Swissnex in China

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Raphaela Oliver (奥丽) to the Swissnex in China team as the Head of Innovation. In this role, she will spearhead the strategic direction and implementation of Swissnex in China’s innovation and startup programs, with a primary focus on observing and analyzing trends within various innovation disciplines in China. Raphaela brings with her over 12 years of extensive experience in business development and fostering cross-cultural collaborations between Europe and Asia. Prior to joining us, she held positions at Alipay, Alibaba, and Amazon and founded a startup in Hong Kong. Her professional background encompasses work in China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

🔍 What are the Most Pressing Ethical Challenges in AI? As we embark on the Tech&Ethics program, we’re bringing together brilliant minds from Switzerland and China to address the critical questions at the intersection of AI, governance, and ethics. Meet the Swiss researchers who are contributing to this vital dialogue and what are some of the issues they identified in their field of work: 🎙️ The most pressing challenge in my view is that, today, we live in a world of interconnected global issues of great complexity, which interlocks existing problems and supercharges power dynamics. The gap between the increasingly interconnected complexity of our problems and our inability to make sense of them is the "wisdom gap". What is urgently needed, therefore, is finding an exploratory space to bridge this gap. – Dr. Ning Wang, University of Zurich 🎙️ One of the most critical ethical challenges we face today is the governance of autonomous AI agents—advanced systems capable of performing tasks traditionally carried out by humans. These AI agents can learn from and adapt to their environment, making decisions to achieve specific objectives without human intervention. As these technologies become increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, with the ability to learn, adapt, and make decisions in real-time, they have the potential to revolutionize industries across the globe. However, with this potential comes significant ethical concerns. Ensuring that autonomous AI is developed and deployed responsibly is essential to balance innovation with the principles of justice, human agency, accountability, transparency, and benevolence. Addressing these ethical considerations is not just a technical challenge but a societal imperative that will guide how we navigate the future of AI-driven systems. . – Dr. Patrick Tinguely, ETH Zürich 🎙️In my field AI governance, the most pressing challenge is to translate ethical principles into actionable technical implementation, and situate these practices on the common ground between different ethical narratives around the world. – Yishu Mao, University of Zurich 🎙️Generative AI is blurring the boundaries between human originality and synthetic creativity. This raise pressing ethical challenges related to notions of authorship, intellectual property, and the intrinsic value of human creativity and experience. Beyond this, it is also increasingly threatening the livelihood of artists and authors. - Yash Raj Shrestha, HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne These insights underscore the diverse perspectives and shared concerns we’ll be exploring during this 5-day program. As we navigate these discussions, our goal is to collaboratively shape the future of AI with integrity and responsibility. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/ezr4NjiN #TechEthics #Innovation #SinoSwissCollaboration #AI #DigitalFuture #EthicalInnovation

🇨🇭 Startup Stories with Vatorex 🐝 In the second edition of "Startup Stories," we are delighted to have Vatorex share their experiences in China through the China Startup Camp powered by Innosuisse. We had the chance to interview Karol Pelzner, Head of Product at Vatorex, who provided their takeaways and advice for entering the Chinese market. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gwXRckhG "Startup Stories" is a new series delving into the journeys of Swiss startups that have explored China via the China Startup Camp powered by Innosuisse. This program, a collaboration between Swissnex in China and Innosuisse, equips Swiss entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need to discover and validate opportunities in the Chinese market. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories with Swiss innovators! ✨ #startup #innovation #entrepreneurship #China #SwissStartups #marketentry #ChinaStartupCamp

🌐 Exciting News! 🌐 We are launching our new program Tech&Ethics: Shaping Digital Integrity! This 5-day program is an exploration of AI, governance, and ethics that will bring together leading Swiss and Chinese researchers at the intersection of these fields. This initiative will facilitate crucial conversations on AI trustworthiness, building strong governance frameworks, and weaving societal values into AI systems, among other important topics. With Switzerland's ethical rigor and China's leadership in AI applications, this program offers a powerful platform for mutual learning, collaboration and shaping the future of AI. Thanks to our partners Leading House Asia, ETH Zurich, Fudan University, Berggruen Institute, Frontiers and 中信出版集团股份有限公司(Citic Press Group). 🔗 Read more about the program and participants: https://lnkd.in/gKrUmZAT #TechEthics #Innovation #SinoSwissCollaboration #AI #DigitalFuture #EthicalInnovation

