Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce - San Francisco

05/28/2026

AI is everywhere.
But where is it actually delivering value?

Join us on June 4 in San Jose for an honest conversation with two founders building AI products that do more than generate text — they solve real-world problems.

Following opening remarks by Swiss Consul General and Tech Ambassador Jonas Brunschwig on Switzerland and AI, JP Persico (Managing Partner, shuckerVC) will sit down with:

🔹 Kiran Prasad — tackling the complexity of family scheduling
🔹 Chris Pitchford — rethinking enterprise performance management

No keynote. No slide deck.
Just a candid discussion about what it takes to build AI products people actually use, what’s working, what isn’t, and where the technology still falls short.

📅 June 4, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 San Jose, CA

👉 Reserve your spot now — registration link in bio.

04/14/2026

🛡️ From geopolitical shifts to AI reshaping both attack and defense, the landscape is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up.

🔥 Join us for a special SwissAmCham Stammtisch at the Swisscom Outpost — featuring a rare, candid fireside chat between Dušan Vuksanovicć and Brad Arkin, one of Silicon Valley’s most respected voices in cybersecurity.

👨‍💻 With a career spanning Adobe, Cisco, and Salesforce, Brad brings a uniquely grounded perspective on where cybersecurity is heading — and what leaders should actually be paying attention to.

📍 675 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

🗓 Thursday, April 16

🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Expect an honest, forward-looking conversation from someone who has navigated these challenges at the highest levels of the industry.

👉 Join us for the discussion — and stay for food, drinks, and networking.

Register right now, link in bio

03/23/2026

🤔 What do a Swiss chalet, a foreign ETF, and a green card have in common?

They can all create unexpected tax consequences for U.S. citizens abroad.

We had a great evening with the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, hosted by Devan Friday at Spott, Lucey & Wall, Inc. CPAs, diving into the realities of cross-border taxation.

A few points that stood out:

→ Foreign bank accounts must be reported — and missing this can lead to significant penalties

→ Foreign investments (like many non-U.S. ETFs) can be heavily taxed under PFIC rules

→ Property abroad? Still reportable — yes, even your Swiss chalet

→ Gifts and inheritances from abroad are usually not taxed, but still need to be declared

→ Leaving the U.S. after long-term residency can trigger an “exit tax” as if assets were sold

Understanding the rules early isn’t optional — it’s what prevents costly surprises later.

BIG THANKS to Devan for breaking down the complexity with real-life examples and practical advice. 💪 🙏

02/13/2026

🤩 Looking back at our event “Frontiers in AI, Health, and Longevity,” where we heard three powerful talks exploring how we can measure, model, and ultimately improve human health.

🩸 Blood as a window into aging: By measuring thousands of circulating proteins, researchers can estimate organ-specific age. Individuals with the “youngest” hearts showed lower risk of heart failure, while those with the oldest brains were up to 12× more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The next step: exploring whether targeted interventions based on organ age can help slow aging and reduce disease risk.

🤖 AI in biotech & drug design: AI-driven platforms are being applied across multiple domains — from antimicrobial peptide design to food and agriculture. A key focus is AI-designed cancer-binding proteins to detect genetic signatures and better match patients to therapies, with the broader goal of rapidly developing new biological products.

😴 Sleep, longevity & heart health: Sleep duration contributes to “heart age,” with around 7 hours appearing optimal. Deep sleep also plays a critical role by supporting the brain’s glymphatic system in clearing waste and toxins.

From blood proteins to AI-designed biology to sleep physiology — this was an evening highlighting how measurable signals are shaping our understanding of aging and health.

❤️

01/29/2026

📣 NEW EVENT: Frontiers in AI, Health, and Longevity
Join the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce for an evening where cutting-edge research meets entrepreneurship.

In three fast-paced talks, our speakers will explore:
• AI-driven cancer diagnostics
• Sleep science
• Brain aging & neurodegeneration

📅 Feb 12 | 6–8 PM PST
📍 Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB E101)
🚗 Free parking after 4 PM
🎤 Speakers: Anvita Gupta · Tony Wyss-Coray · Martin Kawalski, MD, PhD

An in-person evening for anyone curious about the future of AI and health.
Get your spot now! Link in bio

11/20/2025

11/12/2025

✈️ Join us for Wings of Innovation: Embraer and the Next Generation of Aviation ✈️

Hear from Daniel Moczydlower,MSc,PMP, President & CEO of Embraer-X, as he shares how Embraer is shaping a cleaner, smarter, and more connected future of flight.

📅 Nov 19 | 5:30–8:00 PM PST

📍 Verkada, San Mateo, CA

🍷 Networking reception | Beverages & appetizers included

👉 Don’t miss this evening with one of aviation’s most dynamic pioneers and save your spot, link in bio!

10/28/2025

✨🎄Join us as we celebrate the festive season with good food, great company, and a shared spirit of giving. 💫

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Rahul Sahgal, CEO of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, and Ambassador Jonas Brunschwig, Consul General of Switzerland in San Francisco, for an evening of reflection, community, and connection. 🇨🇭🇺🇸

📅 Tuesday, Dec 9
🕠 5:30–9:00 PM PST
📍 Matterhorn Restaurant & Bakery, San Francisco

Let’s toast to the season, support a great cause, and close out the year together! ❤️ Get your ticket now, link in bio 🔗

02/20/2025

🚀 Surgical Robotics - Past, Present, & Future: Levita Magnetics

Join us for an exclusive evening exploring the cutting edge of Surgical Robotics, hosted by Levita Magnetics in Mountain View!

🔹 Discover the latest advancements in Magnetic Surgery®️
🔹 Experience a live demo of the groundbreaking MARS®️ robotic system
🔹 Engage with industry experts & network with like-minded professionals

📅 Date: Thu, March 6 | 🕠 5:30 - 7:00 PM PST
📍 Location: Levita Magnetics, Mountain View, CA

This is a unique opportunity to see firsthand how Levita Magnetics is transforming surgical care with innovation and precision.

🔗 Sign up now at https://shorturl.at/pOuKs to secure your spot!

Join for an evening of discovery to learn about the latest developments in Surgical Robotics. Hosted by Levita Magnetics in Mountain View.