Switzerland and Basel in particular have a very strong pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Tens of thousands of jobs, a major part of the economy, countless investments as well as R&D activities in both public and private sector are dependent on it.

- What impact will the new world order have on the global pharmaceutical value chain?- What is the best strategy for global pharmaceutical companies in this new world order and what role should governments play?
- What shifts will we be seeing in the global value chain? What scenarios exist?
- What does this mean for the US, EU and Switzerland in particular?
- What is the best strategy for nations like Switzerland in this new world order?
- Switzerland has built up a successful and vibrant start-up ecosystem, particularly in bio-tech, over the last 15 years. What impact will these tectonic shifts have on biotech startups? How should they react? How can governments best support biotechs under these changing framework conditions?

Welcome speech
-   Conradin Cramer, President of the Canton Basel-Stadt

Opening Keynote
-  Helene Budliger Artieda, State Secretary for Economic Affairs

Podium speakers
- Helene Budliger Artieda, State Secretary for Economic Affairs
- Kaspar Sutter, Councillor of the Canton of Basel-Stadt
- Severin Schwan, Chairman Roche
- Prof. Rolf Weder, International Economics, University of Basel 

Moderation
- Olivia Kinghorst

The event is invite-only

Contact for event registration
Martin Stricker, Office of Economy and Labour, Canton of Basel-Stadt, martin.stricker@bs.ch

Contact for communication & media requests
Karin Sartorius, Office of Economy and Labour, Canton of Basel-Stadt, karin.sartorius@bs.ch

The session will look at the present challenges stemming from the current geopolitical tensions, the resulting struggles for technological supremacy and the growing concerns in regard to its effects on digital sovereignty. It will be kicked off by keynotes from senior people from government and industry, followed by a high-level panel, framing the current state. This will lead into three dedicated, interactive discussion rounds, open to the audience, each focusing on one of the following themes:
- geopolitics,
- technological supremacy and
- digital sovereignty

Welcome speech
- Florian Schütz, Director NCSC Switzerland

Moderation
- Thomas Holderegger, President of the National Cybersecurity Committee, digitalswitzerland

Contact for public information & event registration
- Marc Henauer, Senior International and Political Affairs Officer, marc.henauer@ncsc.admin.ch

Contact for communication & media requests:
- David Torcasso, Head of Communications & Marketing digitalswitzerland, david@digitalswitzerland.com
 

Join Jobs for the Future (JFF), the Swiss Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI), and WEF partners at the House of Switzerland for a high-level briefing on how Switzerland’s talent development system—widely regarded as a global gold standard—has propelled the country’s economic dynamism and prepared its workforce for an AI-driven economy. Discover how Switzerland’s dual education and apprenticeship pathways—built on employer leadership, permeability, and “no dead ends”—deliver exceptional outcomes in equity, mobility, and workforce readiness. This session aligns directly with the WEF Reskilling Revolution and offers actionable insights for U.S. leaders shaping the future of work. 

Contact for information, event registration & media requests:
Vinz Koller, Vice-President, Jobs for the Future, vkoller@jff.org, 831-277-4726

The Global Digital Collaboration is a platform for public-private engagement on technical and policy matters. The newly constituted GDC Council advances dialogue to support trusted and interoperable digital infrastructure—including wallets, credentials, payment systems, and the use of cybersecurity and AI in these contexts—by bringing together UN Member States, companies, Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Welcome remarks
- Chairs of the Global Digital Collaboration Council (Federative Republic of Brazil, World Bank Group, Google, International Air Transport Association)

Moderation
- Daniel Goldscheider, Secretary, GDC

Contact for information, event registration & media requests:
Rolf Rauschenbach, Communication Officer e-ID, rolf.rauschenbach@bj.admin.ch

As multilateralism faces mounting geopolitical tensions, financial pressures and competing narratives, this high-level event will explore how global cooperation can adapt and remain effective. Building on Geneva’s unique ecosystem and the momentum of the UN80 reform, the discussion will assess current risks and opportunities, explore avenues to strengthen institutional agility, and highlight how innovation, new funding models and strategic partnerships can drive greater impact. The event will outline priorities for “Multilateralism 2.0” and concrete pathways for delivering global public goods despite constrained resources.

