Swiss-Baltic Chamber of Commerce SBCC

07/06/2025

Chamber of Commerce Switzerland - Central Europe SEC together with chambers of commerce in the Central Eastern Europe CEE region invites you to the webinar series

“CEE-SWISS IMPULSE SESSION”

You are welcome to participate (free) on the next CEE Swiss Impulse Session Online,
Tuesday, 10th of June 2025, 11:00 - 11:45 CET

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING 2025

How the driverless revolution will change the world
Dr. Andreas Herrmann, Director of the Institute for Mobility at the University St. Gallen

Autonomous vehicles are about to enter the streets – in San Francisco, Oslo, Shanghai and many other cities. How will this technology change the way we move and what are the economics of driverless mobility?
These and more are the points Dr. Herrmann will address in the next round of the Swiss-CEE impulse session.

About Dr. Andreas Herrmann
Professor Dr. Andreas Herrmann is one of Europe’s leading experts in mobility, marketing, and innovation. He is the Director of the Institute for Mobility at the University of St. Gallen, where he also leads the Center for Customer Insight and the Global School of Empirical Research Methods. His research focuses on the future of transportation, autonomous driving, and smart mobility. With over 250 academic publications and 17 books, Professor Herrmann has collaborated with leading global companies such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and Deutsche Bahn. He also serves on advisory boards and consults for firms in the automotive, finance, and technology sectors. He has held visiting positions at top institutions including MIT, Columbia University, LSE City, and the University of Michigan. His most recent books include Autonomous Driving and Inventing Mobility for All.

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11/04/2025

Chamber of Commerce Switzerland - Central Europe SEC together with chambers of commerce in the Central Eastern Europe CEE region invites you to the webinar series “CEE-SWISS IMPULSE SESSION”
You are welcome to participate (free) on the next CEE Swiss Impulse Session

Online, Tuesday, 15th of April 2025, 11:00 - 11:45 CET
QUANTUM COMPUTING 2025

How Tomorrow's Technologies Are Shaping Today's Economy - the Inception of a Global Quantum Hub, Damir Bogdan, CEO of QuantumBasel

The future of industry is not on the horizon - it’s unfolding now.
Quantum technologies, AI, and next-gen computing are already transforming industries and creating new competitive frontiers with unprecedented opportunities. But how do we bridge the gap between innovation and impact? In this keynote, Damir shares the bold vision behind QuantumBasel—Switzerland’s first quantum and AI hub strategically positioned at the uptownBasel innovation campus. He'll explore how QuantumBasel is driving innovation through real-world quantum and AI projects that empower industries by bringing quantum education and applications to enterprises including seamless access to quantum, GPU, and classical computing power. This is more than tech – it’s about redefining the economy of tomorrow.

Damir Bogdan is CEO of QuantumBasel, Switzerland’s first quantum and AI hub, where he drives crossindustry innovation. A leading voice on quantum tech, AI, and digital strategy, he also heads Actvide AG, advising C-level executives in Switzerland and Silicon Valley. Formerly CIO at Raiffeisen, Chairman of the European cooperative banking CIOs, and strategist at Swisscom, Damir sits on multiple boards and startup juries, and holds executive degrees from SUNY, Harvard, MIT, and more.

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09/02/2025

Chamber of Commerce Switzerland - Central Europe SEC together with chambers of commerce in the Central Eastern Europe CEE region invites you to the webinar series
“CEE-SWISS IMPULSE SESSION”

You are welcome to participate on the next CEE Swiss Impulse Session

Online, Tuesday, 11th of February 2025, 11:00 - 11:45 CET

GLOBAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL OUTLOOK 2025

Strategies for Navigating through Economic Uncertainties and Structural Changes

DR. MARTIN WEDER, Cheaf Economist and Head of Economic Research at ZKB

As an important part of ZKB’s CIO Office, his team is responsible for analysing and forecasting macroeconomic, monetary policy and geopolitical developments. Before joining ZKB in 2018 as Senior Economist for Europe, he worked at the Swiss National Bank in the area of financial market analysis and as a Research Associate at economiesuisse, the Swiss Business Federation. He holds a PhD in Political Economy from the University of Lucerne and an M.A. in Economics from the University of St. Gallen and Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan.
Please, find all information on the Event Flyer and register below.
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The past few years have been characterised by considerable economic upheaval triggered by geopolitical tensions. Companies and households continue to struggle with the after-effects of significant price and interest rate hikes. In addition, structural challenges such as unfavourable demographic deve...

