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The Innovation Zurich event is all about cross-industry innovation – with a focus on foodtech and materials & processes. How does that fit together? You’ll find out on the 4th of June, 2024.
Doors open at 4.45 PM – Discover the innovative showcases from the Foodtech and Materials & Processes sectors and enjoy the atmosphere of the Innovation Park with light snacks.
5.30PM Welcome – Government Councillor Carmen Walker Späh, Head of the Department of Economic Affairs of the Canton of Zurich
5.40 PM Success stories – Two female entrepreneurs talk about the challenges they have faced along the way and how they successfully overcame them.
6.10PM Keynote – Prof. Michael Kleinert, Head of the Institute for Food and Beverage Innovation ZHAW
6.30PM Discussion round with
From 7 PM Networking aperitif – Marvel at the showcases at the networking aperitif and round off the evening with interesting discussions.
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In this course you will learn about the structure and function of adhesives and adhesive tapes.
From practice for practice: In a theoretical part in the morning and a practical part in the afternoon, you will learn about the structure and function of adhesives and adhesive tapes. You will perform bondings with double-sided adhesive tapes and get to know and apply simple, practical test methods. The correct interpretation of the fracture points is also discussed.
This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in industrial bonding technology and wants to know what needs to be done to ensure that a bond delivers what it promises.
Basics of bonding technology:
Richard Kralik, specialist for adhesive technology at 3M Österreich GmbH.
May 7, 2024
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Did you know that the only electronic scoreboards approved by the International Sport Shooting Federation (ISSF) come from the Winterthur region?
At our next Tech Lunch, you will have the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at SIUS AG and experience how such precise systems are produced.
You will also be able to exchange ideas with other participants from our network over lunch at the QN World restaurant.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: SIUS AG, Im Langhag 1, 8307 Illnau-Effretikon
Program
11:00 a.m. Welcome by House of Winterthur and SIUS AG
11:05 a.m. Presentation and workshop tour
12:00 p.m. Walk/transfer to the QN World restaurant
12:15 p.m. Lunch and networking
13:30 End of the event
Menu
Menu salad or cream of asparagus soup
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Chicken strips in curry sauce with broccoli and rice
or pasta with mushroom cream sauce
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Including mineral water and coffee / espresso / tea
Costs
Employees of members of House of Winterthur or the GVIEL trade association: CHF 39.
Non-members: CHF 59.
The number of participants is limited. So it’s best to register today.
Cancellation free of charge is only possible until Monday, May 06, 2024. We accept substitute participants at any time.
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SCLC stands as a yearly gathering of top-tier supply chain leaders, providing a unique platform for learning and networking among industry peers. The upcoming 4th edition, themed “Connect 360: Future Frontiers of Supply Chain Collaboration,” is set to explore the complete landscape of connectivity within the supply chain. With an innovative focus on emerging trends and collaborative approaches, the conference aims to redefine the future of supply chain management.
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Aligning production with the circular economy conserves resources and opens up opportunities to increase efficiency. In the öbu-Impuls webinar, we talk to Tobias Stucki (Bern University of Applied Sciences) and Martin Kofler EIZO) about approaches and best practices for implementing the circular economy at company level.
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Our entertaining innovation workshop on the afternoon of April 25 or May 16 offers you the ideal support for your innovation idea. Free of charge.
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The Founders Tap is a regular and open event format for entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate with each other.
Founders Tap is a monthly event, presented by Bluelion & Swisspreneur where startup founders and entrepreneurs meet to have a drink, get inspired by and collaborate with likeminded entrepreneurs in an informal setting.
For further details about this event, including guest speaker and topic information, please click here.
If you would like to participate at this event click here to register.
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Women continue to make significant contributions in engineering fields, yet they remain underrepresented. This event offers a platform to connect with like-minded peers and to expand your network. In her keynote speech, Lijin Aryananda Blatter will share her educational and professional journey through three different continents and the most important lessons she has learned, about being an engineer, a leader, a woman, a mother and a person.
