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Swissnex in JapanInterview with Felix Moesner outgoing CEO and Consul of Swissnex in Japan
This month, Felix Moesner is wrapping up his term as Consul and CEO of Swissnex in Japan. When he first arrived in August 2021, the Tokyo Olympics were underway, COVID-19 restrictions were still in place,…
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Swissnex in Japan StartupsAn International Platform for Deep Tech Innovation: Global Startup EXPO
Global Startup EXPO (GSE) 2026 will bring together startups, investors, corporations, researchers, and governments from around the world in Osaka, Japan, on October 5-7. Swissnex in Japan hosted a briefing session of the event with…
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Swissnex in Japan Artificial IntelligenceReflecting on the Future of Memory: Afterlife AI
As AI becomes increasingly capable of generating realistic conversations, voices, and digital personas, new questions are emerging about memory, grief, and human connection. One of the most thought-provoking developments is “Afterlife AI”: systems designed to…
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Swissnex in Japan SustainabilityLess Waste, More Life: Exploring Food Waste and Circular Living
Food waste is one of the most immediate environmental challenges encountered in everyday life. What does living with less waste require of us today? How can everyday choices and collective action reshape the way we…
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Swissnex in Japan Energy InnovationExplore the Future of Resilient Energy Systems at Swiss-Japan Energy Days 2026
As climate urgency, electrification, and geopolitical tensions reshape global energy systems, Swiss-Japan Energy Days 2026 will explore one of the defining challenges of the energy transition: building resilient and flexible electricity grids. From September 2-4,…
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Swissnex in Japan Innovation StartupsBack-to-Back Wins at SusHi Tech Tokyo
The Swisstech Pavilion made a strong impact at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Asia’s leading startup conference, bringing together more than 60,000 participants and over 700 startups at Tokyo Big Sight. Awarded the Most Innovative Pavilion…
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Swissnex in Japan ClimateSpeaking with the Planet: A Youth Climate Dialogue
Swiss and Japanese students united for an interactive exploration of how climate change is changing our lives, and what can be done about it. Organized by Swissnex in collaboration with Happy Earth Day Osaka, and…
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Swissnex in Japan Innovation StartupsFrom Heidi to High Tech: Exploring Switzerland’s Innovation Ecosystem
Throughout April 2026, the exhibition "Swissnex Window #13: From Heidi to High Tech" explored Switzerland’s innovation ecosystem through a vivid showcase of breakthrough ideas meeting real-world impact. The exhibition brought together ten pioneering Swiss startups…
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Swissnex in Japan Art & Design SustainabilityImagining Planetary Diplomacy: An Encounter with the More-Than-Human
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Swissnex in JapanSwiss Alumni Sakura 2026
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Swissnex in Japan Artificial Intelligence Innovation SustainabilityDavos 2026 Debriefing: Insights into Dialogue, AI, and Sustainable Innovation
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Swissnex in Japan SustainabilityLaunching the Planetary Embassy in Japan
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Swissnex in Japan Artificial IntelligenceAI at Scale: Trust, Systems, and Supercomputing
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Swissnex in Japan Innovation StartupsConnecting Swiss Deep-Tech with Japan’s Materials Innovation Ecosystem
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Swissnex in Japan Innovation MedTech StartupsSwiss Deeptech Roadshow 2025: Expanding Swiss Innovation Frontiers
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Swissnex in Japan Art & Design SustainabilityRestoring Reefs Together: Insights from Science, Community, and Innovation
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Swissnex in Japan Climate Energy SustainabilityFlowing Connections: Professor Michael Döring Reflects on His ZHAW–Swissnex Sabbatical in Japan
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Swissnex in Japan MedTechAI and Society: Exploring a Collaborative Future
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Swissnex in Japan Art & Design SustainabilityBack in the Future / Forward in the Future: Exploring Speculative Worlds through Art and Imagination
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Swissnex in Japan Innovation SustainabilitySwissnex at Expo 2025 Osaka: Connecting Switzerland and Japan Through Innovation
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Swissnex in Japan InnovationFrom Zurich to Kyoto: Interview with Professor Charmaine M.S. Ng, Kyoto Institute of Technology
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Swissnex in Japan Art & Design SustainabilitySustainable Building Cultures in Japan: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives
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Swissnex in Japan Climate Energy Innovation StartupsSwiss-Japan Energy Days 2025: Accelerating Global Energy Innovation
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Swissnex in Japan Art & Design Climate SustainabilityConverging Waters: Art, Science, and the Fragile Balance of Our Planet
