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AR Art Tour of Basel
Oct
11
Basel

AR Art Tour of Basel

We are excited to invite you, your friends and family to join us on Sunday, 11 October for a fun and interactive virtual art tour of Basel.

We hope you can join us for a fun day of art, technology, networking and discovering Basel from a new perspective.

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Swiss Tax Essentials for Irish Businesses & Professionals
Oct
15
Geneva

Swiss Tax Essentials for Irish Businesses & Professionals

We are delighted to invite you to an informative and practical session on navigating the Swiss tax system, presented by a Geneva-based tax lawyer with extensive experience advising businesses and individuals on Swiss tax matters.

Whether you are new to Switzerland or have been here for years, this session will offer valuable insights and practical guidance to help you navigate the Swiss tax environment with greater confidence.

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An Evening with our Irish Ambassadors in Switzerland | Geneva Chapter
Feb
26
Geneva

An Evening with our Irish Ambassadors in Switzerland | Geneva Chapter

The event has reached capacity. We are delighted to announced that H.E. Aoife McGarry, Ambassador to Switzerland, Liechtenstein & Algeria and H.E. Noel White, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN and other International Organisations in Geneva will be our distinguished guests at the next in-person event of our Geneva Chapter.

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Accessing Third Level Education in Ireland
Dec
16
Online

Accessing Third Level Education in Ireland

This informative session will feature panelists from University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University and Dun Laoghaire Institute Of Art Design & Technology who will cover a range of topics, including opportunities for internationally based students, both Irish nationals living abroad and non-Irish nationals.

This event is co-organised with the Irish Business Network Germany.

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Fast & Slow Networking Evening in Basel
Dec
1
Basel

Fast & Slow Networking Evening in Basel

Join us for the latest Irish Business Network Switzerland event with the Basel chapter.

The Fast & Slow Networking Evening will be a dynamic, structured event designed to help you meet many people efficiently and build connections followed by a relaxed Apéro. 🍷🤝

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IBN Golf Tournament
May
9
Zurich

IBN Golf Tournament

We're delighted to announce that McGonigle Watches will be the main sponsor of our IBN Switzerland Golf Tournament. Make sure to sign up to join us for a fantastic afternoon on the fairways! It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy some friendly competition, network and soak in the beauty of Golfpark Otelfingen.

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Previous Events

  • An Evening with Enda Kenny

    In association with Sprintax, the Zurich Chapter hosted an evening with Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny to celebrate the longstanding economic and diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Ireland.

  • Retirement Planning in Switzerland

    Retirement planning is often a topic where one wishes for more knowledge. The Swiss system has its own uniqueness and benefits for individuals working and residing here, and we will help give you clarity on the available benefits.

  • Walking Tour of Geneva

    A fun and interesting event where we will discover a city that is known for its diversity, individuality and far-reaching importance through the centuries. The walking tour which will take us from the shores of Lake Léman to the heart of old Geneva.

  • Tour of St. Gallen Library & Exhibition Room

    Join us as we delve into the rich history of the St. Gallen Library, the historic Vaulted Cellar, and the captivating Exhibition Room, all of which hold fascinating links to Irish culture and history. 

  • A Walk Through Joyce's Zurich

    ZJJF curator, Ursula Zeller, will give a 2.5 hour walking tour of the city. See where Joyce lived, worked and what places he liked best.

  • Thriving in the Swiss Workplace

    Participants will gain insights into Swiss labour law, mediation practices and relevant workplace legislation. Issues such as discrimination, harassment and bullying will be discussed which may be helpful and insightful. 

  • Celebrating our Younger & Future Members

    We would love to hear perspectives from young people on what it means to be Irish, and on what it means to be Irish in Switzerland. We will also talk about whether you feel strong ties to Ireland and on how, and/or if, you might see your Irishness as a part of your identity going forward.  

  • Impact Investing

    Learn more about impact investing in a lively, interactive discussion with our panel of experts. Hear about the overall spectrum of capital and the ranges of investment opportunities on the market from sustainable finance to impact investment.

  • Inspirational Irish women in Switzerland

    Participants will gain insights into the different avenues Irish women have taken in the Swiss world of Music, Journalism, Politics, Business, Health, Academia and Education.

  • The Human Element in Cyber Security

    Learn more about cyber security and its impact in both a private and professional context. Curious to understand how human behaviours can be the weakest link in the cyber security chain and can inadvertently facilitate hackers and scammers?

  • Irish Perspectives on Global Health

    If you are interested in hearing perspectives from leading Irish professionals working in the private, public and global health sectors in Switzerland and connecting with other Irish professionals living and/or working in Switzerland then this event is for you!

  • Neuroscience and Purpose-driven Leadership

    The past few years have seen a seismic shift in our attitudes to work. One common theme emerging is that people, particularly younger people, want jobs and leaders with purpose.

  • Diversity and Inclusion at Work

    Join us for an in-depth look at the landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace that will strike up important discussions and ideas on how to make your own workplace more inclusive, with a sense of belonging for all.

  • Ireland’s Remarkable Success: A World Leader at 100

    A talk by Mark Henry, author of In Fact: An Optimist's guide to Ireland at 100. The country’s progress has been remarkable. Having started as one of Europe’s most poverty-stricken countries, it now enjoys the second-highest quality of life on the planet according to the United Nations.