Digital Shaper Eastern Switzerland 2025: The election is open
Eastern Switzerland is looking for its digital pioneers: For the third time, the East#digital digital hub is honoring outstanding individuals and teams who are shaping the region’s digital future with innovative ideas. Voting begins on Tuesday.
With the title "Digital Shaper Eastern Switzerland", East#digital recognizes people who are providing impetus for the region with new technologies, bold concepts and creative solutions - be it in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital administration, e-commerce or software development. The aim of the award is to make digital pioneering work visible and promote discussion about forward-looking developments in Eastern Switzerland.
High response and prominent winners
Experience from previous years shows that interest is high: in 2023, St.Gallen social media policeman Roger Spirig won with a lead of over 400 votes. In 2024, Christian Brenner, CEO of Philoro Switzerland, won with his idea of the "Crypto-Vreneli".
For this year's edition, the editors of East#digital nominated 55 individuals and teams who impressed with digital innovations, special achievements or relevant awards in 2024.
The Voting begins on Tuesday. In the first round, each person can cast three votes. The ten most voted candidates will be shortlisted. In the second round - from July to the end of August - the community decides on the winner.
The award ceremony will take place on September 26, 2025 as part of the 3rd Digital Conference Eastern Switzerland at the Einstein Congress in St.Gallen.
