European Economic Forum

Proof of Concept

25 & 26 November 2026
Lucerne

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Our Focus 2026

Under the theme "Proof of Concept", EEF26 turns its attention to Europe's real power to act: where are European companies proving their competitiveness on the global stage? Which decisions create genuine leverage – and how do individual strengths become coordinated power?

At the centre are the companies and leaders who have made courageous decisions and delivered results. The Forum creates the setting to learn from them and to build the connections that carry a strong, resilient Europe – one that lives up to its responsibilities.

Who takes the stage

Stefan Asenkerschbaumer
Managing Partner and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Robert Bosch GmbH
Kevin Sartori
Co-Founder, Auterion
Timothy Snyder
Chair in Modern European History, supported by the Temerty Endowment for Ukrainian Studies, University of Toronto
Klaus Zellmer
CEO, Škoda Auto

All Speakers

Why attend

Sharpen your perspective

Well-founded insights on the economic and geopolitical shifts shaping Europe's companies

Broaden your thinking

Fresh approaches from participatory sessions and from the dialogue between established and emerging leaders

Forge alliances that move things

Encounters with Europe's decision-makers across generations, sectors and borders

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Voices from the network
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„At the European Economic Forum, networking is one of the core reasons why I take part. It inspires me to connect with people from different industries – especially the exchange between politics, science and industry, to read the signs of the future as early as possible.“

David Smietanski

CEO, WERAP Group
Voices from the network
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„The real value of the European Economic Forum lies in bringing together politics, businesses and operators from the most diverse fields – essential for my topic of autonomous driving. My key takeaway: especially in today's political climate, it takes courage to push forward your own ideas and develop them further as an entrepreneur.“

Stefanie Berliner

Head of DACH, Holo

700+

Decision-makers

from business, politics, research & civil society.

50%

aged 30 to 45

Experience and bold ideas in dialogue – for Europe's future.

46

European states

Honest exchange across borders – without lobbying.

The Lucerne Experience

Watch the Highlights!

Two days on Lake Lucerne: high-calibre debate at the KKL Lucerne, encounters in a confidential setting, and moments that connect. The EEF gives rise to conversations that happen nowhere else – a forum you don't simply attend, but experience.

Highlights 2025

Plan your visit

European Economic Forum

Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 5.00–10.30 pm Thursday, 26 November 2026, 8.30 am–6.00 pm

KKL Lucerne

Europaplatz 1, 6005 Lucerne
a two-minute walk from Lucerne railway station

Lucerne is easily reached by train, and the KKL sits directly on the lake, right by the station. For your stay, we have reserved a selection of hotels within walking distance until 3 November 2026.

Hotels in Lucerne

Fast ausgebucht

Letzte Tickets verfügbar! 

Der Mittwoch des EEF 2025 ist vollständig ausgebucht. 
Aufgrund der grossen Nachfrage öffnen wir zusätzliche Plätze für Donnerstag, 27. November – mit einem Programm, das Sie nicht verpassen sollten: Erleben Sie Robert Habeck, ehemaliger deutscher Vize-Kanzler, Margrethe Vestager, René Obermann, Stefan Paul und weitere prägende Stimmen Europas live auf der Bühne. Und nutzen Sie die Gelegenheit, um aus erster Hand zu erfahren, wohin sich Europas Wirtschaft, Technologie und Politik bewegen.

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KKL Lucerne

The European Economic Forum takes place at the KKL in Lucerne.

Europaplatz 1
6005 Lucerne
Switzerland

KKL Lucerne