The central meeting point for Switzerland’s IT community

In 2027, the Confare CIOSUMMIT Zurich will once again bring together CIOs and IT decision-makers from across Switzerland and the wider DACH region. It is a place to share experiences, gain new perspectives and discuss the issues that truly matter in day-to-day IT leadership – openly, directly and as equals.

What has distinguished the CIOSUMMIT for many years will remain at its core in 2027: it is not a traditional trade fair or a lecture-driven event, but a platform for dialogue, practical insights and a strong, well-established community.

On 1 September 2027, the Zurich Marriott Hotel will once again provide the setting for relevant insights, meaningful encounters and relationships that extend far beyond the event itself.

Looking back at 15 years of the Confare CIOSUMMIT Zurich: HERE

20 Years of Confare

In 2027, Confare celebrates its 20th anniversary – two decades filled with encounters, stories and transformation that have also fundamentally shaped the role of CIOs and IT decision-makers.

This anniversary will also be celebrated at the Confare CIOSUMMIT Zurich 2027. Look forward to relevant insights, inspiring encounters and a community that has stood for open dialogue, practical relevance and lasting relationships for many years.

Unique Networking Opportunities

At the Confare CIOSUMMIT Zurich, Switzerland’s IT community meets CIOs and IT decision-makers from across the DACH region. A variety of formats – from personal conversations on the event floor to exclusive evening events – create space for meaningful discussions and relationships that extend far beyond the event itself.

Confare Female IT Mentoring

Whether you are an experienced IT professional or just beginning your career, the Confare Female IT Community offers a place to connect and grow. Female IT Mentoring brings women in IT together, encourages personal exchange and creates valuable new connections. Find all the information here.

Programme & Keynotes

The programme of the Confare CIOSUMMIT Zurich 2027 is defined by its depth of content and variety of formats. Leading CIOs, IT decision-makers and experts from Switzerland and across the DACH region share their experiences in keynotes, panels, Executive Arenas, mentoring sessions and round-table discussions.

This combination brings together different perspectives and creates space for in-depth discussions and personal exchange – practical, relevant and on equal footing. The programme for 2027 will be updated on an ongoing basis.

CIO Executive Arenas

The CIO Executive Arenas are among the central formats of the Confare CIOSUMMIT Zurich. In small, curated groups, IT decision-makers and experts discuss concrete challenges and questions from their day-to-day work.

The focus is on dialogue, shared experience and in-depth discussion – open, interactive and beyond traditional presentation formats. Register here.

The Confare Swiss CIOAWARD

The presentation of the Confare Swiss CIOAWARD is the ceremonial highlight of the event.

At the exclusive Confare CIOAWARD Networking Dinner, leading members of the IT community come together to honour CIOs and IT decision-makers who take responsibility, set new standards and create lasting impact through their work.

Experience live who is shaping Switzerland’s IT landscape at a special evening that combines recognition with informal networking in an exclusive setting.

Would you like to be considered for the award, or do you know someone who deserves this recognition?

Applications and nominations can be submitted during the official submission period.

👉 Find all information about the Confare Swiss CIOAWARD here.

The Confare CIOSUMMIT Zurich will take place on September 01, 2027, at the Marriott Hotel Zurich.

Participation in the Confare Swiss CIOSUMMIT is free of charge for CIOs and IT managers.

This does not apply to manufacturers or service providers in the areas of software, IT services, or management consulting. If you wish to participate as a partner company at the Confare CIOSUMMIT Zurich 2027, you can inquire here.​

Simple and quick – register here:

Our partners enable us to organize the best IT decision-maker conferences in the DACH region each year. In return, they receive top-notch advertising and networking opportunities with leading figures in IT.

Interested? You can register as a partner HERE. If you’ve been a partner before, you also have exclusive access to our partner areas.

Feel free to contact us via email if you have more questions.

In 2027, we celebrate …

20 years of Confare
20 years of stories
20 years of transformation in the CIO role

What should no anniversary be without? A shared start to the new Confare year – and, of course, the official unveiling of the Confare Motto 2027.

Register now for the LinkedIn event and join us live as we look back, look ahead and reveal the motto for our anniversary year.