Leveraging the Strengths of Switzerland and Taiwan to Advance Trade, Innovation, Talent Exchange, and Investment

Joint event hosted by CIECA and the Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC)

Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Duration: Half-day program, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, including networking lunch

Venue: Taipei Eastern District (final location to be confirmed)

Objectives

• Strengthen business relations between Swiss and Taiwanese stakeholders in the semiconductor industry.
• Facilitate dialogue on critical trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global semiconductor landscape.
• Promote tangible outcomes such as joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and long-term cooperation frameworks.
• Encourage institutional links between Swiss and Taiwanese research and academic institutions to support talent development and exchange.
• Improve mutual understanding of respective markets, regulatory environments, and industry capabilities.

Preliminary Agenda

09:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
Informal networking and arrival of participants.

10:00 – 10:30 | Opening Remarks

• Speakers:
  • Taiwan Co-Chair of SACC
  • Chairman of CIECA
  • Additional distinguished guests (tbc)
• Introduction: highlight the strategic importance of Switzerland–Taiwan collaboration, and outline the goals of the session.

10:30 – 12:00 | Keynotes & Panel Discussion

• Keynote Speech – Switzerland
  • Speaker: Mr. Giuseppe Izzo, Managing Director, STMicroelectronics Taiwan
  • Topic: “Switzerland’s Role in the Global Semiconductor Landscape”
  • Focus: Switzerland’s strengths in precision manufacturing, innovation, and advanced R&D.
• Keynote Speech – Taiwan(tbc)
  • Speaker: Senior Executive from a leading Taiwan semiconductor firm
  • Topic: “Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry: Innovation and Future Directions”
  • Focus: Taiwan’s position as a global semiconductor leader and outlook on emerging trends.
• Panel Discussion
  • Topic: “Enhancing Switzerland–Taiwan Collaboration in Semiconductors”
  • Panelists: Industry experts and representatives from both Switzerland and Taiwan (tbc)
  • Discussion Points: Bilateral cooperation, sustainable innovation, talent exchange, and technology transfer.

12:00 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch
An opportunity for informal dialogue, follow-ups from the morning sessions, and building new partnerships.

Participation
Please register your interest in attending. Further details, including confirmed speakers and venue, will be shared in due course. For questions regarding participation, speaking opportunities, or sponsorship, feel free to contact the organizing team.