My wish goes out to parents and teachers. Give young people the chance to discover the fascinating world of technology. Our everyday lives are characterised by technology. That's why it's important that young people take an interest in it. Positive key experiences can have a lasting influence on future career choices. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?  The SATW has… View More

In our everyday lives, we enjoy the achievements of the engineers we want to honour today every day - from the solar system on the roof to the SmartTV in the living room. We learn from this once again: Engineers are important for the present and they play a key role in shaping our future. New challenges are coming our way, for which we urgently need bright minds, new ideas and innovative applications. We count on engineers when it… View More

The Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW has been organising TecDays at secondary schools in Switzerland for 17 years with great success. On TecDays, experts from the industry and research perform 90-minute hands-on workshops about their field of expertise. We organize 10-14 TecDays every year for smaller and larger schools - that's up to 10,000 pupils every year. Students choose their favorites from a wide range of different workshops… View More

We urgently need more engineers in the fields of renewable energies, digitalisation and the development of sustainable infrastructures. Question 1: When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?  When Eniwa received the request for sponsorship, it was immediately clear to me that we wanted to be part of this movement. As an innovative company, we promote the next generation of… View More

Sustainable products and increasing efficiency in the operation of machines and means of transport will be of central importance in the future. This is not possible without good engineers.  Question 1: When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?  This year, we were personally asked by the management whether we would like to actively support the event at the Aarau… View More

The Swiss cement industry wants to be climate-neutral by 2050. Our company wants to play a leading role in this endeavour. Innovation is part of our DNA, and developing sustainable solutions is one of our priorities. We want to reinvent the way our world is built. Question 1: When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?  We were contacted as a potential sponsor in 2022 based on… View More

«Für eine nachhaltige Zukunft braucht es jede Einzelne und jeden Einzelnen, so auch die Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure. Als ausgebildeter Umweltingenieur liegen mir diese persönlich am Herzen.» Frage 1: Wann und in welchem Zusammenhang haben Sie das erste Mal vom Engineers’ Day vernommen?  Wir wurden dieses Jahr aufgrund persönlicher Kontakte zum ersten Mal für ein Sponsoring angefragt. Die… View More

The future belongs to products and services that use little energy and raw materials. This requires important engineering services. We are very pleased that the city of Aarau is committed to Engineers' Day and will host the networking event in 2024. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?  To be honest, last year, in the run-up to Engineers' Day, the company Schöck Schweiz… View More

The Volkswagen Group has just over 670 thousand employees and many of them are engineers: inside for mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science etc. Diversity is one of seven corporate principles and an integral part of the group-wide ESG strategy (sustainability strategy). We use the Diversity Index to measure and control the proportion of women in management and internationality in top management throughout the… View More

Geschätzte Freundinnen und Freunde des Engineers’ Day Motiviert und schwungvoll starten wir in die Vorbereitungen des Engineers’ Day 2024. Save the Dates! Reservieren Sie bitte heute schon diese Daten oder melden Sie sich bereits als Aktivpartner oder Donator an: Montag, den 23. Oktober 2023: Staffellauf mit Stabübergabe von Bern nach Aarau. Mit diesem Anlass… View More

Large forces in long-span and multi-story engineering structures of timber construction require the use of high-performance components and optimized technologies to ensure the structural safety of the structures. Even though hardwood makes up more than 30 percent of the Swiss forest, softwood is used almost exclusively in construction. Yet construction products made of hardwood certainly offer innovative potential, especially for… View More

Am SATW-Jahreskongress suchen wir Antworten. Einerseits für «Energie»: So hat das Szenario einer Strommangellage Fragen rund um Versorgungssicherheit beim Umbau des Energiesystems in der Schweiz wieder vermehrt in den Fokus gerückt. Wie steht es um diese im Bereich Energieversorgung? Wie können wir diese kurz- und langfristig verbessern? Ist dies überhaupt nötig? Und anderseits für «Daten – künstliche Intelligenz»: Wie technisch… View More

