The future depends on how efficiently we use resources to construct, operate, and sustain our environment. At the heart of this transformation lies a rethinking of materials and processes that prioritize circularity and minimize carbon footprints. Entrepreneurs and innovators are not only pioneering technologies but are also setting a new standard for resource efficiency, inspiring a paradigm shift in the construction sector and beyond.

Industries traditionally perceived as hard-to-decarbonize are now driving systemic change, leveraging clean technologies to revolutionize material usage, recycling, and energy performance. Switzerland exemplifies this shift by fostering innovation and deploying solutions that significantly reduce emissions and waste, setting a global benchmark for sustainable development.

The session aims to spotlight pioneering solutions that redefine construction practices, with a focus on tangible progress and impactful technologies.

Welcome Speech
- Bertrand Piccard, Founder, Solar Impulse Foundation
- Miljan Gutovic, CEO, Holcim

Podium Speakers
- Valentin Gutknecht, Founder, Neustark
- Dr. Catharina Bening, Group for Sustainability and Technology, ETH Zurich
- Leah Ellis, CEO, Sublime Systems
- Margaux Pelletier, CEO, Enerdrape

Person for information & event registration
Mona Delluc, Global Public Positioning Manager    
mona.delluc@holcim.com
+32475805724 

Person for media requests 
Daniela Diego, Global Senior Press Officer  
daniela.diego@solarimpulse.com
+41786480245

In an era of escalating global challenges, the need to connect scientific research, technological innovation and humanitarian action has never been more urgent. This panel discussion brings together experts and thought leaders to explore how transdisciplinary co-creation can bridge the gaps between cutting-edge science and real-world humanitarian needs. The aim is to demonstrate how cross-sector collaboration can create lasting, scalable impact. Attendees will gain insights into the importance of co-creating solutions with affected populations and the role of academic institutions in driving technological breakthroughs that align with humanitarian values. 

Person for information & event registration
Alexandra Cron
Communications Manager ETH Zurich
alexandra.cron@sl.ethz.ch
+41 79 717 96 42

Person for media requests 
Gian-Andri Casutt, Head Communications ETH Board
gian.casutt@ethrat.ch
+41 79 636 94 64

In an era where concerns around affordability, sustainability, and social prosperity are paramount to communities globally, the true costs and benefits of shaping high-quality places are under intense scrutiny.

The Baukultur Breakfast will provide valuable insights into the real costs and benefits of high-quality Baukultur, encouraging an open dialogue around its value proposition in today's world.
This session will cover the multifaceted dimensions contributing to a high-quality Baukultur (building-culture), addressing critical themes such as circularity, resilience, climate adaptation, affordability, and social value. The session will explore the balancing of cost considerations with economic, ecological, and societal benefits, challenge perceptions such as high-quality Baukultur as an optional luxury and highlight its essential role in sustainable development and stewardship of places.

Person for information & event registration: 
davosalliance@weforum.org

Person for media requests: 
Thomas Selby, Lead Davos Baukultur Alliance
Thomas.Selby@weforum.org
+4179 372 4518

Person for information & event registration
Margot Zbinden, Event Project Manager
margot.zbinden@epfl.ch
075 434 27 97

Person for media requests
Gaël Hurlimann, Head of Communication
gael.hurlimann@epfl.ch
076 570 14 76

This event features a high-level panel discussion followed by a unique 'Food Forever' culinary experience. Distinguished experts will explore the critical role of crop diversity in ensuring global food security and sustainability in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss. They will discuss the need for collective action to address significant underfunding of this global resource. Making use of the potential of crop diversity will require us to catalyze international cooperation and mobilize public and private sector financial resources to safeguard all options for current and future breeding efforts.

Following the panel, an innovative chef will demonstrate the nutritional and culinary potential of underutilized crops. Guests will savor exquisite dishes crafted from lesser-known crops, highlighted during the panel discussion.

This immersive event showcases how safeguarding and utilizing agrobiodiversity can lead to a more diverse, nutritious, and sustainable future. By bridging theory and practice, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of conserving and using crop diversity in addressing current and emerging global challenges.

Person for information & event registration
Alicia Stavun, Events Officer
alicia.stavun@croptrust.org
+33 6 68 24 43 58

Person for media requests
Cody Gildart, Chief Communications Officer
cody.gildart@croptrust.org
+49 172 489 5910 

Florie Marion, Chief Communications FOAG
florie.marion@blw.admin.ch
+41 58 46 11441

In 2025, the annual UN climate summit will be held in the Amazon city of Belém, Brazil. This 30th edition of COP offers a unique opportunity to set our relationship with nature and the environment on a new path. Presented by Swissnex in partnership with Swiss open-access publisher Frontiers and AYA Earth Partners, this session at the House of Switzerland in Davos will explore how to leverage science, traditional knowledge, and technology to achieve a new equilibrium between our species and the other living and nonliving entities and processes that make up the Earth system. Leading voices from academia, business, governance, and civil society will come together to discuss their aspirations for COP 30 and share insights on how these diverse fields can converge to address our planetary crisis. The session will open with a keynote from the Brazilian government, setting the tone for a forward-thinking dialogue on our shared planetary future.

Person for information & event registration
Pedro Capra, Program Manager
pedro.capra@swissnex.org
+55 21987473043 

Person for media requests
Sofia Costa, Communications Manager 
communications.brazil@swissnex.org 
+55 21 99888-2522   

How can we balance environmental, social, and economic goals for long-term sustainability? Through workshops on mobility, energy, circular economy, and construction, participants will explore global innovations and co-create actionable solutions.

Person for information, event registration & media requests
Joshua Verhoeven, Curator Davos Hub
gscdavos@gmail.com 
+41 78 905 95 31