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Join us at our first AWS for Industries Week: Zurich on May 21-24, 2024.
Featuring insights on four key industries including Financial Services, Manufacturing & Industrial, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Media & Entertainment.
Discover how AWS is powering innovation in industries. Learn the ´art of the possible´ through keynote presentations, customer stories, discussion round-tables and live demonstrations. From technology trends in each industry, generative AI, data and analytics and much much more. Learn how you can leverage the power of cloud technologies to transform your organization.
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The DigitalBarometer is the result of a broad-based study by the Risk Dialogue Foundation, supported by the Mobiliar Cooperative, and is an annual study that measures the mood of the Swiss population with regard to digitalization. On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, we will present the fifth edition of the Mobiliar DigitalBarometer with a focus on “Digital Inclusion” at the PROGR in Bern.
In addition to the presentation and discussion of the key findings, we will get down to business in the afternoon: In a co-creative setting, we want to think about and develop possible spin-off projects together with interested parties. You can take part in both parts of the program or just the first part. Register today – we look forward to welcoming you to the release event and shaping the future of digitalization in Switzerland together: https://risiko-dialog.idloom.events/digitalbarometer-2024-release/register
The event is open to all interested parties and is free of charge.
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The Days of the Sun are a showcase for municipalities, regional companies, associations and individuals, focusing on energy, the environment and sustainability.
We show the possibilities of using domestic renewable energies.
In 2024, the Days of the Sun will be held in Knonauer Amt for the 8th time.
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You can find more information about the program here.
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Entrepreneurs often describe the same commercial pitfalls along their journey. The most cited commercial pitfalls go from struggling to reach and acquire (first) customers to identifying the product-market fit or building a profitable revenue model. I have experienced most of the commercial pitfalls as part of a startup (and also of larger companies) myself and repeatedly come across them when consulting entrepreneurs.
I am happy to welcome you to this workshop session to give you strategies to avoid or overcome the most common commercial pitfalls in the early stages of a company. We will look into real startup cases and draw from their lessons learned.
The workshop is limited to 8 participants to ensure time for questions and discussions. Participants will be able to vote for the most relevant cases for them at the beginning of the workshop. The most voted cases will be discussed first.
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The symposium will focus on basic principles, technological solutions, regulatory challenges and, above all, the opportunities for Swiss companies. High-ranking Swiss companies such as Sulzer Chemtech, Hitachi Zosen Inova, Linde and others will present their already available carbon capture processes and projects for your initial situation and your company. CO2 markets are illuminated and buyers for sequestered CO2 are identified. For many industries, CO2 is already not a pollutant, but a valuable material.
The course provides a sound knowledge base for evaluating strategies, processes and challenges for your company or business area in the field of carbon capture technologies:
– Technological basics (state-of-the-art) and future technologies
– Strategic use of existing solutions in the context of Switzerland and the global context
– CO2 market potential: from pollutant to valuable material of the future
– Political and legal framework conditions
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GenAI Zurich is a leading European conference focusing on real-world applications of generative AI. The event brings together visionary start-up founders, SMEs/service providers from the (Gen)AI sector and decision-makers from industry with an interest in the GenAI topic. The one-day conference, which will be repeated annually, is characterized by a varied program consisting of keynotes, use case presentations, panel discussions, start-up / service provider pitches and hands-on workshops. The speaker line-up can be viewed on the website.
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On 29 May 2024 from 1 p.m. in Winterthur, participants can expect a varied program with an exhibition on current digitization projects as well as free workshops for experts and workshops for young people. So help yourself to the robot bar and shape the digital future with the ZHAW!
All information and the registration form can be found at https://www.zhaw.ch/5jahrezukunft.
