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News from Swissnex in Japan June 2025
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This month, we’re turning the spotlight on “Life,” the second chapter of the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. From AI-powered health tech to quantum solutions, we explore how research is shaping more sustainable futures. Meanwhile, our exhibition at the Swissnex Window delves into how emerging technologies redefine the human body, featuring groundbreaking projects from EPFL labs and startups. Let’s celebrate the bold ideas and collaborations that connect Switzerland and Japan. Whether you’re visiting Osaka or participating from online, we invite you to experience how science, society, and imagination come together.
| | Marko Radovic, Startup Lead & Innovation Officer | | | |
Step Into the Future of “Life” – Swiss Style! |
The Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has unveiled the second chapter of its exhibition trilogy: “Life”. Running until August 12, this new exhibit explores how Swiss research and innovation are driving healthier, smarter, and more sustainable futures. From quantum computing and AI-driven pollen forecasts to personalised medicine and robot-assisted care, the seven featured projects offer a glimpse into the technologies shaping tomorrow’s society. Don’t miss this immersive journey into science, technology, and wellbeing. | | | |
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Swissnex Window #7: Connected Human | Swissnex in Japan presents an exhibition spotlighting 16 pioneering projects from EPFL’s world-leading startups and research laboratories. How can emerging technologies redefine the human body? | |
Nobel Talks: Designing Progress Together |
The first virtual lecture series in the Metaverse featuring Nobel Laureates and other outstanding thinkers. Organised by the Metapeace Association and powered by the UZH Blockchain Center. | |
Peace Symposium in Suita City |
The Peace Symposium “1970→2025: What is a Harmonious Society?” will be held at Suita City Cultural Hall. The Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan will appear as a special guest, sharing insights from Switzerland.
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Reimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology |
We explored how tradition and technology can intersect through an exhibition and a special event at the Swiss Pavilion, highlighting new ways of connecting cultural heritage with digital innovation. | | Experts from Japan and Switzerland explored how next-gen technologies reshape aviation at Expo 2025. The event capped off a two-month Swiss-Japanese exchange fostering new research partnerships. A highlight: Prof. Peter Lenhart’s live demo of the “Highway in the Sky” using Apple Vision Pro. | |
Friendship with AI: Exploring Human-AI Bonds | Can humans be friends with AI? At Expo 2025 and in Kyoto, researchers from ZHAW explored what friendship with AI could look like through workshops combining ethics, philosophy, and robotics, laying the foundation for future collaborative research. | | | |
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Prof. Dr. Claude Pichonnaz, Dean of the Physiotherapy Department at HESAV, and Romain Konde, Physiotherapy Student | | Salar Shahna, Creative Strategist and Business Development Director at Sensoryx | | | |
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We are excited to share that the virtual Swiss Pavilion experience is now live! Thanks to the University of Zurich (UZH) and ETH Zurich, people can visit the Swiss Pavilion online from anywhere in the world. Compared to most other virtual pavilions, the Swiss Pavilion stands out—showcasing Switzerland’s digital expertise and virtual innovation. Visitors can, for example, explore a digital twin of the UZH Lichthof, discover upcoming events with Nobel Laureates in the historic Aula where Winston Churchill once spoke, and navigate a miniature Switzerland that highlights the country's leading centers of science and innovation.
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Autonomous Mobility Learns to Wonder | EPFL and the University of Bern have created GEM, a model that predicts future events from a single image, improving the safety and efficiency of vehicles and drones. This collaboration promotes innovation by making the technology available to all. | | Living Material Made from Fungi |
Empa has developed an innovative biodegradable material from fungal mycelium. Offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics, it holds potential in sustainable materials such as self-composting bags and biodegradable electronics. | | Soil Hydrology of Forests |
Researchers at ETH Zurich have revealed the crucial role of "old water" in forests and water cycles. This finding unpacks the soil-plant-atmosphere relationship, providing essential insights for environmental sciences and forest management. | | | |
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