Zürich, Switzerland
July 5 - 11, 2026
The Pasco EDC 2026 Switzerland Mission connects global Swiss innovation in life sciences and advanced manufacturing with Pasco County’s rapid industrial growth and specialized workforce to foster high-value international investment.
Delegate Fee: $750
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The 2026 Pasco County–Switzerland Strategic Business Mission
This executive-led mission serves as a high-level bridge between the innovative hubs of Switzerland and the rapidly expanding industrial landscape of Pasco County, Florida. By bringing together a targeted delegation of government officials, academic leaders, and industry experts, we are facilitating direct, face-to-face engagement with Swiss firms in our key sectors: Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and Aerospace.
The mission is designed to streamline the path for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by providing Swiss executives with immediate access to the decision-makers who influence Florida’s business climate, infrastructure, and talent pipeline. Our objective is clear: to demonstrate how Pasco County’s strategic location and specialized workforce programs—like WorkforceCONNECT—provide the ideal ecosystem for Swiss companies to scale their North American operations.
Day 1
Monday, Jul 6
Day 2
Tuesday, Jul 7
Day 3
Wednesday, Jul 8
Day 4
Thursday, Jul 9
Day 5
Friday, Jul 10
Morning
Mission Arrival
Delegates arrive in Zürich and check in to hotel.
Evening
Market Intelligence Briefing
An evening dinner and mission overview to align regional strategy and receive essential country-specific business intelligence.
Morning
Workforce Excellence: Precision Manufacturing Site Visit
A site visit to a leading global manufacturer in the precision instruments sector to discuss advanced workforce training and apprenticeship models.
Afternoon
Bilateral Leadership Exchange: Local Government Summit
A high-level meeting with regional political leadership to discuss partnership opportunities, "Friendship County" initiatives, and shared economic goals.
Morning
Transit to Milan
Morning check-out and departure for Milan, the industrial and financial heart of Italy.
Evening
Don Lisander Executive Networking
An exclusive dinner featuring local VIPs and industry multipliers to pitch the Pasco County advantage.
Morning
Life Sciences Forum: Oncology Research
Meeting with leading researchers to showcase Florida's Bio Coast.
Afternoon
Global Education Roundtable
A discussion on academic synergy and research exchange with local higher education institutions.
Morning
Milanese Workforce Strategy Session
Strategic meetings with political and industry leaders focused on labor force development and regional initiatives.
Afternoon
Innovation District Luncheon
A closing luncheon at the U.S. Consulate or MIND (Milano Innovation District) to solidify FDI leads.
Cultivating Strategic Global Partnerships
This mission creates an exclusive environment for Pasco County leaders to forge high-level, face-to-face relationships with Swiss decision-makers and industry multipliers.
Bridging the Talent & Innovation Gap
We demonstrate Pasco’s "Workforce-Ready" ecosystem by showing Swiss firms exactly how our WorkforceCONNECT program scales the specialized talent they need for U.S. expansion.
Hotels
Enjoy curated accommodations in the heart of each city, selected for proximity to our mission partners and high-level networking venues.
Hotel Krone Unterstrass, Zürich
Bigatt Hotel, Lugano
21 House of Stories Navigli, Milan
About the Pasco EDC
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Your Strategic Partner for Growth
The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is the lead economic development organization for one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. As a private, non-profit organization, we serve as the primary bridge between the public sector, private industry, and higher education. Our mission is to foster a sustainable and diversified economy by attracting high-value Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and supporting the expansion of our existing industry base. With a specialized focus on Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and Aerospace, the Pasco EDC provides white-glove site selection services, customized workforce solutions, and streamlined access to local and state incentives, ensuring that international firms have a seamless path to success in the North American market.