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Sustainability is more than just a compliance issue – when strategically embedded, it brings benefits for the environment and the company’s success! In this interactive workshop, öbu – The Association for Sustainable Business and the HSG Competence Center for Social Innovation will demonstrate sustainability measures to implement individual corporate goals in the long term.
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Target group
The workshop is aimed at owners and managers of medium-sized companies. We want to promote cross-industry exchange, so representatives from all sectors are very welcome.
Costs
öbu members: 150 CHF
Non-members: 200 CHF
Participation fee for the 3.5-hour workshop, including subsequent networking aperitif and certificate of participation.
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Technology, people, culture – in harmony!
Meet leading companies and innovators for an inspiring exchange on the digital trends shaping our industry. Discuss current challenges and success strategies in digitalization, from AI awareness to cross-border digitalization approaches in the DACH region. Take advantage of the numerous networking opportunities, discover pioneering solutions at the exhibition and deepen your knowledge in exclusive breakout sessions.
The Industry Forum 2025 is your platform to find out how technology, people and culture are setting the course for the future in harmonious symbiosis.
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Who is responsible for the health of employees? What opportunities does occupational health management offer? What can healthy leadership look like and what influence does it have on employer attractiveness? Answers to these questions are provided by the free short input followed by a Q&A session.
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At this year’s spm.spring conference “Future Skills – the project world of tomorrow!”, we are focusing on the challenges and opportunities of today’s working world.
Our speakers will talk about megatrends and transformation, agile job profiles of the future, the role of PM in agile chaos, working models of the future and how we can make better decisions together.
The event offers project leaders, managers and team members a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in captivating expert presentations and share their valuable experiences with each other.
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This will be a free full-day event including the topics of DevOps, developer experience, data engineering, CI/CD, Serverless, NoSQL data stores, GenAI and cloud computing.
Join us for sessions with experts from AWS, Confluent, Databricks, GitLab and MongoDB for presentations, workshops and chalk talks.
Hands-on workshops
If you intend to participate in some of the workshops, please bring your laptop!
Builders Day will feature 3 tracks – you have the choice between presentations, hands-on workshops and interactive chalk-talks!
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At this year’s summer party, we will once again combine innovation with the art of barbecuing and inspire you with new themes.
This time it’s all about LLL “Life Long Learning”, edtech and digital learning. Educational technologies are currently undergoing rapid development, primarily due to the need to offer education in digital formats. This includes online learning platforms, virtual classrooms, interactive learning tools and AI-based educational solutions. We take a closer look at this topic.
In addition to this inspiring input, we will prepare delicious vegan, vegetarian and meat-based delicacies over an open fire. We end the evening with a view over Zurich.
Bringing together what belongs together – the innovation heroes have been the professionals for open innovation in Switzerland since 2018. We help you to successfully open up your innovation management, inspire your customers with innovative ideas from the outside and show you how you and your team can best position yourself for this with our training and coaching sessions. Our network comprises over 1,200 heroines and heroes made up of highly motivated designers, innovation students, strategists, prototypers, facilitators, moderators, lateral thinkers, specialists, engineers and many more.
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The new President of the Business and Economic Development Division Zürioberland is elected at the General Meeting. The forum focuses on the “change of perspective”. The interdisciplinary perspective on the Zurich Oberland enables innovative solutions for regional challenges. Participants benefit from the expertise of specialists in interactive workshops, learn new perspectives and exchange ideas with decision-makers.
Participation in either the Annual General Meeting or the Zürioberland Forum separately is possible. Both events are reserved for members of the Business and Economic Development Division (Standortförderung) Zürioberland. The invitation and further program details will follow. Please make a note of Thursday, June 6, 2024. We look forward to seeing you!
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Every second person suffers from a mental disorder once in their life. In this online exchange meeting, we will explore the questions of how mental illness can be recognized at an early stage and what HR professionals and managers can do. We also provide tips for discussions with affected employees. In the subsequent discussion, there will be plenty of room for concrete examples and questions from practice.
