In-Depth Discussion on the Relationship Between Science and Policy with Walter Thurnherr
Event details
| Date | 01.11.2023 |
| Hour | 18:15 › 19:30 |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
© Rolf Weiss, 2016
Please note: change of location, the event will take place at the Forum Rolex
On Wednesday 1 st November, EPFL is honoured to host Walter Thurnherr, Federal Chancellor in office from 1 January 2016 and until the end of 2023, for an in-depth discussion on the relationship between science and policy.
Do not miss this unique opportunity to meet this influential figure of our Swiss political arena.
Please note: change of location, the event will take place at the Forum Rolex
On Wednesday 1 st November, EPFL is honoured to host Walter Thurnherr, Federal Chancellor in office from 1 January 2016 and until the end of 2023, for an in-depth discussion on the relationship between science and policy.
Do not miss this unique opportunity to meet this influential figure of our Swiss political arena.
Programme
18:15 Introduction
Martin Vetterli, President of EPFL
18:30 Brief Introductory Talk
Walter Thurnherr, Federal Chancellor
Personal reflections from Federal Chancellor Walter Thurnherr, in office from 1 January 2016 until the end of 2023. As the Federal Council's chief of staff, he supports the President of the Confederation and the Federal Council in the performance of their government duties. He graduated from ETH Zurich in 1987 with a degree in theoretical physics.
18:50 Q&A Session: Does Switzerland Adequately Support Science?
With Walter Thurnherr and Martin Vetterli
19:30 End of the event
18:15 Introduction
Martin Vetterli, President of EPFL
18:30 Brief Introductory Talk
Walter Thurnherr, Federal Chancellor
Personal reflections from Federal Chancellor Walter Thurnherr, in office from 1 January 2016 until the end of 2023. As the Federal Council's chief of staff, he supports the President of the Confederation and the Federal Council in the performance of their government duties. He graduated from ETH Zurich in 1987 with a degree in theoretical physics.
18:50 Q&A Session: Does Switzerland Adequately Support Science?
With Walter Thurnherr and Martin Vetterli
19:30 End of the event
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Practical information
- General public
- Registration required
Organizer
- Mediacom