24. DocNet Symposium 2026

ARTificial Intelligence – Arts in the Age of AI

26 November 20263.00 pm – 8.30 pm
SQUARE – AtriumGuisanstrasse 20, 9010 St. Gallen
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The topic of this year's symposium is “ARTificial Intelligence – Arts in the Age of AI”. In an era in which machines compose, paint, and write, the line between human and artificial creativity is steadily blurring, along with the complex questions it raises.

What counts as art? Who is the author? And what remains uniquely human?

The Symposium convenes leading voices from the arts, science, law, and industry to explore both the promise and the pitfalls of creativity in the age of intelligent machines.

Programme and speakers to follow.


DocNet Symposium themes through the years

Take a look at our previous DocNet Symposium Events.

23rd DocNet Symposium

23rd DocNet Symposium

Longevity: Here to Stay or Dying Trend?

22nd DocNet Symposium

22nd DocNet Symposium

Rethinking Growth: Perspectives on Social and Economic Prosperity

21st DocNet Symposium

21st DocNet Symposium

Leaving the Ivory Tower: From Academic Knowledge to Real-World Impact

20th DocNet Symposium

20th DocNet Symposium

(Self-)Leadership in Times of Crises

19th DocNet Symposium

What is Intelligence?

18th DocNet Symposium

Thriving in Chaos: How to Master Adverse Situations

17th DocNet Symposium

Motivation: What Makes You Get Out of Bed Each Morning?

16th DocNet Symposium

Time is Running: Do We Need to Catch Up?

15th DocNet Symposium

Decision Making: Art or Science?

What is the DocNet Symposium?

The DocNet Symposium is an annual event organized by the doctoral students’ association at the University of St.Gallen. It provides young researchers with a platform to engage with current societal issues of broad significance across various disciplines in economics, law, social sciences, and humanities. The symposium focuses on fostering interaction and networking between academia, politics, and practice.

Our Speakers through the years

Here is a brief overview of the speakers we’ve hosted over the years.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Péter HorváthUniversity of Stuttgart, Horváth & Partners
Prof. Dr. Roman HerzogBundespräsident der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 1994-1999
Prof. Dr. Nikolaus LangManaging Director & Senior Partner at BCG.
Prof. Dr. Sergey P. KapitzaMoscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Club of Rome
Ulrike HerrmannJournalist & Publicist
Prof. Dr. Walter R. StahelResearcher, Business advisor and Author
Dr. Martin SchmittDivision Head Human Resources Department, Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Dr. Barbara DubachHead of Corporate Social Responsibility, Holcim
Dr. Claude HeiniManaging Director NZZ Medien
Dr. Steven NeubauerHead Group Leadership Development, UBS AG
Dr. med. André KeiskerMedical Head Jet Transportation, Swiss Air-Rescue (Rega)
Beat KammerlanderAlpinist & Extreme Athlete
Dr. Nina LathamGlobal Head Health Novartis
Dr. Annette WinklerVice President, DaimlerChrysler