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26 & 27 November 2025
KKL Lucerne

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EUROPEAN ECONOMIC FORUM 2025

26 & 27 November 2025 | KKL Lucerne

Welcome to the European Economic Forum – Europe's leading business conference for current and future leaders. Each year, 700 decision-makers from business, politics, academia, and society gather to tackle pressing economic and geopolitical challenges and shape bold strategies for a resilient, competitive Europe.

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Herrington Gaya

Gaya Herrington

Vice President Sustainability Research, Schneider Electric

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Vestager Margrethe

Margrethe Vestager

Former European Commissioner for Competition & Executive Vice-President of the European Commission,

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Heywood Suzanne

Suzanne Heywood

COO Exor Group, Chair of CNH Industrial and Iveco Group

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Paul Stefan

Stefan Paul

Chief Executive Officer, Kuehne+Nagel International AG

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Smith Stephen

Stephen W. Smith

Author, journalist, and Professor of Practice, Duke University

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WHY ATTEND

EXPERT INSIGHTS

  • Anticipate the future: Gain deep insights into economic and geopolitical trends
  • Make smarter decisions: Leverage best practices to drive success for yourself and your business
  • Inspiring keynotes: Broaden your perspective on today’s most pressing challenges

INSPIRATION & IMPACT  

  • From ideas to action: Develop fresh perspectives in interactive sessions.  
  • Broaden your mindset: Engage in dialogue with rising and established leaders.
  • Drive change: Contribute to a strong and competitive Europe.

NETWORKING  

  • Connect with Europe's top leaders and build valuable relationships
  • Network with 700+ decision-makers from 46 European countries
  • Forge lasting connections across generations, borders, and industries

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WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS!

A heartfelt thank you to the 700 participants for two days of intense inspiration, insightful encounters, and meaningful discussions centered on the question: How can we prevent Europe’s economy from ending up Home Alone?

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Beyond Bureaucracy: Rethinking Europe’s Competitive Edge

Global crises, geopolitical shifts, and technological disruptions are challenging Europe. Yet instead of becoming faster, more agile, and more innovative, the continent remains stuck in bureaucratic inertia. How can we overcome this competitive disadvantage? Opinion piece of Anastasia Lemberg-Lvova, Founder De Structura & Participant Basecamp 2022.

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A strong Europe is competitive: what can we learn from small nations?

In a globalised world facing increasingly complex problems, small states could play a key role. Author James Breiding looks at how countries such as Denmark, Singapore and Switzerland are models of innovation and competitiveness. 'The future will be written by small nations because they are more flexible, more experimental and better at building social consensus', says Breiding.

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How do we shape a strong Europe?

Europe is at a crossroads. Geopolitical tensions are rising, authoritarian forces are gaining influence around the world, and populist movements within the EU are shaking its cohesion. 'The next five to ten years will determine whether Europe can defend its values and secure its future', warned philosopher and journalist Michel Friedman in a high-profile panel discussion with political geographer Luiza Bialasiewicz and Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Daniel Risch. The illusion of carefree stability must be discarded and the foundations for a strong, united Europe must be laid.

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