About us
The Switzerland Local Network is led by local volunteers who come together to organise lectures and technical visits that provide opportunities to learn and meet new people. All events are open to the public and most are free of charge.
The Local Network aims to raise awareness of science, engineering and technology in the local area, and promote membership of the IET, and provide valuable services to members of the IET resident in Switzerland
You can register for planned events on the IET events page filtered by the Swiss local network.
If you have ideas for a suitable event - please do get in touch with one of the contacts below.
Upcoming / Planned Events
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- Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen - Saturday 5 September 2026 and also the Dornier Museum on Sunday - together with our colleagues from Germany - register at the event page
- Snow and avalanche research institute, Davos - Friday 2 October 2026 - optional Saturday activities at the Monstein Brewery and Alveneu golf course - register at the event page
- Mont Terri Project - 2882 St-Ursanne, Jura - Date to be decided - An international research project for the hydrogeological, geochemical and geotechnical characterisation of a clay formation (Opalinus Clay).
- Faulensee Military Fortress - near Lake Thun - Date to be decided. During the 2nd World War, the Faulensee artillery fortress was built to block off the Kandergraben near Einigen. The bunker, which was put into operation in 1942, is unique among fortifications in terms of its type. The 160 meter long connecting tunnel is special.
- Technical visit + Lecture + AGM - November 2026 - together with our colleagues from Germany, probably in Zurich.
Past Events:
- Friday 6 August 2026 - Skyguide Dübendorf - excellent tour of the Skyguide air traffic control equipment near Zurich Airport
- Saturday 23 August 2025 - AGM in the town of Broc (Near Gruyere). Plus a wonderful visit to the Electrobroc Power station, and a visit the the charming Château de Gruyères for those who stayed overnight.
- Saturday 26 April 2025 - Back by popular demand !!! A second chance to attend the Leibstadt Nuclear Power Station guided tour (for those who missed the excellent visit we had in November 2024).
- Friday 04.April 2025 - Skyguide 16:00 Local Time (Zurich)
- Saturday 01. Feb 2025 - SRF TV & Radio Studio Beginning 09:30 Local Time (Zurich)
- Saturday 30 November 2024 - Tour of the Leibstadt Nuclear Power Station
- Wednesday 25 September 2024 - Co-hosting the IET Robotics and Mechatronics Webinar, entitled: “ANYmal: an industrial robot for world-leading research”
- Saturday 21 September 2024 - ETH FocusTerra (Zurich) - Guided Earthquake Center tour + Curry.
- Saturday 24 August 2024 - Swiss Parliament Guided Tour (Bern) + Museum of Communication + AGM (Saal Fischer, Kongress Hotel Kreuz, Zeughausgasse 41, 3011 Bern) .
- Monday 24 June 2024 - Rega-Center (Air-Rescue) Guided Tour / Technical (ZH Airport).
- Saturday 25 May 2024 - Technical Visit to iHomeLab (HSLU).
- Sunday 28th April 2024 - Guided Tour of the Zurich Opera House
- 12 Aug 2023 FLYER “Taster tour” at FLYER AG. What a great day we all had !
- 06 Sept 2023 - Einstein, Explore Bern + Surprise.
- 11 Nov 2023 - CERN Visit
Contact us:
Chair: IET Switzerland
Paul.Blease@ietvolunteer.org
Treasurer: IET Switzerland
Paul.Hulbert@ietvolunteer.org