Consulate General of Switzerland in New York

A night to remember at the founding event of the “American Friends of the Zurich Opera House!” The Culture Team of the Swiss Consulate, along with Consul General, Ambassador Niculin Jäger, were honored to join the launch of this exciting new initiative bringing Zurich's ballet and operatic excellence closer to U.S. audiences. Highlights of the evening: 📸 Cathy Marston, Ballet Director of Zurich Opera House, with legendary dancer Misty Copeland. 📸 Matthias Schulz, designated Intendant 2025/26, with the Swiss Consulate General and MYRIAD USA team. 📸 Stunning performances by singers Michael Volle and Emily Pogorelc. 📸 Sir Clive Gillinson, Director of Carnegie Hall, delivering an inspiring speech. 📸 Consul General, Ambassador Niculin Jäger with Matthias Schulz, designated Intendant 2025/26. Here's to a beautiful partnership that bridges cultures through the universal language of art! #AFZOH #ZurichOpera #Ballet #SwissCulture #OperaBeyondBorders

🎉 7th Swiss Hockey Night – Presented by the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York! 🏒 Join us on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 1 PM at Prudential Center to watch the New Jersey Devils take on the Ottawa Senators. Enjoy exclusive access to the Sky Loft for pre-game and the first period with family, friends, and fellow hockey enthusiasts! Celebrate Swiss hockey with players like Nico Hischier, Jonas Siegenthaler, and Timo Meier. After the game, don’t miss the chance to connect with Swiss hockey talent during a special meet and greet. 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/x6EO50Ut2Qg

Looking for a dynamic role at the intersection of public and private sectors? Join our colleagues at the Swiss Business Hub USA as a Business Development Manager, starting February 2025! Lead market development on the East Coast, support Swiss SMEs entering the U.S. market, and represent SBH USA at events and trade fairs. Find more information and apply here: https://ow.ly/zN7P50UsZPi #JobOpportunity #CareerGrowth #MarketDevelopment #EastCoastJobs

Rick Carranza’s transformative experience with the #ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship took him from the University of Pittsburgh to Lausanne, where he advanced his research in #neuroengineering. Now, it’s your turn to unlock opportunities in Switzerland’s vibrant research community. Apply for the research scholarship: https://lnkd.in/exDvCBxj #Research #Scholarship

What if drones could leap into the air like birds? EPFL and UC Irvine have made it a reality with #RAVEN—a fixed-wing drone equipped with bird-inspired legs: 🦘 Jumps over obstacles 🏔️ Walks rough terrain ✈️ Takes off without a runway Efficient, adaptable, and reshaping the future of drone technology—discover how RAVEN is leading the way: https://ow.ly/evZP50UoJSs #SwissInnovation #DroneTech #Robotics #Engineering

Last night, we had the pleasure of joining Swissnex in Boston and New York and HackSummit for the Speaker Dinner, marking the start of the inaugural #HackSummit US Edition at Newlab 🗽. Hosted by Lausanne-based Hack Group, the summit brings together founders, corporates, banks, and asset managers for two days of collaboration and innovation. 🌱♻️ The evening featured opening remarks by our Consul General, Ambassador Niculin Jäger, and offered a fantastic opportunity to network over Swiss-inspired cuisine and great company at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD). We were thrilled to see Swiss startups, such as rrreefs, in attendance, showcasing their groundbreaking work. 🇨🇭 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable kickoff event! Here’s to an exciting Hack Summit ahead! 🎉 #SwissInnovation #SwissStartups

Many thanks to the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York for allowing us the privilege of joining their annual Christmas lunch. 🎄 It is always a pleasure to meet with the Swiss community and learn about the experiences of fellow 🇨🇭 nationals who have called New York home for generations.🗽

🌌 🚀Swiss startup ClearSpace, led by CEO Luc Piguet, is pioneering orbital debris removal to prevent collisions and ensure a cleaner future in space. Backed by the European Space Agency - ESA and European investors, their ClearSpace-1 mission is set to lead the charge for zero space junk. #SpaceSustainability

And the award for the most promising invention of 2024 at ETH Zürich goes to... a groundbreaking recycling process! ♻️ Did you know that only 1% of rare earth metals in our electronics are currently recycled? This innovative Swiss technique has the potential to revolutionize #recycling and #sustainability efforts. Learn more about how this pioneering process works: https://bit.ly/3CMV7X5 #Innovation #ETHZurich #GreenTech

Today is #HumanRightsDay! Together with its partners worldwide 🤝🌍, Switzerland is committed to promoting Human Rights. Learn more about the work of 🇨🇭 foreign policy to advance these rights and how it is striving for a fairer world. ⚖️