Innovative Impact Financing Matters: Become a strong and credible leader in future market development

A well-functioning and inclusive financial sector is vital for a country's economic development. It offers the opportunity to mobilise savings to make productive investments. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis, innovative and impact financing have become even more important. Impact investing, in particular, is growing worldwide, including in Switzerland as a global financial hub, and in developing countries. Mainstream investors are increasingly moving towards sustainable and impact finance going beyond mitigating economic and other risks to include environmental, social, and governance aspects (ESG). Many are now ready to take the next step by investing directly in achieving the SDGs through innovative and impact financing. 
How is innovative and impact finance reshaping the financial sector and broader economic development? Join us for this interactive event with high-ranking personalities. 

Welcome Speech
- HE Ms. Helene Budliger Artieda, State Secretary for Economic Affairs of the Swiss Confederation 

Podium speakers
- HE Mr. Christoph König, Deputy State Secretary, State Secretariat for International Finance SIF 
- Ms. Anja Hochberg, Head Multi-Asset Solutions, Zürcher Kantonalbank 
- Mr. Tom Hall, Global Head of Social Impact & Philanthropy CEO, UBS Optimus Foundation Network 
- Ms. Nasri Adam, Regional Director for East Africa, Africa Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVAP) 
- Ms. Carmen Correa, CEO of Pro Mujer, Board Member of 2X Global   

Moderation
- HE Mr. Christian Frutiger, Assistant Director General SDC

Person for information & event registration 
Susanna Graf, Senior Project  & Communication Management SDC
susanna.graf@eda.admin.ch
079 203 74 30

Person for media requests
Charlotte Fahrni
Communication Officer, SDC
charlotte.fahrni@eda.admin.ch