01/10/2024

Chamber of Commerce Switzerland - Central Europe SEC together with chambers of commerce in the Central Eastern Europe CEE region invites you to the webinar series “CEE-SWISS IMPULSE SESSION”
You are welcome to participate (free) on the next CEE Swiss Impulse Session

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, from 11:00 – 11:45 CET

THE CYBERSECURITY RACE IN THE AGE OF AI

How AI supercharges hackers – and how organizations can stay ahead

About this webinar
News reports about major cyberattacks are following on each other’s heels. Organizations report difficulties hiring the cyber talent they need to protect themselves. Now hackers gain an even stronger advantage – GenAI automates much of the hacking process for them, making them faster and more effective. But is it all bad news? Listen to our panel of senior leaders from Ernst & Young based in Switzerland and in Poland, for their take on the advancing threats and transformational opportunities from AI in the cyberspace.

More information about our keynote speakers:
MARIA PISA is Cybersecurity Partner at EY Switzerland. Her extensive track record covers cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, resilience and incident response, among others. She leads the European Cybersecurity service portfolio for clients in the consumer sector.

NATALIA STUDER is Cyber AI Lead at EY Switzerland. Her experience in regulation, compliance and privacy complement a strong scientific and technical background, enabling her to build trusted, ethical experiences with cutting edge technology.

EWA NOWAKOWSKA is Partner and AI Data Science Leader at EY Poland. She is in charge of our modern AI Data Science Team advising on effective use of data and technology, and implementing state-of-the-art AIbased solutions, both internally and for our clients.

The Zoom link for the registration is here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DVjopiodSMKkvVYHlV55Cg #/registration

08/07/2024

Chamber of Commerce Switzerland - Central Europe SEC together with chambers of commerce in the Central Eastern Europe CEE region invites you to the webinar series “CEE-SWISS IMPULSE SESSION”
You are welcome to participate (free) on the next CEE Swiss Impulse Session

Online, Tuesday, 9th of July 2024, 11:00 – 11:45 CET

THE WAY TO ZEROWATERLOSS
How leaks in drinking water networks can be managed and monitored

HUGO LÖTSCHER, Director of VONROLL HYDRO and Developer of the ZEROWATERLOSS mission.

Hugo Lötscher was born in 1973 in Lucerne, Switzerland. After studying electronics with the Swiss Air Force, he began his career in leak detection. Initially, he worked in the development of leak detection devices, then as a field engineer, and subsequently transitioned to sales. In 2008 and 2011, he earned his MBA and EMBA from the University of Lucerne.

The Zoom link for the registration is here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iGD1_Ve7QduOR4MnjO49Lg #/registration

08/06/2024

Chamber of Commerce Switzerland - Central Europe SEC together with chambers of commerce in the Central Eastern Europe CEE region invites you to the webinar series
“CEE-SWISS IMPULSE SESSION”
You are welcome to participate (free) on the next CEE Swiss Impulse Session

Online, Tuesday, 11th of June 2024, 11:00 - 11:45 CET

AI TRILOGY 1/2024:
LATEST AI INNOVATIONS AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

How Industrial Companies Can Benefit from Generative AI
MALCOLM WERCHOTA, ChatGPT evangelist & operations leader Malcolm Werchota is a ChatGPT evangelist with extensive expertise in energy, healthcare, and AI-driven innovation. With a background at Schlumberger and Novartis, he is now the co-founder and CMO/CFO of Coating AI, a Swiss start-up that leverages Artificial Intelligence to optimize coating processes. As a renowned keynote speaker and workshop leader, Malcolm heads the AI practice at Triple Eight Solutions, a Swiss-based consultancy offering cutting-edge, hands-on guidance for implementing generative AI across key corporate functions, including Marketing, HR, IT, and Production. An Austrian citizen, Malcolm holds a Master's in Material Science from the University of Leoben (with his thesis from Imperial College London) and an MBA from ESADE.
The Zoom link for the registration is here:

Join us for an interactive session with Malcolm Werchota, a former SEC board member representing Novartis and a leading AI evangelist.

29/12/2023

Chamber of Commerce Switzerland - Central Europe SEC together with chambers of commerce in the Central Eastern Europe CEE region invites you to the webinar series “CEE-SWISS IMPULSE SESSION”
You are welcome to participate (free) on the next CEE Swiss Impulse Session on

Tuesday, January16th, 2024, from 11:00 – 11:45 CET

WITH MATERIAL INNOVATIONS INTO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
How can material research help solve the current challenges

TANJA ZIMMERMANN, Director of Empa and Professor for Materials Science at ETH Zurich and EPF Lausanne
As an interdisciplinary research institute of the ETH Domain, Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, conducts cutting-edge materials and technology research in the areas of nanostructured, “smart” materials and surfaces, energy, sustainable building and environmental technologies as well as medical technology and solutions for personalized medicine. What are our strategies to bring innovation about? How do we collaborate with industry, governmental bodies and public towards a sustainable future?

