--- title: "Swiss-UAE Synergies: An Evening with Innovators and Diplomats" description: Várri Consultancy discusses innovation with Swiss companies in UAE, Ambassador of Switzerland, Swiss Business Council, and Swiss Consulate in Dubai. image: https://varri.com/hubfs/company-assets/events/swiss-consulate-reception/consul-general-schempp-ambassador-mattli-johnny-kollin-1472x900px-highres.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://varri.com/insights/swiss-uae-innovation-dialogue#main-content) [![Várri Consultancy primary logo (negative transparent)](https://varri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logos/Varri-primary-logo-neg-trans-200w.png?width=200&height=130&name=Varri-primary-logo-neg-trans-200w.png "Várri Consultancy primary logo (negative transparent)")](https://varri.com) [![Várri Consultancy primary logo (transparent)](https://varri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logos/Varri-primary-logo-trans-200w.png?width=200&height=130&name=Varri-primary-logo-trans-200w.png "Várri Consultancy primary logo (transparent)")](https://varri.com) - About Us - [Awards](https://varri.com/about-us/awards) - [History & Milestones](https://varri.com/about-us/milestones) - [Team](https://varri.com/team) - [About Our Founder](https://varri.com/team/johnny-kollin) - [Media Centre](https://varri.com/about-us/media) - [News and Announcements](https://varri.com/media/news-announcements) - [Accessibility](https://varri.com/accessibility) - [Transparency Statement](https://varri.com/transparency-statement) - [Insights](https://varri.com/insights) - [Careers](https://varri.com/careers) - [Home](https://varri.com/careers) - [Hear from Várri Alumni](https://varri.com/careers/testimonials) - [Rewards and Benefits](https://varri.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits) - [Jobs](https://varri.com/careers/jobs) - Security - [Vulnerability Disclosure Policy](https://varri.com/vulnerability-disclosure-policy) - [Acknowledgments](https://varri.com/security/security-acknowledgments) - [FAQ](https://varri.com/faq) - [Contact](https://varri.com/contact-us) Search Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu - About Us - [Awards](https://varri.com/about-us/awards) - [History & Milestones](https://varri.com/about-us/milestones) - [Team](https://varri.com/team) - [About Our Founder](https://varri.com/team/johnny-kollin) - [Media Centre](https://varri.com/about-us/media) - [News and Announcements](https://varri.com/media/news-announcements) - [Accessibility](https://varri.com/accessibility) - [Transparency Statement](https://varri.com/transparency-statement) - [Insights](https://varri.com/insights) - [Careers](https://varri.com/careers) - [Home](https://varri.com/careers) - [Hear from Várri Alumni](https://varri.com/careers/testimonials) - [Rewards and Benefits](https://varri.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits) - [Jobs](https://varri.com/careers/jobs) - Security - [Vulnerability Disclosure Policy](https://varri.com/vulnerability-disclosure-policy) - [Acknowledgments](https://varri.com/security/security-acknowledgments) - [FAQ](https://varri.com/faq) - [Contact](https://varri.com/contact-us) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/VarriConsultancy) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/varriconsultancy/) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/varri/) [X](https://twitter.com/varriuae) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@varriconsultancy) [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@varriconsultancy) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/VarriConsultancy/) 1 min read # Swiss-UAE Synergies: An Evening with Innovators and Diplomats [![Picture of Johnny Kollin](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/66c1ed15fd0cc9c63bedaf0c7d2a6dc9) Johnny Kollin](https://varri.com/insights/author/johnny-kollin) : 17 October 2023, 14:36:45 GST [Events](https://varri.com/insights/tag/events) [Embassy of Switzerland](https://varri.com/insights/tag/embassy-of-switzerland) ![Swiss-UAE Synergies: An Evening with Innovators and Diplomats](https://varri.com/hubfs/company-assets/events/swiss-consulate-reception/consul-general-schempp-ambassador-mattli-johnny-kollin-1472x900px-highres.jpg) On Monday evening, Várri Consultancy’s Founder and Managing Director, Johnny Kollin, had the honour of attending a dinner reception hosted by [Her Excellency Angelica Schempp, Consul General of Switzerland in Dubai](https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/united-arab-emirates/en/home/representations/embassy/consulate-general/welcome.html). The event was graced by the [newly appointed Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Excellency Arthur Mattli](https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/united-arab-emirates/en/home/representations/embassy/welcome.html). ### ![Consul General Angelica Schempp, Ambassador Arthur Mattli, and Várri Consultancy Founder Johnny Kollin.](https://varri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/company-assets/events/swiss-consulate-reception/consul-general-schempp-ambassador-mattli-johnny-kollin.jpg?width=304&height=426&name=consul-general-schempp-ambassador-mattli-johnny-kollin.jpg)Innovation at the Forefront The gathering was timely as the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023 had just announced [Switzerland as the world’s most innovative economy](https://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/articles/2023/article_0011.html) for the 13th consecutive year, closely followed by Sweden in second place. ### The Swiss Business Council and Beyond The evening also saw participation from the [Swiss Business Council](https://www.swissbcuae.com/) and innovative Swiss companies currently exhibiting at the [Swiss Pavilion](https://www.s-ge.com/en/event/swiss-pavilion/swiss-pavilion-gitex-technology-week-2023?ct) at the ongoing [Gitex Global – the world’s largest tech show](https://www.gitex.com/). Conversations were multifaceted and insightful, ranging from high-speed cameras, regional trends in testing, inspection and certification in international trade to tokenised impact investment in climate-related projects, branding strategies, and updates on the local legal and regulatory landscape. ### Looking Ahead Such engagements are vital for Várri Consultancy as they present opportunities to exchange knowledge and foster relationships that can significantly benefit our clientele. As a boutique management consulting firm, we pride ourselves on understanding the pulse of innovation and are keen to align ourselves with those pushing boundaries in their respective fields. We sincerely thank Consul General Angelica Schempp for hosting this insightful evening and Ambassador Arthur Mattli for the engaging discussions. 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