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Global Innovation Summit 2026

6 May 2026 | Basel, Switzerland

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Rocío Robinson

Head of Innovation - Swiss Leading House LatAM & AIT Startups

Embassy of Chile in Switzerland

Zürich and St.Gallen, Switzerland

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I help bridge Switzerland and Latin America in education, research, and innovation (ERI) through startup exchanges, partnerships, and ecosystem development.

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Embassy of Chile in Switzerland

Embassy of Chile in Switzerland

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Bern/Switzerland, Chile

The Embassy is responsible for maintaining and optimising the current high level of bilateral relations between Chile and Switzerland. To this end, it must comply with the instructions of the Ministry and also continuously identify new opportunities that arise in Switzerland, in order to translate them into concrete initiatives for bilateral cooperation and exchange in the political, economic-commercial, cultural, scientific-technological and other spheres. Objectives: \-Keep the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs duly informed of domestic political and economic developments, the country's foreign policy and bilateral relations with Chile; \-Represent Chile and promote its image, trade, business, investment and tourism; \-Look after the interests of Chile and its nationals; \-Comply with current administrative regulations. \-Strengthen cooperation mechanisms in the areas of innovation, unconventional energy, biotechnology, etc.
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About me

Bridging Switzerland and Latin America in education, research, and innovation (ERI). With 9+ years of experience designing and executing high-level international programs, I specialize in connecting governments, universities, research institutions, startups, and industry to create long-term, strategy-focused, impact-driven partnerships. I combine analytical depth with managerial execution — aligning institutional priorities, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and translating strategy into measurable outcomes.

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