OST International Week 2026 – October 12 to 15, 2026
Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST) is globally connected and maintains partnerships with more than 180 universities around the world. In October, under the theme «Innovative Teaching for Future-Ready Minds,» it brings this diversity to campus for its students: as part of OST International Week 2026, international scholars will give lectures.
The program is aligned with OST degree programs. At the same time, it remains open to current topics and research areas of the guest lecturers. This gives OST students an international perspective on technology, innovation, business, and society, as well as insights into intercultural collaboration and global competencies. OST International Week 2026 offers a preview of what students can expect during a semester abroad.
Depending on availability, staff members and other interested individuals also have the opportunity to attend guest lectures. More information will follow.
What to Expect at International Week
International Week takes place at the OST campuses in Buchs, Rapperswil-Jona, and St.Gallen and includes, among other things:
• Guest lectures by international lecturers (registration required)
• International fairs (exhibition format) with partner universities, exchange students, and international offices
• Information on semesters abroad and international projects
• Intercultural insights and personal exchange
OST International Week 2026 is part of the university’s strategic internationalization, which is already firmly embedded in everyday campus life. OST prepares its students for a globally connected working and living environment. It promotes international exchange in teaching, research, and development.
Evening Event with International Guest Lecture
All OST employees and our international guests are invited to the official event as part of International Week. The event will feature an international guest lecture on «Quantum computing,» followed by a standing dinner, and will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, starting at 4:15 p.m. in the Assembly Hall at the Rapperswil-Jona campus. The event will be held in English.
Key Note from Prof. Dr. Salvador E. Venegas-Andraca, Tec de Monterrey, Mexico City Campus
Turning quantum computing into a driver of economic growth:
- origins and state of the art of quantum computing;
- the increasingly important role of quantum computing to solve open problems and create new paradigms in fields like cybersecurity and health;
- proposals regarding the development of technical tools and the workforce needed to build a high-tech market based on quantum science and technology.