The event is free of charge. It is organized by the Forum BGM Zurich.
Registration: info@bgm-zh.ch
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Ever wondered what Impact Hub Zürich has to offer? Join us for the fifth edition of our annual Open Hub Day and discover the vibrant community we have built.
We’re a diverse and inclusive community of entrepreneurs, startups, techies, politicians, creatives, activists, artists, and change-seekers. Together, we share a wealth of knowledge and experience in Circular Economy, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Sustainability, Digitalization, and more. We believe that tackling the world’s grand challenges requires collaboration and the creation of spaces where we can come together and work towards common goals.
At the Open Hub Day, expect engaging workshops, talks & presentations, a bustling marketplace, various networking opportunities, and of course, the finest coffee in town at Café Auer & Co.
We’ll wrap up the day with live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks.
Mark your calendars and become part of something bigger.
Let’s innovate and celebrate together! 🎉
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From the laboratory to the construction site
Digitalization in the construction industry is progressing rapidly. But what technologies are available and what benefits do they bring? How must further training develop in order to meet practical requirements?
Personalities from the construction industry, research and education from Switzerland and southern Germany are exploring these questions in order to shape the future of construction together.
The day before, you will have the opportunity to visit NEST at Empa and the Robotic Fabrication Laboratory at ETH Zurich, Hönggerberg.
Find out more about the program and register now.
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Every year, the newspaper Finanz und Wirtschaft hosts one of the leading fintech conferences in Switzerland featuring deep dive workshops in the morning and panels with C-levels or speeches in the afternoon. For this conference, tickets can be bought on the website.
In the evening, right after the conference, the Swiss FinTech Awards Night takes place. This is the awards ceremony of the most important award in the industry where the ecosystem comes together to celebrate innovators in finance. This is an invitation-only event. If you buy a ticket for the conference, you can indicate your interest to attend the evening as well.
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The Economic Forum Obersee is the new annual business conference of the upper Lake Zurich and Linth region. The event, born and evolved from the SME Forum Obersee (KMU Forum Obersee), is well-attended by representatives from local business and industry. Participants can expect well-known speakers, exciting personalities and have the opportunity to cultivate their personal network, while forging new connections.
This year’s theme is: “Inspiration: the Key to Success. Sustainable Paths for the Future.”
Preparations for the second edition of the Economic Forum Obersee are already in full swing. The detailed program will be published at the beginning of March 2024. Day or half-day passes can already be purchased online here.
The Economic Forum Obersee is the new annual business conference for the upper Lake Zurich and Linth region. Originating and further developed from the KMU Forum Obersee, the event is well attended by representatives from the regional economy and industry.
You can find out more about the event on the website of the Economic Forum Obersee .
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Your leadership catalyst 2024: balanced leadership & successful growth
If you as a leader
Then you need MORE than your brain!
Body – mind – heart want to be brought into balance and to a new level.
WAKE!UP Homo economicus only exists in business textbooks and is NO LONGER FIT FOR THE TIMES. If you want to stand out as a leader today, you need catalysts and thus constantly create pattern interrupt moments. Einstein already said that always doing the same thing and expecting different results is the definition of madness. That’s why we need #PatternInterrupt. We need concrete impulses to get us out of our rut and set a new course.
08:30 – 09:00: Arrival of the participants & Wake!Up Welcome
09:00 – 12:30: Interactive lectures & workshops
12:30 – 13:30: Wake!Up Lunch: Culinary delights with panorama & networking
Psycho-Mobil 1:1 slots with police psychologist Horst Hablitz
13:30 – 16:30: Interactive lectures & workshops , Wake!Up Leadership Challenge
16:30: Wrap Up & Q&A
17:00: Wake!Up Apéro & Community Networking to exchange experiences together with speakers in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Psycho-Mobile
Psycho-Mobil 1:1 slots with police psychologist Horst Hablitz
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At the end of 2022, the Federal Council adopted a clear position with regard to the prevention of greenwashing: In future, only what contributes to a sustainability goal or is at least compatible with a sustainability goal should be considered sustainable. In order to achieve this goal, close cooperation between science and practice is required to drive the process forward. New investment concepts need to be defined and proposals developed as to how these can be implemented. Against this backdrop, the following questions will be discussed at the next Finance Circle:
– What impact do sustainable products have today?
