Wyss Zurich Annual Event 2021

The sixth Wyss Zurich Annual Event was held on November 3, 2021, at the new extension to the Kunsthaus Zurich. The clean, elegant lines of this structure, designed by David Chipperfield, reflects and shapes contemporary trends in architecture, making it an ideal venue to highlight the innovations of Wyss Zurich.

The Annual Event showcased presentations about the Wyss Zurich projects and their groundbreaking research, as well as the clinical trials they have conducted and their preparations for market entry. Project leaders explained how their work aligns with Wyss Zurich’s mission of “Translating Science into Life.” The evening was moderated by the Founding Co-Directors of Wyss Zurich, Simon P. Hoerstrup and Roland Siegwart. Rounding off the program was a panel discussion with the guest of honor, Hansjörg Wyss, who shared his experiences with the young entrepreneurs involved in these projects. Joël Mesot, president of ETH Zurich, and Michael E. Schaepman, president of the University of Zurich, expressed their enthusiasm for the projects and the cooperation between their two universities.

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