Wädenswil «Lake Week»
At "Lake Week", the ZHAW in Wädenswil presents socially relevant topics from the fields of environment, food and health. Experience interesting conferences and instructive workshops, exciting exhibitions and interactive presentations. Get inspired, learn, experience and connect!
Lake Week 2024 with focus "Future of Food"
Immerse yourself in the world of food, nutrition and agro-food-systems of tomorrow.
The focus of the inaugural "Lake Week" is the future of food. Find out more at conferences and workshops, in exhibitions and presentations.
- Date: Monday, January 29 until Saturday, February 3, 2024
- Venue: ZHAW in Wädenswil, Einsiedlerstrasse, Campus Reidbach(PDF 828,8 KB)
- Journey: use public transport (bus stop "Campus Reidbach" with bus 125, 129 from station Wädenswil)
- Contact: lakeweek@zhaw.ch
The "Lake Week" welcomes all interested parties. Some events are open to the public, others will require registration due to space limitations.
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Programme
We are currently working on an exciting programme. The programme is continuously updated with current information.
INTERNATIONAL DAY: PLANETARY HEALTH - FROM VISIONS TO LOCAL ACTIONS
Format: Lectures, panel discussion, workshops
Work with us on solutions to challenges posed by climate change, a growing world population and limited natural resources. Pursue the vision of regenerative food for planetary health.
GUIDED TOURS AND TOUCHPOINTS
Format: Guided Tour
Gain insight into exciting research experiments that will explain the milestones of relevant processes in the food industry and quality control.
EXPERIENCE FOOD
Format: tbd
Come with us on an extraordinary journey of discovery through the world of the senses. Current topics about our food - brought to the plate.
FOOD – ART– ZHAW
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Visit our exhibition that combines student works on food and art. In the foyer you will find acommissioned artwork that was conceived for the opening. Guided tours for groups on request.
LEARNING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Are you interested in a career in the food sector? We give you insights into the educational opportunities and job prospects.
RED COUCH - CONVERSATIONS ABOUT REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS
Format: Discussion (possibly livestream)
Listen, ask questions and join in! Immerse yourself in a variety of perspectives and find inspiration for new approaches for future food systems.
DIGIFOOD TECHNOLOGY: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?
Format: Attended exhibition, hands-on examples
Hands-on exploration of robots and AI in the food industry
VERTILE GROUND FOR MY START-UP
Format: Open panel discussion with Jürg Reuter, Food Campus Berlin, and others
Where will my idea have the greatest impact? Am I moving into the right market? Find out more at the open panel discussion with international experts.
GUIDED TOURS AND TOUCHPOINTS
Format: Guided Tour
Gain insight into exciting research experiments that will explain the milestones of relevant processes in the food industry and quality control.
EXPERIENCE FOOD
Format: tbd
Come with us on an extraordinary journey of discovery through the world of the senses. Current topics about our food - brought to the plate.
FOOD – ART– ZHAW
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Visit our exhibition that combines student works on food and art. In the foyer you will find acommissioned artwork that was conceived for the opening. Guided tours for groups on request.
LEARNING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Are you interested in a career in the food sector? We give you insights into the educational opportunities and job prospects.
RED COUCH - CONVERSATIONS ABOUT REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS
Format: Discussion (possibly livestream)
Listen, ask questions and join in! Immerse yourself in a variety of perspectives and find inspiration for new approaches for future food systems.
DIGIFOOD TECHNOLOGY: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?
Format: Attended exhibition, hands-on examples
Hands-on exploration of robots and AI in the food industry
FOOD CONSUMPTION AND ETHICS
Format: Interview with David Havelick, Harvard University; Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food and Urs Niggli, ETH with audience participation
Discuss with us fundamental ethical und philosophical aspects of the future of food.
SYMPOSIUM DIGIFOOD - MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS
Format: Lecture and podium discussion
Would a 100% vegan world be more environmentally friendly? In the symposium you will learn more about the master's thesis in which a model of the global food system was further developed using digital and data-based methods.
GUIDED TOURS AND TOUCHPOINTS
Format: Guided Tour
Gain insight into exciting research experiments that will explain the milestones of relevant processes in the food industry and quality control.
EXPERIENCE FOOD
Format: tbd
Come with us on an extraordinary journey of discovery through the world of the senses. Current topics about our food - brought to the plate.
FOOD – ART– ZHAW
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Visit our exhibition that combines student works on food and art. In the foyer you will find acommissioned artwork that was conceived for the opening. Guided tours for groups on request.
LEARNING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Are you interested in a career in the food sector? We give you insights into the educational opportunities and job prospects.
RED COUCH - CONVERSATIONS ABOUT REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS
Format: Discussion (possibly livestream)
Listen, ask questions and join in! Immerse yourself in a variety of perspectives and find inspiration for new approaches for future food systems.