– How could sustainable products and strategies be implemented in the future?
– How can investment concepts and advisory approaches be implemented in practice?
Renowned experts will discuss and share their perspectives, moderated and challenged by Mark Dittli, Managing Director of The Market.
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Success stories and pioneering work: how generative AI is inspiring the business world
The specialist book by Sophie Hundertmark and Dr. Daniela Suter “Generative AI for companies” will be presented to the public on June 26, 2024. Take part in the discussion and the subsequent networking event.
A brief input on the opportunities and risks of generative AI for Swiss companies will be followed by a panel discussion with representatives from business and politics, moderated by Sophie Hundertmark and Daniela Suter. During the discussion, all guests are welcome to contribute their questions and input on the topic of “Generative AI in companies”.
The evening ends with a cozy aperitif.
Employees in management positions and project managers in particular are invited. But anyone else who is interested in the topic of AI or would like to make valuable contacts with like-minded people or sparring partners is also cordially invited to register.
We look forward to seeing you!
Daniela Suter and Sophie Hundertmark
Our speakers:
Dr. iur. Nicole Vögeli GalliAttorney-at-law and Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law, Head of Social Law & Lecturer at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, Partner, Küng & Vögeli Attorneys-at-Law.
Matthias Niklowitz: Journalist at Handelzeitung.ch and Head of Research at e-foresight, Swisscom’s next-gen banking think tank in Zurich.
More to follow shortly…
We would like to thank our partners and sponsors for making this event possible.
“We work in and with the Microsoft Cloud. We advise you in the areas of collaboration, data science, AI and automation, support and implement your projects and train your employees in the new technologies.” Matthias Falland (co-founder and guest author of the book).
As a media partner we have CMM360 the platform for Customer Relations Stars and CX & Service Champions.
Karl der Grosse – Our location for the evening
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⚡️👩💻👨💻 Calling all tech innovators and financial wizards! #SwissHacks Hackathon is here!
🇨🇭 Immerse yourself in Switzerland’s legacy of financial excellence and tech innovation! Brought to you by FIND and powered by Tenity, we invite you to join us in Zurich for a thrilling hackathon from June 28th – June 30th. 🌟 Get ready to transform your disruptive ideas into reality!
What’s the draw? 🚀 Work on exciting real-world challenges from our incredible partners SIX, Julius Baer, PostFinance, Ripple, Microsoft & Unique 📈 Exposure and recognition on an international stage at the Point Zero Forum, amidst industry leaders; 🏅 Plus, a host of other incredible rewards and surprises await!
The stage is set for you to revolutionize the future of finance! 🌐
🔔 Deadline to apply: April 30, 2024
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Last year, the Innovation Booster Additive Manufacturing (IBAM) supported by Innosuisse funded 12 projects in the field of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing.
On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 12 teams will present their results in short presentations at ETH Zurich.
Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency, supports the Innovation Booster Additive Manufacturing (IBAM), Innosuisse now supports 20 other topic-specific networks to find and test innovative and radical solutions to social problems.
The IBAM, which has existed since 2017, promotes projects that develop, test and validate solutions using 3D printing technology. This technology is increasingly finding its way into countless areas, such as medical technology, mechanical engineering and toolmaking, lightweight construction for the aircraft industry, food and pharmaceutical products, construction and electronics.
Find out what benefits 3D printing brings not only to businesses and organizations, but how it can also significantly advance the circular economy!
