Recent Events and Activities

The World Systemic Forum, a 2-day event held on 12th and 13th February 2024 at Stein Egerta (Liechtenstein) and Hagerbach Test Gallery (Flums), brought together 200 changemakers and 22 Topic Experts to explore future industry transformations, potential projects, and new philosophical ideas. Dr. Mônica Barroso from ITEM-HSG/SIL led a group session during the System Change Assembly, where 80 experts discussed and brainstormed on eight key topics, including Inspired Learning, Exponential Intelligence, and Blended Finance, aiming to foster collaborative innovation and systemic change.

During a joint webinar by the ACSCEND and Neutral Path EU projects, Dr. Mônica Barroso and Selina Lorenz from SIL presented their insights on developing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) business models from the ASCEND project. The discussion highlighted significant similarities in the approaches of both projects towards PEDs business models. Future plans include continued knowledge exchange and more joint webinars.

At the GANDT Ventures Co-Creation Space in Zurich, a gathering of energy experts, including a keynote by Selina Lorenz from SIL, explored the Swiss energy market's future. Discussions centered on ecosystems' impact on systemic change, with roundtable debates on decentralization, sector coupling, and the evolving roles of energy stakeholders in Switzerland's energy landscape.

Selina Lorenz from SIL addressed the realization of complex challenges such as energy and mobility transition in concrete projects during a keynote organized by Zukunft-Fabrik.2050 and featured by HSG Alumni. She shared insights from the initial phase of the ASCEND project, focusing on collaborative efforts among diverse partners to develop necessary solutions and strategies to turn districts energy positive.

Dr. Mônica Barroso participated in a panel at the World Economic Forum 2024, focusing on the importance of nature in climate change mitigation, highlighting forest conservation, especially the Amazon, with insights from Brazilian and international experts.