Industry in Transition

Why connectUS?

At connectUS, we explore how industries in transition are evolving through innovation, technology, and intercultural collaboration. We encourage students to better understand these developments and their impact on the way we work, produce, and create value.

In a rapidly changing world, our goal is to help future leaders think critically, broaden their perspectives, and contribute to a more innovative, responsible, and connected world.

Through key topics such as Energy Intelligence, Human-Centred Automation, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial AI & Digital Trust, and Intercultural Experiences, we shed light on how data, intelligent systems, and global collaboration are reshaping industries while placing equal importance on sustainability, human value, and trust.

By connecting students with experts, companies, and communities in Switzerland and North America, we seek to foster dialogue, encourage critical thinking, and exchange ideas that contribute to resilient, innovative, and responsible industries.

Join us in rethinking how we power, create, collaborate, innovate, and trust.

Industry in Transition

Industries around the world are undergoing profound transformation, driven by technological advances, shifting global priorities, and new forms of collaboration.

connectUS 2027 explores how innovation, technology, and intercultural exchange are redefining the way we produce, work, and create value. This year’s focus, “Industries in Transition – Innovation, Energy and the Future of Production” highlights five key areas: how energy intelligence is redefining value in a data-driven world, how human-centred automation is reshaping collaboration in the age of Industry 5.0, how advanced manufacturing is transforming production through smart industry, how industrial AI and digital trust are building intelligent systems we can rely on, and how intercultural exchange and global perspectives drive innovation.

Through company visits, discussions, and collaboration with leading organisations in Switzerland and North America, connectUS aims to develop a shared understanding of how industries can navigate change and shape a more sustainable and connected future.

Meet Our Team.

Carla Holly

Project Coordination & Lead Seminar Abroad

+49 157 55745991

carla.holly@students.fhnw.ch

Nick Basil Schneider

Partnership & Finance Management

+41 79 616 41 62

nick.schneider@students.fhnw.ch

Cindy-Lilli Zimmerli

Process Lead Seminar Abroad & Hospitality Management

+41 78 818 98 54

cindylilli.zimmerli@students.fhnw.ch

Luka Vuleta

Process Lead Seminar in Switzerland

+41 76 573 03 04

luka.vuleta@students.fhnw.ch

Fabienne Gleichmar

Communications & Digital Media

+41 76 324 17 08

fabienne.gleichmar@students.fhnw.ch

Melike Yilmaz

Communications & Digital Media

+33 6 10 46 39 40

melike.yilmaz@students.fhnw.ch

The Defining Moments in Our Journey.

Career Fair

During our Seminar in Switzerland in February, a Career Fair will be held. This event provides partners from all international student projects the opportunity to showcase their companies and recruit students from various fields of study.

Final event – 04.05.2027

Following the Seminar Abroad, you are invited to our Final Event. During this event, representatives from all international student projects will share their experiences and lessons learned with you and current FHNW students.

Seminar in Switzerland

15. - 19.02.2027

In February, at FHNW our one-week Seminar will take place. Where the delegation, interested students (national and international), and your employees can attend presentations focused on each project, offering valuable insights and learning opportunities.

Seminar abroad – 18.03.2027 - 04.04.2027

The FHNW delegation, consisting of students and university lecturers, will embark on a two-week journey across North America. During this trip, we will visit various companies and public institutions, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, and broadening their perspectives.

Seminar in Switzerland

09. - 13.02.2026

In February, at FHNW our one-week Seminar will take place. Where the delegation, interested students (national and international), and your employees can attend presentations focused on each project, offering valuable insights and learning opportunities.

Seminar abroad – 27.03.2026 - 10.04.2026

The FHNW delegation, consisting of students and university lecturers, will embark on a two-week journey across North America. During this trip, we will visit various companies and public institutions, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, and broadening their perspectives.

Career Fair

During our Seminar in Switzerland in February, a Career Fair will be held. This event provides partners from all international student projects the opportunity to showcase their companies and recruit students from various fields of study.

Final event – 04.05.2026

Following the Seminar Abroad, you are invited to our Final Event. During this event, representatives from all international student projects will share their experiences and lessons learned with you and current FHNW students.

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