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Do you work in an SME? And would you like to know how you can improve the health of your employees with little effort and thus optimize your attractiveness as an employer? Take a first step with us into the topic of “Health in the workplace”. Get information, tips & tools in our free intro session with a focus on SMEs.
The online event is offered by Forum BGM Zurich and Health Promotion Switzerland.
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The “Innovation Day” makes innovation in the healthcare sector tangible: We focus on physically and independently trying out digital solutions and have organized a “market of opportunities” for this day. Try out new technologies in this interactive format, gain personal hands-on experience and learn about specific use cases from practice.
Together with the HealthCare Futurists (www.healthcarefuturists.com) and other dhc members and partners, we will be presenting the following trends and technologies:
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The target group for this event are employees of companies in the healthcare sector who are interested in the topics of innovation, digitalization and specific digital health solutions.
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The Swiss Mechatronics Day with the topic «Applied AI» will also take place in the Technopark in Zurich in the new year!
The topic relates to the use of artificial intelligence in very practical applications. Algorithms and techniques are used to solve problems and automate tasks. It is a rapidly developing discipline that has the potential to change all of our daily lives in the long term. We look forward to your participation!
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Are you interested in challenges within the food system and the question of how we can provide enough sustainable, healthy and tasty protein in the future? Or eager to revolutionize industries, minimize waste, and champion sustainable solutions? Or are you passionate about creating disruptive digital health and medical device solutions?
Then sign up for one of the Planetary Health Summer Schools in Zurich, Wädenswil, and Winterthur by April 1st.
You’ll get inspiring inputs from experts and practitioners in the field of #FoodTech, #CircularTech and #HealthTech. Based on real-life challenges you’ll develop and pitch a business or product idea – always closely accompanied by mentors and experts.
The three Summer Schools take place within a time-frame of two weeks within July, 8th – 30th, 2024.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to work on exciting topics, get first-hand insights and make an impact!
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Would you like to know how you can improve the health of your employees? And are you at the very beginning? Take the first step towards occupational health management with us. Get information, tips & tools in our free intro session. The intro sessions are aimed at managers, HR managers, OHM managers and those interested in OHM who are new to occupational health management.
The event is organized by Forum BGM Zurich and Health Promotion Switzerland.
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The AI Law Forum brings together renowned experts from the fields of AI, law, business and politics. At the forum, you can find out about the latest developments and challenges in the field of AI law, discover innovative solutions, discuss best practices and make valuable contacts. We offer an ideal platform for direct exchange with our experts as well as a varied conference format.
Be part of the event and take the opportunity to discuss directly with leading experts at our roundtables.
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Dear digital health enthusiasts
The next Digital Health Lab Day will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the ZHAW School of Engineering in Winterthur.
Meet participants from healthcare, IT, management, healthcare experts, start-ups and research to learn about and discuss current developments in the field of digital health.
To get in the mood for the 2024 program, take the opportunity to look back on the day: watch the recordings of the keynotes and pitches, download slides or simply browse through our photo gallery.
We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Kind regards on behalf of the ZHAW Digital Health Lab
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Utilizing data to save resources and reduce CO2 emissions, closing loops, and taking responsibility – how far has the digitization of sustainability progressed?
At our popular ‘Digitalization in Industry’ conference, scheduled for September 4, 2024, we will showcase implemented examples from companies that have distinguished themselves in sustainability through intelligent data utilization, differentiating themselves from the competition or tapping into new markets with sustainable offerings. As always, we anticipate engaging presentations and discussions with practitioners, insights from current applied research, and technical solutions from selected exhibitors.
Mark your calendar for September 4, 2024, now! You can also register in advance through this LINK – free cancellation up to 10 days before the event.
This year, our esteemed colleague, Prof. André Podleisek, will be chairing the conference. As a Professor of Sustainability and Quality in Industry, he brings extensive expertise in the field and will soon provide more information on content, speakers, and additional conference details. Do you have a challenge of your own, are you working on an exciting sustainability project, or would you like to showcase your solutions as an exhibitor? Feel free to reach out directly to andre.podleisek@ost.ch right away!
