Date change: The citizen workshops have moved from June 18/19 to August 11/12. Zürich is now Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5:30-7:30 pm; Lausanne is now Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:30-7:30 pm. Please use the new dates and do not go to the previous June events.
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Citizen workshops in August

Join a citizen workshop on AI policy in Switzerland.

The next step of Swiss AI Futures is in person: a two-hour citizen workshop where people living in Switzerland discuss what AI policy should pay attention to.

To join, please do both: sign up with the Swiss AI Futures form and complete the short questionnaire in Atgora before the workshop. No AI expertise is needed.

Before the workshop

Complete the Atgora questionnaire

After signing up, scan the QR code for your phone or use the store buttons. Once Atgora is installed, open the Swiss AI Futures course and complete the short questionnaire before the workshop.

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App step before attending

Find the workshop module in Atgora

After downloading Atgora, open the app and go to Courses. Select the Swiss AI Futures course, open the module shown below, and finish the questionnaire before you come to Zürich or Lausanne.

Screenshots show one current app language. If your app is in another language, follow the equivalent labels shown in your app.

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Why your voice matters

Public voices should shape AI policy

AI is no longer only a technical topic. It can affect hiring, training, productivity, worker protection, education, public services, and who benefits from new tools.

Good policy should be shaped by people who live with these changes, not only by experts, companies, or institutions. This study asks people living in Switzerland to share the questions, concerns, and ideas they want decision-makers to hear.

The workshop discussion and app input will contribute to a TA-SWISS report/book and policy outputs for Swiss decision-makers, including the Swiss Parliament.

Public input map 42 responses
More cautious More optimistic Collective safeguards Individual opportunity
App responses appear as points. Similar views form groups that help researchers find shared concerns, disagreements, and policy ideas to bring into the workshops.

Practical details

What to know before attending

Who can attend?

You can take part if you live in Switzerland, are 18 or older, can use Atgora on a personal smartphone, sign up for a workshop, finish the Atgora questionnaire before attending, and can join one workshop in Zürich or Lausanne.

How do I sign up?

Use the Swiss AI Futures sign-up form to register for a workshop. After signing up, please also complete the Atgora questionnaire before coming.

When and where are the workshops?

Zürich is Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm; exact location in Zürich to be confirmed. Lausanne is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm; exact location in Lausanne to be confirmed.

Is there an apéro afterwards?

Yes. After the workshop, there will be an optional apéro for anyone who wants to continue the conversation with fellow citizens.

What will the workshop format be?

We will discuss one topic using an AI-supported deliberation tool and another topic with a human moderator. If enough people on site prefer the same language, we will try to provide a moderator who can moderate in that language.

Do I need to know a lot about AI?

No. The app includes short prompts to help participants engage with the topic.

Why do I need to use Atgora before the workshop?

The short Atgora questionnaire gives everyone a shared starting point and helps the research team prepare the in-person discussion. It is required in addition to signing up.

Can I attend if I have not used Atgora yet?

Yes, but please sign up and complete the Atgora questionnaire first. Download Atgora, open Swiss AI Futures, and finish the questionnaire before coming to Zürich or Lausanne.

Is participation compensated?

Participants who sign up, complete the Atgora questionnaire, and attend one physical workshop receive a CHF 40 Galaxus voucher. Travel costs are not reimbursed.

What data is collected?

ETH Zurich is responsible for the research data. The study uses contact details for communication, workshop coordination, and voucher administration, plus survey responses, demographic profile information, app votes, short written responses, and participation or completion information. Identifying information is stored separately from coded research data.

Does the app track my location?

No. The study does not use app geolocation or background tracking.

Can I withdraw?

Yes. You may withdraw at any time without giving a reason and without disadvantage.

Help us reach more voices

Share the workshop invitation

You can help spread the word by copying a message template into WhatsApp, email, LinkedIn, Instagram, or a community group. The message templates include the workshop dates and the Atgora preparation step.

Who is running the study

Project team

The study belongs to the project Transforming Competencies in the Era of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Detecting Future Directions, with a Swiss-affiliated research team working across institutions in Switzerland.

Members of the project team gathered outside for a group photo Partner institution logos: TA-SWISS, University of Zurich, ETH Zurich, University of St.Gallen, LUT University, and UniL

The project brings together Swiss-affiliated researchers across institutions, combining expertise in LLMs, public policy, education, ethics, and public discussion.

Study contact

Joshua C. Yang, ETH Zürich, Computational Social Science Lab · joshuacyang.com · joyang@ethz.ch

Principal Investigator

Maud Reveilhac, LUT University · Project lead for the broader TA-SWISS study.

Research team

Clement Guitton, Universität St.Gallen · Gerold Schneider, Universität Zürich · Martial Pasquier, Universität Lausanne, IDHEAP · Aurelia Tamò-Larrieux, Universität Lausanne · Bohdan Trembovelskyi, Universität Lausanne, IDHEAP · Vlada Druta, Universität Lausanne · Nisha Yadav, LUT University

DRI Survey Design

Maurice Flechtner, Zentrum für Demokratie Aarau (ZDA) & ETH Zurich

External experts

Simon Mayer, Universität St.Gallen · Kenneth Horvath, Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich · Emmanuel Sylvestre, Universität Lausanne

Funder and technology

TA-SWISS, Main funder: Swiss Foundation for Technology Assessment · Visit TA-SWISS · @gora Foundation / Carbon Copy, Technology partner and Atgora app provider · Visit the Atgora app page

Data and ethics

Data controller: ETH Zurich · Data protection officer: Tomislav Mitar, tomislav.mitar@sl.ethz.ch · Ethics complaints: ETH Zurich Ethics Commission office, ethics@sl.ethz.ch

Main funder

Technology assessment

TA-SWISS is the Swiss Foundation for Technology Assessment. It supports interdisciplinary studies and participatory projects that examine the social, legal, ethical, and political consequences of emerging technologies. Its recommendations are intended to support public debate and decision-making in Switzerland, including for Parliament and the Federal Council.

Learn more about TA-SWISS