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Switzerland will host the 2027 World Summit on Artificial Intelligence in Geneva, reinforcing the city’s global role in AI governance and innovation.

Geneva to host 2027 World Summit on Artificial Intelligence

23 February 2026

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (December 2025)

24 December 2025

Vaud has launched Vaud Talent Hub, a new platform designed to attract, integrate and retain skilled professionals as the canton addresses growing labor shortages.

Vaud launches new Talent Hub to strengthen its workforce attraction and retention

10 December 2025

Switzerland leads the Eight Competitiveness Report 2025, topping 58 nations for its ability to balance prosperity, trust, education, and sustainability.

Switzerland named the world’s most competitive country in 2025

27 October 2025

Switzerland leads the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, reflecting its exceptional stability, innovation capacity, and governance quality.

Switzerland ranked world’s most secure country for investment

27 October 2025

The canton of Fribourg, together with the Banque Cantonale de Fribourg (BCF), has revealed the nine finalists of the prestigious IFF (Innovation Fribourg Freiburg) Awards.

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Fribourg unveils nine finalists for the 2024-2025 IFF Innovation Awards

15 October 2024

Switzerland continues to dominate global talent competitiveness, topping the 2024 IMD World Talent Ranking. As AI disrupts the workforce across developed economies, the report highlights the need for new educational and labor policies to foster inclusion and retain highly skilled talent.

Switzerland tops IMD World Talent Ranking for 2024 amid rising AI concerns

1 October 2024

The EPFL and UBS’ cooperation also focuses on expanding access to education in STEM subjects for children and young people and promoting young talent.

UBS and EPFL partner to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in Switzerland

20 December 2023

Harnessing the promise of emerging quantum technologies, Western Switzerland is shaping up to be a pivotal region in this transformative field.

Quantum technologies in Western Switzerland

The primary objective of the OQI is to employ quantum technologies for the broader global benefit, emphasizing speeding up the attainment of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Launch of the Open Quantum Institute in Geneva

16 October 2023

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