Latest News & Insights from San Francisco
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Looking Back at SF Climate Week
April 30, 2025Over 25,000 people attended SF Climate Week this past week, and Swissnex was at the center of the action.
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![A vibrant gathering at Swissnex featuring a crowd of attendees exploring exhibits and networking in a bright, modern space. The Swissnex logo is prominently displayed on the wall, emphasizing the innovative and collaborative atmosphere. Attendees engage with displays, converse in small groups, and move throughout the open area, which is illuminated by natural light and modern overhead fixtures. The event radiates energy, creativity, and a sense of community, showcasing the spirit of innovation and exchange.]()
ZHAW Staff Mobility Program 2025
April 30, 2025This year, Swissnex is hosting a total of five staff members of ZHAW visiting the San Francisco Bay Area for a two-week sabbatical.
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Expanding Bionomous Horizons: How the Startup Camp (Robotics) Transformed Our Silicon Valley Journey
April 7, 2025EPFL spin-off Bionomous transformed their US market approach through the Startup Camp (Robotics) powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex. Discover how CEO Frank Bonnet secured key investor meetings and research partnerships that will fuel their next phase of international growth.
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SF Climate Week at Swissnex in San Francisco
April 2, 2025Swissnex in San Francisco is participating in the SF Climate Week with several events and is the official home of two of SF Climate Week's Key Summits.
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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
March 25, 2025Swissnex in San Francisco is excited to announce that the applications for the 2025 Multimedia Lab for Journalists are open.
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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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Earth Out of Balance
January 23, 2025The special preview event celebrated the upcoming Keep it CO₂OL exhibition.
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![A group of ten people posing for a photo outdoors on a sunny day in front of a white neoclassical building surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery. The individuals are standing on a paved walkway, dressed in a mix of formal and casual attire, and the background shows a clear blue sky and distant buildings.]()
Insights from the US Discovery Tour with La Source School of Nursing
January 9, 2025Switzerland’s aging population poses new healthcare challenges. A delegation from the Canton of Vaud explored U.S. innovations on the East and West Coast in nursing, AI, and biotech, drawing lessons from California’s staffing laws and advancements shaping the future of care.
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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.
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![An abstract digital artwork featuring intricate glass-like structures that twist and flow dynamically through the image. The composition includes crystalline forms in clear, blue, and amber hues, interspersed with floating, petal-shaped elements. The overall design evokes a sense of movement and fluidity, with reflective surfaces and sharp details creating a futuristic, otherworldly aesthetic.]()
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.
