Genf als Bühne: Was bedeutet der KI-Gipfel 2027 für die Schweiz?

News contribution

• Extracting gold from waste: two innovative approaches from Switzerland

  Role: Author | News | 11-02-26

  Every two years, SATW's Technology Outlook presents future technologies that will shape the Swiss economy and society. In the current issue, two showcases in the field of energy and the environment document how researchers and companies are extracting gold from waste streams - in an environmentally friendly, innovative and economical way. From whey proteins to bacterial solutions: These articles show how waste is being turned into valuable resources.

   

• Part 1: "New Space" - The new era of space exploration

  Role: Author | News | 20-01-26

  The International Space Station (ISS) has shaped space exploration for decades. But its time is running out: it is due to be brought down in a controlled manner in 2030. What comes after that? In this two-part interview series, we talk to SATW expert Deborah Müller about the future of space travel. The first part deals with the major transition from a state-dominated space programme to commercial space travel, the economic opportunities and sustainable innovations such as satellites made of wood.

   

• Taiwan crisis, China dominance, EU dependency: what a geopolitical shock would mean for Switzerland

  Role: Author | News | 13-01-26

  The Federal Council sees no need to systematically regulate critical raw materials in free trade agreements. But how realistic is this stance in the face of growing geopolitical tensions? SATW expert Alessa Hool explains why Switzerland should rethink its trade policy - and what the consequences of an escalation in Taiwan would be. Interview series part 2/3: Geopolitics and trade policy.

   

• Urban mining, EU cooperation, niche strategy: how Switzerland can strengthen its security of supply

  Role: Author | News | 03-02-26

  Switzerland cannot become self-sufficient - but it can become smarter. In the final part of the series, SATW expert Alessa Hool explains the role that recycling, European cooperation and Swiss innovative strength can play and where improvements are urgently needed. Interview series part 3/3: Solutions and Swiss strengths.

   

• Part 2: Space junk - the dark side of the boom

  Role: Author | News | 20-01-26

  The commercialisation of space travel opens up new opportunities - but also harbours considerable risks. In this two-part interview series, SATW expert Deborah Müller talks about the future of space travel. The second part deals with the growing threat of space debris, the so-called Kessler syndrome and the innovative solutions that Swiss start-ups are developing.