Professional & Trade Associations

swisspatat 

Bern · Since 1997

The core activity of swisspatat is to represent the interests of the Swiss potato industry, including producers, trade and processing, with the aim of promoting the sale of Swiss potatoes. This also includes activities such as promoting quality and sustainability in potato production, implementing marketing and communication measures, and providing information and services to the industry.

Swiss Payment Association 

Wallisellen · Since 2016

The core activity of the Swiss Payment Association is to promote a secure, fast and convenient credit card payment system that is economically balanced and realizes value-creating innovations. It represents the interests of its members, which are Swiss credit card companies, and is committed to a strong Swiss economy by promoting an efficient payment system.

Swissrail Industry Association 

Bern · Since 2001

The core activity of Swissrail is to represent and promote the interests of the Swiss rail and mobility industry as an association. This includes processing complex topics, networking actors, organizing events, and supporting members with know-how and experience. Swissrail also acts as part of Team Switzerland, which specializes in handling large-scale infrastructure projects and serves as a service provider for Swiss exporters, foreign main contractors, and authorities.

Swiss Real Estate Datapool SRED 

Zurich · Since 2012

The company's core activity is to conduct research and consulting services in the field of real estate economics, particularly investigating specific issues on behalf of third parties, developing practical results and providing tools, key figures and benchmarks for the real estate industry. Additionally, the institute offers teaching services for executives and junior staff from the finance and real estate industry.

Swiss Shippers' Council Schweizerische Vereinigung der Transportbenützer aus Industrie und Handel 

Itingen · Since 2020

The company's core activity is to support and represent the interests of Swiss import, export and trading companies, particularly in the field of international trade and logistics. To this end, the company offers various services, including consulting, networking, training and advocacy in the areas of freight forwarding, customs and origin, document creation, transportation law and transportation insurance, as well as banking services.

Swiss Shipowners Association 

Geneva · Since 2019

The core activity of the company is the representation and promotion of the interests of Swiss shipping companies and shipowners, in particular through participation in national and international organizations, the development of strategies for Swiss shipping and the support of political decisions affecting Swiss shipping.

Swiss Small Hydro - Schweizer Verband der Kleinwasserkraft 

Liestal · Since 2014

The core activity of Swiss Small Hydro is the promotion and support of small hydroelectric power plants in Switzerland. The company offers consulting, documentation and literature, promotion, market leaders, media releases, newsletters and an information center for small hydroelectric power. It is also involved in the political representation of the interests of the small hydroelectric power industry and publishes a magazine on the subject.

Swiss Sustainable Finance 

Zurich · Since 2016

Here are the core activities of the companies: 1. Reichmuth & Co: Investing in companies with sustainable business practices. 2. E2 Management Consulting AG: Consulting on sustainable financing, ESG integration, and sustainability strategy. 3. CCRS (Center for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability): Research and development of sustainable financial products. 4. BlackRock Asset Management Schweiz AG: Asset management with a focus on sustainable investments and ESG integration. 5. EBL Infrastruktur Management AG: Asset management for renewable energy. 6. (No specific core activity recognizable, as it is a general description of Swiss Sustainable Finance) 7. Stiftung Abendrot: Investing in sustainable projects and companies. 8. (No specific core activity recognizable, as it is a description of international standards for sustainability reporting) 9. (No specific core activity recognizable, as it is a general description of Swiss Sustainable Finance) 10. (No specific core activity recognizable, as it is a description of recommendations for sustainable financing)

Swiss Testing Board Association (STB) 

Biberist · Since 2019

The Swiss Testing Board (STB) is an association that focuses on the certification and professionalization of software testers in Switzerland. The core activities of the STB include: * The accreditation of ISTQB certifiers and training providers * The creation and review of examination questions and curricula for software testers * The promotion of the further development and exchange of knowledge in the field of software testing * The representation of the interests of software testers in Switzerland * The support of the industrialization of software testing in Switzerland through process consistency and standard adaptations. Overall, the STB aims to promote and support the quality and professionalism of software testers in Switzerland.

Swiss Textiles Textilverband Schweiz 

Zurich · Since 1989

Swiss Textiles Textilverband Schweiz is an industry association that represents the textile and apparel sector and supports its members with information and advice on sustainability, compliance, trade policy and innovation, as well as through events and training programmes.

swissVR 

Rotkreuz · Since 2011

The core activity of swissVR is to promote networking and professionalism among board members in Switzerland. To this end, swissVR offers various services, such as further education, publications, events and a network for board members. The association supports its members in fulfilling their tasks and promotes quality and competence in Swiss boards of directors.

Swiss Wine Promotion AG 

Bern · Since 2006

The core activity of Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP) is the promotion and marketing of Swiss wine, particularly through the development and implementation of marketing, communication and media strategies, in order to position Swiss wine as a high-value product and to promote value creation throughout the wine industry. This also includes activities such as organizing wine tastings, supporting wine tourism and digital communication on social networks to promote Swiss wine among Chinese-speaking wine enthusiasts and professionals.

syndicom 

Bern · Since 2010

syndicom is a trade union representing employees and self-employed workers in the logistics, information and communication technology, and media sectors. It negotiates collective labour agreements and wages, provides legal and employment-related advice, operates regional offices and runs campaigns and services for its members.

tecnoswiss, Verband des Maschinen- und Werkzeughandels 

Basel · Since 2003

The core activity of tecnoswiss is the representation and support of members of the machine and tool trade in Switzerland. This includes the organization of trade fairs, the provision of industry-specific services and consulting services, as well as the representation of common interests to the outside world.

TGshop 

Frauenfeld · Since 1942

The company's core activity is to support and represent retail companies in the canton of Thurgau, particularly by promoting local trade, organizing advertising campaigns and providing services such as the Thurgau gift card.

THE DIGITAL RADIO MONDIALE ASSOCIATION 

Le Grand-Saconnex · Since 1998

The company offers a platform for digital radio broadcasting technology (DRM) that enables the reception and transmission of digital radio stations. The company's core activity includes the development and provision of DRM products and solutions, including car receivers, desktop and portable radios, mobile phone solutions, broadcast equipment and DRM IPR. The company also offers e-learning platforms, energy efficiency calculators and field trials.

The Football Forum (TFF) 

Zurich · Since 2019

The core activity of the company 'The Football Forum' is to provide an international platform for football agents and players to develop and promote best practices in the field of football agency and fair working conditions for football players. This includes organizing events, providing educational offers and representing the interests of members and the football community as a whole.

The Global Blockchain Business Council 

Geneva · Since 2018

The core activity of Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) is to serve as a global platform for companies, governments and other stakeholders to promote and support the use of blockchain technology and digital assets. This includes organizing events, conducting research and education programs, developing standards and guidelines, and representing the interests of its members in the global blockchain and digital asset community.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Switzerland (IIA Switzerland) 

Zurich · Since 1982

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of internal auditing in Switzerland, particularly through training, research, publications and lobbying. The company positions itself as a competent contact for internal audit and corporate governance issues and works closely with academic institutions and relevant stakeholders to represent the interests of its members and increase the visibility of internal auditing.

The International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) 

Geneva · Since 2013

The company is an international society for physical and rehabilitation medicine (ISPRM) that specializes in promoting rehabilitation and medicine. The company's core activities include: organizing international conferences and events; promoting research and development in the field of rehabilitation and medicine; providing training and continuing education for professionals in the field of rehabilitation and medicine; publishing studies and research results in the field of rehabilitation and medicine; and supporting members and institutions in the field of rehabilitation and medicine. The company also offers memberships, certifications, and other services to achieve the goals of the society.