Innovation events

Activities & events

Dagorà events bring together lifestyle brands, technology innovators, retailers and investors to share knowledge and spark new business opportunities. From our flagship summits to intimate monthly Community Days, each gathering is designed to connect decision-makers with the ideas and people driving the industry forward. Explore all our past and forthcoming events below.

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VIP DinnerENInvitation Only

Feb32026

VIP Dinner – Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland

Join us for the exclusive networking dinner at The Dolder Grand Hotel. The event is dedicated to our members.

Feb52026

Workshop ‘Fashion & Sportswear’

Lugano, Switzerland

This exclusive Executive Workshop will bring together hand-picked managers and decision-makers to explore the Fashion & Sportswear industry’s most pressing challenges and the innovation opportunities shaping its next chapter. Through a mix of expert insights and an interactive, discussion-driven format, participants will share perspectives, identify priority themes, and spark innovation while exploring concrete collaboration opportunities.

Industry Deep DiveEN

Feb112026

Industry Deep Dive ‘Luxury Innovation’

Lausanne, Switzerland starting from 14:00

Join us for our Industry Deep Dive event on luxury, where brands, investors, academia, start-ups, and service providers come together to connect, collaborate, and drive growth in the luxury industry.

Industry Deep DiveEN

Feb192026

Industry Deep Dive 'Design meets Lifestyle' at A++

Chiasso, Switzerland starting from 14:00

Join us for the latest Dagorà Industry Deep Dive at A++ Human Sustainable Architecture, bringing together brands, investors, start-ups and service providers to network and grow in design industry.

Mar32026

Training #1 'AI in the Fashion Industry'

Lugano, Switzerland

Join this training, as part of the Innovation Booster Fashion & Lifestyle Program and open to everyone interested, you will discover how to bridge the gap between innovative technology and real-world customer needs.

Community DayEN

Mar52026

Community Day ‘Fashion’ at Hugo Boss

Coldrerio, Switzerland starting from 17:30

Join us for the latest Dagorà Community Day at Hugo Boss in Coldrerio, bringing together brands, investors, start-ups and service providers to network and grow in the fashion sector.

Industry Deep DiveEN

Mar102026

Industry Deep Dive ‘Food Tech’

Zurich, Switzerland starting from 14:00

Join us for our Industry Deep Dive event on food innovation, where brands, investors, start-ups, and service providers come together to connect, collaborate, and drive growth in the food industry.

VIP DinnerENInvitation Only

Mar172026

VIP Dinner – Lausanne

Lausanne, Switzerland

Join us for the exclusive networking dinner in Lausanne.

Mar262026

Workshop ‘Travel’

Zurich, Switzerland

This exclusive Executive Workshop brings together a select group of managers and decision-makers to tackle the travel industry’s most urgent challenges and uncover the innovation opportunities shaping its next chapter. Combining expert insights with interactive, discussion-driven sessions, participants will share perspectives, highlight key themes, and spark new ideas while exploring tangible paths for collaboration.

Mar302026

Training 'Desirability Testing'

Online

Join this training, as part of the Innovation Booster Fashion & Lifestyle Program and open to everyone interested, you will discover how to bridge the gap between innovative technology and real-world customer needs.

VIP DinnerENInvitation Only

Apr162026

VIP Dinner – Melide / Lugano Area

Melide, Switzerland

Join us for the exclusive networking dinner at the Swiss Diamond Hotel.

Apr202026

Training #2 'Fashion'

USI, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland

Community DayEN

Apr222026

Community Day ‘Luxury’

Lausanne, Switzerland

Join us for the latest Dagorà Community Day bringing together brands, investors, start-ups and service providers to network and grow in luxury industry.

Main EventENInvitation Only

Apr232026

VIP Company visit: Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet

Le Brassus (Canton Vaud), Switzerland

Join us for our VIP company visit at the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus.

Apr282026

Training 'Crypto Blockchain for Lifestyle'

Lugano, Switzerland

Join this training organized by Dagorà and open to all interested participants, to explore how crypto and blockchain technologies can bridge the gap between innovative solutions and real-world customer needs in the lifestyle sector.

