Mentor Meetup

​​Mentor Winter Meetup 2026 – Driving Connections Forward

​Join Swissnex for our next Mentor Meetup, connect with our mentor community and play a round of mini-golf!

​Expect an evening of discussion at every tee-off, along with a glimpse into what Swissnex San Francisco has to offer in 2026.

​Most of us wouldn’t be where we are today without a helping hand, from family, friends, mentors, or even strangers. That spirit of support is at the heart of the Swissnex San Francisco Mentorship community. Join us for a gathering of this vibrant network, which has helped transform the lives of many Swiss innovators. From 1:1 mentorship sessions to board roles at startups, research labs, and exhibition leadership, our mentorship relationships take many forms. What unites them all is a shared commitment to compassion, empathy, and curiosity for the builders of our future.

​This evening celebrates the connections forged over the past years and looks ahead to what we can achieve together in 2026. As you play mini golf throughout our office, you’ll have the opportunity to network and engage in conversations on innovation and mentorship. For the first time, we are opening this mentorship meetup to prospective mentors, offering a glimpse into the impact our community has created over the past 15 years in San Francisco, and what lies ahead.

​We also warmly invite interested non-mentors to join and learn more about our community. Swissnex mentors are encouraged to bring a plus-one who would be a great addition to our diverse mentorship pool.

​About the Swissnex Mentor Community: At Swissnex, our mission is to connect beyond borders. We support Swiss researchers, startups, and creatives as they engage with the Bay Area, and our mentorship program is a key part of that support.

​Dress code: From polos to bermuda shorts, bring the golf magic to the Pier.

​​​​Program
6:00pm – Doors open
6:15pm – Looking Ahead: Swissnex Roadmap for 2026
6:25pm – Testimonials by three Swissnex Mentors
6:30pm – Start Mini Golf and Networking
8:30pm – End of event

​About Swissnex in San Francisco
Swissnex in San Francisco is an initiative of the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). Our vision at Swissnex in San Francisco is to connect tomorrow by empowering the next generation of innovators to collaborate and create futures where the planet and society thrive.

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