Switzerland in the World - the World in Switzerland

What is the shape of the world today: is it round, flat or a pyramid? The global business environment changed dramatically in recent decades. Globalization and the opening up of new markets in emerging economies have created new opportunities but also raised new threats.

By taking Switzerland as an example, this year's Joint Alumni Conference analyzes the impact of globalization on corporations and its leaders: What is Switzerland Inc.'s place within the globalized world? Where has its competitive advantages been strengthened respectively eroded? What can Switzerland do that still makes it a global hub for multinational companies? How can companies prevail in a more competitive globalized environment? How can business leaders navigate in the faster paced new business world to make the right decision? Distinguished business and academic thought leaders will address these questions and share their latest business thinking in keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive knowledge sessions.

 

 

07.30 - 08.00 Registration  
08.00 - 08.30 Welcome Benno Marbach, President, SAMBA

Annabelle Hett, Managing Director,
Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue

Martin Walker, Senior Director,
A.T. Kearney's Global Policy Council
08.30 - 09.00 Globalization: the world today Prof. Dr.h.c. Wolfgang Schuerer
Member of the Board, Holcim
09.00 - 09.30 Global risk management Prof. Dr. Peter Forstmoser, Chairman, Swiss Re
09.30 - 10.15 Break
10.15 - 10.45 Globalization in the high-tech industry Uwe Krueger, CEO, OC Oerlikon
10.45 - 11.15 Globalization and Switzerland: scenarios Dr. Branco Weiss, Entrepreneur
11.15 - 11.45 Break
11.45 - 12.15 Globalization in the automotive industry Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman
General Motors
12.15 - 13.30 World Buffet
  Forum A: Forum B:
13.30 - 14.00 Smart Growth Through Momentum Strategy
Prof. Jean-Claude Larreche, INSEAD
The Power of Diversity:
Dr. Dorothee Ritz, Member of the Executive Committee, Microsoft (D)
14.00 - 14.30 Switzerland's Industry or how to play Globalization
Daniel Kueng, CEO, Osec
Global Brands: The rise of Asian brands
Martin Roll, Business & Brand Strategist, VentureRepublic
14.30 - 14.45 Break  
14.45 - 15.30 Knowledge Sessions (Round A): A1. Strategy: Cross-Border M&A
A2. Internet & New Media
A3. Finance: Emerging Markets
A4. Management Innovation
A5. Global Business: The Asian Century
A6. Marketing: Swissness
A7. International Risk Management
15.30 - 15.45 Break  
15.45 - 16.30 Knowledge Sessions (Round B): B1. Strategy: Cross-Border M&A
B2. Internet & New Media
B3. Finance: Emerging Markets
B4. Management Innovation
B5. Global Business: The Asian Century
B6. Marketing: Swissness
B7. International Risk Management
16.30 - 17.00 Break  
17.00 - 17.15 "Strange Pictures - Swiss Arts Go Abroad" Pius Knuesel, Director, Pro Helvetia
17.15 - 17.30 Special Performance Erika Stucky
17.30 - 18.00 Switzerland in the World: Julius Baer:
from Swiss Private Bank to international Key Player
Raymond J. Baer, Chairman, Julius Baer
18.00 - 19.00 Farewell Drinks