Innovation BoosterEN

May52026

Co-creation Workshop IB #1

Lugano, Switzerland

The Innovation Teams and Community (Research representatives, Brands, Start-ups, Technology Service Providers, NGOs…etc.) are invited to join a design thinking workshop to work on their industry challenge, re-frame the industry problem reported in the IB call and enrich their project ideas, with the objective of co-creating radical ideas.

Main EventENInvitation Only

May72026

Wine tasting #1

Lugano, Switzerland

May182026

Lifestyle Innovation Day 2026

Lugano, Switzerland

May262026

Training 'Food & Beverage Innovation'

Lugano, Switzerland

Main EventENInvitation Only

May292026

5K Run with Salomon

Lugano, Switzerland

Join us for the 5K Run experience with Salomon.
We will share the calendar placeholder and more details as we get close to this.
Any member of your team joining would be a plus for us and for them to meet the community.

Main EventENInvitation Only

Jun22026

BBQ at Dagorà Lifestyle Innovation Hub

Lugano, Switzerland

Jun92026

Training 'Dealing with Investors & Intellectual Property'

Lugano, Switzerland

Jun112026

Workshop ‘Luxury’

Suisse Romande, Switzerland

This exclusive Executive Workshop brings together a select group of managers and decision-makers to address the luxury industry’s most pressing challenges and explore the innovation opportunities shaping its next chapter. Blending expert insights with interactive, discussion-driven sessions, participants will exchange perspectives, identify key themes, and spark new ideas while uncovering concrete opportunities for collaboration.

Community DayEN

Jun162026

Community Day ‘Beauty & Cosmetics’

Zurich, Switzerland

Join us for the latest Dagorà Community Day bringing together brands, investors, start-ups and service providers to network and grow in beauty industry.

Innovation BoosterEN

Jun172026

Pitch Day IB #1

Lugano, Switzerland

Industry Deep DiveEN

Jun252026

Industry Deep Dive ‘Fashion Tech’

Lugano, Switzerland starting from 14:00

Join us for our Industry Deep Dive event on fashion, where brands, investors, academia, start-ups, and service providers come together to connect, collaborate, and drive growth in the fashion industry.

Main EventENInvitation Only

Jul72026

Wine Tasting #2

Lugano, Switzerland starting from 17:30

Main EventENInvitation Only

Jul102026

Cycling with Assos and Company Visit

Lugano, Switzerland

Sep92026

Training 'Luxury'

Suisse Romande, Switzerland

Industry Deep DiveEN

Sep102026

Industry Deep Dive ‘Pet’

Vevey, Switzerland

Join us for our Industry Deep Dive event on pet care, where brands, investors, start-ups, and service providers come together to connect, collaborate, and drive growth in the pet industry.

Industry Deep DiveEN

Sep172026

Industry Deep Dive ‘Beauty’

Chiasso, Switzerland starting from 14:00

Join us for our Industry Deep Dive event about beauty & cosmetics, bringing together brands, investors, start-ups and service providers to network and grow in the beauty sectors.

Main EventENInvitation Only

Sep222026

Wine Tasting #3

Lugano, Switzerland

Sep282026

Workshop ‘Food’

Zurich, Switzerland

Oct62026

VIP Dinner – Lugano

Lugano, Switzerland

Industry Deep DiveEN

Oct82026

Industry Deep Dive ‘Travel & Hospitality’

Fiore di Pietra at Monte Generoso, Switzerland starting from 14:00

Join us for our Industry Deep Dive event on travel & hospitality, where brands, investors, start-ups, and service providers come together to connect, collaborate, and drive growth in the travel industry.

Innovation BoosterEN

Oct132026

Co-creation Workshop IB #2

EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland

Main EventENInvitation Only

Oct152026

Wine Tasting #4

Lugano, Switzerland

Oct272026

Retail Tech Innovation 2026

Zurich, Switzerland

Nov102026

Training ‘Beauty Innovation’

Lugano, Switzerland

Nov242026

eLuxury Summit 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland

Innovation BoosterEN

Nov262026

Pitch Day IB #2

EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland

Dec22026

Workshop ‘Beauty’

Lugano, Switzerland

Community DayEN

Dec102026

Community Day ‘FoodTech’

Glarona, Switzerland

Join us for the latest Dagorà Community Day bringing together brands, investors, start-ups and service providers to network and grow in the food industry.

Dec152026

Training ‘Problem Framing’

Online