Sessions

• Refresh #3

  Experimental Futures & Immersive Experiences

  This session unites designers, artists, researchers and experts from Switzerland and abroad to anticipate possible futures for Design and the Arts. Together we create a unique experience that transforms Zurich West in the temporary home for digital artists, digital shapers, digital critics and -experts. Here, all these different spheres will meet and collide. It's the must-be-date in Zurich when you're interested in the intersection of digital arts, design and technology. It's an outstanding opportunity to talk to creators, artists, scientists, programmers or CEO's in a chill atmosphere and gain insights into their latest projects.

  Event Location: ZHdK, Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005…

  This session unites designers, artists, researchers and experts from Switzerland and abroad to anticipate possible futures for Design and the Arts. Together we create a unique experience that transforms Zurich West in the temporary home for digital artists, digital shapers, digital critics and -experts. Here, all these different spheres will meet and collide. It's the must-be-date in Zurich when you're interested in the intersection of digital arts, design and technology. It's an outstanding opportunity to talk to creators, artists, scientists, programmers or CEO's in a chill atmosphere and gain insights into their latest projects.

  Event Location: ZHdK, Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich,
  Kino Toni 3.G02 Level 3 & Immersive Arts Space 1.J30 Level 1
  Event Language: ENG

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  Fr, 18.09.2020 (14:30 -17:00)

  AI for Sustainability

  
  How can Artificial Intelligence be used to improve food security in Africa or to fight deforestation in the Amazonas? How can we use cutting-​edge technologies to create inclusive and sustainable development that leaves no one behind? How do we ensure that good intentions won't backfire?
  

  ETH Zurich researchers and partners discuss how they use AI for global sustainable development and where they see the future of AI and its opportunities for social and environmental good. They will present examples of how AI can contribute to sustainable development from Brazil, Ghana to Kenya.

  In the second part of the event, participants…

  
  How can Artificial Intelligence be used to improve food security in Africa or to fight deforestation in the Amazonas? How can we use cutting-​edge technologies to create inclusive and sustainable development that leaves no one behind? How do we ensure that good intentions won't backfire?
  

  ETH Zurich researchers and partners discuss how they use AI for global sustainable development and where they see the future of AI and its opportunities for social and environmental good. They will present examples of how AI can contribute to sustainable development from Brazil, Ghana to Kenya.

  In the second part of the event, participants will have a chance to develop their own ideas on how they can use their technical and analytical skills to address global challenges and discuss their ideas with the speakers and other experts. You will walk away with insights about the present and future of AI for sustainability and with ideas and inspirations to use the opportunities and skills you have to contribute to a sustainable and inclusive future.

  Friday, 18.09.2020, 14:30-17:00, aperitif after the event
  Event Location: Schiffbau
  Moderator: Chris Luebkeman
  Event Language: EN

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• Thu, 17.09. & Fri, 18.09., 12:30-13:45

  #DiFe Food Village

  Flying lunch? Boring! We wouldn't be the Digital Festival if we didn't have a special culinary experience in store for you! Get inspired by contemporary market stands and food trucks. Immerse yourself in the colourful and exotic world of street food. Carefully prepared dishes, whose tasteful charm lies mostly in their simplicity, result in a wonderfully versatile and personalized menu offer t various food stands. Indulge yourself and take your time to exchange ideas with the community and who knows, you might already be developing the next project idea, build partnerships or plans for the future around these culinary highlights.…

  Flying lunch? Boring! We wouldn't be the Digital Festival if we didn't have a special culinary experience in store for you! Get inspired by contemporary market stands and food trucks. Immerse yourself in the colourful and exotic world of street food. Carefully prepared dishes, whose tasteful charm lies mostly in their simplicity, result in a wonderfully versatile and personalized menu offer t various food stands. Indulge yourself and take your time to exchange ideas with the community and who knows, you might already be developing the next project idea, build partnerships or plans for the future around these culinary highlights.

  Location: Schiffbau

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  Thu, 17.09.2020 (17.30-22.00)

  Barbeque

  With so much good food on offer, no one will go hungry at the Digital Festival. The legendary Digital Festival barbecue party promises to be a veritable feast and will transform District 5 into a buzzing celebration of digital developments and culinary delights. A great opportunity to network over a few drinks and flame-grilled treats.

