Verena Kontschieder, PhD

CEO, Opendata.ch & Director, Prototype Fund Switzerland

“SHAPING THE FUTURE OF RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY” 

As CEO of Opendata.ch and Director of the Prototype Fund Switzerland, Verena works at the intersection of technology, governance, and societal impact. She leads initiatives that translate responsible AI, public-interest technology, and digital innovation into practical solutions for real-world challenges. Previously, she worked on policy innovation, global AI governance, and digital transformation across international organisations and the technology sector, helping shape the governance frameworks for emerging technologies.

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