European Economic Forum 2025

Programme

At the EEF, leading figures from business, politics and society share their views on the most pressing issues of our time – for a sovereign Europe with competitive companies.

The programme is subject to change. The conference language is English.

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

17.00

Opening & Welcome Drink

Get in the mood for the evening with a welcome drink and exchange ideas with the first guests.

18.00

Welcome

Marcel Stalder

18.15

A strong Switzerland is embedded in a strong Europe.

Opening speech by the Federal Councillor

Ignazio Cassis

18.45

A strong Europe is resilient.

What a life of disruption reveals about business and leadership in uncertain times.

Suzanne Heywood

19.45

till 22.30

«Pont Neuf» Classical drinking - forward thinking

Building bridges in a convivial atmosphere: discover new perspectives and engage in enriching interactions.

Thursday, 27 November 2025

08.00

Opening & Welcome Coffee

08.45

Welcome

Dr. Dominik Isler

09.00

A strong Europe is bold.

AIRBUS as an example of courage, collaboration and competitiveness.

René Obermann

09.45

A strong Europe connects realities & opportunities.

How demographic shifts and migration shape our future.

Prof. Stephen W. Smith

10.35

Break

11.00

Input and exchange with European experts

Sessions Block

12.00

Networking Lunch

13.15

A strong Europe is a democratic Europe.

How do we strengthen democracies from within the economy?

The winning project of the Basecamp hackathon

13.25

A strong Europe is future fit.

Transforming ecological responsibility into economic opportunity.

Gaya Herrington

14.15

Break

14.30

A strong Europe is sovereign.

Rethinking and foresight on global trade and its implications on Europe.

Stefan Paul

15.15

A strong Europe is competitive.

Innovation, regulation and the price of falling behind.

Margrethe Vestager

15.45

Farewell

16.00

Farewell-Apéro

Let the past days come to an end with a little drink in a relaxed atmosphere. Save the Date for the next edition: 25 and 26 November 2026.