Save the date: The fifth SWEET conference will take place on 1 September 2026.
In the morning, researchers and partners from practical fields from four SWEET consortia will provide insights into current research: three consortia nearing completion will present their findings, whilst the newest consortium will introduce itself. A keynote speech by futurologist Karin Frick will be followed by a discussion on the topic of “Soziale Innovation als Schlüsselelement auf dem Weg zu Netto-Null (Social innovation as a key element on the path to net zero)”. The afternoon will focus on the SWEET synthesis: this brings together the findings and derives recommendations, which will be discussed jointly in two sessions.
The conference offers a platform for exchange between research and implementation. It is therefore aimed at stakeholders from the private sector, professional associations, federal government, cantons, municipalities, cities and researcher.
Key facts
Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 9.00-17.20
Venue: Eventforum Bern – Fabrikstrasse 12, 3012 Bern
Language: The conference will be held in German and French (Simultaneous translation available in French and German)
The programme flyer is available for download under “Documents”.
Registration until 23.08.2026: SWEET Conference 2026
The documents (presentations and posters) of the previous conferences are available for download in the “Documents“ tab.
