Community Engagement

Lucerne welcomed the highest U.S. representation in Switzerland for the LUCERNE SUMMIT. U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Scott C. Miller, was welcomed by host Susanna Auf der Maur-Quinn, US Desk Director and Partner of Kaufmann Rüedi Attorneys at Law Ltd, Adrian Derungs of Industrie- und Handelskammer Zentralschweiz IHZ, Ivan Buck of Lucerne Business and over 25 CEOs and prominent guests. The Lucerne Summit provides a discussion platform for American companies here in Switzerland, as well as Swiss companies with a presence in the US. Ambassador Miller emphasized the importance of robust economic ties between the two great countries, his readiness for dialogue with companies and his commitment to diversity in the workplace. The Lucerne Summit is sponsored by the Central Switzerland Chamber of Commerce IHZ, Lucerne Business and Kaufmann Rüedi Attorneys at Law.

Photos by Christoph Arnet

Lucerne welcomed the highest U.S. representation in Switzerland for the Lucerne Summit this week. Chargé d'Affaires Eva Weigold Schultz was welcomed by host Susanna Auf der Maur-Quinn, US Desk Director and Partner of Kaufmann Rüedi Attorneys at Law, and over 25 CEOs and prominent guests from education and politics. The Lucerne Summit provides a discussion platform for American companies here in Switzerland, as well as Swiss companies with a presence in the US. Ms. Weigold Schultz emphasized the far-reaching importance of innovation and collaboration, especially in post-COVID times. She and her consular team in Bern approved over 12,000 National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) during the COVID pandemic to ensure the high standard and important exchange of education and business. In 2020 the Lucerne Summit welcomed US Ambassador Edward McMullen who spoke on important topics including Air 2030 and the Free Trade Agreement. The Lucerne Summit is sponsored by the Central Switzerland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lucerne Business and Kaufmann Rüedi Attorneys at Law.