The concept 

The First International Swiss Studies Congress is a direct implementation of the third  mission of the University of Warsaw.

It is also the first such large-scale initiative to develop a cooperation platform for Polish-Swiss academic and scientific circles and the socioeconomic environment in both countries.

The purpose 

The First International Swiss Studies Congress serves to the following purposes

• To demonstrate the results of the latest research from Poland and Switzerland,
• To exchange knowledge, competencies and experience between Polish-Swiss scientific circles and business,
• To present the latest research, innovation and education trends and solutions,
• To develop a platform for global networking,

Programme 

The theme of the congress is “Economy” which links to “Education”, “Politics” and “Cul-ture”. The programme highlights the points of contact between these areas and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experience between them.

The congress will be a place for debates, panel discussions, lectures, case studies and networking sessions.

Day I

• Economy & Education

Day II

• Economy & Politics

Day III

• Economy & Culture

The invited guests and speakers are representatives of primary research institutions from Poland and Switzerland. Key members of Polish and Swiss politics, culture and business will participate as well.

Participation and access 

All events of the congress (debates, lectures and panel discussions) will be available offline and online. Moreover, recordings of all speeches and all materials and presentations from our partners will be available to all on its platform after completion of the congress.

Organiser 

Event is organised by The Centre for Swiss Studies of the University of Warsaw

The Centre for Swiss Studies of the University of Warsaw is a university-wide unit, a Polish-Swiss hub for commercialisation and internationalisation of research with the purpose of exchanging knowledge, solutions and experience among Polish and Swiss research institutions and the private sector in such areas as education, research and innovation.

Partners

We are looking for partners for the First International Swiss Studies Congress as well as for permanent partners for a Center. If you are interested in a cooperation please contact us using contact details provided below to discuss details how we can help each other.