About Us
Our Mission
We are an active group of expats with Slovak or Czech roots and experience the feeling of being at home again. Our events bring together a diverse group of compatriots from students to experts in fields ranging from science, management, arts, academics, freelancers, HR, and representatives from both large and small companies. Say goodbye to loneliness and find new energy, ideas, and friends at our events. Download our non-profit organization statutes for more information here.
Why join CometX community?
Sharing talent, knowledge, and motivation
Become a part of community of talented and inspiring people.
Build yout network of contacts and friends.
Stay up-to-date about upcoming events.
Present and show your talent and story at our events.
Help us to represent our home countries.
... and much more ...
Who can join?
Academics
Our meetings are events of interdisciplinary interaction on all levels from undergraduates to professors as well as partners from the private sector and companies. You can feel the essence of the academic environment at the annual symposium - SCAS.
Companies
Our community is full of students, young talented people, and skilled experts from all different fields. We are excited to help you to find more partners and boost your business in Switzerland.
Start-Ups
Having a start-up idea? Among us, you can find inspiration and motivation to scale-up your business. Running a start-up is energy demanding and stressful. Take a break and get new energy at our events. Where you can also grab more attention and boost your business.
Entrepreneurs
With us, you meet new businesses, get scientific partners, and compare your newest ideas with the achievements of others. Find young talented people and partners with CometX.
Students and Expats
As a student or expat, you can meet older students from other universities willing to share their experiences. Find new collaborations or talk about the possibilities of your future career, not only with people from the academic sphere.
Artists
Doing photography, literature, drama, or painting? We would be proud to share your work with Slovak and Czech communities. With us, you can find more fans, supporters, and partners.
Michal Juríček
Professor of Chemistry
University of Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
“Thank you CometX - Come and Meet Expat for putting together such a fantastic event - SCAS 2022! It was a delight to attend and participate.”
"I really appreciate that I could give a talk at the 2nd year of the SCAS 2022 conference."
Hana Hurábová
Blogger
Our Swiss Experience
Bern, Switzerland