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09:00–19:30 2026 · Zurich time
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FFX Zurich 2026
Fostering change through real connections.FFX is not a conference. It is an application-only gathering of 120 female founders, investors, and senior leaders, built around the conversations that don't happen at other events.
November 23rd, 2026.
"Bringing together all the women for a closer and more authentic networking opportunity was greatly appreciated. You have exceeded your goal by more than 100%. This kind of event is unique, and we are looking forward to the next FFX."
"I loved the experience,, it was inspiring, empowering and made me reflect. I learned a lot, and I want to continue to invest even more in supporting other women."
Why Join?
Women's wealth in Europe is growing at over 7% annually, outpacing the overall market. The women in this room are not waiting for that shift to happen. They are the ones driving it, building the companies, backing the founders, and making the decisions that will define the next decade of European business. FFX exists because that momentum deserves a room worthy of it.
Your day at Kraftwerk
09:00 · More than a Moment: coffee and breakfast with Julius Meinl.
09:00 · Investors Breakfast by LeitnerLeitner
10:00 · Main stage: Opening keynote by Nicole Büttner (Merantix), Carolina Müller-Möhl on what makes philanthropy truly effective, and a fireside on Equality Now. Eliza Reid, former First Lady of Iceland, on the Secrets of the Sprakkar.
13:00 · Lunch with a purpose
14:00 · Hub Time:Founders: hiring your first engineering lead in the age of AI, with the ETH AI Center. Investors & Leaders: who pays for Europe's scale-ups, and a quantum deep dive with Kyndryl.
16:00 · Main stage: Estelle Clerc (CellX): History Didn't Believe Her. The Bacteria Did.
16:40 · Founder × Investor speed dating: six meetings in 45 minutes, matched in advance.
18:00 · Apéro & Open Mic: it's your turn to speak.
Who it's forFounders raising or scaling Investors looking for women-led deals Senior leaders shaping how capital and companies work.
Female FoundersBeing a startup founder is exhilarating, and at times, deeply isolating. At FFX, you join 40 carefully selected female founders, from pre-seed to pre-exit, in a room where you can say what you actually mean. Share wins, struggles, and hard-earned lessons without judgment. Expect support, not competition.
Female InvestorsEarly-stage investing is built on people. At FFX, you connect with fellow female investors: business angels, LPs, and VC representatives, each with at least two active investments. Direct access to high-quality founders, fresh deal flow, and a circle of peers serious enough to co-invest with.
Female LeadersLeading in tech, corporate, or public life as a woman comes with pressures most rooms won't acknowledge. At FFX, you meet the women shaping the ecosystem from the inside, in business, politics, and the sectors driving real change. Build the peer relationships that accelerate what comes next.
What Makes FFX Different
Curated & Application-Only120 participants. Every profile hand-selected for the right mix and the right energy. No randomness, no crowd. Women only.
Sharing CirclesExpert-guided conversations on the topics founders and leaders rarely discuss openly: money, fundraising from the inside, burnout, and what it actually costs to lead. Full room. Everyone speaks.
Hub SessionsSeparate tracks for founders, investors, and leaders. Deep-dive discussions at your exact stage, on your exact problems. No sitting through content that doesn't apply to you.
Elephant in the RoomSessions built around the question nobody else is asking. No surface-level answers. No diplomatic deflection. Direct, critical, and worth the discomfort.
Guided MatchingYou're matched with your FFX buddies before the event through the Conversation Starter Tool. Every introduction has a reason behind it.
What People Say
"The level of curation and attention to detail made every conversation feel intentional. I'd return next year without hesitation."
"Authentic, high-trust networking at a level you don't find elsewhere. The format delivers depth, not just introductions."
About Female FoundersFFX is brought to you by Female Founders - Europe's largest community for women in tech, running since 2014. 87,000 members. A VC fund. An accelerator. 500+ partner companies and VCs. Three FFX editions already behind us: Vienna, Zurich, Barcelona.
When you come to FFX, you don't just attend an event. You enter a network that was 10 years in the making, and that stays with you after the name badges come off.
Practical Info
November 23rd, 2026 · 09:00–19:30Application required. You'll hear back within one week.Full attendance is expected.
Smart casual dress code.
Refreshments included throughout the day.You will receive your hub agenda (Startup Hub, Investor Hub, or C-Level Hub) the week before the event.
Learn more about the format here.
Ready to Experience FFX Zurich?
This is not just another event. The Female Founders Experience is all about creating moments that stay with you - wholesome and full of energy.
Seats are limited, and participation is by application only.
👉 Apply now and secure your place in this exclusive circle.
Once purchased, the ticket is non-refundable, unless FFX is cancelled or postponed by the organiser.
Read our Event T&C here & check out the FAQs if you have any questions.
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