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  • Noah Martin (he/him)
    is a lawyer who examined copyright protection requirements as part of his doctoral thesis. Since early 2022, he has been working at SUISA Cooperative, where he leads the Secretary General’s office. In his professional role, he also deals with business development issues related to ongoing digitalization, particularly in the area of generative artificial intelligence.
    Noah Martin (he/him)
  • Gian-Marco Hutter (he/him)
    is a software engineer with a background in machine learning and one of the minds behind Samplab. He is dedicated to building tools that enhance musical creativity and fit seamlessly into modern production workflows.
    Gian-Marco Hutter (he/him)
  • Natascha Polké (she/her)
    Musician and producer Natascha Polké uniquely combines indie and melodic house. After completing her Master’s degree in music, her project really took off. With releases on labels such as Anjunadeep, PIAS, and Universal, she has established herself internationally. She tours across Europe and the USA, has performed at festivals like Fusion, Zürich Open Air, and ADE, and collaborated with artists such as Jan Blomqvist and Oliver Koletzki. With her blend of emotion and groove, she moves people to dance — and sometimes even to tears.
    Natascha Polké (she/her)
  • Lazer Boomerang (he/him)
    Dominique Marcel Iten has been performing on national and international stages for over two decades. While his roots lie in rock, metal, and hardcore, he rose to fame with the indie rock band Rival Kings. After the band disbanded, Iten rediscovered his passion for the sound of the '80s and began producing synthwave under the moniker Lazer Boomerang. In 2022, his track “Time To Pretend” went viral—particularly in Asia. Today, Lazer Boomerang boasts over 100 million streams worldwide, produces for artists across the globe, and headlined the Montreux Jazz Festival in China in 2024.
    Lazer Boomerang (he/him)
  • Isabelle Shibo Tschäppeler, she/her, Co-chair of the Bar & Club Commission Zurich
    is the co-chair of the Bar & Club Commission Zurich and has been active for over 15 years at the intersection of culture, administration, and the private sector. Her previous roles include Director of Moods, booker for the Moon\&Stars Festival, Head of Concerts & Events at X-TRA, and founder of the event label Arthole at KIFF. In addition, she is involved in the KIFF 2026 building committee, Zurich Pride, and the women's network Königinnen der Nacht.
    Isabelle Shibo Tschäppeler, she/her, Co-chair of the Bar & Club Commission Zurich
Dancing with and around Artificial Intelligence. In cooperation with SUISA and the Swiss Bar and Club Commission