Doing More with Less: how to address growing needs in times of economic uncertainty?
House of Switzerland • World Economic Forum 2025
Tuesday 21 January 2025
17:00-18:30
Location: Crystal Lounge
In an era of mounting geopolitical uncertainty, financial constraints, and global challenges, how can innovation and technology act as catalysts for governments to navigate the pressing issues of tomorrow?
The 60 minutes-panel discussion will bring together global leaders from government, international organizations and industry to explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies – such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) – alongside policies that reinforce economic stability and innovative fiscal strategies designed to enhance public finance management, boost labor productivity, and achieve more with fewer resources. We will also delve into the necessary mindset shifts required to fully harness these advancements and discuss the critical safeguards that must be established to responsibly integrate these new technologies.
Welcome speech
- Eva Selamlar, Head of Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND)
Panel speakers
- Christoph König, Deputy State Secretary, State Secretariat for International Finance
- Kelly Clements, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees
- Morten Bech, Centre Head Switzerland, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub
- Elpida Vamvaka, President Homo Digitalis, Legal Counsel for Team Blue Greece
Moderation
- Eva Selamlar, Head of Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND)
Person for information, event registration & media requests
Vénusia Bertin
FIND Community and Events Lead
venusia.bertin@find.swiss
+41 78 929 69 45