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Engineers' Day: Sponsor folder

Sponsor folder

Engineers create sustainable solutions

Shaping the future, promoting talent: a partnership with Engineers' Day

The sponsorship folder is currently only available in German and French. For further information, please contact us. Executive Summary: This brochure explores the importance of Engineers' Day as a celebration of engineers and their outstanding contributions to society and sustainable development. Since its launch in Switzerland in 2018, Engineers' Day has grown into a global initiative that takes place annually on… View More

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The SATW wants to offer young people a springboard into the world of technology

Advisory Board Member: Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW

Interview with Esther Koller-Meier Secretary General

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

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Engineers play a key role in shaping our future.

04.03.2024 Federal Council Guy Parmelin, the President of the Patronage:

Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted that Engineers' Day is taking place again this year.

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

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TecDays at Swiss secondary schools

Are you keen on inspiring young talent and promoting the image of the engineering profession?

Participate in SATW TecDays at Swiss secondary schools!

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

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It would be great if awareness of the great importance of engineering professions for society could be raised during school education.

Gold Donor: Eniwa AG

Interview with: Claudio Richter Project Manager / Agile Project Management & Concept Development

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

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Helbling Technik thrives on the daily enthusiasm of its engineers for developing innovative solutions.

Workshop Donor: Helbling Technik AG

Interview with: Frederic De Simoni and Pascal Beyerle (members of the Executive Board).

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

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There are already many levers for more sustainable construction with concrete. This starts with the planning of new buildings. It is important that they are designed to be recyclable and save materials. The engineer is one of the most important players!

Workshop Donor: JURA Materials-Group

Interview with Sabrina Steinacher, Sustainability Specialist, Technical Competence Centre, Jura-Cement-Fabriken AG

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

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Die Aargauische Kantonalbank engagiert sich für einen wirtschaftlich und gesellschaftlich starken, nachhaltigen und attraktiven Kanton Aargau.

Golddonator: Aargauische Kantonalbank

Interview mit Urs Podzorski, Leiter Nachhaltigkeit

«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

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The city of Aarau is the next venue for the 2024 networking event - Dr Hanspeter Hilfiker, City President of Aarau in interview

City President Dr. Hanspeter Hilfiker

The city of Aarau is home to many companies that are active in promising industries. By hosting the Engineers' Day networking event in Aarau, we are also positioning ourselves positively as a city in and for these industries.

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

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Yvonne Bettkober continues to support Engineers' Day as a patron member and gives us a little insight into the big world of the VW Group!

Patron Member: Yvonne Bettkober

"Head of Organisational Development and Group Transformation" at VW

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

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Technology Briefing at Empa: "Use of Hardwood in Structural Engineering - Opportunities and Challenges".

Note from Engineers' Day: On July 5, 2023, the Technology Briefing on "Use of Hardwood in Structural Engineering" will take place at Empa in Dübendorf. On this afternoon, researchers and industry partners will present how construction with hardwood offers solutions to challenges in the construction of highly stressed timber structures and how the use of wood in structural engineering can be expanded.

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

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Technology Briefing at Empa: "Use of Hardwood in Structural Engineering - Opportunities and Challenges".

Note from Engineers' Day: On July 5, 2023, the Technology Briefing on "Use of Hardwood in Structural Engineering" will take place at Empa in Dübendorf. On this afternoon, researchers and industry partners will present how construction with hardwood offers solutions to challenges in the construction of highly stressed timber structures and how the use of wood in structural engineering can be expanded.

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

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SATW-Jahreskongress 2023: «Versorgungssicherheit – technische Souveränität»

Corona, Klimawandel, Krieg in der Ukraine. Verschiedene Krisen in letzter Zeit, die immer noch andauern, haben gezeigt, dass es nur wenig braucht, um die «Just in time»-Maxime ins Stolpern zu bringen. Es stellen sich wichtige Fragen darüber, wie es um unsere Versorgungssicherheit in vielen Bereichen steht und wie technisch souverän die Schweiz sein sollte. Dabei ist die Technik sehr oft sehr stark gefragt.

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

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Our real estate projects can only be planned and realized to a high quality by well-trained engineers!

