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

Contact for information, event registration & media requests
Karin Sartorius, Innovation Manager, Life Sciences, kartin.sartorius@bs.ch, +41 79 597 20 47

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

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

The event will address how the fast‑growing space economy is not only relevant across industries but must also integrate the principle of sustainability to ensure long‑term benefits for business and society. Themes will include the future of human spaceflight and commercial space stations as platforms for research, innovation, and cross‑sector collaboration. The aim is to bring together space and non‑space actors, highlight Switzerland’s capabilities in the space sector, and position Switzerland as an attractive location for space companies. The event will conclude with networking to enable exchanges among participants.

Welcome speech
- Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation
- Josef Aschbacher, ESA Director General

Podium speakers
- Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation
- Walther Pelzer, Director General of the German Space Agency at DLR
- Paul Bate, Chief Executive Officer at UK Space Agency
- Dr. Jonathan W. Cirtain, Chief Executive Officer and President at Axiom Space

Moderation
- Liv Minder
- Renato Krpoun

Contact for public information & event registration
Laurin Brüniger, Global Consultant - Investment Promotion, invest@s-ge.com
Apply for a seat: Link

Contact for communication & media requests:
- Teresa Rudolph, Scientific Advisor for Space Policy and Support, teresa.rudolph@sbfi.admin.ch, +41 79 481 56 20

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes economies and societies, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to build systems that serve public needs and democratic values. This session brings together experts to address two fundamental challenges: 
The first panel examines why open, transparent, and multilingual AI models matter. Beyond serving as an alternative to closed commercial systems, such models can expand access, promote accountability, and enable innovation anchored in inclusivity. The discussion will highlight the value of openness—not only as a technical choice but as a societal one.
The second panel showcases how private-public collaboration and sovereignty can coexist to deliver real impact. Through a concrete case study, panelists will discuss how privacy-preserving AI infrastructure can transform our lives and advance the common good.

Welcome speech
- Anna Fontcuberta I Morral, President, EPFL

Contact for information, event registration & media requests
- Melissa Anchisi, Head of Communication AI, melissa.anchisi@epfl.ch, +41 21 693 42 08

The international trade system of the GATT/WTO era is under pressure. Many major economic powers implement policies which aim at getting investments instead of strengthening trade relations.

The result is a regionalization (near-shoring) of supply chains. New countries like India offer foreign companies not only the ability to produce at lower cost but also access to new markets through its growing net of FTAs. The question that arises is: 1) What opportunities and risks arise from this for companies and countries?

In addition, and from a geopolitical perspective, what does it mean for India. India plays a central role, not only economically but also politically, between the West and China and is also the Global South’s advocate. How do these economic and political changes relate to India's geopolitical positioning?

Contact for public information & event registration:
Florin Müller, Head Swiss Business Hub India, florin.mueller@eda.admin.ch, +91 86578 83457

Contact for media requests:
Deeksha Sharma, Communication specialist, Embassy of Switzerland in India, deeksha.sharma@eda.admin.ch,
+91 88606 91235