The Zoom link for the registration is here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v-0F3BlfSk2TKXmA0FdzfQ #/registration

21/02/2023

Chamber of Commerce Switzerland - Central Europe SEC together with chambers of commerce in the Central Eastern Europe CEE region invites you to the webinar series “CEE-SWISS IMPULSE SESSION”
You are welcome to participate (free) on the next CEE Swiss Impulse Session on
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, from 11:00 – 11:45 CET
ROUNDTRIP WEB3: METAVERSE, VIRTUAL WORLDS, NFTS & COMMUNITIES
Discover how this game-changing new era of the “internet" is set to revolutionize customer engagement and transform the way organizations do business
ROBERT IKEN, Founder of Morrow Ventures from Jung von Matt
Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of web3! This session will take you on a journey through the hottest topics in the metaverse, NFTs, and the power of communities. You'll see how innovative brands are revolutionizing the industry and how established brands find new and exciting ways to connect and collaborate with their customers. And the best part? You'll walk away with actionable insights and hands-on strategies you can implement in your organization. This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and discover the limitless potential of web3!
The Zoom link for the registration is here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FmCuwDk6SkaLAPsQqOjcZA

06/02/2023

Chamber of Commerce Switzerland - Central Europe SEC together with chambers of commerce in the Central Eastern Europe CEE region invites you to the webinar series “CEE-SWISS IMPULSE SESSION”
You are welcome to participate (free) on the next CEE Swiss Impulse Session on
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023, from 11:00 – 11:45 CET
DIGITALSWITZERLAND – TRANSFORMING SWITZERLAND INTO A LEADING DIGITAL NATION
STEFAN METZGER, the CEO of digitalswitzerland, a fast-moving association and foundation, relentless in its pursuit to make Switzerland a leading digital nation, will outline the unique characteristics of Switzerland and its business environment and where the country stands regarding the IMD Digital Competitiveness Ranking. He will explain what the role of digitalswitzerland is and how they drive digital transformation. Stefan will demonstrate how collaborative innovation transforms one ecosystem into another. He will also highlight some concrete Use Cases and the potential benefits for CEE countries.
The Zoom link for the registration is here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_faQRXmHUQRCk8ctmik89SA

04/11/2022

CEE-Swiss Impulse Sessions, Online-Webinar, initiiert von der SEC

Am Dienstag 8.11.2022, 11:00-11:45 CET

AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS MOVING INTO OUR DAILY LIVES

Während Roboter als Arbeitstiere in Fabriken bereits hervorragende Arbeit leisten, tauchen sie nun nach und nach in unserer täglichen Umgebung auf und bieten ihre Dienste als autonome Autos, Lieferdrohnen, Helfer bei Such- und Rettungsaktionen und vieles mehr an. In diesem Vortrag werden einige aktuelle Höhepunkte auf dem Gebiet der Forschung im Bereich der autonomen mobilen Robotik vorgestellt und einige der grossen Herausforderungen und Möglichkeiten angesprochen.

ROLAND SIEGWART ist ein weltweit anerkannter Experte für Robotik und Professor für autonome mobile Roboter an der ETH Zürich, Direktor des Autonomous Systems Lab (ASL) in der Schweiz, Direktor des Instituts für Robotik und Intelligente Systeme an der ETH Zürich, Gründungs-Ko-Direktor des Wyss Zurich Translational Center und Mitglied des Verwaltungsrats mehrerer High-Tech-Unternehmen. Er wurde mit dem IEEE RAS Pioneer und dem Inaba Technical Award ausgezeichnet und ist Mitbegründer von mehr als einem halben Dutzend Startup-Unternehmen in der Robotik, sowie einer der meistzitierten Wissenschaftler in der Robotik. Sein Interesse gilt dem Design und der Navigation von Rad-, Lauf- und Flugrobotern, die in komplexen und hochdynamischen Umgebungen operieren. Er ist auch ein starker Förderer von Innovation und Unternehmertum in der Schweiz.
Den Zoom-Link zur Anmeldung finden Sie hier:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kFbnCXOhSWaqDHun64xq7Q

30/07/2022

Olete oodatud!

10/06/2022

Chamber of Commerce Switzerland - Central Europe SEC together with chambers of commerce in the Central Eastern Europe CEE region invites you to the webinar series “CEE-SWISS IMPULSE SESSION”
You are welcome to participate (free) on the next CEE Swiss Impulse Session on
Tuesday, June 28th, 2022, from 11:00 – 11:45 CET
HOW TO BE THE MOST INNOVATIVE COUNTRY IN THE WORLD?
Many global innovation rankings list Switzerland as the most innovative country in the world. Of course, innovation is key to a nation’s economic success. But why is Switzerland particularly strong in this area? What are the key ingredients to create innovation? Raymond Cron, CEO of “Switzerland Innovation”, will explain the Swiss approach and what the role of his organization is. “Switzerland Innovation” is a network of six innovation parks across Switzerland based on a joint initiative of public institutions, academia, and the private sector with a statutory mandate from the Swiss government. Switzerland Innovation forms an ecosystem that allows universities and innovative companies to collaborate and use their knowledge and research results for the development of new marketable products and services.
The Zoom link for the registration is here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vUU2rp74TmSOpZ6X3KrbUw