Welcome speech
- Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation in 2026, Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research 

Podium speakers:
- Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
- Nathalie Fontanet, Finance Minister, Canton of Geneva 
- Other podium speakers to be confirmed

Moderation
- Dr. Adam Day, Head of UN University Office in Geneva

Contact for information, event registration & media requests:
- Ballenegger Frédéric, Communication Specialist,   frederic.ballenegger@eda.admin.ch

The world is on the edge of an industrial revolution. In the future, companies will not only conduct research in space but also manufacture products there. Space research brings together fields such as Earth science, materials science, biology, medicine and physics. Its innovative potential is significant, leading to new industrial and commercial applications with enormous economic prospects.
The SJCC presents the New Space Economy in the context of Swiss and international research and cooperation, with a focus on collaboration with Japan and other countries. The event features prominent speakers from Switzerland, Japan and USA.

Welcome speech
- Martin Herb, President SJCC
 
Podium speakers
- Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Stark, Vice President Research UZH 
- Prof. Dr. Dr. Oliver Ullrich, Chairman Director Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CSA) 
- Marshall Smith, CEO, Starlab Space LLC
- Kohei Okamura. Director of Business Development, Starlab Space LLC (secondee from Mitsubishi Corporation

Moderation
- Martin Herb, President SJCC

Contact for public information, event registration & media requests
- Arisa Takata Herb, Director SJCC, info@sjcc.ch, +41 78 847 34 15    

High-level event bringing together space and non-space leaders to explore the future of human spaceflight, commercial space stations, and sustainable growth in the space economy, while showcasing Switzerland as a hub for innovation and collaboration.

This event is invite-only.

Contact for public information & media requests:
- Vanessa Motterle, invest@s-ge.com

As global electricity demand is projected to increase considerably, vulnerabilities in supply chains are becoming a major risk – particularly for renewable energy generation, critical grid equipment and storage solutions. Dependence on specific suppliers, combined with the scarcity of certain materials and human capital, is generating supply chain bottlenecks. This situation is further exacerbated by the current uncertain geopolitical landscape and state budgetary constraints.

This discussion will explore how governments, industries, research institutions and investors can collaborate to secure and diversify supply chains, foster resilient technology ecosystems in the energy sector and jointly identify the right policy and investment instruments. By presenting concrete examples of pioneering actors from Switzerland and abroad, the discussion will examine the role of trade, industrial strategy, public-private partnerships, and innovation cooperation in shaping a secure energy future.

Welcome impulse
- Albert Rösti, Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications, Switzerland

Opening Impulse
- Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency IEA

Podium speakers
- Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, President ETH Lausanne
- Gina Domanig, Managing Partner and CEO, Emerald Technology Ventures
- Others 

Closing Remarks
- Benoît Revaz, Director of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy

Moderation
- Chris Luebkeman, Dr., Leader of the Strategic Foresight Hub, Office of the President, ETH Zurich

THE EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED

Contact for information & media requests
- Dylan Jaton, Federal Council and Parliamentary Affairs Specialist, dylan.jaton@bfe.admin.ch

Humanitarian assistance is higher in demand than ever. How can new approaches and financing models foster resilience and ensure quicker and long-lasting responses to humanitarian crises?
The reliance on grants and donations to respond to humanitarian crises is no longer sufficient nor appropriate to foster long term resilience of affected populations. An approach that harnesses and incorporates the strengths of all actors, including the private sector, is needed. 
Businesses can provide not only funding but also expertise, technology and deliver goods and services to address humanitarian needs in a swifter, more impactful and long-term way. Such an approach draws on impact-linked financing models that encourage cross-sector partnerships between the public and private sector. 

Welcome speech
- Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)

Podium speakers
- Sheba Crocker, Managing Director, WEF (representing the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing Initiative - HRI) 
- Philipp Navratil, CEO, Nestlé S.A. 
- Tim Radjy, CEO and founder, AlphaMundi 
- Josie Lianna Kaye, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Trust Works 

Moderation
- Christian Frutiger, Ambassador, Vice Director General SDC

Contact for public information & event registration:
Graf Susanna, Senior project management Communication Management SDC, susanna.graf@eda.admin.ch, +41 79 203 74 30