SWEET EDGE Consortium Meets in St. Gallen to Shape the Final Phase of the Project

On 25 and 26 June 2026, researchers and partners from across the SWEET EDGE consortium gathered at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) for two days of scientific exchange, strategic discussions and collaboration. The meeting marked another important milestone as the consortium enters the final year of the project.

Hosted by the University of St. Gallen, the meeting brought together researchers from across Switzerland to review the latest scientific results, discuss ongoing implementation activities and define priorities for the months ahead.

Over the two days, participants explored a wide range of topics covering both technical and socio-political dimensions of the energy transition. Among the highlights were discussions on implementation case studies, including innovative approaches to district heating, renewable energy technologies and data-driven energy planning. Researchers also presented new findings on public attitudes towards energy transition policies, the latest results from the SWEET EDGE survey, and progress on the consortium's third Policy White Paper.

The meeting also looked beyond current research outputs. Dedicated sessions focused on developing the final synthesis of SWEET EDGE, defining the project's roadmap through 2027, and reflecting on the consortium's long-term scientific and societal legacy.

Despite the unusually warm summer weather, participants remained fully engaged throughout the programme while also taking the opportunity to discover the beautiful city of St. Gallen and the University campus during a guided visit.

The consortium would like to sincerely thank Prof. Rolf Wüstenhagen, Christian "Cris" Schmid and the entire team at the University of St. Gallen for their warm hospitality and excellent organisation, which created an ideal environment for productive discussions and collaboration.

A special thank you also goes to Jonas Salvesberg and Tobias Schmidt, whose valuable contributions enriched the discussions throughout the meeting, even though they are not present in the group photograph.

As SWEET EDGE enters its final project year, the consortium continues working together to transform research into practical solutions that support Switzerland's energy transition.