February 8, 2024

IoT and Sustainability 2024 Zürich edition

The IoT has enabled extensive monitoring and control of daily life, but each sensor requires power and eventually disposal. Given the push for a sustainable world, it is important to consider whether IoT is part of the solution or the problem. CSEM’s next Tech Talk will discuss this vital topic with a distinguished panel of speakers. They will explore how IoT is tackling these challenges today and what needs to be done to achieve sustainability in the future.

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Program

15:00

Opening

15:10

Welcome & Introduction

Alain-Serge Porret, VP Integrated & wireless systems, CSEM
Dr. Markus Müller, Co-Lead division of business and economic development, Canton of Zurich

15:30

Tech talk
"How the IoT supports sustainability goals at Swiss Post"

Steffen Ochsenreither, IoT Lead, Swiss Post

15:50

Tech talk
"SmartSystem: modular end-to-end real-time monitoring of shipment and storage of pharmaceutical products"

Bernd Heisterkamp, Head of R&D at Berlinger
Ruud Riem-Vis, Head of Smart connected solutions at Zühlke Group

16:10

Tech talk
"Pathfinding sustainable electronics"

Pascal Nussbaum, Group Leader, CSEM

16:30

Tech talk
"
Opportunities and challenges in electronic waste management"

Heinz Boeni, Partnerships for resource efficiency and sustainable solid waste management, EMPA

16:50

Tech talk
"
Digitalization – Sustainability Enabler and it’s Footprint"

Ilonka Zapke, Sustainability program manager, Siemens smart infrastructure

17:05

Round table

Moderator: Simon Gray, CSEM

17:30

Networking aperitif

Organization

An event organized in partnership with

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