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1st International Co-Creation Conference
August 28, 2024Bringing together a diverse group of innovators, business leaders, and international guests, the event highlighted the Swiss Pavilion’s themes for the World Expo 2025: enhancing life, protecting the planet, and advancing human potential. With inspiring keynote insights and dynamic group discussions, it set the stage for collaborative solutions and groundbreaking ideas to shape a more sustainable world.
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Web3 Synergy: Swiss-Japanese Women Entrepreneurs & Networking
August 2, 2024Held on July 26, 2024, this landmark event connected Web3 and women leaders from Switzerland and Japan. Featuring inspiring women who are making significant strides in the innovative space, the event created a powerful bridge between the burgeoning Web3 ecosystems of both countries.
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nexCafé #8: Tinguely Entangled
June 14, 2024Art-science talk on “Tinguely Entangled,” a visionary performance designed by Swiss pianist Lukas Loss, in collaboration with scientist Dr. Henry Legg, brought an immersive journey into the heart of quantum physics with artistry and groundbreaking scientific insights.
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Vitra Seminar: Work Panorama 2024
May 24, 2024The Vitra Seminar, held recently in Osaka, brought together a dynamic group of innovators and thought leaders to explore the future of work. Organized by Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra, the seminar featured inspiring talks by Raphael Gielgen and Anni Hayashi, shedding light on the evolving landscape of workplace environments.
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Future of Mindfulness
May 11, 2024Exploring the intersection of mindfulness and leadership in today's dynamic world, we were enriched by Stefanie Neumann and Christoph Hoffmann from ZHAW, who shared their insights. Zenryu Kawakami provided a profound overview of Japanese Zen culture, and Shoukei Matsumoto delivered a thought-provoking talk on long-term thinking.
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Swiss Alumni Sakura 2024
March 30, 2024What a turnout and a sight to behold! – The cherry blossoms, or Sakura, are in full bloom, setting the perfect backdrop for the traditional Spring gathering of Swiss Alumni in Japan. The event was a hit, with a full house enjoying Swiss delicacies and drinks, fostering both networking and nostalgia among present and past students from Swiss Universities and Schools now residing in Japan.
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Cities of Longevity
March 11, 2024In a world that is constantly evolving, the notion of health and longevity is being redefined beyond the traditional confines of healthcare systems. The recent "Cities of Longevity" event, hosted by Swiss Consul and CEO Dr. Felix Moesner, Head of Art-Science Fiammetta Pennisi, and Head of Academic Relations Minami Kotani, in collaboration with the Swiss Center for Design and Health, explored this concept through a multifaceted lens.
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nexCafé #7: ArtTech x Swissnex Conversation
March 7, 2024Five exceptional presenters provided captivating insights into XR and gaming at our event, "Japan’s Startup Ecosystem in the XR and Gaming Industry," co-organized with our esteemed partner Nathalie Pichard from the ArtTech Foundation.
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FIM E-Xplorer World Cup 2024
February 17, 2024On February 17, 2024, the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup 2024 concluded in Osaka. We had the great pleasure to host Geneva-based E-Xplorer SA, the competing teams and their e-bikes for the competition's welcome reception on February 15. Congratulations to the winners Sandra Gomez (ESP) and Jorge Zaragoza (ESP) who led the pack and won all races.
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KENTO x Switzerland Health and Medical Symposium
February 19, 2024The KENTO × Switzerland Health and Medical Symposium, hosted by Swissnex in Japan in partnership with Suita City and the University of Bern, marked a significant milestone in international healthcare collaboration. Held on February 16, 2024, at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, this event brought together esteemed professionals and experts from Switzerland and Japan to discuss advancements in cardiovascular disease prevention and healthy lifespan extension.
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CYBATHLON Challenges 2024 in Osaka
February 5, 2024The CYBATHLON, an international competition showcasing advanced assistive technologies, concluded on February 2, bringing excitement and inspiration to Osaka. Hosted at Osaka Electro-Communication University (OECU), this event was a significant milestone for technology enthusiasts and advocates for accessibility.
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Swissnex Window – Now Accepting Applications for Exhibition Proposals
December 11, 2023Swissnex in Japan is thrilled to announce that it is now accepting applications for exhibition proposals at its prime location in the heart of Osaka, the beating heart of the Kansai area in Japan. This unique opportunity is open to artists, entrepreneurs, scholars, tech firms, research institutions, and cultural organizations with connections to the Swiss academic, public, or private sector.
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Swissnex Open House – Alumni & Friends
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Decentralized Finance: New Horizons in Financial Innovation
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nexCafé #6: Material Meetup Kyoto – Master craftsmen making word-class products from natural materials
November 16, 2023We invited six exceptional presenters who shared captivating insights into the immense value of modern-age natural materials, meticulously crafted by “Takumi” (master craftsmen) at the pinnacle of their art.
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Swissnex in Japan Opens its Doors in Osaka!
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nexCafé #5: Voicing Marshlands – Rereading the potential of an undervalued ecosystem
June 9, 2023Artist and composer Rahel Kraft presented her sonic works of the marshes in Taiki, Hokkaido. Co-organized with the Memu Earth Lab, we invited Professor Toshiya Okuro, a landscape ecology conservation and restoration specialist from The University of Tokyo.
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Mikafi, automated coffee roasting in Japan
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Swiss-Japan Aging Forum on Health, Loneliness and Poverty
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Swiss Alumni Sakura 2023
April 1, 2023“Alumni from Switzerland, Japan and over the world valued this reunion. Swissnex is truly a genuine hub to the new world.” - Prof. Mao Uematsu, University of Zurich alumni.
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nexCafé #4: Global Science Film Festival in Japan
March 31, 2023The 5th Global Science Film Festival by the Swiss Science Film Academy has been a great success. Themed "Reconnecting Science and Society," it featured the screening of two outstanding Swiss animations and a compelling Swiss documentary about glaciers.
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nexCafé Francophonie
May 23, 2023Festival de la Francophonie 2023
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Hydrogen Startups Kansai
March 20, 2023A full program for Swiss based Hydrogen Innovators
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Davos Debriefing 2023
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City Tech Tokyo 2023
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Hack Osaka 2023
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nexCafé #3: Material Meetup Kyoto
February 15, 2023Co-organized with FabCafe, we invited NaturLoop, a Swiss-based materials science startup, and PEEL Lab, a B2B green tech for plant-based leather products, to talk about ethical materials and the usage of sustainable materials in architecture.
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World Expo 25 – Swiss Pavilion Reveal
February 2, 2023World Premiere unveiling of the design for the Swiss Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
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FinTech in Osaka
December 2, 2022nexFin
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nexCafé #2: The Role of Science and Technology in Art and Humanities
November 16, 2022A panel discussion featuring a musician, an artist, and a scientist explored the relationships between sound, consciousness, perception, memory, and the body, while also presenting insights into interdisciplinary art and science projects.
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ZHAW Sabbatical – Dr. Manuel Antonetti
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ZHAW Sabbatical – Dr. Markus Wunsch
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ZHAW Sabbatical – Roger Flühler
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STS forum 2022
October 4, 2022 -
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ZHAW Sabbaticals
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nexCafé #1: Sonic Agency – Understanding the city through sound practices
September 8, 2022A performative event explored how the DATA that flows through the networks impacts the CITY soundscapes and how AI and machine learning affect the precision of what we hear through digital platforms, potentially transforming the next level of human creativity.
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New in Osaka
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Davos 2022
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President Ignazio Cassis
April 14, 2022
