SWICE annual conference
The second SWICE annual conference, held in Lausanne in early June 2024, continued the momentum from last year, marking yet another important milestone for the project.
This year, we kicked off the event with a joint session in collaboration with the LANTERN consortium at EPFL. Both consortia hosted thematic areas, inviting Monitoring Panels and members of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) to engage in meaningful discussions. The day provided a valuable opportunity for cross-consortium collaboration and knowledge sharing, setting the stage for the conference.
On the second day, the Monitoring Panel thoroughly reviewed our consortium's work. Management and work package leaders presented their findings and progress on 3 highlights : methodology & interventions, policy, decision support tools, culminating in a successful request for supplementary budget along with a detailed allocation plan for the years ahead. The Monitoring Panel commended the consortium for its significant progress, a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire team. The day concluded with an enjoyable apero in downtown Lausanne, offering a moment to celebrate our achievements.
The official SWICE conference took place on the third day, maintaining the high standard of previous years with informative sessions and robust discussions thanks to each work package leader. In addition, A workshop was given by Yamina Saheb and Florian Guillanton on ‘co-building the SWICE sufficiency platform’. The event once again served as a platform for collaboration and exchange, reinforcing our shared commitment to advancing the project’s goals.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants, including the Monitoring Panel and SFOE, for their continued support and active involvement. The collective efforts and spirit of collaboration witnessed throughout the event underscore the power of our unified approach in driving impactful change.
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