Programme

Sit down at a table for two with someone you don't know for your personal rendezvous. In total, you meet three people who are most likely not from your «bubble».

When it comes to future technologies such as photovoltaics, semiconductors, battery technology or artificial intelligence, the world powers USA and China dominate. What is Europe doing and how do we in Switzerland ensure our relevance in the world of tomorrow?

An interactive exploration of the process of political opinion formation and policy making in Switzerland: In collaboration with the participants, Florian Klemm (CS/UBS) and Cloé Jans (gfs.bern) will present the latest findings from the Credit Suisse Worry Barometer and contemplate how the current political sentiment might impact Swiss politics over the next four years.

Get to know the ten most sustainable and innovative solutions for sustainable mobility in just one hour. Dan Sobovitz will present the ten winners of the European Startup Prize for Clean Mobility in this session. You can find a small preview of the winners at startupprize.eu.

How can Europe lead the digital race? Dive into four expert led dynamic sessions hosted by industry leaders: - Fortify Europe's digital infrastructure - Lead with Data and AI - Adopt a venture mindset for Corporate Innovation - Build the dream team for success. Engage in interactive group discussions and gain actionable insights to help Europe stay competitive, connected, and resilient in the global innovation landscape.

Almost every business has experienced a cyber-attack! Europe faces challenges in terms of evolving cyber threats, the increasing complexity of IT environments, and the need to balance security with privacy concerns. Europe supports collaboration between public and private sectors, international partners and organizations to enhance cybersecurity resilience. Orange is the largest European cybersecurity service provider and tracking cyber-x activities on over 6500 victims. In this session, you will learn: 1. Top threat actors behind these concerning attacks and the usage of AI in their attacks 2. Developments of law enforcement agencies and acting nations 3. The geographical shift of victims and industries impacted 4. Generative AI embedded into services. Real life use cases

This fireside chat will explore the outcomes of the "Super Election Year" and how democratic processes across Europe & the US have endured. Gain insights into the impact on European politics & economy, and understand key lessons. The session also provides a forward-looking analysis of the new US administration, the new European Commission and its potential influence on EU policies.

Sit down at a table for two with someone you don't know for your personal rendezvous. In total, you meet three people who are most likely not from your «bubble».

International experience promotes intercultural skills, creative and solution-orientated thinking as well as flexibility and openness. Join the discussion on how these competences are crucial for the future of entrepreneurs. Based on current studies and trends, the roundtables will delve deeper into key future skills and the necessary framework conditions. An experience report from a learner offers practical insights and emphasises the relevance of international experience in the working environment.

As one of the most disruptive technologies today, artificial intelligence is a key driver of transformation. Europe, it seems, has been left behind in the development of this future technology. The Artificial Intelligence Innovation Park in Heilbronn, Germany, aims to prove this claim wrong. The session discusses how the creation of ecosystems can help to shift from competition to coopetition and how this improves European competitiveness.

The Basecamp with 45 European talents will take place parallel to the Annual Meeting. In a hackathon, the participants will develop innovative and feasible solutions that contribute to strengthening democracy. In the session, the participants will present their solutions in the form of short pitches. Let us surprise you: Maybe there is an idea you would like to support - not with money, but with your network, your know-how or simply with your commitment.

After a short presentation on "How does a Swiss based industrial SME approach sustainability?" , we would like to discuss with you: Increasing ESG regulations and the EU in a leading position: Is this necessary & does it save the world? Is it too much too fast or too little too late? Does that influence a corporate strategy? If yes, how? If not, why not? Reporting vs. action & impact? How to find the right balance?

Sit down at a table for two with someone you don't know for your personal rendezvous. In total, you meet three people who are most likely not from your «bubble».

The Basecamp with 50 European talents will take place parallel to the Annual Meeting. In a hackathon, the participants will develop innovative and feasible solutions that contribute to strengthening democracy. In the session, the participants will present their solutions in the form of short pitches. Let us surprise you: Maybe there is an idea you would like to support - not with money, but with your network, your know-how or simply with your commitment.

In this session we will address, among others, the following question: Wealth that destroys wealth: How can our economy create new wealth for future generations?

Sit down at a table for two with someone you don't know for your personal rendezvous. In total, you meet three people who are most likely not from your «bubble».