  Location: Schiffbau Zurich

  With so much good food on offer, no one will go hungry at the Digital Festival. The legendary Digital Festival barbecue party promises to be a veritable feast and will transform District 5 into a buzzing celebration of digital developments and culinary delights. A great opportunity to network over a few drinks and flame-grilled treats.

  Location: Schiffbau Zurich

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  Th, 17.09.2020 (18:15 -19:00)

  Thursday Music Session

  Mercee (Nu-Jazz, RnB, Soul)

  Nu-Jazz, RnB, Neo-Soul: Diesen Genres könnte man Mercee am besten zuordnen. Doch die Sängerin/Songwriterin aus Zürich (CH) lässt sich nicht gerne schubladisieren und überzeugt mit einer einzigartigen souligen und kratzigen Stimme. Mit der, in diesem Jahr, neu gegründeten Band spielt sie an diversen Events und macht so die beste Werbung für die im Februar erschienene EP „LA LUNA YENA”. Erstmals singt sie, neben Englisch, auch in ihrer Muttersprache, Spanisch. Das gute Stück triumphiert dazu mit Gastproduzenten und Featurings wie Hainan, Maloon The Boom, Cali P, Mannequine & Ghosthall. Doch hier nicht genug, denn SRF 3 machte sie kurzerhand zum Best…

  Nu-Jazz, RnB, Neo-Soul: Diesen Genres könnte man Mercee am besten zuordnen. Doch die Sängerin/Songwriterin aus Zürich (CH) lässt sich nicht gerne schubladisieren und überzeugt mit einer einzigartigen souligen und kratzigen Stimme. Mit der, in diesem Jahr, neu gegründeten Band spielt sie an diversen Events und macht so die beste Werbung für die im Februar erschienene EP „LA LUNA YENA”. Erstmals singt sie, neben Englisch, auch in ihrer Muttersprache, Spanisch. Das gute Stück triumphiert dazu mit Gastproduzenten und Featurings wie Hainan, Maloon The Boom, Cali P, Mannequine & Ghosthall. Doch hier nicht genug, denn SRF 3 machte sie kurzerhand zum Best Talent im August, was ihr nationales Renommee verschaffte. Zurzeit arbeitet sie fleissig an neuen Songs und man darf gespannt sein. Musikalische Leckerbissen, mal süss, mal sauer. Dieser Gegensatz ist vor Allem gut in ihren Texten und Melodien zu spüren. Verspielt, extrovertiert und gleichzeitig ehrlich-melancholisch. Ganz auf ihre Art, oder in ihren Worten «A Mi Manera» versteht sich.

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• Fr, 18.09.2020 (17:45 -18:30)

  Thursday Music Session

  Mercee (Nu-Jazz, RnB, Soul)

  Nu-Jazz, RnB, Neo-Soul: Diesen Genres könnte man Mercee am besten zuordnen. Doch die Sängerin/Songwriterin aus Zürich (CH) lässt sich nicht gerne schubladisieren und überzeugt mit einer einzigartigen souligen und kratzigen Stimme. Mit der, in diesem Jahr, neu gegründeten Band spielt sie an diversen Events und macht so die beste Werbung für die im Februar erschienene EP „LA LUNA YENA”. Erstmals singt sie, neben Englisch, auch in ihrer Muttersprache, Spanisch. Das gute Stück triumphiert dazu mit Gastproduzenten und Featurings wie Hainan, Maloon The Boom, Cali P, Mannequine & Ghosthall. Doch hier nicht genug, denn SRF 3 machte sie kurzerhand zum Best…

