About the competence network

The Competence Network for Artificial Intelligence serves as the central hub for the use of AI within the Federal Administration – a ‘one-stop shop’ for staff and administrative units seeking knowledge, guidance, discussion and support with AI. The Competence Network is jointly run by a contact point within the Federal Chancellery and associated competence hubs across various administrative units.

Structure of the Competence network

The Competence network consists of a central point of contact within the DTI Sector of the Federal Chancellery and associated competence hubs, which provide the specialist expertise. The competence hubs are embedded within the respective administrative units and organised into the following thematic areas:

• Strategy and governance

  (DTI): Defines the strategic framework for the use of AI within the Federal Administration, develops common principles and guidelines, and ensures that the federal government’s AI sub-strategy is consistently implemented. The individual federal authorities are responsible for implementation within their respective areas of competence.

• Tools and plattforms (DTI)

  Ensures that the right digital tools and platforms are strategically procured, developed and operated – in line with the Confederation’s cloud tier model, which provides for different security levels depending on the protection requirements of the data in question. Works closely with service providers within the Federal Administration.

• Procurement (FOBL)

  Advises federal contracting offices on procurement and contractual matters relating to AI. For the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), this responsibility is additionally assumed by armasuisse.

• Training and culture (FOPER)

  Supports Federal Administration staff through the AI-driven transformation: from targeted skills development and the adaption of role profiles to fostering an open culture of learning and work.

• Law and regulation (Federal Chancellery Legal Service, with the involvement of the FOJ/OFCOM)

  Ensures that legal professionals within the Federal Administration receive practical guidance and that consistent legal practice is promoted. For matters relating to ongoing legislative projects in the field of digitalisation, the Legislation Division of the Federal Office of Justice provides advisory support.

• Information and cyber security (SEPOS with the involvement of the NCSC/FDPIC)

  Develops common security requirements to ensure that AI systems across the federal administration are designed to be secure and compliant with data protection regulations.

• Data science (FSO Data Science Competence Center)

  Pools technical expertise on AI algorithms and trustworthy AI systems, supports AI projects within the Federal Administration and promotes the exchange of knowledge – including with federal offices such as swisstopo, the FSO and MeteoSwiss.

Tasks of the contact point

• Coordinating the implementation of the AI strategy
• Responding to and coordinating internal and external enquiries regarding the use of AI within the Federal Administration
• Managing the AI network and providing organisational coordination
• Providing resources, guidelines and information sheets on the use of AI systems and AI projects within the Federal Administration
• Regularly reporting on the network's activities and organising joint events and forums for exchange.

Cooperation and participation

The work within the AI network focuses on implementing the AI strategy. The AI network relies on the competence hubs for this. They contribute specialist AI expertise and integrate the network's activities into their day-to-day work. Each competence hubs is represented by a single point of contact (SPOC) and leads a working group on their thematic area.

Every four months (PI planning), the contact point and the competence hubs jointly define specific work packages. Through this regular coordination, the AI network ensures that the solutions are developed with a practical focus. The Federal AI Community has been set up to facilitate discussion among Federal Administration staff – it serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, where staff can ask questions, network with in-house experts, and share experiences and best practices relating to AI within the Federal Administration. All federal offices and administrative units are invited to become involved in the network.

Participation is possible at various levels:

• Federal AI Community (internal):

  An open forum for sharing knowledge – ideal for all Federal Administration staff wishing to learn more and network.

  • KI Community Bund

• As a member of a working group within a thematic area (internal)

  Active involvement – for all Federal Administration staff who are actively involved in specific work packages relating to implementation measures within a particular thematic area.

  • KI Kompetenzstellen Bund

• The public

  The contact point provides information to the public via this website and the project database. The contact point is available to answer questions by email at: [e-mail]

Further information

• Concept for further developing coordination for the use of AI in the Federal Administration (in German)

  PDF693.75 kB12 December 2025

• Amendment to the Ordinance on digital services and digital transformation in the federal administration (in German)

  PDF161.13 kB12 December 2025

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