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Sustainable Switzerland Forum

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Looking back on the Forum 2025

Sustainable Switzerland Forum 2025: Orientation in Times of Transformation

Mathis Wackernagel, inventor of the "global Footprint", presented the scientific perspective to those present on the main stage in conversation with presenter Carolin Roth.

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On 2 September 2025, 500 decision-makers from business, politics and academia gathered in the new Festhalle at BERNEXPO to discuss pathways towards a more sustainable future. The "Sustainable Shapers" were honored for the first time at the forum.

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The Forum is the sustainability conference for Swiss business, science and politics. Together we can achieve the transformation.

Focus Topics

At the fourth edition of the Sustainable Switzerland Forum, participants could choose to delve deeper into the topic of sustainability in one of three thematic streams: Circular economy, Supply chain tensions or AI & energy management. This division made it possible to organize the morning according to individual interests and to go into more depth on one focus topics.

Circular economy

Where does the Swiss economy stand in relation to the circular economy? What strategies help to conserve resources and extend the life of products? How can companies benefit from models such as sharing, reusing, repairing and remanufacturing? Practical examples and panel discussions will provide insights into forward-looking solutions and invite you to join in the thinking and discussion.

Supply chain tensions

How do developments in international trade affect the regulation of sustainability and supply chains? What role do EU regulations play for Swiss companies and who is the driving force behind sustainable products - the companies, the customers or the legislators? The focus topic of supply chains explores how companies can successfully build sustainable supply chains — from procurement through to communication.

AI & energy management

Artificial intelligence offers new opportunities to accelerate sustainability. At the same time, data-intensive AI applications are increasing energy consumption. How can this trade-off be resolved? What is the right balance between efficiency and resource consumption? Practical examples and expert discussions will highlight the opportunities, challenges and solutions for the sustainable use of AI in the energy industry.

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Speakers

The following speakers and many more will provide exciting input at the Sustainable Switzerland Forum 2025.

José María Figueres

Former President of Costa Rica

Sandrine Dixson-Declève

Executive Chair Earth4All & Honorary President Club of Rome

Mathis Wackernagel

Creator «Footprint»

Jim Hagemann Snabe

Chairman, Siemens

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About the forum

As part of our platform, the aim of the Forum is to inspire our participants to think and act together through experiences, insights and encounters. In this way, we want to make a contribution to the transformation towards a sustainable economy.

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Speakers

From business, science and politics
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Focus Topics

Simultaneously on 3 stages for in-depth exploration of various topics
650

Participants

Decision makers in the field of sustainability

Ticket categories

Regular ticket

CHF 890.–

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NGOs and Start-Ups

CHF 250.–

*Company status must be verified with PDF.

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Exclusive panel discussions & keynote speakers
In-depth in focus topcis of your choice
Networking in a high-calibre field of participants
Top catering incl. networking aperitif at the end
Live Q&A
Simultaneous translation with AI
Chat function in the app
Climate protection contribution

Sustainable Switzerland

18.10.2025

Während andernorts noch von autonomer Logistik die Rede ist, fährt sie hier längst selbst: In Häfen und Automobilwerken steuert Software von Embotech Terminal-Zugmaschinen und Neufahrzeuge – präzise, sicher und produktionsreif. Das Zürcher Unternehmen um Alexander Domahidi hat geschafft, woran viele noch forschen: vollflexibles, autonomes Fahren auf Level 4, bis 30 km/h schnell, zertifiziert und im industriellen Einsatz. Damit begegnet Embotech nicht nur dem Fachkräftemangel, sondern macht Logistik effizienter, sicherer und nachhaltiger – von automatisiertem Laden elektrischer Flotten bis zur intelligenten Nutzung von Betriebsflächen. Nach Einsätzen bei BMW Group und APM Terminals Rotterdam verfolgt das Team ein klares Ziel: autonome Logistiklösungen aus Zürich weltweit zum Standard machen. Mehr dazu 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsWs7MECShow more

Sustainable Switzerland

17.10.2025

Rendite oder Regeneration? Beim Event von InTent & B Lab Switzerland am 1. Oktober zeigten führende Stimmen aus Finanzen, Politik und Wirtschaft: Beides ist möglich – wenn Transparenz, Vertrauen und Zusammenarbeit im Mittelpunkt stehen. Gemeinsam wurde diskutiert, wie der Schweizer Finanzplatz den Wandel aktiv gestalten kann. Organisiert im Rahmen der Swiss Impact & Prosperity Initiative (SIPI) und der Transformative Finance Coalition (TFC). Das öffentliche Panel „From Innovation to Impact: Activating the Swiss Innovation Ecosystem“ steht als Aufzeichnung zur Verfügung – für alle, die es verpasst haben 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8idpxXG Mehr dazu im Artikel 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJGBzHMCShow more

Sustainable Switzerland

16.10.2025

Immer mehr Pensionierungen – der Druck auf den Arbeitsmarkt steigt. Warum die Berufsbildung eine zentrale Rolle spielt und wie ein Versicherungsunternehmen tatkräftig dagegen steuert. Mehr dazu 👉 https://lnkd.in/dYFSkcHq Dieser Inhalt wurde von Sustainable Switzerland im Auftrag von die Mobiliar erstellt.Show more