Closing Event – SIX IPO Academy 2026

After six months of learning, the SIX IPO Academy 2026 concludes with a flagship Closing Event, bringing together participants, alumni, investors, and capital market experts for a day of insights, pitching, and networking.

The day begins with expert-led sessions on key topics such as ongoing obligations for listed companies, share register management, and share-based incentive plans. In the afternoon, the spotlight shifts to the investor journey. Following an investor panel, participants will put their learning into practice by presenting their companies during the final pitching sessions before a selected group of investors. Dedicated feedback sessions will provide valuable market insights and help participants further sharpen their equity story.

The event ends with a networking apéritif, offering a unique opportunity to connect with investors, alumni, partners, and fellow participants, and to expand valuable relationships within the IPO ecosystem.

When and Where

Date 20 October 2026
Location SIX ConventionPoint, Pfingstweidstrasse 110, 8005 Zurich

Program

09.30 – 10.15

Repetition Module - Ongoing Obligations 

Deirdre Ní Annracháin, Partner, NKF

10.15 – 11.00 

Share Register and Shareholder Meeting

Christian Wilk, Co-Founder & CEO, Aequitec

11.00 – 11.15 

Break

 

11.15 – 12.00 

Share-based Incentives

Felix Rose, Head Private Equity Solutions, Optio Incentives

12.00 – 13.15

Lunch

 

13.15 – 13.20  Opening Remarks Afternoon Session Tomas Kindler, Global Head Exchanges, SIX

13.20 – 14.00 

Panel with Investors

Ken Wong, Portfolio Manager, IFS Independent Financial Services
Rocchino Contangelo, Head Buy-Side Research, ZKB
Daniele Scilingo, Head Swiss Equities, Mirabaud Asset Management
Tobias Schulte, Portfolio Manager, UBS Asset Management CH

 

Moderated by Marcel Schmid, Managing Partner, Swissbridge Advisory

14.00 – 15.00

Pitching Sessions Companies

 

15.00 – 15.30 

Break

 

15.30 - 16.45

Speed Dating Sessions with Investors

Ken Wong, Portfolio Manager, IFS Independent Financial Services
Rocchino Contangelo, Head Buy-Side Research, ZKB
Daniele Scilingo, Head Swiss Equities, Mirabaud Asset Management
Tobias Schulte, Portfolio Manager, UBS Asset Management CH
Ben Eichenberger, Head European Equity Strategies, Bellcapital
Andy Schnyder, Head Research, zCapital
Gregor Greber, Greber Family

16.45 – 17.00

Graduation and Closing 

Sascha Hilber, Head Primary Markets, SIX Swiss Exchange
Fabian Gerber, Head Origination, SIX Swiss Exchange
Sarah Suter, Senior Relationship Manager, SIX Swiss Exchange

17.00 - 19.00

Networking Apéro