"Many people do not know what engineers do exactly. It is also often forgotten that engineers from many different disciplines are involved in a construction project. Here, a graphic representation would be desirable as a visualization of the diverse services and areas of expertise. This would give the general public as well as young engineers a more accurate picture of the exciting activities involved. " (Picture above: Thomas… View More

"The great challenges of our time are well summarized in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) of the United Nations. For none of these goals can I think of lasting solutions in which technicians:indoors and engineers:indoors do not play a key role. So there is a lot of meaningful work to be done. That should inspire our youth to pitch in." (Image above: Yvonne Bettkober) The answers from Yvonne Bettkober,… View More

Unfortunately, engineering studies today are seen as too time-consuming and unattractive. In addition, many engineers tend to complicate solutions and not explain them in a way that is effective for the public. It must therefore be possible to once again appreciate the contribution that engineers make to today's society. -> (Image above: Werner Jensch) Answers from Werner Jensch, Managing Director of ASSMANN… View More

"At ZHAW, we focus STEM promotion on children and young people from secondary school onwards. In our programs, we place increased emphasis on getting girls interested in STEM fields. Only if enough female and male engineers are available to the economy can Switzerland maintain its excellent position as one of the most innovative countries in the world." (Image above: Dirk Wilhelm) Responses from Dirk Wilhelm, Director… View More

"Engineers need to be heard by politicians, administrators and the public. Engineering performance unfortunately often takes place in the shadows, and this despite the fact that it is of central importance and relevance for the entire population." (Image above: Andrea Galli) The answers of Andrea Galli, President Suisse.ing: When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers'… View More

The Engineer's Day promotes the enormously important young talent and the excellent image of the engineering professions as well as the interaction with various stakeholders from politics, society, industry and research. It would be nice if the number of supporting partner organizations and donors would increase even further. (Picture above: Tanja Zimmermann) The answers from Tanja Zimmermann, Director… View More

"I was quickly convinced by the idea of Engineers' Day and have been happy to contribute ideas and input as an advisory board member ever since. We are counteracting the shortage of skilled workers with our activities, which in turn is one of the goals of Engineers' Day." (Image above: Sabine Lenz) Answers from Sabine Lenz, Managing Director & National Secretary of IAESTE Switzerland: When… View More

"Engineers must learn how to win over their target audience and convince them in the long term. We have to convince our customers "WHY?" our solutions are needed. We too often get lost in explanations "HOW?" our solution works." (Image above: Rico Breu) The answers from Rico Breu, Vice President Engineer - Surveyor Switzerland IGS: When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers'… View More

A positive image of engineers among the general public, who do good and care about sustainability issues, also has a positive effect on young people's motivation for these professions. (Image above: Beatrice Huber) Answers from Beatrice Huber, Head of Communications and Marketing at SATW: When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day (then Engineers'… View More

Engineers make an important contribution to the challenges of our time -- and it's very exciting when we tell it like it is. (Image above: Barbara Frei) The answers from Barbara Frei, Executive Vice President Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric: When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day (then Engineers' Day)? I first heard about it through Daniel… View More

Technology is our passion and we are convinced that we can contribute to solutions for social challenges with technology know-how. (Image above: Daniel Brüngger) The answers from Daniel Brüngger, COO, Noser Engineering: When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day? Noser Engineering participated in Engineers' Day for the first time in 2021, but had… View More

In the construction industry, as everywhere else where technology is concerned, there is an acute shortage of skilled workers. Competition for the best talent is coming to a head. (Image above: Christian Wasserfallen) The answers from Christian Wasserfallen, National Councillor President of the Board of Directors of Walo Bertschinger AG in Bern: When and in what context did you first hear about… View More

"It is a central concern of mine to demonstrate the attractiveness and relevance of the engineering profession to a broader public and especially to the younger target group". (Image above: Nicolas Durville) The answers from Nicolas Durville, CEO of Zühlke, Switzerland: When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day (then Engineers' Day)? Shortly after the… View More