DIGIFOOD TECHNOLOGY: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?
Format: Attended exhibition, hands-on examples
Hands-on exploration of robots and AI in the food industry
REGENERATIVE FOODPROCESSING
Format: Conference, lecture an podium discussion
At the conference you will learn how regenerative foodprocessing empowers ecosystems, restores biodiversity and ensure a varied diet and a prosperous global community.
WHERE WILL OUR FOOD COME FROM IN FUTURE?
Format: workshop
Insects, cell cultures, vertical farms, agroecology - What's the deal with all the new ideas for food production? Participate in workshops and discuss with experts.
GUIDED TOURS AND TOUCHPOINTS
Format: Guided Tour
Gain insight into exciting research experiments that will explain the milestones of relevant processes in the food industry and quality control.
EXPERIENCE FOOD
Format: tbd
Come with us on an extraordinary journey of discovery through the world of the senses. Current topics about our food - brought to the plate.
FOOD – ART– ZHAW
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Visit our exhibition that combines student works on food and art. In the foyer you will find acommissioned artwork that was conceived for the opening. Guided tours for groups on request.
LEARNING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Are you interested in a career in the food sector? We give you insights into the educational opportunities and job prospects.
RED COUCH - CONVERSATIONS ABOUT REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS
Format: Discussion (possibly livestream)
Listen, ask questions and join in! Immerse yourself in a variety of perspectives and find inspiration for new approaches for future food systems.
DIGIFOOD TECHNOLOGY: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?
Format: Attended exhibition, hands-on examples
Hands-on exploration of robots and AI in the food industry
HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR START-UP
Format: Pitch of start-up idea in front of professionals in the food industry
Got an idea or groundbreaking research result? Find the right coach or investor for your start-up.
GUIDED TOURS AND TOUCHPOINTS
Format: Guided Tour
Gain insight into exciting research experiments that will explain the milestones of relevant processes in the food industry and quality control.
EXPERIENCE FOOD
Format: tbd
Come with us on an extraordinary journey of discovery through the world of the senses. Current topics about our food - brought to the plate.
FOOD – ART– ZHAW
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Visit our exhibition that combines student works on food and art. In the foyer you will find acommissioned artwork that was conceived for the opening. Guided tours for groups on request.
LEARNING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Are you interested in a career in the food sector? We give you insights into the educational opportunities and job prospects.
RED COUCH - CONVERSATIONS ABOUT REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS
Format: Discussion (possibly livestream)
Listen, ask questions and join in! Immerse yourself in a variety of perspectives and find inspiration for new approaches for future food systems.
DIGIFOOD TECHNOLOGY: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?
Format: Attended exhibition, hands-on examples
Hands-on exploration of robots and AI in the food industry
FOOD SERVICE – PERSPECTIVES
Format: Symposium for the Food Sector with IFM Alumni - networking event
Conference for the food service sector with current topics from practice and science. The must-attend event for makers and shapers in the out-of-home catering sector.
FOOD SERVICE START-UP LUNCH
Format:Start-up lunch with market stands
What does the future hold for the big players in catering? Learn about revolutionary ideas and solutions for the challenges facing this sector.
GUIDED TOURS AND TOUCHPOINTS
Format: Guided Tour
Gain insight into exciting research experiments that will explain the milestones of relevant processes in the food industry and quality control.
EXPERIENCE FOOD
Format: tbd
Come with us on an extraordinary journey of discovery through the world of the senses. Current topics about our food - brought to the plate.
FOOD – ART– ZHAW
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Visit our exhibition that combines student works on food and art. In the foyer you will find acommissioned artwork that was conceived for the opening. Guided tours for groups on request.
LEARNING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD
Format: Exhibition, table fair on educational avenues and options
Are you interested in a career in the food sector? We give you insights into the educational opportunities and job prospects.
WELCOME BACK TO A NEW HOME
Format: Networking opportunity for alumni and associations
The entire food value chain under one roof. Come and see our new building and network with our experts.
FROM VISION TO REALISATION
Format: Panel discussion with audience participation: with Philipp Kutter, Mayor of Wädensil; Dolf von Loon, Managing Director of grow; Sonja Wollkopf, Greater Zurich Area; Urs Hilber, Dean of the ZHAW; Christoph Mayr, Mirai Foods
Food Hub Wädenswil: national competency centre and international nexus of food knowledge and science. Be there when the vision is realized.
New campus "Future of Food"
At the ZHAW Reidbach campus, "Future of Food" is united under one roof. Here we are committed to a future in which sustainable, enjoyable and healthy nutrition is possible for all people. We are working on solutions to counter climate change, the growing world population and limited natural resources - in line with the motto "regenerative food for planetary health".