FRIENDS
BUSINESS
CLUB

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

«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 Lucerne Dialogue Annual Meeting (2 days).
  • Exclusive exchange with the participants of the Basecamp in the run-up to the Annual Meeting on the traditional Boat 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).
  • 50% discount on the conference ticket for the European Forum Alpbach.

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 in keeping with Lucerne Dialogue's DNA, "Friends" also focuses on cross-generational dialogue: it is a network for current AND future leaders.

Become a member

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 persons.
Logo presence online

CHF 4'500

Upcoming Events

Save the Dates

Friends

FRIENDS Sommerfest

June
17
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Friends

FRIENDS Reise I The Global Home of Human AI

September
18
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19
Lucerne Dialogue

Annual Meeting

November
25
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26

Review

INside London & Oxford

We look back on an exciting and insightful trip to London & Oxford. With 20 FRIENDS and Fellows, we discussed Brexit and its implications with Ambassador Markus Leitner, spoke to General Sir Richard Barrons about security in Europe and met with Sophie Grove and Tom Edwards from Monocle management.

The next Trip will take us to Heilbronn and Stuttgart, Germany, in September 2025.

voices from the members

The Lucerne Dialogue events are very exciting and inspiring and the network is a great asset. I always look forward to the excellently organised events.

Adrian Steiner
CEO Thermoplan AG

I am delighted with the quality of the international guests and the variety of topics discussed. The events are varied and offer the opportunity to simply get involved. Networking is an important part of FRIENDS, but there is much more.

Giovanni B. Lucido
Managing Director Schmersal Schweiz AG & Schmersal Italia SRL, Meber of Schmersal International Strategic Council

As an association of Swiss investors in Germany, VSUD, as a member of Friends, particularly appreciates the cross-generational exchange at the events and the access to the European network.

Stefanie Luckert
Managing Director VSUD

Lucerne Dialogue creates valuable places for encounters and brings together the most innovative minds from business, politics, science and civil society.

Philomena Colatrella
CEO CSS

There for you!

CONTACT

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

«Friends» is chaired by Andreas Gerber and Rolf Hunkeler, Chairman of the Board of Directors of 1A Hunkeler Holding AG, who has been involved with the Europa Forum/Lucerne Dialogue in various functions for many years, is Vice-Chairman.

Andreas Gerber

President Friends, Lucerne Dialogue

Rolf Hunkeler

Vice President Friends, Lucerne Dialogue

Thank you very much for your support!

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