Friends business
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For entrepreneurs who want to delve deeper into current and relevant topics and cultivate relationships.

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Friends is a network for entrepreneurs who want to actively shape the future of entrepreneurship in Europe. Founded over 20 years ago, it is now an (inter)national network with around 100 members. Its aim is to strengthen national and international relationships and thus promote entrepreneurship. Because a strong Europe needs relationships based on trust.

Why it is worthwhile

  • Participation in the European Economic Forum by Lucerne Dialogue (2 days).
  • Exclusive exchange with the participants of the Basecamp in the run-up to the EEF on the traditional Lake Cruise.
  • Exclusive entrepreneurs trip (2-3 days) to a European city. The focus is on dialogue with business, science and politics.
  • Inspiring networking at one or two networking events during the year.
  • Invitation to the 'Meet-up' series of events (thematic impulses from the business world) and 'Soirée Dialogue' (economic networking in neighbouring countries).

Who is a member

The network brings together leaders from national and international companies who are actively committed to entrepreneurship in Europe and have an interest in strong national and international relationships. And true to the DNA of the Lucerne Dialogue, Friends also emphasizes cross-generational dialogue, serving as a network for both current and future leaders.

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We would be delighted to welcome you to this exclusive community. Contact us - we will be happy to discuss your options with you.

Basic

Membership for one year and one person

CHF 2'500

Premium

Membership for one year and two people. Logo presence online

CHF 4'500

Upcoming Events

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Trip | Blueprint Poland?

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September
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Annual Meeting

European Economic Forum

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November
25
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Summer Event

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June
9

The Global Home of Human AI

How can Europe combine technological excellence with social responsibility and forward-looking entrepreneurship? That was the Friends trip 2025 to Heilbronn and Stuttgart — two days dedicated to applied AI, industrial transformation and changing leadership culture.

The next trip will take us to Warsaw, Poland, in September 2026.

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„For me, it's about benefitting from experiences among entrepreneurial personalities and exchanging ideas – with insight from interesting companies. I think a small, manageable network is very expedient so you can move forward together.“

Marco Buholzer

CEO, Verlingue AG
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“The Friends of Lucerne Dialogue provide me with a unique platform to connect with entrepreneurs and business leaders who care about the relationship between Switzerland and Europe. These conversations generate new ideas, valuable contacts and insights that help me grow both personally and professionally.”

Rolf Hunkeler

Co-President, Friends of Lucerne Dialogue
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„We are personalities who believe in a strong Switzerland in the heart of Europe and who are involved in international cooperation. Open horizons and the exchange of experience across industries are important to us.“

Christian Katz

Member of the Executive Committee, Lucerne Dialogue / Co-President, Friends

Contact

Do you have any questions about the network or the annual programme? Please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@lucerne-dialogue.ch

Friends is chaired by Christian Katz and Rolf Hunkeler.

Rolf Hunkeler

Co-President of Friends I Member of the Board of Directors, 1A Hunkeler Holding

Christian Katz

Co-President of Friends I Founder & Chief Executive Officer, MainStrait

Thank you very much for your support!

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