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Washington, D.C.

The Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. is the center of the Swiss representations in the United States. It is committed to continuing and further strengthening the excellent relations between Switzerland and the United States in various fields, ranging from politics and economics to bilateral trade, science, education, culture, and innovation. The Embassy engages with all levels of the U.S. government and takes an active role in reaching out to the American public.

Learn more about ongoing and past projects organized by the Swiss Embassy in Washington, D.C. and register for our upcoming public events.

Featured events

Soirée Suisse 2025

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Innovation
Innovation
Economic Relations
Economic Relations
International Partnership
International Partnership

Welcome to our new Ambassador, Dr. Ralf Heckner

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International Partnership
International Partnership

Local Leadership, Global Partnership: NACo Reception at the Residence of the Ambassador

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Economic Relations
Economic Relations
International Partnership
International Partnership

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Novartis Manufacturing Hub in North Carolina

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Economic Relations
Economic Relations

Scientific Mission of State Secretary Hirayama to Washington, D.C.

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Innovation
Innovation
International Partnership
International Partnership

Climb to Switzerland 2025

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Culture
Culture

NextStep – U.S. Experience for Swiss Graduate Apprentices

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International Partnership
International Partnership

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March 10, 2026

Culture
Culture
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Christian Vonarburg: Systems, Structure, and the Experience of Abstraction

The Swiss Embassy in the United States, in partnership with gallerist Dr. Andrew Ritcheson of Colloquia Art and Swiss artist...

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March 2, 2026

Innovation
Innovation
International Partnership
International Partnership
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Governors Youth Apprenticeship Program, an initiative inspired by Switzerland

Inspired by Switzerland’s globally recognized dual-education system, Governor Kevin Stitt (OK) and Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), has...

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February 23, 2026

International Partnership
International Partnership
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CHICAGO
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Swiss Parliamentary EFTA/EU Delegation Visits the U.S.

From February 23-27, 2026, the EFTA/EU Delegation of the Swiss Federal Assembly paid a working visit to the United States....

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February 21, 2026

Culture
Culture
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Swiss Night at D.C. United

Did you know that the current head coach of Washington, DC’s local soccer club, D.C. United, is Swiss?

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January 20, 2026

Innovation
Innovation
International Partnership
International Partnership
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Apprenticeships high-level talk in Davos

DAVOS, Switzerland - On January 20, 2026, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the House of Switzerland hosted a high-level session...

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January 19, 2026

Culture
Culture
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Switzerland Meets Itself in the NBA: LA Clippers vs. Washington Wizards

Did you know that four players from Switzerland have played in the NBA to date? In 2006, Thabo Sefolosha, now...

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January 18, 2026

Culture
Culture
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Swiss Ice Hockey Talent Takes the Ice as the PWHL Takeover Tour Comes to Washington, D.C.

Ice hockey is one of the most popular team sports in Switzerland, rivaling football in terms of attendance and television...

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January 15, 2026

Economic Relations
Economic Relations
International Partnership
International Partnership
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Local Leadership, Global Partnership: NACo Reception at the Residence of the Ambassador

On January 15, 2026, Ambassador Heckner hosted a reception at the Swiss Residence bringing together representatives of the National Association...

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January 14, 2026

Innovation
Innovation
Economic Relations
Economic Relations
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Powering the Future: Biotechnology for Next-Generation Defense

On January 14, 2026, the Swiss Embassy hosted an engaging panel discussion on The Power of Biotechnology for Next-Generation Defense,...

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Washington, D.C. 20008

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