Professional & Trade Associations

Public Health Schweiz 

Bern · Since 2024

The core activity of the company 'Public Health Switzerland' is the promotion and improvement of public health in Switzerland. This includes the areas of health promotion, prevention, monitoring and research in the field of public health. The company is also involved in political and strategic goal-setting and develops basic papers, position papers and manifestos on public health topics. It is an association that finances itself through membership fees and provides a platform for experts and interested parties to exchange information on technical questions related to public health.

QUALICOAT 

Zurich · Since 2019

The core activity of QUALICOAT is the certification and quality assurance of coating systems and chemical pre-treatment systems for the metal coating industry. To this end, the company offers various services, including the licensing of coaters, the certification of coating systems and chemical pre-treatment systems, as well as the provision of specifications and guidelines for the industry.

QualiVentil - Association romande pour une ventilation de qualité 

Bex · Since 2017

The core activity of QualiVentil is to promote and develop quality in ventilation and related installations, particularly through: providing training and education for ventilation professionals through courses and workshops; providing technical information and expertise through technical sheets and FAQs; advising and supporting professionals in the planning, implementation and parameterization of ventilation systems; and organizing events and conferences on ventilation and related technologies. The company acts as a kind of industry association or interest group for the ventilation industry in the Romandie (French-speaking Switzerland).

REG Fondation des Registres suisses des professionnels de l'ingénierie, de l'architecture et de l'environnement 

Bern · Since 1966

The REG (Foundation of the Swiss Register) company is a register for professionals in the fields of engineering, architecture and environment. The company's core activity consists of registering professionals in these fields, verifying and validating their qualifications, as well as ensuring compliance with standards and guidelines in these professions.

santéservices 

Solothurn · Since 2009

santésuisse is a service organisation for the health insurance sector. It produces policy analyses and position papers, publishes professional information, and provides education and training as well as digital services such as a digital handbook and the Spitalfinder. The santésuisse group includes subsidiaries tarifsuisse ag, SASIS AG and the SVK.

SAQ Swiss Association for Quality 

Bern · Since 2005

SAQ Swiss Association for Quality provides personal and industry-specific certifications, certification services including certificate verification, and professional development and knowledge resources in quality management and business excellence.

Schreinermeisterverband Kanton Zürich SVZ 

Wallisellen · Since 2022

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of carpenters and wood processing companies in Switzerland. This includes services such as business management, legal services, training and further education, as well as representation of the industry to authorities, trade unions and other interest groups.

Schweizer Berufsverband der Pflegefachfrauen und Pflegefachmänner Sektion Bern 

Bern · Since 2020

The company's core activity is the representation and support of members in the healthcare sector, particularly nursing professionals, through services such as legal advice, salary advice, further education and special interest groups.

Schweizer Hotelier-Verein (SHV) 

Bern · Since 1968

Schweizer Hotelier-Verein (SHV) is an industry association serving hotels and other accommodation providers in the hospitality sector. The association provides members with services such as legal advice, training and workforce support, classification and marketing/distribution tools, plus sector projects and public affairs representation.

Schweizer Immobilienschätzer-Verband 

St. Gallen · Since 2012

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of the real estate valuation industry in Switzerland. This includes providing knowledge, tools and networking opportunities for real estate appraisers, conducting training and continuing education, publishing specialist literature and journals, and organizing events. The association represents the interests of its members and promotes quality in the real estate valuation industry.

Schweizer Informatik Gesellschaft (SI) 

Bern · Since 2023

The core activity of the company "Swiss Informatics Society" (SI) is to represent and promote the interests of IT professionals in Switzerland. This includes organizing events, promoting further education and certifications (such as "IT Expert SI"), supporting political decision-making processes in the field of IT, and promoting sustainable IT policies in the public and private economy.

Schweizerisch-Albanischer Ärzteverband 

Abtwil Sg · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the representation and support of Albanian doctors in Switzerland, including the promotion of their professional development, the organization of events and the provision of information and resources for its members. The association serves as a platform for the exchange of experiences, the promotion of research and the improvement of healthcare for the Albanian community in Switzerland.

Schweizerische Akademie der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften SAGW 

Bern · Since 2016

The company's core activity is the promotion of science, particularly research funding, international cooperation, talent promotion and the dissemination of research results. This also includes the organization of conferences, workshops and publications, as well as the support of specialist societies and infrastructures.

Schweizerische Akademie der Medizinischen Wissenschaften (SAMW) 

Bern · Since 1943

The company's core activity is science communication and policy consulting, particularly in the areas of sustainability, digitalization, health, and new technologies. The company serves as a scientific network and advises politics and society on socially relevant issues. It publishes publications, organizes events, and offers scholarships and awards to promote the culture of science and scientific integrity.

Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung (SwissBanking) 

Basel · Since 1913

The company's core activity is the provision of banking and financial services, including Digital Finance, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Distributed Ledger Technology, Open Banking and Open Finance, RegTech and SupTech, digital currencies and payment systems, artificial intelligence and data, as well as Quantum Computing. The company also offers educational and training services in the field of banking.

SCHWEIZERISCHE CHEMISCHE GESELLSCHAFT 

Bern · Since 1993

The company's core activity is the promotion and representation of chemical sciences in Switzerland. This includes organizing conferences, congresses and courses, awarding prizes and honors, promoting networks and careers, publishing publications and representing the interests of the chemical community in national and international organizations.

Schweizerische Coiffeurfachlehrer-Vereinigung 

Goldiwil (Thun) · Since 2021

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of hairdressing instructors in Switzerland, particularly through the organization of courses, training and events, as well as the provision of teaching materials and resources for the industry.

Schweizerische Elektro-Einkaufs-Vereinigung eev Genossenschaft 

Urtenen-Schönbühl · Since 1925

Schweizerische Elektro-Einkaufs-Vereinigung eev Genossenschaft provides marketing and service support for the electrical trade, operating member and partner portals and offering services such as insurance solutions, invoicing administration, training and event management.

Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Herz- und thorakale Gefässchirurgie (SGHC) 

Aarau · Since 2021

The core activity of the company is the promotion and representation of the interests of cardiac surgeons in Switzerland, including the organization of continuing education, congresses and the awarding of prizes, as well as the preservation of quality and the ethical principles of medical practice in the field of cardiac surgery.

Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Physikalische Medizin und Rehabilitation 

Steinhausen · Since 1982

The core activity of SGPMR is the promotion and support of rehabilitation and reintegration of those affected into everyday life and the workforce, particularly through the active support of specialist physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as the coordination and assurance of further training for young specialist physician candidates.