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About Swissnex in San Francisco
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Our Mission
Who we are
Connecting Switzerland, North America and the world in science, education, innovation, and the arts.
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Our Work
Swissnex in San Francisco is part of a global network for international collaboration located at Pier 17. We connect Switzerland, North America and the world in science, education, innovation, and the arts, and foster exchange between the regions.
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Academia
We connect Swiss and US universities, researchers and academics, fostering the international exchange of research and ideas.
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Startups
Our equity-free startup programs are customized to the needs of entrepreneurs exploring or entering the US market.
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Innovation
Encompassing foresight, technology and trend scouting, we provide insights derived from our ecosystem of activities across education, research, innovation, and creativity.
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Arts
Swissnex in San Francisco is mandated from Pro Helvetia – the Swiss Arts Council, to facilitate Swiss artists promotion and cultural exchanges.
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HumanX 2025: AI in Finance, Cybersecurity, and Healthcare
March 25, 2025At the HumanX conference, over 3,000 global tech innovators gathered to unravel AI's transformative potential. From OpenAI and Anthropic to innovative startups, the event illuminated how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing finance, cybersecurity, and healthcare—offering a tantalizing preview of technology's most powerful frontier.
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2025 Multimedia Lab for Journalists
August 4, 2025 — August 15, 2025An immersive 2-week intensive program designed to support established and emerging professionals in journalism and multimedia storytelling.
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Bridges and Innovation Ecosystems: A Deep Dive in Robotics
March 21, 2025Is bridging international innovation ecosystems a contradiction? Join me on a journey from Zurich to San Francisco, where robotics innovation, cultural insights, and unexpected connections await. Discover what happens when Switzerland's precision meets Silicon Valley's dynamic spirit—and why the metaphor of bridges has never been more fitting.
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Swiss Venture Capital Report 2025: A Comment from Swissnex in San Francisco
February 18, 2025Swiss Venture Capital Report 2025: A Comment from Swissnex in San Francisco
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Big Tech Trends at CES 2025
January 24, 2025The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 – The Big Tech Trends to expect for 2025
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AI Predictions for 2025
December 18, 2024With new releases, startups emerging daily, and an AI discourse oscillating between excitement and skepticism—breakthroughs and potential bubbles—navigating this sea of information can feel like a dense technological fog, thicker than the one we often have in San Francisco. Our AI Program Manager Maulde Cuerel clears the horizon and explores what’s in store for AI in 2025.
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Designing with Machines
January 6, 2025Anthony Masure, Associate Professor and Dean of Research at Geneva University of Art and Design, shares his perspective on the interplay of AI and the Arts.
Our Impact
Swissnex collaborates with a broad spectrum of partners related to international research and innovation.
Swissnex in San Francisco, located at Pier 17, is part of the global Swissnex Network for international collaboration. Our mission is to connect people and ideas from Switzerland and the San Francisco Bay Area to foster exchange in research, education, innovation, and the arts. We produce events, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, and research trends that shape our society.