US-Swiss Dialogue on Clean Tech: Green Job Creation
US-Swiss Dialogue on Clean Tech: Green Job Creation
Switzerland Trade and Investment Promotion, swisscleantech, ThinkSwiss and the Embassy of Switzerland organized a three-days long “US-Swiss Clean Tech” event in Washington DC from April 12-14, 2010. Both Switzerland and the US have fast growing and innovative clean tech industries which can benefit and enhance each other. To accelerate growth, know-how, potential partnerships and investment opportunities, the dialogue between the US and Switzerland in clean tech needs to be enhanced.
The program included a Capitol Hill luncheon briefing on “Green Job Creation” with the President of Switzerland, Doris Leuthard, and US officials, a match-making day for US and Swiss clean tech companies as well as a visit to the Philip Merrill Environmental Center.
Nina Ryser from swissnex Boston attended part of the 3-day program. Besides the official program, especially the briefing on Capitol Hill and the many discussions confirmed that Switzerland and the US can learn a lot from each other when it comes to clean tech. Toward the end of this year, swissnex Boston’s events will focus on the shift of the economy towards green thinking and its impact on the workforce needs.
“US-Swiss Dialogue on Clean Tech: Green Job Creation”, April 12-14 2010, Washington DC