Donator: Xania real estate Zurich

Interview with Thomas Prajer, Founder

"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

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There is hardly a minute in our everyday lives when we do not interact physically or virtually with technology. It must be a matter of concern for us to prepare our children to assess technology, to use it consciously, and to apply it purposefully.

Patron Member: Yvonne Bettkober

Interview with Yvonne Bettkober, General Manager Amazon Web Services Switzerland and Austria

"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

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Engineers must be motivated to become more actively involved in upcoming decisions and must play a more active role in determining the future.

Donor: BKW Engineering

Interview with Werner Jensch, Executive Board ASSMANN BERATEN + PLANEN GmbH, a subsidiary of BKW Engineering

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

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I consider engineering education to be an important social task. Engineers are instrumental in solving our challenges

Patron Member: Dirk Wilhelm

Interview with Dirk Wilhelm, Director ZHAW, School of Engineering, President FTAL

"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

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Engineers' Day is important for our industry. I would like to see more companies taking a look behind the scenes every year and more participants taking advantage of this opportunity. Then it will make a big difference.

Advisory Board Member: suisse.ing

Interview with Andrea Galli, President suisse.ing

"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

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Personally, the promotion of young engineers and here also the enthusiasm of women for these professions is close to my heart.

Patron Member: Tanja Zimmermann

Interview with Tanja Zimmermann, Director Empa

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

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Our primary goal is to promote young talent by arranging exciting, study-relevant internships that give students equally important insights into the working world and have a lasting positive impact on their career options.

Advisory Board Member: Sabine Lenz

Interview with Sabine Lenz, Executive Director & National Secretary of IAESTE Switzerland

"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

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"For me, promoting young talent is one of the most important goals. This can be achieved if we all make our outstanding achievements more visible at the same time."

Advisory Board Member: Rico Breu

Interview with Rico Breu, Vice President Engineer - Surveyor Switzerland IGS

"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

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Let children and young people discover the world of technology. There are so many meaningful ways to work towards a better world

Advisory Board Member: Beatrice Huber

Interview with Beatrice Huber, Head of Communication and Marketing at SATW

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

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My central concern is to awaken and strengthen the fascination for technology in young people.

Patronage member: Barbara Frei

Interview with Barbara Frei, EVP Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric

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

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Technology is our passion - investing in the future of young IT professionals

Donor: Noser Engineering

Interview with Daniel Brüngger, COO, Noser Engineering AG

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

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Promoting young talent in vocational training, continuing education and in the field of university engineers

Donator: WALO Group / Walo Bertschinger AG

Interview with Christian Wasserfallen, Member of the National Council, President of the Board of Directors of Walo Bertschinger AG in Bern

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

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With contributing to the promotion of careers and awareness of Switzerland as a location for innovation

Donor: Zühlke

Interview with Nicolas Durville, CEO Zühlke Switzerland & Partner

"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

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Engineer:inside offers the ideal material for writing stories

Donor: Fleurop Interflora (Switzerland) AG

Interview with Rinaldo Walser, COO

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

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Engineers' Day 2023

The next Engineers' Day is on Saturday 4 March 2023.

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

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Holen Sie sich die Fachkräfte von morgen ins Haus!

Nationaler Zukunftstag: Donnerstag, 10. November 2022

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

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Tec-Challenge - where young people discover their technical side!

Swiss TecLadies - Strong Girls for Switzerland as a Business Location

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

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Swiss Engineering has of course been involved since the beginning.

On the advisory board the representation of Swiss Engineering STV

Interview with Giovanni Crupi, President and Alexander Jäger, Managing Director

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

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Some engineering fields lack "sexiness"!

Donor: EQUANS Switzerland

Interview with Antonin Guez, CEO & Head of Integrated Services a.i.

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

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Focus on simple and understandable communication

Active partner Pini Group

Interview with Flavio Maccanelli

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

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Explaining our profession with more emotion to the younger generation

Active partner Pini Group

Interviewer: Stefano Guandalini, Head of the Italian-speaking Switzerland Region

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

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Sustainable contacts and relationships are the be-all and end-all in the construction industry.

Donor: Walo Bertschinger AG

Davide Di Falco, Chief Executive Officer for WALO Civil (USA)

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

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Only when a system fails do we become aware of the engineering effort.