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The Board Symposium is aimed at board members and prospective board members of SMEs. The aim is to provide you as participants with valuable information and new impetus on the daily challenges, as the responsibilities, opportunities and risks of the activities of SME board members are constantly changing. With the VR Symposium, you will keep your finger on the pulse and be optimally equipped for the future.
In various breakout sessions, we offer participants the opportunity to delve even deeper into the latest hot topics. It is important to us that the sessions are very practical and up-to-date.
Exchange among like-minded people is also very important at the VR Symposium. In addition to imparting and deepening knowledge, there are numerous opportunities to deepen existing contacts and make new ones, as the BoD Symposium sees itself in particular as a networking platform for board members of SMEs.
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Solar & Storage Live Zurich 2024 is delighted to welcome Innovation Zurich as a partner.
Solar & Storage Live takes place on and September 17 and 18, 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland. Over two unmissable days, more than 8,000 solar industry professionals will come together in Zurich to share market knowledge and innovations and create new business opportunities along the entire value chain.
The event includes a start-up pitch, where start-ups from the fields of solar, battery storage, electromobility and smart energy have the opportunity to present their innovations. The recruitment zone helps to counteract the shortage of skilled workers by bringing together talent and opportunities. The comprehensive conference provides space for all areas of the renewable energy sector, while the exhibition brings together over 150 sponsors and exhibitors to showcase the latest innovations and products in the industry.
Further information can be found here
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Every second person suffers from a mental disorder once in their life. Sufferers are usually very afraid to talk about their condition at work. Managers also sometimes find it difficult to speak to an employee if they have the feeling that something is wrong.
In this online exchange meeting, we will explore the questions of how mental illness can be recognized at an early stage and what HR professionals and managers can do. We also provide tips for discussions with affected employees. In the subsequent discussion, there will be plenty of room for concrete examples and questions from practice. Registrations to: info@bgm-zh.ch
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The Swiss startup ecosystem congregates in Zurich on October 18th for the Launch startup conference organized by the ETH Entrepreneur Club and SICTIC. Our team of 50+ student volunteers and experienced investors works to foster a platform for networking and collaboration between startups and leading companies in the deep tech, health tech, ICT and green tech sectors, in the heart of Switzerland. Our exhibition will showcase the latest technologies developed by Swiss startups and partner companies and our Main Stage discussions will delve into the most consequential topics in European deep tech and innovation. The end of the event will host the Grand Finale of the InCube Challenge, an innovation contest where student teams from all over the world develop solutions to major industry problems.
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Dive into the future of finance and technology at the 133rd SICTIC Investor Day—the Swiss Fintech & AI Investor Day!
Join the eagerly awaited ninth edition of the Swiss Fintech Investor Day, heralded as the largest Fintech funding event in Switzerland. Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge platform where a curated selection of Fintech startups, chosen by a discerning jury, passionately pitch their groundbreaking ideas. This exclusive event is a prime opportunity for these startups to connect with experienced smart money investors, fostering collaborations that drive innovation and contribute to the dynamic Fintech landscape. Don’t miss this pivotal gathering, where entrepreneurial aspirations meet strategic investments, shaping the future of Swiss Fintech.
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Aim of the course
Our daily living is governed by a comprehensive, omnipresent and ubiquitous information network with a remarkably small, continuously shrinking “grid size”. Implanted and portable biomedical devices, sensor-assisted navigation, portable multimedia, distributed sensor networks, smart label technologies, mobile communication or portable IT systems are the forerunners of this revolutionary trend that is gaining importance in almost every living and working environment. Together with that, the serious question arises, how a widely distributed network of embedded systems should be supplied with energy.