⚙ Hardware Horizons: Navigating China’s Industrial Landscape China has long been dubbed the world's factory, and rightly so. During the 20th century, its growth was built largely on the production and export of goods. Today, China's economy is more diversified, but it still remains an essential, if not unavoidable, player in manufacturing. This year, we introduced the Hardware Horizons program, a startup initiative focused on fostering hardware innovation and enhancing global supply chain strategies. This article complements the program by offering a concise overview and success tips for navigating the Chinese market. 🔎 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gGxDhKMy

💫 🎬 Discover Cosmos Archaeology through the interview with the Curators Sarah Kenderdine, Jean-Paul Kneib, and Iris X Long Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Cosmos Archaeology came to life, from the science behind it to the creative curation process. Cosmos Archaeology is the result of an interdisciplinary partnership between Swissnex in China, EPFL Pavilions, and the Shanghai Astronomy Museum. Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/enzePJMW. Check out our other videos about the Exhibition: 🎬 Teaser of the Exhibition: https://lnkd.in/eWRpbfXc 🎬 Recap of the Opening Week: https://lnkd.in/ejUXuQ48  🎬 Behind the Scenes with Artists: https://lnkd.in/gXJun45E Beijing Yuanzhen Culture Co., Ltd, Presence Switzerland, the Department of Astronomy at Tsinghua University; the shanghai astronomical observatory cas, and Chinese Academy of Sciences.

🚀 Startup Stories: Swiss Innovation in China 🇨🇳 We're excited to launch our new series, "Startup Stories," where we explore the journeys of Swiss startups that have ventured into China through the China Startup Camp powered by Innosuisse. This program, a collaboration between Swissnex in China and Innosuisse, equips Swiss entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need to discover and validate opportunities in the Chinese market. In this edition, we feature Bionomous and its CEO & Co-founder, Frank Bonnet. The startup joined the China Startup Camp to test their technology and explore new opportunities in China. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/g2N2JRU9 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories with Swiss innovators! ✨ #startup #innovation #entrepreneurship #China #SwissStartups #marketentry #ChinaStartupCamp

💫 💬 Join us for our Cosmic Dialogue #2 From Pixels to Cosmos: The Art of Simulating Landscapes! Our second Cosmic Dialogue will further explore the connection between visual aesthetics, science, and technology. During this session, we will hear from two talented artists and photographers, Lily Hibberd and Florian Voggeneder, who will walk us through their artwork and reveal the conceptual approaches and innovative techniques they use to bring their artistic visions to life. Additionally, the event will explore gender dynamics within art and science. The discussion will be moderated by Iris X Long, the co-curator of the Cosmos Archaeology exhibition. Cosmic Dialogues, are a one-hour online session with the artists of Cosmos Archaeology Exhibition or the scientists of relevant topics to share their artworks, research projects and insights. 📅 Friday, 16 August 2024  ⏰ 15:00 - 16:00 (China Time) / 9:00 - 10:00 (Swiss Time)  📍 Online via Zoom  👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/geM7EPzb ✅ Registration: https://lnkd.in/gFRpiMkZ 

Ever wondered what it’s like to work at Swissnex in China? Well, Loïc de Prado might have some insights for you!🌟 Loïc was our Junior Project Manager for almost a year. He joined us after completing an exchange semester at Peking University during his studies at HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne. Right from the start, Loïc brought a fresh perspective and a curious mind. He quickly took on various project management tasks, from planning events to forging connections between Swissnex and Chinese partners. Loïc also played a key role in relaunching the Alumni HEC Lausanne Shanghai Chapter. Before he left, we had a great chat with him about his experiences and what he’s taking away from his time with us. 🎥 Check out the interview: https://lnkd.in/eyvCFvpR

🏥 Future Hospitals and HealthTech Innovation: Insights from Swissnex in China Fellows We interviewed Swissnex in China Fellows Dr. Wuwei R. and Alan Ze Xiong, who are experts in HealthTech, to ask them about their work and their opinions on the future of HealthTech and collaborations between China and Switzerland. The Swissnex in China Fellows play a significant role in our local network, actively contributing to our discussions, and have extensive knowledge in one of our current focus areas. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eC6T_gb8