2nd Swiss Innovation FEST


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Tuesday, 26.03.2024 – Sunday, 28.04.2024

The Swiss Innovation FEST return to Vancouver for its 2nd edition.
The Swiss Innovation FEST return to Vancouver for its 2nd edition. © FDFA, 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
March 26 - April 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

Program Highlights:
COLLABORATE TO INNOVATE Panel Discussion
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
Facilitators Nina Bader - Foresight Canada
Paul Brassard - Volition
Scott Mallory - ISM Arts & Culture
Date & Time  Tuesday to Thursday, April 9-11
Location Online 
Register 
Join virtual event
THE VALUE OF THINGS     Film Screening
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 &
ETH Zurich
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 2-13
Location SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver 
No registration required
Opening Hours

A TALE OF SMART CITIES - Lecture Series

Lecturers                                      Vicente Carabias - ZHAW, City of Winterthur
Kristi Shalla - Swiss Business Hub USA
Date & Time                                          March 26 - April 5
Location                                                                                  

University of Alberta - March 26

University of Calgary – March 27-28

BC Institute of Technology – Apr 2

University of British Columbia – April 3

UBC Centre for Korean Research – Apr 4

Simon Fraser University – April 5