Warm greetings from the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka!

Please allow me to extend this heartfelt invitation to you for our upcoming Swiss Alumni Sakura event, a premiere at our brand-new Consulate.

As we celebrate the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland, and the 50th anniversary of Heidi animation in 2024, our goal is to bring together the extensive network of over 1000 Alumni from Swiss schools and universities. Join us in this memorable year as we relish Swiss delicious food & drinks, marvel at the enchanting Sakura, and strengthen connections within the Swiss Alumni network! A wonderful chance to reunite (see recap and impressions of last year’s event)!!

Event Details

Location: Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan, Umeda Shinmichi Bldg. 1F, 1-1-5 Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0003 (Access)

Date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 14:00 – 17:00

Cost: Free; registration required

Event page: www.swissnex.org/japan/event/swiss-alumni-sakura-2024

Registration: https://forms.gle/yefJpTTSM2fdjino9

Dress Code: smart casual

Kindly secure your spot early, as the number of guests is limited. 

Registered Alumni will receive further details prior to the event. For questions, please contact Minami, Head of Academic Relations at minami.kotani@swissnex.org

Background

The Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan follows the tradition of Swiss Alumni gatherings of our Swissnex colleagues in the US (Boston and San Francisco), China (Shanghai), India (Bangalore), and Brazil (Rio de Janeiro). Swissnex is the global network connecting Switzerland and the world in education, research, and innovation. Our mission is to support the outreach and active engagement of our partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent. We thereby contribute to strengthening Switzerland’s profile as a world-leading innovation hotspot.

While enjoying Swiss delicacies and beautiful Sakura during peak season in Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and Nara, Alumni from Swiss schools and universities will get to bond with their chapters, to exchange ideas, build connections and share latest news. We look forward to your presence at this special Swiss Alumni Sakura gathering!

Please also kindly share this invitation in your Alumni peers.

With warm regards, 

   — Felix Moesner