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Sustainable Shapers

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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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

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CHF 890.–

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CHF 250.–

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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

07.01.2026

Philipp Furler nutzt die Sonne als Treibstoffquelle. Mit seinem ETH Zürich-Spin-off Synhelion produziert der Ingenieur synthetische Treibstoffe aus Solarwärme – ein Schritt hin zu klimaneutralem Verkehr und einer defossilisierten Industrie. Für seine Pionierarbeit wurde Furler 2025 als Sustainable Shaper ausgezeichnet. Seine Technologie ermöglicht, dass Flugzeuge, Schiffe und Fabriken künftig mit erneuerbarer Energie betrieben werden. Synhelion zeigt, wie Forschung Wirkung entfaltet: Aus einer Idee aus dem ETH Zürich-Labor entsteht ein Unternehmen, das weltweit zur Energiewende beiträgt. Mehr dazu 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAy7yB-2Show more

Sustainable Switzerland

06.01.2026

Walter R. Stahel zählt 2025 zu den Sustainable Shaper Gewinnern, weil er schon früh zeigte, wie wirkungsvoll eine reparatur- und ressourcenorientierte Wirtschaft sein kann. Seine Konzepte aus den 1970er-Jahren bilden bis heute die Grundlage moderner Kreislaufstrategien. Er macht klar, dass Fortschritt entsteht, wenn Produkte länger genutzt, repariert und wiederverwendet werden. So verbindet Kreislaufwirtschaft ökologische Verantwortung mit wirtschaftlicher Stärke. Mehr dazu 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNjV3tidShow more

Sustainable Switzerland

02.01.2026

Je mehr wir uns leisten können, desto freier sind wir – so lautet die unausgesprochene Maxime moderner Konsumgesellschaften. Doch Studien zeigen: Mehr Besitz macht nicht zufriedener. Mehr dazu 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsxcfcyCShow more

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