SMART & SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Hybrid Panel Discussion
April 4, 9:30am In-person｜Online

The panelists will provide a practical look at moving towards net zero carbon targets within city premises. Participants from Switzerland and Western Canada will discuss new research directions, and share experiences, diverse perspectives, and ideas, particularly on how to address the pressing challenges on the way of making cities more resilient and sustainable.

STARTUP SERIES - Bringing Swiss Cleantech Startups to the Canadian Market
Virtual Masterclass & Pitch Competition
April 9-11 Online

We invite Swiss cleantech startups and SMEs to learn about the Canadian market, develop a Canada-specific pitch in an interactive workshop, and present their solutions to Canadian investors and the public.
Everyone is welcome to join the Masterclass and Pitch via livestream.

THE VALUE OF THINGS by Tobias Luchsinger
Hybrid Film Screening
April 11, 6:30pm In-person
April 24-28 Online

How can we live more sustainably? Construction engineer Felix, fashion designer Sanaz and food activist Dominik are guided by that question. They prefer to look for solutions rather than just discuss them. The film crew accompanying them decides to go to also film as sustainably as possible.Together, they show that change is possible.

DIALOGUE ON DECARBONIZATION
Panel Discussion
April 16, 10:00am Online

Join our panelists as they share Swiss and Canadian approaches to decarbonization, including strategies on alternative energy system, current challenges and energy solutions. Speakers representing both Canadian and Swiss higher education institutions will be engaging in discussion on their expertise, synergies, and areas for bilateral collaboration.

CAN TECH SAVE THE WORLD?
In-person exhibition
April 2-13 About the exhibition
SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver

Explore inspiring Swiss and Canadian cleantech solutions that can help mitigate environmental challenges. Access is free of charge.

Mon - Thu: 7:30am - 10:30pm
Fri: 7:30am - 9:00pm
Sat - Sun: 7:30am - 6:00pm

A TALE OF SMART CITIES
Lecture Series
March 26 - April 5

Professor Vicente Carabias (ZHAW) and Kristi Shalla, a Smart Cities expert at the Swiss Business Hub USA, will present lectures on our how cities can become smarter.

Partners: University of Alberta – March 26, University of Calgary – March 28, BCIT – April 2, University of British Columbia – April 3, UBC Centre for Korean Research – April 3, Simon Fraser University – April 5