  Nu-Jazz, RnB, Neo-Soul: Diesen Genres könnte man Mercee am besten zuordnen. Doch die Sängerin/Songwriterin aus Zürich (CH) lässt sich nicht gerne schubladisieren und überzeugt mit einer einzigartigen souligen und kratzigen Stimme. Mit der, in diesem Jahr, neu gegründeten Band spielt sie an diversen Events und macht so die beste Werbung für die im Februar erschienene EP „LA LUNA YENA”. Erstmals singt sie, neben Englisch, auch in ihrer Muttersprache, Spanisch. Das gute Stück triumphiert dazu mit Gastproduzenten und Featurings wie Hainan, Maloon The Boom, Cali P, Mannequine & Ghosthall. Doch hier nicht genug, denn SRF 3 machte sie kurzerhand zum Best Talent im August, was ihr nationales Renommee verschaffte. Zurzeit arbeitet sie fleissig an neuen Songs und man darf gespannt sein. Musikalische Leckerbissen, mal süss, mal sauer. Dieser Gegensatz ist vor Allem gut in ihren Texten und Melodien zu spüren. Verspielt, extrovertiert und gleichzeitig ehrlich-melancholisch. Ganz auf ihre Art, oder in ihren Worten «A Mi Manera» versteht sich.

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  Fr, 18.09.2020 (18:00 -20:00)

  Data Protection Video Competition

  Privacy in the Corona Crisis

  Submissions are open until August 31st - details on how to participate can be found on datenschutz.ch/video-wettbewerb

  Homeoffice, homeschooling, video conferencing, leaving your contact details in restaurants, and contact tracing apps - privacy questions and the protection of personal information are the controversial topic of the minute. This year's data-protection video contest by the canton of Zurich picked privacy in the corona crisis as it's topic and asked youtubers, digital storytellers and filmmakers to submit their takes on the issue.

  At the awards ceremony, the winning submissions will be presented and the prizes totalling CHF 6000 will be handed out.…

  Submissions are open until August 31st - details on how to participate can be found on datenschutz.ch/video-wettbewerb

  Homeoffice, homeschooling, video conferencing, leaving your contact details in restaurants, and contact tracing apps - privacy questions and the protection of personal information are the controversial topic of the minute. This year's data-protection video contest by the canton of Zurich picked privacy in the corona crisis as it's topic and asked youtubers, digital storytellers and filmmakers to submit their takes on the issue.

  At the awards ceremony, the winning submissions will be presented and the prizes totalling CHF 6000 will be handed out. There will be an Apéro after the ceremony.

  Moderation: Simon Jacoby, publisher and journalist, tsri.ch

  Jury:

  Sandeep Abraham, film- and commercial Director

  Dominika Blonski, data protection officer of the canton of Zurich

  Nadia Holdener, video- and social media producer, Content & Töchter GmbH; lecturer Cast / Audiovisual Media, Zurich University of the Arts

  Nicolai & Tanya Raab, producing team of 2019's winning submission

  Flurin Senn, director of the education division secondary education I, Zurich University of Teacher Education (PHZH)

  Stefanie Theil, senior producer SRF mySchool, Swiss Radio and Television

  Event location: Kulturpark Zürich, Hall, ground floor, Pfingstweidstrasse 16, 8005 Zürich

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  Th, 17.09.2020 (18:00 -20:00)

  TecToday

  BIG DATA AT THE WORKPLACE: PRODUCTIVITY VS. PRIVACY

  Never before has so much data been collected and evaluated as today. Why? Data allows companies to learn more about their customers and to adjust their offerings. Data allows manufacturers to optimize their production and reduce costs. If organizations make clever use of data, this often has positive effects for all stakeholders. However, questions of legality and legitimacy also arise. For example, when companies digitally monitor their employees without their knowledge, store this data, evaluate it using algorithms, and include it in decisions on promotions, bonuses, or dismissals. Where does the legitimate interest of employers end and where does the…

  Never before has so much data been collected and evaluated as today. Why? Data allows companies to learn more about their customers and to adjust their offerings. Data allows manufacturers to optimize their production and reduce costs. If organizations make clever use of data, this often has positive effects for all stakeholders. However, questions of legality and legitimacy also arise. For example, when companies digitally monitor their employees without their knowledge, store this data, evaluate it using algorithms, and include it in decisions on promotions, bonuses, or dismissals. Where does the legitimate interest of employers end and where does the privacy of employees need to be protected? What does the legislator say? What technologies are used and what is the situation in Switzerland? How does digital surveillance affect the well-being and productivity of employees? Could new datafication technologies perhaps lead to greater trust in the workplace or between customers and companies? You can look forward to an exciting discussion with leading experts on the burning issues in the field of Big Data and data protection in the workplace.

  Event language: GER

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