Meet our hosts
Welcome to Switzerland... A very warm welcome to Switzerland! As the communication agency of the Swiss government abroad, Presence Suisse promotes the image and strengths of Switzerland overseas. We are very lucky to have positive cliches associated with us, from cheese to watches, to banking and mountains. However, being a world leader in innovation is not yet one of the strengths first associated with Switzerland, despite many years of topping global innovation rankings. Switzerland is not only about dairy-based delights, but is also the dynamic heart of Europe that is fundamentally accustomed to balancing many cultures and to retaining a proud culture of innovation and international cooperation. Throughout the years, Switzerland has been able to leverage a largely liberal market approach and the high levels of R&D that
both the private and public sector dedicate to continuously pushing innovation boundaries. Supporting Seedstars is a great way to continue playing exactly these strengths, and to share experiences with the most promising entrepreneurs from emerging markets. Welcoming them to Lausanne shows how we can be a place to meet. The concentration of talent and international organizations in Switzerland, for instance in the Geneva-Lausanne area, will allow for the Summit week to be a very productive one, but we very much encourage everyone to also take the time to enjoy the immense beauty of our surroundings! In the spirit of our proud tradition of innovation, we are looking forward to sharing, hearing your ideas, being inspired by your tenacity, and to dreaming of tomorrow’s world together.
Fundamentally accustomed to balancing cultures and to retaining a proud culture of innovation and international cooperation.�
- Nicolas Bideau Ambassador Head of Presence Suisse seedstars.com
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