Models (DE)
"Connected things" of all kinds and the processing of exponentially growing amounts of data by algorithms with cognitive capabilities enable new digital business models that would have been unthinkable until recently. Competent legal advice therefore also includes an understanding of technology trends and the associated opportunities and risks.