Albanian Engineering of Switzerland (AES):
Empowering Communities, Engineering Progress
At AES, we are not a business — we are a mission-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to creating meaningful impact through engineering capabilities. We exist to bridge cultures, close talent gaps, and build a better future — one project, one engineer, and one community at a time.
Our Mission: Engineering with Purpose
Switzerland is facing a growing shortage of qualified engineers — a challenge that threatens innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable growth. At AES, we see this as an opportunity to act.
Our mission is to:
- Empower underrepresented engineering talent, particularly from our countries of our parents origins.
- Support Swiss industry and society by providing access to skilled, motivated professionals.
- Foster inclusive, cross-cultural collaboration in engineering and technology
We believe that engineering is not just about solving technical problems — it’s about solving human ones.
Our Vision: A Connected, Sustainable Future
We envision a future where:
- Engineering talent flows freely across borders, enriching both local and global communities.
- Non-profit collaboration drives innovation, not just profit.
- Communities thrive through sustainable, inclusive development powered by engineering excellence.
AES is committed to being a catalyst for this future — by investing in people capabilities, building bridges between nations, and delivering solutions that serve the common good.
What Makes AES Unique?
- Non-Profit, People-First: Our focus is on impact, not income. Every project we undertake serves a greater purpose.
- A Bridge Between Nations: We connect Swiss needs with Albanian talent, creating mutual value and long-term partnerships.
- Sustainable Engineering: We prioritize environmentally and socially responsible practices in everything we do.
Join Our Mission
Whether you’re a municipality, a company, a foundation, student or an aspiring engineer — there’s a place for you in our mission.
Albanian Engineering of Switzerland — where engineering serves people, and purpose drives progress.
Members from all around Switzerland
Disciplines represented
History of AES
Foundation
The creation and inauguration of AES at EPFL Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne.
La paix du travail
Conference highlighting entrepreneurs and workers from immigrant backgrounds, particularly Albanian.
Annual CFM day
Working in a migrant society: Strategies for accessing the labour market, the responsibility of business and society.
Mentor'is
Programme promoting the integration of immigrants to ensure social cohesion and harmonious living conditions in Switzerland.
Memorandum RKS
Meeting in Pristina with the Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti and the minister of economy of the Republic of Kosovo Artane Rizvanoll.
Executive Board of AES
Mentor Ilazi
President
Kushtrim Ajvazi
Vice-President CH-DE
Enver Alilaj
Vice-President CH-FR
Roland Rexhepaj
Head of Finance
Blerta Berisha
Head of Communication and Marketing
Almir Aziri
IT Manager
Arben Shabani
Member
Kaltrina Begzati
Member
Arafat Sahiti
Member
