ICT vocational training Switzerland appoints head of new AI specialist unit

ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz has appointed Tobias Habegger as head of the new AI specialist unit. In his position, he will be responsible for the practical integration of artificial intelligence into everyday education from July 1, 2025.

Tobias Habegger will head the AI department of ICT Vocational Training Switzerland from July 1, 2025. (Image: BKW / Thomas Zürcher)

ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz has been looking for a head for the new AI specialist unit since January 2025. Now the association has found what it was looking for: Tobias Habegger will take over the role from July 1, 2025, as the trained journalist explains on his Linkedin profile communicates.

Habegger most recently worked as a media spokesperson for the energy and infrastructure company BKW. There, he had already gained experience in the field of artificial intelligence. According to an article by SME Today he was a key driver for the introduction of AI agents at his previous employer.

In his new role, he will support apprentices and vocational trainers in the practical application and integration of artificial intelligence, as well as creating security and trust in the technology. Habegger will also help develop customized AI solutions for specific professions and processes and identify new trends in the industry. "I want to act as a bridge builder between technology, education and practice and empower people to develop their potential," summarizes Habegger. (Dajana Dakic/cka)


This article first appeared in Netzwoche.

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