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The 4th Polish Economic and Technology Forum in Switzerland has ended

The Economic and Technology Forum, which PAIH regularly organizes in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, once again took place. This time, the event was held at Google's headquarters in Zurich. The meeting was attended by over 200 participants, including a particularly strong representation of the Swiss side.
IV Polskie Forum Gospodarczo-Technologiczne w Szwajcarii

This year's edition of the event was dedicated to supporting innovation and resilience in the economy, digitization, energy and finance. Discussions during the forum concerned the challenges and opportunities of Polish-Swiss cooperation, the topics of discussion were, among others:

  • The future of finance and the digitalisation of public services
  • Cybersecurity and data-driven solutions
  • Artificial intelligence as the “new steam engine” - implications for the labour market, lifestyle and society

Entrepreneurs also had the opportunity to participate in workshops, providing practical knowledge and valuable tips on various aspects of running an innovative business. Training sessions were held in the following:

  • Enterprise Ready: How to showcase the digital solutions they offer
  • Demystifying AI for Business: Realistic Applications, Tools and Strategies
  • How to start a tech business in Switzerland

The forum also saw the Swiss launch of the "We did it in Poland" campaign, showing how Polish innovation is quietly changing the world and showcasing innovations that have been created in Poland, from deep tech to sustainability and artificial intelligence.

At the end of the 4th Polish Economic and Technology Forum in Switzerland, there was a screening of the film "Antoni Patek. Patriot and Watchmaker" - a fictionalized documentary about the life of a Polish inventor, participant of the November Uprising and activist of the Great Emigration, later founder of the Patek Philippe brand. His watches- real works of art, were worn by, among others, Queen Victoria, Albert Einstein, Maria Skłodowska-Curie, Pope Leo XIII and Pablo Picasso.

Polish-Swiss cooperation

Poland and Switzerland have a lot to offer each other in terms of creating the solutions of tomorrow. Switzerland is considered one of the most innovative countries in the world. Poland, with 18 million people using banking apps, is a great example of digital leadership.

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