EVENT | SITE VISIT, PANEL & RECEPTION: Swiss Clean Energy & Infrastructure Innovation in PA
The Mayor of Phoenixville, together with the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York and the Consulate of Switzerland in Philadelphia, invite you to an exclusive panel discussion on October 2, 2025 at 4 PM at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA (227 Bridge Street).
Join us for an inspiring showcase of Swiss innovation in sustainable energy, featuring the groundbreaking Phoenixville New Energy Optimization (PXVNEO) project - America's first municipally-owned hydrothermal carbonization facility that transforms waste into renewable energy.
DATE:
Thursday, October 2, 2025
SITE VISIT:
17 2nd Avenue, Phoenixville, PA
3:00 – 4:00 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION & RECEPTION:
Colonial Theater, 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA
4:00 – 6:00 PM
PANEL:
- Dr. Ross Lee, Professor of Practice, Villanova University.
- Andreas Mehli, Founder and CEO, GRegio Energie AG.
- Dan Spracklin, Founder and CEO, SoMax.
- Peter Urscheler, Mayor, Borough of Phoenixville.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
- 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Exclusive tours of the PXVNEO wastewater treatment facility showcasing Swiss technology in action (30-minute guided sessions at 17 2nd Avenue).
- 4:00 -5:00 PM | Panel discussion on Swiss-American collaboration in clean energy innovation with introduction by the Consul General, Ambassador Niculin Jäger.
- 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Networking reception with refreshments.
This unique event highlights how Swiss precision engineering is helping transform Phoenixville into a clean energy leader, creating a model for sustainable municipal energy independence across America.
RSVP required by September 25th to: Christine Schilliger at christine.schilliger@eda.admin.ch
Please indicate whether you'll attend the facility tour, panel discussion, or both.
To learn more about the Phoenixville New Energy Optimization click here | https://pxvneo.com/