Engineering art is a common term. But art wants to be "told." It must be seen, felt, experienced. For paintings there are exhibitions, for music there are concerts...but engineering art is still not celebrated enough, especially by those outside the industry. (Image above: Rinaldo Walser) The answers from Rinaldo Walser COO of Fleurop AG Interflora (Schweiz AG): When and in what context did you first… View More

Engineers’ Day 2023 – World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development On Saturday, 4 March 2023, it will be that time again and we can celebrate the fifth anniversary of Engineers' Day together. What began on a small scale in Switzerland in March 2018 has become the most important day for engineers. Because we want to achieve the following with it: Vision of Engineers' Day: "As Engineers' Day and… View More

Am Zukunftstag wechseln Mädchen und Jungen die Seiten und erhalten praxisnah Einblicke in Berufe und Arbeitsbereiche, in denen ihr Geschlecht bisher untervertreten ist. Der Zukunftstag ermutigt sie, bei der Berufswahl ihre Interessen und Talente in den Vordergrund zu stellen und Vorurteile zu hinterfragen. Der Zukunftstag ist eine Chance für Betriebe und Organisationen Nur 3.3 Prozent der Schülerinnen… View More

The national support program SwissTecLadies of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW is entering the next round. Swiss… View More

Swiss Engineering sees Engineers' Day as part of World Engineers Day and the goals of the World Engineering Association, highlighting engineering achievements in the context of Unesco's 17 sustainability themes is the right thing to do for Swiss Engineering STV. (Picture above: Giovanni Crupi) Giovanni Crupi and Alexander Jäger's answers: When and in what context did you first hear… View More

Answers from Antonin Guez, on Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?   I first heard about Engineers' Day in 2019. It was during my second year at ENGIE [now EQUANS]. I thought it was a great idea to promote what is key for us to address current challenges: technical skills, especially related to the energy transition.    Your… View More

I think it is particularly appropriate to show our young people the potential for action and the responsibility they will have in shaping our territory.  Flavio Maccanelli's answers about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day (then Engineers' Day)?   When I joined the Pini Group three years ago. Similar events to bring the younger generation… View More

This day is good for the entire engineering industry. It is important that the younger generations also learn positively about our interesting professional activities. Answers from Stefano Guandalini, about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day? I first heard about Engineers' Day a few years ago (2020). I'm not sure, but probably the information… View More

Engineers' Day is therefore a good occasion to consciously present oneself and to share the enthusiasm for one's own area of expertise. The answers from Davide Di Falco, about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day (then Engineers' Day)? We became aware of the event through a flyer. Your company is now participating in Engineers'… View More

There are countless popular TV series devoted to working life in law firms, banks or agencies, but few that focus on attractive technical professions.  Stéphane Schneider's answers to Engineers' Day. This is the second time that your company has donated to Engineers' Day. Why are you involved in this event? It is engineers who have brought our high-tech world with all its conveniences… View More

But I would also like to see less lamentation, criticism and finger-pointing in our society in general, and more implementation and realization instead. Engineers change the world, not the squabblers in the media arena. Dr. Mario Marti's responses to Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day (then Engineers' Day)?  Daniel Löhr informed us in the… View More

It would be important for all schools of all levels to be able to participate in Engineers' Day with activities, testimonials, visits or in-depth studies. Nicoletta Tesio's answers about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?  I first heard about the Day in 2018 on the occasion of the first edition. An invitation came from SUPSI management to… View More

We have seen a steady increase in the proportion of women in some engineering disciplines for some years now, at least in the degree programs. But the proportion of well-trained female engineers is still small. We should therefore strengthen our image in this respect. Answers from Cornelia Malecki on Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?  The… View More

Society is far too unaware of the important contributions engineers make to solving the great challenges of our time. Engineers make a significant contribution to shaping our environment and our living space. Answers from Christoph Starck about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?  The SIA was already approached by the organizers when the… View More

Engineers should talk more about the good achievements in their environment and actively participate in public relations. Answers from Dominik Studer about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day? I had already registered individual contributions at the first two events. Within the Civil Engineering Department of the Canton of Aargau, we discussed… View More

