Swisschamber’s 20th Anniversary Gala

On 15th February we celebrated Swisschamber’s 20th Anniversary at Villa Foksal.
Our Gala gathered member companies, partners and friends of Swisschamber.

The meeting was opened by the Chamber’s President, Mr. Marek Szymański and Chargé d’affaires from the Swiss Embassy, Mr. Chasper Sarott. The official welcome was followed by a seated dinner.

We were excited to listen to Marek Kaminski’s inspirational speech on “Expedition to the ends of dreams- how to make the impossible possible” and organizing Charity Auction with Victorinox pocket knives, a Wenger watch and Marek Kaminski’s books. Thanks to this charity we could help children from the Life Plan project of the Marek Kaminski foundation.

Thank you all for spending this important for us event and we congratulate the winners of the auction!

Swisschamber’s 20th Anniversary Gala

On 15th February we celebrated Swisschamber’s 20th Anniversary at Villa Foksal.
Our Gala gathered member companies, partners and friends of Swisschamber.

The meeting was opened by the Chamber’s President, Mr. Marek Szymański and Chargé d’affaires from the Swiss Embassy, Mr. Chasper Sarott. The official welcome was followed by a seated dinner.

We were excited to listen to Marek Kaminski’s inspirational speech on “Expedition to the ends of dreams- how to make the impossible possible” and organizing Charity Auction with Victorinox pocket knives, a Wenger watch and Marek Kaminski’s books. Thanks to this charity we could help children from the Life Plan project of the Marek Kaminski foundation.

Thank you all for spending this important for us event and we congratulate the winners of the auction!

Vocational schools – a driving factor for business development?

On 28th November at the Centre for Practical Education in Wroclaw were held workshops on Vocational schools – a driving factor for business development? Partcipants of workshops were vocational schools and member companies.

The meeting was opened by a journalist from Gazeta Wyborcza, Bartosz Sendrowicz. It was followed by an official welcome by Commercial Counsellors of Swiss and Austrian Embassy: Lukas Schifferle and Stefan Stantejsky as well as Ewa Szczęch, Director of Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary School Department of Wroclaw City Hall.

The following representatives shared their experience in cooperation with schools and business:

– Anna Chołodecka, Director, Centre for Practical Education in Wrocław,
– Piotr Hnida, Director of Project Implementation, ZAE Sp. z o.o.,
– Iwona Fluder,  Junior Corporate Communication Manager, Nestlé Polska S.A.,
– Krzysztof Świerk, Director, Complex of Agricultural Schools, Centre for Practical Education in Kaczki Średnie.

After the official part it was time for workshops, during which companies and schools could plan short and long term activities and cooperation. This initiative had a bottom-up nature and served identification of common needs: both schools and companies in a specific region.

Facilitators of each working tables shared their conclusions from discussions, such as:

– “disenchantment” of vocational education,
– promotion of vocational education together with employers,
– career advice,
– delegating teachers for a training to companies.

We encourage you to take a look at the press release:

http://wroclaw.wyborcza.pl/wroclaw/7,35771,22731847,biznes-i-szkoly-troche-blizej.html

http://konfederacjalewiatan.pl/aktualnosci/2017/1/wspolpraca_szkol_zawodowych_z_biznesem

https://infowire.pl/generic/release/377464/platforma-nestle-vet-ksztalcenie-zawodowe-motorem-rozwoju-dla-biznesu/

We would like to thank coorganizers and guests for their active participation in discussion.

Vocational schools – a driving factor for business development?

On 28th November at the Centre for Practical Education in Wroclaw were held workshops on Vocational schools – a driving factor for business development? Partcipants of workshops were vocational schools and member companies.

The meeting was opened by a journalist from Gazeta Wyborcza, Bartosz Sendrowicz. It was followed by an official welcome by Commercial Counsellors of Swiss and Austrian Embassy: Lukas Schifferle and Stefan Stantejsky as well as Ewa Szczęch, Director of Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary School Department of Wroclaw City Hall.

The following representatives shared their experience in cooperation with schools and business:

– Anna Chołodecka, Director, Centre for Practical Education in Wrocław,
– Piotr Hnida, Director of Project Implementation, ZAE Sp. z o.o.,
– Iwona Fluder,  Junior Corporate Communication Manager, Nestlé Polska S.A.,
– Krzysztof Świerk, Director, Complex of Agricultural Schools, Centre for Practical Education in Kaczki Średnie.

After the official part it was time for workshops, during which companies and schools could plan short and long term activities and cooperation. This initiative had a bottom-up nature and served identification of common needs: both schools and companies in a specific region.

Facilitators of each working tables shared their conclusions from discussions, such as:

– “disenchantment” of vocational education,
– promotion of vocational education together with employers,
– career advice,
– delegating teachers for a training to companies.

We encourage you to take a look at the press release:

http://wroclaw.wyborcza.pl/wroclaw/7,35771,22731847,biznes-i-szkoly-troche-blizej.html

http://konfederacjalewiatan.pl/aktualnosci/2017/1/wspolpraca_szkol_zawodowych_z_biznesem

https://infowire.pl/generic/release/377464/platforma-nestle-vet-ksztalcenie-zawodowe-motorem-rozwoju-dla-biznesu/

We would like to thank coorganizers and guests for their active participation in discussion.

4. Polish-Swiss Roundtable

On 22nd November in Switzerland took place the 4. Polish-Swiss Roundtable. Digital Health 2027- How to face customer needs?

