Tuesday, 02.04.2024 – Tuesday, 16.04.2024
"Can Tech Save The World?"
Explore with us the potential of Swiss-Canadian cleantech collaboration – in panel discussions, an exhibiton and a film screening. Experience the power of cleantech innovation in a tangible and exciting way!
Visit our full program here: innovationfest.net
April 2-28, 2024 ｜ In-person and online
The FEST is presented by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver, in partnership with Simon Fraser University, ISM Arts & Culture and ABB.
Location: Hybrid: Vancouver & online
| COLLABORATE TO INNOVATE | Panel Discussion |
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| Panelists | Jeanette Jackson - Foresight Canada Patrick Bertschi - Switzerland Global Enterprise Elicia Maine - Simon Fraser University |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, April 2, 5:30pm |
| Location | Online |
| Register | Join livestream |
| SMART & SUSTAINABLE CITIES | Panel Discussion |
|---|---|
| Panelists | Leanne Sawatzky - SFU Centre for Dialogue Vicente Carabias - ZHAW / City of Winterthur Sandra Phillips - movmi Kristi Shalla - Swiss Business Hub USA |
| Date & Time | Thursday, April 4, 9:30am |
| Location | - Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver - Online |
| Register |
Join in-person | Join livestream |
| STARTUP SERIES | Masterclass & Pitch Competition |
|---|---|
| Panelists | Nina Bader - Foresight Canada Paul Brassard - Volition |
| Date & Time | Tuesday to Thursday, April 9-11 |
| Location | Online |
| Register |
Join virtual event |
| THE VALUE OF THINGS | Film Screening |
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| Date & Time | Thursday, April 11, 6:30pm (in-person) April 24-28 (online) |
| Location | - The VIFF Centre, Vancouver - Online |
| Register |
Join in-person | Join online |
| DIALOGUE ON DECARBONI- ZATION |
Panel discussion |
|---|---|
| Panelists | Yasmine Calisesi - EPFL Energy Center Sami Khan - Simon Fraser University Russell McKenna - Paul Scherrer Institute Curran Crawford - University of Victoria Laura Sloboda - SFU Hydrogen Lab |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, April 16, 10am |
| Location | Online |
| Register |
Join livestream |
| CAN TECH SAVE THE WORLD? |
Exhibition |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | April 2-23 |
| Location | SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver |
| No registration required |
Opening Hours |
| A TALE OF SMART CITIES | Lecture Series in AB & BC |
|---|---|
| Lecturers | Vicente Carabias - ZHAW, City of Winterthur Kristi Shalla - Swiss Business Hub USA |
| Date & Time | March 26 - April 5 |
| Location | University of Calgary – March 28 University of Alberta - March 26 BC Institute of Technology – Apr 2 University of British Columbia – April 3 |