Donor: Bouygues Energies & Services, Switzerland

Stéphane Schneider, CEO

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

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Unfortunately, the shortage of skilled workers has been one of our association's top issues for a long time.

On the Advisory Board as representative of USIC - The Swiss Association of Consulting Engineering Companies

Dr. Mario Marti, Managing Director

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

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Promote equal conditions for professional development

(SUPSI) The University of Applied Sciences of Italian Switzerland

Nicoletta Tesio, Engineer at SUPSI

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

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Steady growth in the proportion of women in some engineering disciplines

SVIN Swiss Association of Women Engineers

Cornelia Malecki, Member of the Board

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

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Important contributions of engineers to the solution of major challenges.

Advisory Board sia swiss association of engineers and architects

Christoph Starck, Managing Director

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

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Engineers should actively participate in public relations work

Donor: Canton of Aargau, Civil Engineering Department

Interview with Dominik Studer, Cantonal Engineer

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

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IngCH would also like to encourage young women in particular

Advisory Board member representing IngCH Engineers Shape our Future

Lea Hasler, Managing Director

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

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Engineering is given a particularly high priority in sustainability issues

Donor: Halter AG

Interview with Markus Mettler, CEO

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

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Schöck: The right solution for all load-bearing building components!

Donor: Schöck Bauteile AG

Interview with Etienne Michel, Managing Director Switzerland

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

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Developing cities in a mobile way while making the environment livable

Donor: ewp Group

Interview with Fiona Trachsel, CEO

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

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Personal commitment and social responsibility

Donor: PTV Pension Fund of the Technical Associations SIA STV BSA FSAI USIC

Interview with Dr. Christoph Brügger, Managing Director

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

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Addressing the future before it arrives - sustainably, competently and with passion.

Donor: Amstein + Walthert Holding AG

Interview with Rolf Mielebacher, COO

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

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Engineering is the future

Donor: Amberg Engineering

Interview with Antonia Cornaro, Expert Room Underground

"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

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Together with our customers, we develop sustainable solutions for the future.

Donor: Zühlke

Interview with Nicolas Durville, CEO Zühlke Switzerland

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

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The branch promotes cooperation within the construction and real estate industry

Donor: The Branch

Interview with Sandra Romagnolo, Managing Director

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

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Zurich engineers

Donor: ewz together with vbz, wvz (Department of Industrial Operations of the City of Zurich)

Interview with Philipp Hatt, Head of Human Resources ewz


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

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Being an engineer means, above all, pushing things forward.

Donor: Swiss Engineering STV Region Zurich Plus

Interview with Prof. Hanspeter Keel, Lecturer Product Development & Design, OST - University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland

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

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Canton of Zurich Directorate of Economic Affairs

Platinum Donor: Location Promotion of the Canton of Zurich

Interview with Markus Müller, Project Manager Hightech

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

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Porsche Centre Zurich

Donor: Porsche Centre Zurich

Interview with Sascha Leardi, Head of After Sales

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

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Call for participation: Engineers' Day 2022 - World Engineering Day

Okotober News

Call for participation: Engineers' Day 2022 - World Engineering Day

Soon it will be that time again and on Friday, March 4, 2022, we can celebrate together the 5th World Engineers' Day, newly called Engineers' Day.

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

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Diverstity in sicence and tech - why it matters?

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.

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

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Future of engineers

Without engineers, there would be no electricity, no smartphone and no virtual media events. They also play a crucial role in the sustainable development of our civilization.

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

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January News

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.

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

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My central concern is to awaken and strengthen the fascination for technology in young people.

Patronage member: Barbara Frei

Interview with Barbara Frei, EVP Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric

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

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New hashtag: #IngTag

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

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Engineers' Day: Call for participation

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

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Engineers for sustainable development

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

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Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin: Engineers are bright minds with ideas!

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

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All Engineers' Day events have been cancelled / postponed.

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

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Cancellation Event at Vortex House

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

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Engineers showcase their accomplishments * Tour Vortex House on Engineers' Day, Sunday March 15, 2020.

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

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Science Slams at Engineers' Day

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

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Open Day in the Lötschberg Base Tunnel - Engineering Art in Tunnel Construction.

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