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What Was Our Purpose?

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.

Meet Our Team.

Jasmin Kramer

Project & Delegation Management

Manuel Hess

Partnership & Hospitality Management

Alisha Jermann

Process Lead Seminar Switzerland

Sascha Vetsch

Process Lead Seminar Abroad

Ismael Gómez Vieito

Communications Management

Kopikaan Naganathan

Communications Management

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

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

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.

Forward-Thinking Companies Support Us.

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