Promoting young talent requires perseverance, and many players do not have this understanding; they want immediate results. We have to work on this in the long term. Answers from Lea Hasler about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?  Already at the first event, I noticed how committed Daniel Löhr is to the engineers.  This… View More

When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day? Halter AG has maintained a professional exchange with the initiators of Engineer's Day for years. The event concept, which focuses on promoting young talent, is interesting per se for our company.  Your company is now participating in Engineers' Day for the third time as a donor. Why are you involved in this event? It is… View More

We have all witnessed how fast the world is developing and how important it is that engineers accompany this change and drive innovation. We at Schöck Bauteile AG want to support the basis for this with our commitment.  Answers from Etienne Michel about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day? It was through an employee who was in good contact… View More

Engineers are basically very modest, they plan and project quietly, without making a big fuss about it. Before I came to ewp, I had no idea how much is already behind a comparatively small infrastructure project, how incredibly much work goes into it. Answers from Fiona Trachsel about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day?  It must have been… View More

You can only be close to it if you are also in the middle of it. What are the current topics? What drives the various engineers of the many different genres? Engineers' day gives us the opportunity to make contacts and have conversations that we wouldn't otherwise be able to have quite so easily. We are closer to the pulse. Answers from Christoph Brügger about Engineers' Day. When and in what context… View More

In addition to engineers for research, we also need engineers for practice. Today, many training programs impart a considerable diversity and breadth of content. This reorientation towards different competencies has resulted in a reduction of the practical relevance. I would like to see a renewed emphasis on practice. Answers from Rolf Mielebacher on Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you… View More

"Engineering is the future. What is important: more education about training and the profession while young people are still at school.  Answers from Antonia Cornaro about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day? Two years ago. Your company is now participating in Engineers' Day for the second time as a donor. Why are you involved… View More

All the goals of Engineers' Day are highly relevant. Personally, the promotion of young talent is particularly close to my heart. This is a central issue both for us at Zühlke and for Switzerland as a business location and our society as a whole. Answers from Nicolas Durville about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day? I was asked about a year… View More

When it comes to real estate, many people first think of architecture. For the branch, an integrated real estate world means that engineers and architects move much closer together and benefit from each other. Fostering dialogue between engineers and other professionals from different fields is a high priority in their view. Answers from Sandra Romagnolo about Engineers' Day. When and in what… View More

Promoting the next generation of engineers is a focus of ewz's employer branding strategy. The goal is to position ewz and the Department of Industrial Operations of the City of Zurich as an attractive employer with a wide range of engineering professions. On Engnieers'Day, they would like to show insights into the exciting everyday working life of engineers*. Answers from Philipp Hatt about Engineers'… View More

Engineers often work in interdisciplinary teams and focus on performance rather than the individual. Engineers are often quiet creators. They enjoy the results of their work and think less about marketing. And so the fruits of our labor are not harvested by the engineers themselves.  Answers from Hanspeter Keel about Engineers' Day. When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers'… View More

Top engineers meet in Schlieren. Engineers' Day celebrates and discusses the achievements of Swiss engineering every March 4. The Swiss Day is held simultaneously and coordinated with UNESCO's World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development. For all involved associations, companies, engineers and other interested parties, a networking event will be held in advance on February 17, 2022 at JED in Schlieren. Zurich… View More

Engineers' Day was launched on a small scale in 2018, and in 2022 more than 50 companies / associations and universities will again be involved for the fourth time.  When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day (at the time)?  Daniel Löhr drew our attention to Engineers' Day in the middle of 2019. Your company is now participating in Engineers' Day for the 2nd time as a… View More

January newsletter Engineers’ Day 2021 Dear friends of the Engineers ’Day Engineers ’Day 2021 is approaching fast. We are very pleased with the great interest and support from our donors and active partners. We see it as an opportunity that most of the events will now be held virtually, as this will allow reaching a larger audience and also remaining present as a contemporary document. We are proud that the… View More

Every year on 4 March, UNESCO's International Day for Sustainable Development is celebrated in honour of engineers. CSEM, a Swiss research centre at the cutting edge of technological innovation, is fully committed to this direction. For more than 35 years, CSEM has contributed to the economic sustainability of our country's industry thanks to its researchers - our DNA: microtechnologies and permanent research for low energy consumption.… View More

