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Dear members of the Photonics Industry Sector
Swissmem is the association of Switzerland’s technology industry, representing companies in mechanical and electrical engineering and related sectors. We support our members with services, training, and dialogue, and work to ensure good conditions for the industry.
This Autumn General Assembly is an opportunity to come together, share perspectives, and discuss the way forward.
This year’s program at the Photonics Autumn General Assembly on 21 October 2025 will feature, among others, Prof. Dr. Roland Siegwart from ETH Zürich, who will speak about Photonics for Drones, and Jean-Philippe Kohl from Swissmem, who will address the topic US Tariffs: Mounting Pressure on the Swiss Tech Industry.
The event will conclude with an Apéro – an excellent opportunity for networking and informal exchange among colleagues and peers.
A warm invitation to all our members, we look forward to your participation. We would also be delighted to welcome several people from your company.
Kind regards
Christian Thöny, President Industry Sector Photonics
Brigitte Waernier-Gut, Division Manager Industry Sector Photonics
Date and Location
Date & Time
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 13:30 - 18:00
Location
Swissmem, Pfingstweidstrasse 102, 8005 ZĂĽrich
Program
13:30-14:00
Welcome with coffee
14:00-14:05
Welcome, Christian Thöny, President Industry Sector Photonics
14:05-15:30: Presentations
- Photonics for Drones, Prof. Dr. Roland Siegwart, ETH ZĂĽrich
- tbc.
- US Tariffs: Mounting Pressure on the Swiss Tech Industry, Dr. Jean-Philippe Kohl, Swissmem
15:30-17:00
General Assembly Swissmem Photonics
17:00 - onwards
Apéro
Agenda
- Welcome
- Approval of the agenda
- Approval of the minutes of the General Assembly March 18, 2025
- Review of annual activities / key topics 2025
- Information and outlook: topics and events for the remainder of 2025 and 2026
- Photonics White Paper 2.0
- Photonics Campaign
- Photonics Treff
- Photonics West 2026
- Further topics and events - Statutory matters
- Approval of the 2026 budget
- Approval of the regulations & addendum for the Photonics industry sector
- Election of the committee members - Varia
- Upcoming dates
Travel Info
Swissmem
Pfingstweidstrasse 102
8005 ZĂĽrich
Arrival by car
Opposite of Swissmem is the high-rise building Migros Herdern (Pfingstweidstrasse 101). Use the turning lane at the traffic lights marked “Hard Turm Park” and drive into the underground car park.
Arrival by public transports
From the main station: Take tram line 4 (towards Altstetten Nord station) to the Toni-Areal stop.
From HardbrĂĽcke station: Take tram line 4 (towards Altstetten Nord station) to the Toni-Areal stop or walk for about 10 minutes via Gleisbogenweg.
Use the entrance to the 25hours Hotel and take the stairs to the first floor. The entrance is on the left side.
Registration
Division Manager Industry Sector
+41 44 384 48 52 +41 44 384 48 52 b.waernier-gut@swissmem.ch E-Mail
Events & Assistance Industry sectors
+41 44 384 48 72 +41 44 384 48 72 i.haipt@swissmem.ch E-Mail