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

Closing remarks
- Katrin Schneeberger, Director of the Federal Office for the Environment 

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. 

Welcome speech
- Guy Parmelin, Federal Councillor, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research

Podium speakers
- Mr Klaus Schönenberger, Director EssentialTech Centre, EPFL 
- Ms Menna El-Assady, Professor and Head of the Interactive Visualization and Intelligence Augmentation Lab at the Department of Computer Science, ETH Zurich
- Felix Seidel Caprez, Principal Investigator and Program Manager at NASA/Caltech’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

Moderation
- Chris Luebkeman, Head Strategic Foresight, ETH Zurich

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

AI is revolutionizing healthcare by introducing innovative solutions and cutting-edge applications. The growing availability of multimodal healthcare data is reshaping medical practices, enhancing clinical decision-making, refining research protocols, supporting precision medicine, and fostering the development of innovative therapies. Moreover, AI enables a shift towards personalized and holistic care, moving beyond traditional methods to deliver tailored solutions and a comprehensive perspective on patient well-being.

However, these opportunities come with notable challenges. Issues such as data quality and bias, effective implementation in drug development, diagnostics, and clinical decision support, as well as ethical and privacy considerations, must be addressed.

This session will bring together AI experts, healthcare professionals, researchers, and decision-makers to discuss these critical issues. The goal is to explore how we can unlock AI’s potential in healthcare while overcoming the challenges to create responsive AI systems that prioritize the well-being of all.

Welcome Speech
- Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, President, EPFL

Session 1 - AI for Health: Assistance and Discovery
- Guillermo Sapiro, Augustine Family Professor, Princeton University; Distinguished Engineer, Health AI Lead, Apple
- Emmanuel Abbé, Full Professor, Chair of Mathematical Data Science, EPFL

Session 2 - LLM for Medicine
- Mary-Anne Hartley, Professor, Yale School of Medicine & EPFL  

Session 3 - Next-generation Medical Therapies
- Nikita Popov, Head of Artificial Intelligence Strategy Office, Novartis
- Tom Oxley, Founding CEO, Synchron

Moderation 
- Antoine Bosselut, Professor, EPFL  

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.

Welcome speech
Christian Hofer, Director General of the Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture

Keynote address
- H.E. Guy Parmelin, Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
- H.E. Angel Manuel Manero Campos, Minister for Agrarian Development and Irrigation of the Republic of Peru
- Dr Geoffrey Hawtin OBE, World Food Prize 2024 Laureat

Podium speakers
- Dr Bernhard Lorentz, a Managing Partner and the Global Consulting Sustainability Leader of Deloitte and Founding Chair of the Deloitte Center for Sustainable Progress (DCSP).
- Dr Michael Keller, ISF Secretary general
- Dr Kent Nnadozie, Secretary of the FAO International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
- H.E. Nosipho Nausca-Jean Jezile,  Ambassador of South Africa and Chair of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS)
- Dr Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director, CGIAR

Moderation
- Dr Stefan Schmitz, Crop Trust Executive Director
- Ms Joanna Purcell, Crop Trust Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Lead 

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, knowledge, and technology to achieve a new balance between humans and the Earth system. Leading voices from academia, business, governance, and civil society will come together to share their aspirations for COP 30 and discuss how these diverse fields can collaborate to address the planetary crisis. The session will open with a keynote address on COP 30, setting the stage for a forward-thinking dialogue on our shared planetary future.

Welcome remarks
Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation

Podium speakers of Panel 1
- Johan Rockström, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact ResearchPlanetary Health Check and Technologies for Planetary Health
- Kamila Markram, CEO of Frontiers Media
- Carlos Nobre, University of São Paulo

Podium speakers of Panel 2- Marie-Laure Salles, Graduate Institute
- Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Club of Rome, Earth4All

Moderation
- Event Host: Benjamin Bollmann, CEO of Swissnex in Brazil
- Moderation Panel 1: Vanessa Boanada, Leading House for the Latin American Region
- Moderation Panel 2: Patricia Ellen da Silva, Aya Earth Partners, Systemiq

Video message
Carlos Peres, Frontiers Planet Prize

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

Person for media requests
Carolina Oettinger, Junior Project Manager
communications.brazil@swissnex.org 
+41 76 518 35 18    

The event is organised by the Embassy of Switzerland in Poland (FDFA), in partnership with Ringier Axel Springer Polska, the Centre of International Relations Foundation, and THINKTANK Leaders Hub.

Opening Speech
Delivered by Secretary of State Jacek Siewiera (tbc).

1. Session: Polish Presidency of the EU Council
Conversation with Undersecretary of State Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, moderated by Aleksandra Karasińska.

2. Session: Science and Education: Making Europe More Innovative and Competitive
Conversation between State Secretary Martina Hirayama, Secretary of State Dariusz Standerski and Undersecretary of State Andrzej Szeptycki, moderated by Prof. Małgorzata Bonikowska.

3. Session: Global Economy and Geopolitical Outlook 2025
Conversation between State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda and a Polish government representative, moderated by Mikołaj Kunica.

Panel Discussion: Bilateral Business, Tech, and Innovation Exchange
Panel discussion with Swiss and Polish business representatives including Simone Wyss Fedele (S-GE), Philipp Brunner (Stadler), Lutz Hegemann (Novartis), Adam Niewiński (OTB Ventures) and Aleksander Kutela (RASP), moderated by Katarzyna Dębek.

Person for information, event registration and media requests
warsaw.events@eda.admin.ch

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.

Welcome Speech
Alexandre Edelmann, Head of Presence Switzerland

Podium Speakers
- Joshua Verhoeven, Curator Global Shapers Hub Davos
- Lukas Kistler, Vice-Curator Global Shapers Hub Davos

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