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As the most important network of experts for the engineering sciences in Switzerland, our goal is to further enhance Switzerland’s leading position in this field, and to help ensure that findings are translated into technologies and innovations for the benefit of the economy and society.

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8. Internationales Jost Bürgi-Symposium

Saturday, 26. April 2025 10:00

Kronensaal, Hauptgasse 2, 9620 Lichtensteig SG

Mehr Frauenpower für MINT-Berufe in der Schweiz: Aufruf zum Handeln!

Technology education Technology education Thursday, 15. May 2025 17:30

Innovation Lab HEG-Fribourg, Chemin du Musée 4

Swiss Sustainable Polymer Conference SSPC

Friday, 23. May 2025 09:00

FHNW School of Engineering | Building 1, Audimax 1.045 | Klosterzelgstrasse 2 | 5210 Windisch

Annual Congress SATW 2025

Artificial Intelligence Tuesday, 27. May 2025 13:00

FHNW Campus Muttenz, Hofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz

16. Day of Life Sciences – 150 Jahre Chemie an der ZHAW

Wednesday, 04. June 2025 09:00

ZHAW, Campus Grüental, Gebäude GA, Aula Hauptgebäude, Wädenswil

Event ‘Cybersecurity for SMEs – simply explained’

Cybersecurity Thursday, 12. June 2025 13:11

Eidgenössischen Personalamt EPA

Swiss Data Space Forum 2025

Digital self-determination Digitalisation Tuesday, 02. September 2025 09:00

Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Suurstoffi 1, 6343 Risch-Rotkreuz

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Further topics 23-04-25

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Good data is worth its weight in gold

Digital self-determination 14-04-25

AI - and now? A practical guide for SMEs at the turning point

Artificial Intelligence 27-03-25

Module leaders wanted

TecNights TecDays Technology education 13-03-25

Paths to sustainable consumer behaviour

SATW Food 10-03-25

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The internet connects us to the entire world, offering exciting possibilities but also significant risks. The latest issue of Technoscope takes a closer look at cybersecurity and...

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The conversion of energy systems to climate neutrality and security of supply poses major challenges for Switzerland. Hydrogen has a special role to play in the efforts to...

Cyber Study 2024: protective measures are often neglected

The Cyber Study 2024 shows: Cybercrime is a serious threat for Swiss SMEs, IT service providers and private individuals - but many are hardly taking any protective measures.

Discussion paper: How safe should automated vehicles be?

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Quantum computers: How do they work and what will we use them for?

Quantum computers are set to revolutionize technology far beyond the capabilities of today's digital systems. While conventional computers work with bits, quantum computers use...

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SATW Forum "Defossilisation of the Swiss chemical industry - shaping the future"

A rapid reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is essential to effectively combat climate change. The energy sector in particular, which is heavily dependent on fossil fuels such as...

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In this issue of Technoscope, we present a number of technical professions that are currently experiencing a shortage of skilled labor—in some cases, not all apprenticeship...

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Is Swiss industry’s capacity for innovation in jeopardy? Despite declining headcount and research and development challenges, the latest analysis by the Swiss Academy of...

How to use the power of AI to reduce the impact of climate change on Switzerland

Climate change is showing negative impacts worldwide and Switzerland is particularly affected - what can be done? More than 70 experts and scientists from 30 renowned Swiss...

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