Exploring Innovation in Times of Change:  Fostering a Sustainable Tomorrow 

Why connectUS?

At connectUS, we’re all about encouraging smart thinking and engagement with the big challenges facing our world. We want to show future leaders how innovation can lead to a more sustainable and resilient future, focusing on the thoughtful adoption of emerging technologies.

Our mission is to guide FHNW students through key topics like the challenges of building a circular economy, the rise of AI-driven productivity, food security with advanced engineering, the need for urban resilience, and the complexities of entrepreneurship. We’re looking to uncover practical solutions and strategies that are shaping sustainability in both Switzerland and Northern America.

By focusing on these areas of interest, we seek to inspire critical reflection and foster meaningful dialogue that advances innovative solutions and sustainable practices.

Exploring Innovation in Times of Change:
Fostering a Sustainable Tomorrow 

The newest edition of connectUS focuses on how emerging technologies and visionary practices are driving progress towards sustainable innovations. We explore this through five key subtopics, offering insights into groundbreaking solutions and strategies that are shaping a more resilient future. Our areas of interest include the challenges of implementing circular economy, the reality of AI-driven productivity versus its hype, the opportunities and risks of food security in the age of advanced engineering, the unseen challenges of urban resilience, and the dynamic between ambition and practical constraints in the entrepreneurship paradox. Join us as we delve into these critical areas in Switzerland and Northern America and uncover how innovation is paving the way for a sustainable tomorrow.The Struggle Between Theory and Feasibility.

Meet Our Team.

Kopikaan Naganathan

Communications Management

076 576 18 14

kopikaan.naganathan@connectus.ch

Ismael Gómez Vieito

Communications Management

078 213 24 64

ismael.gomez@connectus.ch

Sascha Vetsch

Process Lead Seminar Abroad

079 560 01 18

sascha.vetsch@connectus.ch

Alisha Jermann

Process Lead Seminar Switzerland

079 365 53 79

alisha.jermann@connectus.ch

Manuel Hess

Partnership & Hospitality Management

079 871 70 05

manuel.hess@connectus.ch

Jasmin Kramer

Project & Delegation Management

079 318 76 62

jasmin.kramer@connectus.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 – 09.05.2025

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

10. - 14.02.2025

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 – 04. – 23.04.2025

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

10. - 14.02.2025

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 – 04. – 23.04.2025

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 – 09.05.2025

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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