Reflections as an AIC/Webster mentor
The AIC Webster Mentorship program is now in full swing, and we've crossed the halfway mark for this academic year. As a mentor, I've found the experience both rewarding and energizing.
Articles
Dr. David Chikvaidze
The American International Club of Geneva was delighted to host a speaker's luncheon featuring Dr. David Chikvaidze, Vice President of Swiss Forum on International Affairs (FSPI) and former Chief of Staff to five Directors-General of the UN office at Geneva (UNOG). Dr. Chikvaidze gave a presentation on the very important and topical subject of "Managing a Change of Eras in an Age of Belligerent Uncertainty".
Jim Buck, CEO at Medcura
Event Summary: U.S. Med‑Tech Innovation and Europe’s Growing Role By John Moetteli, Secretary, AIC Geneva The American International Club of Geneva hosted an insightful luncheon on January 28, 2026, at the Hôtel Royal, featuring med‑tech entrepreneur Jim Buck, CEO at Medcura and seasoned leader across multiple successful medical‑device ventures. Buck highlighted the rapidly evolving landscape of U.S. life‑sciences innovation, where disciplined capital markets and outcome‑focused regulators are reshaping how new medical technologies come to market. Drawing from Medcura’s work in biosurgery, he offered practical advice on navigating FDA approval, emphasizing early engagement, strong clinical evidence, and clear demonstrations of patient benefit. A key theme—was the growing convergence between FDA and EMA requirements. Buck noted that both authorities increasingly prioritize meaningful clinical improvements and robust safety data, allowing innovators to design trials that serve both regulatory frameworks more efficiently. He also underscored the strategic …
Honorable Charles C. Adams, Jr
"The State of U.S Democracy and the Implications for the World" The Honorable Charles C. Adams, Jr., former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Finland (2015-2017)
Thanksgiving 2025
Thanksgiving Celebration at Hotel Royal On Friday November 28 2025, 80 AIC members and guests gathered at the Hotel Royal to celebrate Thanksgiving in warm company and generous spirit. The evening began in the hotel’s lobby, where attendees enjoyed a lively apertif reception featuring sparkling wine and cocktails, setting a festive tone for the night. Guests then moved upstairs to the ball room area for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, complete with roast turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich pumpkin pie. (The missing cranberry sauce will certainly make a reappearance next year!!) The atmosphere was filled with laughter, conversation, and heartfelt gratitude. We were delighted, to welcome a delegation from the US Marines Corps currently stationed at the US mission in Geneva. (Who had celebrated their 250th anniversary earlier in the month on the 10 November!) We thank them for their …
"TRADE, TARIFFS, AND TANTRUMS - America and Europe in the Global Order According to Trump 2.0
American International Club Announces New Partnership with Cancer Support Switzerland
The Webster/AIC Mentoring Program: Empowering the Next Generation of Professionals
The Webster/AIC Mentoring Program: Empowering the Next Generation of Professionals The Webster Geneva Campus and the American International Club (AIC) have once again joined forces for the second cycle of the Webster/AIC Mentoring Program, which launched on 1st October 2025. This initiative connects Webster undergraduate and now also graduate students with AIC professionals for an academic year of structured guidance and mutual learning.
AIC-Chand Kaul Memorial Charity Golf Tournament
AIC Celebration Event with Youth Underground
On a warm and beautiful day in Geneva, the Club hosted our AIC Celebration Event with Youth Underground that took place on 14 June 2025 at the Red Cross Museum followed by a picnic. For this cultural and fundraising event we raised a total of CHF 530 for Youth Underground. As a result, the combined fundraising during the AIC's 2-year partnership with Youth Underground (July 2023 to June 2025) came to a grand total of CHF 10'095. We are truly very happy with this result, which represents the 2nd largest fundraising campaign the Club has ever done for a Civic Concerns Partner in our history. We express our sincere appreciation to all the donors for their support of Youth Underground and its very worthy cause of combating human trafficking along with promoting freedom and child safety. Finally, we also …
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