Swiss-Japan Energy Days 2024
Collaborative Pathways to Decarbonization: Exploring Innovative Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future
On September 10-11, held simultaneously at ETH Zurich (Switzerland) and Swissnex in Japan (Osaka, Japan), the first-ever Swiss-Japan Energy Days 2024, co-organized by the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka / Swissnex in Japan and the Energy Science Center of ETH Zurich, will bring together experts to address critical challenges in the Swiss and Japanese energy sectors, focusing on innovative energy solutions.
Switzerland and Japan face pressing energy and climate challenges. With an anticipated rise in electricity consumption due to electrification and both nations’ reliance on energy imports, strategic realignment towards decarbonization is essential to meet the 2050 net zero emissions target. The first-ever Swiss-Japan Energy Days 2024, co-organized by the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka / Swissnex in Japan and the Energy Science Center of ETH Zurich, will bring together top academics, startups, industry leaders, and policymakers to address critical challenges in the Swiss and Japanese energy sectors, focusing on innovative solutions for a sustainable future. It will take place simultaneously at ETH Zurich (Switzerland) and Swissnex in Japan (Osaka, Japan) on September 10-11.
Program (Swiss time)
Tuesday 10 September
- 8:30am – Welcome
- 8:55am – Policy Keynotes
- 9:30am – Academic Insights
- 10:35am – Startup Pitch Session
- 10:55am – Industrial Insights
- 11:45am – Panel Discussion
- 12:15pm – Final Remarks
- 12:20pm – Networking Reception
Wednesday 11 September
- 8:30am – Welcome
- 8:50am – Policy Keynotes
- 9:10am – Academic Insights
- 10:30am – Startup Pitch Session
- 10:50am – Industrial Insights
- 11:55am – Panel Discussion
- 12:25pm – Final Remarks
- 12:30pm – Farewell Reception
Free (RSVP required)
Venue:
Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka / Swissnex in Japan and the Energy Science Center of ETH Zurich
Register to attend: here
More information on speakers and program: here
The event is co-organised by Swissnex Japan and the Energy Science Center of ETH Zurich, in cooperation with the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE), the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Lucerne (HSLU), energie-cluster.ch, CleantechAlps, Swiss Business Hub Japan and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ), sponsored by The Adecco Group and Bühler K.K.
