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AI in your business: Two practical training sessions in Emmen

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AI has long since become established in many companies – yet numerous questions remain regarding its legally compliant and controlled use. Two practical training sessions organised by ALSO Switzerland on 3 and 10 December 2026 in Emmen will demonstrate how companies can introduce AI applications in a structured manner and manage them effectively. In the morning, Nicole Beranek Zanon will examine the legally compliant implementation of AI; in the afternoon, Cornelia Mattig will demonstrate how an AI policy can be turned into a functioning governance framework.

Using AI – but with clear rules

Generative AI and other AI applications are now part of everyday working life in many organisations. Staff use AI for research, writing or analysis; specialist departments are testing new applications; and software providers are integrating AI functions directly into existing products. This is simultaneously increasing the need for clear rules: Which AI tools are permitted? What data may be entered? Who reviews new applications? Who is responsible for their use? And how can we prevent AI from being used outside established data protection, security and compliance processes? This is precisely where two coordinated half-day training sessions from ALSO Switzerland come in. They will take place on 3 December and 10 December 2026 in Emmen (Lucerne) and combine legal issues with practical organisational implementation. The training sessions are aimed in particular at senior management and executives, project and product managers, IT and security managers, as well as specialists in legal, data protection and compliance. They are also aimed at resellers and integrators who deploy or distribute AI solutions to their customers.

 

Programme

Morning: Implementing AI in a legally compliant manner

From 08.30 to 12.30, Nicole Beranek Zanon will lead the training session ‘Implementing and rolling out AI in a legally compliant manner within the organisation’.

The focus is on how organisations can move from a specific AI use case to a controlled and legally compliant implementation. In practice, the use of new AI solutions often begins pragmatically: a tool is tested, the first employees start using it, and further applications quickly emerge. Only afterwards do questions arise regarding what data is being processed, which contractual terms apply, or whether the tool may be used for its intended purpose at all. The training course therefore starts with a specific use case. Participants will learn how AI applications can be assessed in a structured manner, how responsibilities can be defined, and how risks can be identified at an early stage. Topics covered include issues relating to data protection, automated decision-making, contracts, liability and copyright. The selection and vetting of AI providers also play a key role. This is particularly important when it comes to external tools: where is data processed? Are inputs used to train models? Which other providers or subcontractors are involved? What rights does the provider claim over content? And what happens to data when the collaboration ends? For companies that not only use AI solutions themselves but also offer them to customers as service providers, resellers or integrators, such questions take on even greater significance.

 

Afternoon: From AI policy to effective governance

In the afternoon, from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm, the training session ‘AI Governance: From AI Policy to an Effective Governance Architecture’ will be led by Cornelia Mattig. For many companies, an AI policy is the first step. However, it does not automatically answer the key question: how are the guidelines contained therein actually implemented in day-to-day working life? Effective AI governance therefore begins with transparency. Companies must first know which AI systems are being used and for what purposes. An AI inventory can help to systematically catalogue applications. Building on this, different use cases can be assessed for their risks, approval processes defined and responsibilities allocated. Business, IT, security, data protection, legal and compliance must work together effectively in this process. The training therefore views AI governance not as a one-off task when introducing a tool, but as an ongoing process. Changes to a system, new areas of application, updates, security incidents or a change of provider may necessitate a reassessment. Another key focus is on collaboration with external AI providers. This includes, in particular, the verification of manufacturer information, contractual assurances and clear responsibilities within the supply chain.

 

Why legal safeguards remain important

Even though Switzerland does not currently have a general AI law modelled on the European AI Act, companies are by no means operating in a legal vacuum when using AI. As soon as personal data is processed, the Swiss Data Protection Act in particular must be observed. The FDPIC expressly points out that data protection law, which is designed to be technology-neutral, also applies to AI applications. Depending on the application, issues relating to contract law, liability and copyright law, amongst others, may also be relevant. For Swiss companies operating in the EU, the EU AI Act may also play a role. At the same time, the Swiss Confederation is working on a Swiss regulatory framework for AI. In practical terms, this means above all that companies should not wait for future comprehensive AI regulation, but should establish clear internal processes for the selection, approval and use of AI today.

 

Two training sessions – individually or as a comprehensive programme

The content of the two half-day training sessions can build on one another: the morning session focuses on a specific AI use case. How can a solution be assessed and implemented in a legally compliant manner? In the afternoon, the focus shifts to the organisation as a whole: how can different AI applications be identified, managed and monitored on an ongoing basis? The training sessions thus address two questions that are increasingly occupying companies simultaneously: how do we safely implement specific AI solutions – and how do we maintain an overview of our AI usage in the long term?

 

Dates: 3 December 2026 / 10 December 2026

 

Venue: ALSO Switzerland, Emmen (Lucerne) Meierhofstrasse 5 6032 Emmen Google Maps

Price per half-day: 290.- (excl. VAT)

 

Registration for the morning session – Implementing and rolling out AI in the company in a legally compliant manner

Registration for the afternoon session: – AI governance: From AI policy to an effective control architecture

 

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