Micro Energy Harvesting, i.e. the conversion of ambient energy into the supply energy required for an embedded system, is a promising perspective, as it would make the nodes truly energy-autonomous, without the need of power grids or batteries. However, a simple replacement of the battery or the supply cord by a local “micro power plant” will not solve the task. In contrary, micro energy harvesting relies on a thorough design of the whole embedded system. Micro energy converters have to be provided with a size and function compatible to the respective application site. The varying availability of ambient energy will require an efficient intermediate storage to bridge phases of low supply, as the back-up power grid is not available. An efficient energy management has to transfer the electrical energy between all subsystems in an optimal way. Finally, the energy consumption of the system node itself has to be minimized to a high extent by appropriate design and system control measures.
These issues define an extremely widespread field of research and development that is not easily covered in a one-day course. Therefore, this course will give, on one hand, an overview of the actual state of the art in microgenerators with some detail remarks on generator design, a thorough description of relevant energy storage concepts and an overview on electronic power management. Finally, practical examples of energy-autonomous embedded systems will be discussed in various fields of applications, e.g. in building infrastructure or automotive applications.
Target group
This course is designed for the practicing scientist or engineer, but also for a technical marketing person, to provide an overview on the wide field of energy harvesting and also a selected in-deep knowledge on various areas of this widespread discipline, e.g. the design of microgenerators, of power management, and some insight into application scenarios.
Course content
Course language
English
Trainer
Prof. Dr. Peter Woias is a full professor and head of the Laboratory on Engineering Design of MEMS at the Dept. of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) of the Albert-Ludwig-University Freiburg, Germany. His actual research focuses on microfluidics for medical applications, chemical micro process engineering, micro energy technology and microfabrication. He is, at the moment, member of the Cluster of Excellence livMatS, where he directs research area A named “Energy Conversion and Storage”. His own research in energy harvesting is on piezoelectric, triboelectric, electret and thermoelectric generators, on power management electronics and on energy-autonomous embedded systems.
Registration deadline
21 October 2024
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Course objective and structure
The aim of the course is to introduce the theoretical principles of tribology, as friction, wear and lubrication occur in all mechanical, electromechanical and biological systems and are of enormous practical importance.
The course provides up-to-date insights into tribology, focusing on the concepts of friction and wear. In addition, special attention is paid to tribological phenomena in erosion and abrasion. The application of basic knowledge of wear behavior in practical situations is taught. Modern, experimental methods are also presented.
Target audience
This course is aimed at engineers, product developers and designers.
Course content
The participants
– know definitions of terms
– gain insights into surface topography / roughness
– know friction / wear of different materials (ceramics, polymers, …)
– gain an overview of the lubricant classification
– know friction behavior and wear protection
Course instructor
Dr. Rowena Crockett, Empa, Dübendorf, chemist, has worked at Empa in Dübendorf since 1997 and has headed the tribology laboratory in the Nanoscale Materials Science department since 2005. Her activities include the management of research projects in the field of “water-based lubrication” and the supervision of doctoral students. To this end, application-oriented projects are carried out on behalf of industry.
Dr. Mousab Hadadtribology expert, headed the tribology and topography laboratory at Empa in Thun from 2002 to 2011. His activities included damage analyses, characterization assignments, research and development projects as well as technology transfer in the context of Master’s degree courses and postgraduate courses. From 2012 to 2020, he managed the tribology and characterization laboratory in a private company, mainly to solve tribological problems of customers. Since 2021, he has been working for a private company to solve technical problems in the field of tribology and surface technology.
Application deadline
November 22, 2024
News
The 30th Annual Congress of the DVSE will take placefrom 15-16.05.2025 under the direction of Prof. Dr. Philipp Moroder (Schulthess Klinik), Prof. Dr. Markus Scheibel ((Schulthess Klinik and Charité Berlin) and Prof. Dr. Karl Wieser (Balgrist University Hospital) at the Kongresshaus Zurich with the following main topics:
Around 700 congress participants are expected.