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Our U.S. journey kicked off in none other than New York City—a global powerhouse of finance, culture, and innovation. As we head to Austin, Texas, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the eye-opening encounters, inspiring conversations, and cutting-edge developments we’ve experienced during our time in the Big Apple.

In an era of increasing environmental and social challenges, urban resilience has become an important concept for sustainable urban development.

On Thursday afternoon, we had the opportunity to visit the Microsoft Innovation Hub in Zurich and gain exciting insights into the company’s future technologies. The focus on sustainability and Artificial Intelligence (AI) stood out as particularly relevant topics for businesses today.

Design Thinking is more than just a method – it is a mindset that combines empathy and creativity. We experienced exactly that in an inspiring workshop of Simon Schmidli that challenged us while also fostering deeper connections.

During our seminar in Switzerland, we had the unique opportunity to dive into the world of Swiss agriculture and see how long-established traditions work together with new scientific ideas to shape the future of food security.

Imagine a place where nothing is truly wasted, where every resource is reborn in a cycle of innovation and sustainability. Welcome to Zurich – a forward-thinking canton that is redefining urban life with its shift to a circular economy. In the face of environmental challenges, Zurich is not merely adapting; it is actively reinventing how we think about production, consumption, and waste.

The two North American neighbors, the United States and Canada, share a close relationship. Nonetheless, these two countries have significant cultural and political differences. In this blog post, we will unveil some of the key differences and similarities, based on the insights gained from our guest lecturers.

In our recent session, we had the opportunity to dive deep into sustainability and business ethics with experts from KPMG and the University of St. Gallen.

The seminar began with an introduction by Mr. Michele Canonico, Director of the FHNW School of Business. He emphasized the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone and acknowledged that Switzerland alone cannot solve all challenges. Jean-Michel Ah Kong (Endress+Hauser) shared his personal journey of finding purpose beyond completing university obligations, underscoring the importance of continuous learning and self-discovery. This seminar provided valuable insights into business competitiveness, sustainability, finance, and effective communication—essential skills for professionals in an evolving global economy.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only revolutionizing the technology industry, but is also playing a key role in the area of sustainability. By using AI, companies and cities can develop more efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to reduce their ecological footprint. Two outstanding examples of AI-powered sustainability are Climeworks in Switzerland and IBM in the US, both of which are taking innovative approaches to tackling climate change.

Food security is a central issue of our time, especially against the backdrop of a growing world population and limited resources. Cities play a key role here. A look at Switzerland and the USA shows how innovative approaches in urban agriculture can help to create sustainable food solutions.

Electricity grids are the backbone of modern cities, ensuring uninterrupted energy access for homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. As urbanization accelerates and climate challenges intensify, the resilience of these grids has become increasingly vital. A comparison between Switzerland and the United States reveals two contrasting systems, each with valuable lessons for building more resilient urban energy networks.

The circular economy envisions a world in which resources are used, reused and recycled to minimize waste and environmental impact.

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Manuel announces his participation in this years edition as the partnerships & hospitality manager.

Jasmin announces her participation in this years edition as the project & delegation management.

Alisha announces her participation in this years edition as the process lead for seminar Switzerland.

Sascha announces his participation in this years edition as the process lead for seminar abroad.

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Kopikaan announces his participation in this years edition as a communications manager.