The Polish-Swiss Roundtable aimed to bring together companies from Switzerland and Poland (ICT and Health Tech) to get to know each other and explore possibilities of exchange, collaboration and partnerships.

The meeting consisted of the following parts:

Presentations

  Keynote presentation „The Future of data driven Healthcare“ by Dr Stephan Sigrist, Head and Founder Think Tank W.I.R.E
„eHealth in Switzerland – Quo vadis?“
by Dr med. Jürg P. Bleuer, eHealth Suisse
„Market opportunities for Swiss Companies in Poland“
by Benjamin Schwaegli, Head of Swiss Business Hub Poland, S-GE

Case Studies

„Insights into Polish-Swiss business relations“ by Rosario De Francisci, CEO, proALPHA Schweiz AG
„Swiss capital on Polish ground: Haag-Streit Group“
by Paweł Czochański, Software Engineering Team Manager, Symmetra Ltd.
„Polish-Swiss partnership for innovative IT”
by Marcin Koprowski, Senior Manager, Roche Global IT Solutions

Panel discussion

– What are market opportunities for Swiss and Polish companies in the future?
– Digital Health 2027 – How to face customer needs?
moderator: Dr Patrick Dümmler, Health Tech Cluster Switzerland

 

 

Presentations from the conference

We would like to thank the co-organizers for their cooperation during the organisation of the event and our sponsors Roche, Symmetra, IT Kontrakt and ITSG for the financial support of the meeting. 

4. Polish-Swiss Roundtable

On 22nd November in Switzerland took place the 4. Polish-Swiss Roundtable. Digital Health 2027- How to face customer needs?

The Polish-Swiss Roundtable aimed to bring together companies from Switzerland and Poland (ICT and Health Tech) to get to know each other and explore possibilities of exchange, collaboration and partnerships.

The meeting consisted of the following parts:

Presentations

  Keynote presentation „The Future of data driven Healthcare“ by Dr Stephan Sigrist, Head and Founder Think Tank W.I.R.E
„eHealth in Switzerland – Quo vadis?“
by Dr med. Jürg P. Bleuer, eHealth Suisse
„Market opportunities for Swiss Companies in Poland“
by Benjamin Schwaegli, Head of Swiss Business Hub Poland, S-GE

Case Studies

„Insights into Polish-Swiss business relations“ by Rosario De Francisci, CEO, proALPHA Schweiz AG
„Swiss capital on Polish ground: Haag-Streit Group“
by Paweł Czochański, Software Engineering Team Manager, Symmetra Ltd.
„Polish-Swiss partnership for innovative IT”
by Marcin Koprowski, Senior Manager, Roche Global IT Solutions

Panel discussion

– What are market opportunities for Swiss and Polish companies in the future?
– Digital Health 2027 – How to face customer needs?
moderator: Dr Patrick Dümmler, Health Tech Cluster Switzerland

 

 

Presentations from the conference

We would like to thank the co-organizers for their cooperation during the organisation of the event and our sponsors Roche, Symmetra, IT Kontrakt and ITSG for the financial support of the meeting. 

Speed Business Meeting

On 7th November at Westin Hotel, the next event of the series Speed Business Meeting took place. The meeting was co-organized by bilateral chambers: the German, Belgian, Netherlands, French, Scandinavian, Spanish and Portuguese Chamber.

During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to establish new business contacts, present the offer of their company, and exchange business cards with potential business partners, customers, suppliers, distributors and investors.

We would like to thank our sponsors for the financial support of the meeting and our guests for such high participation.

 

 

 

 

Speed Business Meeting

On 7th November at Westin Hotel, the next event of the series Speed Business Meeting took place. The meeting was co-organized by bilateral chambers: the German, Belgian, Netherlands, French, Scandinavian, Spanish and Portuguese Chamber.

During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to establish new business contacts, present the offer of their company, and exchange business cards with potential business partners, customers, suppliers, distributors and investors.

We would like to thank our sponsors for the financial support of the meeting and our guests for such high participation.

 

 

 

 

Economic Outlook 2018 – Current Trends Impacting Your Business

On 26 September 2017 the next edition of Economic Outlook 2018 took place. Traditionally, the event was organised with Austrian Embassy.

The meeting was opened by Mr Jan Czeremcha from Raiffeisen Polbank. After the presentation of Mr Peter Brezinschek (Raiffeisen Polbank) Economic Outlook for Poland, CEE and the DACH region for 2018 a panel discussion was held with experts from different lines of business.

During discussion, among others Marcin Diakonowicz (Deloitte), Marek Szymański (Franke) and Zbigniew Płaza (Boyden) talked about trends in economy and human resources in Poland and German speaking countries.

Discussion was followed by a networking cocktail.

We would like to thank all experts for participation and interesting discussion.

Economic Outlook 2018 – Current Trends Impacting Your Business

On 26 September 2017 the next edition of Economic Outlook 2018 took place. Traditionally, the event was organised with Austrian Embassy.

The meeting was opened by Mr Jan Czeremcha from Raiffeisen Polbank. After the presentation of Mr Peter Brezinschek (Raiffeisen Polbank) Economic Outlook for Poland, CEE and the DACH region for 2018 a panel discussion was held with experts from different lines of business.

During discussion, among others Marcin Diakonowicz (Deloitte), Marek Szymański (Franke) and Zbigniew Płaza (Boyden) talked about trends in economy and human resources in Poland and German speaking countries.

Discussion was followed by a networking cocktail.

We would like to thank all experts for participation and interesting discussion.