In order to address the importance of this professional group in public and to get young people excited about engineering, more than 50 mainly virtual events will take place on March 4, 2021 on the day of the engineers, which are offered by companies, educational institutions and science centers. The focus is on the virtual event "Workshop Engineers Future" on March 4th from 1 pm, at which top-class… View More

January newsletter Engineers’ Day 2021 Dear friends of the Engineers ’Day Engineers ’Day 2021 is approaching fast. We are very pleased with the great interest and support from our donors and active partners. We see it as an opportunity that most of the events will now be held virtually, as this will allow reaching a larger audience and also remaining present as a contemporary document. We are proud that the… View More

Engineers make an important contribution to the challenges of our time -- and it's very exciting when we tell it like it is. (Image above: Barbara Frei) The answers from Barbara Frei, Executive Vice President Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric: When and in what context did you first hear about Engineers' Day (then Engineers' Day)? I first heard about it through Daniel… View More

Since Engineers' Day is now held on March 4, we have changed the hashtag. Please use this one from now on. Thank you all so much for being so involved. Simply great! https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ingtag/ #IngTag1503 #Ingtag0403 #worldengday #penisonskasse #pensionskasse_ptv @STV_Engineering #SwissEngineering_stv #SIA_ch #USIC #svin #SDGs #engineering #energy… View More

Engineers' Day * World Engineering Day Dear friends of the Engineers' Day In the meantime, we are a huge step further and can announce concrete info about the 4th Engineers' Day (Engineers' Day - World Engineering Day) on March 4, 2021. What started on a small scale in March 2018 will become the most important day for engineers. Basic idea of Engineers' Day Engineers' Day is… View More

For sustainable development, much needs to be done to ensure that everyone has access to clean water, sanitation, reliable energy and other basic human needs. There is also much to be done in all countries - to address the impacts of climate change, environmental problems, our growing cities and the challenges of new technologies including artificial intelligence. There are many opportunities and the day can be used to connect with young… View More

Video message: Film The market in engineering has been marked by an increase in demand in recent years. Studies show that demographic change will exacerbate the situation in the future. In the long term, Switzerland can expect a shortage of up to 50,000 engineers. Why is there a need for Engineers' Day? Engineers' Day draws attention to the achievements of… View More

It is important to avoid gatherings of people. That is why it is planned that on Engineers' Day, tomorrow Sunday March 15, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin will pay tribute in a video message to the importance of engineers, especially in these turbulent times. To recognize the achievements of engineers, wear something light blue tomorrow. We are sorry to cancel, or rather postpone, the events on such short notice. We would like… View More

Due to the current situation around the Corona virus and the large number of visitors, we are forced to cancel the event of March 15 at the Vortex House, respectively to postpone it to March 15, 2021. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks for the support of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, the owner of Vortex House, the pension fund of the Canton of Vaud and the general contractor Losinger - Marazzi, as… View More

We invite you to Vortex House in Lausanne on March 15 at 10 am. Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and representatives of the engineering associations will present the importance of the professions. Why is the engineering profession so important? We are all surrounded by things that are an integral part of our everyday lives and that would not even exist without engineers. Be it water from the tap,… View More

For the second time, a party will be held at Club Zukunft on Engineers' Day. This time, science slammers will provide the highlight with a competition. On Sunday March 15, starting at 5:00 p.m., engineers and friends of engineers will meet at Dienerstrasse 33 in Zurich to celebrate and socialize. Science Slam is a competition. Several slammers compete against each other in a scientific short presentation tournament,… View More

On Sunday 15 March 2020 from 09:00, BLS will be demonstrating the varied and exciting engineering activities involved in tunnel construction. The 35-kilometer long Lötschberg base tunnel is the heart of the BLS infrastructure. It is one of the safest, most modern and technically most complex railroad tunnels in the world. Together with the Gotthard Base Tunnel and the Monte Ceneri Base Tunnel, it is part of the NRLA, the new… View More