BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ventranet//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:Economy & Policy events in Switzerland · Ventranet X-WR-CALNAME:Economy & Policy events in Switzerland · Ventranet DESCRIPTION:Hand-picked Economy & Policy events in Switzerland\, from ventr anet.ch. X-WR-CALDESC:Hand-picked Economy & Policy events in Switzerland\, from vent ranet.ch. X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Zurich REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmur90ijp000b06pk87uy5ifs@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190118Z DTSTART:20261106T160000Z DTEND:20261106T203000Z SUMMARY:Speaker: KONO Taro\, Member of the House of Representatives\, forme r Minister DESCRIPTION:• Date: 6 Nov 2026\n• Time: 17:00 – 21:30\n• Location: Haus zum Rüden\n• Address: Limmatquai 42\, 8001 Zürich\n• Host: Swis s-Japanese Chamber of Commerce\n• Sector: Economy & Policy\n• Cost: CH F 120 – 190\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://www.sjcc.ch/ev ents/2026/keynote-speaker-kono-taro-member-of-the-house-of-representatives /\n• Registration: https://www.sjcc.ch/events/2026/keynote-speaker-kono- taro-member-of-the-house-of-representatives/\n\nThe Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce convenes a special evening featuring a keynote address by pro minent Japanese politician and former minister Taro Kono. Attendees will g ain direct insights into political and international developments from Jap an while connecting with peers over drinks and a seated meal in Zurich.\n\ nWhat to expect\n- Keynote address by Japanese Member of the House of Repr esentatives Taro Kono\n- Official welcome speeches from chamber leadership and the Ambassador of Japan\n- Welcome cocktail reception and a three-cou rse networking dinner\n\nAgenda\n1. 17:00 Registration and welcome cocktai l\n2. 17:45 Welcome remarks by Martin Herb and H.E. Toshiro Iijima\, follo wed by the keynote speech by Taro Kono\n3. 18:45 Three-course dinner\n4. 2 1:30 Official close\n\nWho should attend\nThis event is geared towards bus iness leaders\, diplomats\, chamber members\, and professionals with an in terest in Japanese affairs\, international relations\, and Swiss-Japanese business.\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce foster s and strengthens bilateral economic\, business\, and cultural relations b etween Switzerland and Japan.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events /speaker-kono-taro-member-of-the-house-of-representatives-former-minist-20 26-11-06 LOCATION:Haus zum Rüden\, Limmatquai 42\, 8001 Zürich URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/speaker-kono-taro-member-of-the-house-of-re presentatives-former-minist-2026-11-06 CATEGORIES:Economy & Policy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuw789l6000506mrythu9z1e@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190118Z DTSTART:20261111T064500Z DTEND:20261111T083000Z SUMMARY:Politikfrühstück: Souveräne Künstliche Intelligenz DESCRIPTION:• Date: 11 Nov 2026\n• Time: 07:45 – 09:30\n• Location: Bar am Wasser\n• Address: Stadthausquai 1\, 8001 Zürich\n• Host: Swi ss Startup Association\n• Sector: AI\, Economy & Policy\n• Cost: CHF 2 0\n• Requirements: SSA Members only\n• Website: https://swissstartupas sociation.ch/current/events/politikfruhstuck-souverane-kunstliche-intellig enz/\n• Registration: https://share.hsforms.com/1ZvBuuK7hR6uuowNW5GsEGg4 zyy8\n\nThis policy breakfast brings together founders\, experts\, and pol icymakers to discuss Switzerland's technological sovereignty in the artifi cial intelligence era. Participants will explore the necessary regulatory framework conditions and identify new growth opportunities for Swiss AI st artups shaping the future.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Insights from industry and policy experts on sovereign AI ecosystems\n- An interactive panel discuss ion on regulatory frameworks and startup opportunities\n- A light breakfas t and deep-dive networking with fellow entrepreneurs and decision-makers\n \nAgenda\n1. 07:45 – 08:15 Arrival and opening\n2. 08:15 – 08:45 Input presentation and panel discussion\n3. 08:45 – 09:30 Breakfast\, in-dept h exchange\, and networking\n\nWho should attend\nSSA members\, tech found ers\, startup executives\, investors\, and innovators building or investin g in AI solutions in Switzerland.\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swiss Startup Ass ociation (SSA) is the non-profit umbrella organisation advocating for Swis s startups\, representing their interests across politics\, business\, and public forums.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/politikfruhst uck-souverane-kunstliche-intelligenz-2026-11-11 LOCATION:Bar am Wasser\, Stadthausquai 1\, 8001 Zürich URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/politikfruhstuck-souverane-kunstliche-intel ligenz-2026-11-11 CATEGORIES:AI,Economy & Policy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmur8nzuq000006p67s57f8jp@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190118Z DTSTART:20261117T150000Z DTEND:20261117T160000Z SUMMARY:U.S. Midterms 2026: What the Results Mean for Policy\, Regulation a nd Markets DESCRIPTION:• Date: 17 Nov 2026\n• Time: 16:00 – 17:00\n• Location: Online\n• Host: Swiss Banking Academy\n• Sector: Economy & Policy\, F inance\n• Cost: Free\n• Requirements: Employees of member institutions only\n• Website: https://events.swissbanking.ch/en/event/us-midterms-20 26-what-the-results-mean-for-policy-regulation-and-markets\n• Registrati on: https://events.swissbanking.ch/en/event/us-midterms-2026-what-the-resu lts-mean-for-policy-regulation-and-markets\n\nFollowing the U.S. congressi onal midterm elections\, this online briefing examines the newly formed ba lance of power in Washington and its consequences for the financial indust ry. International policy experts provide an in-depth analysis of how shift ing leadership and committee priorities will influence legislative and reg ulatory agendas through 2028.\n\nWhat to expect\n- A detailed review of th e election outcomes and power balance in the U.S. Congress\n- Expert persp ectives from Washington insiders on regulatory and legislative development s\n- In-depth discussion on key policy areas including taxation\, digital assets\, trade\, and financial oversight\n- Focused insights into how evol ving U.S. policies will impact Swiss and international financial instituti ons\n\nWho should attend\nThis session is specifically aimed at executives \, legal counsels\, public policy professionals\, and financial experts fr om member institutions of the Swiss Bankers Association looking to navigat e future U.S. regulatory developments.\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swiss Bankin g Academy offers targeted education\, seminars\, and specialist briefings on regulatory\, economic\, and strategic developments impacting the Swiss financial sector.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/u-s-midterm s-2026-what-the-results-mean-for-policy-regulation-and-mark-2026-11-17 LOCATION:Online URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/u-s-midterms-2026-what-the-results-mean-for -policy-regulation-and-mark-2026-11-17 CATEGORIES:Economy & Policy,Finance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmv2o3acp000c04jshctzmo93@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190118Z DTSTART:20261119T170000Z DTEND:20261119T183000Z SUMMARY:Afterwork with Hormeta — Swiss Beauty and Insights into the Chine se Market DESCRIPTION:• Date: 19 Nov 2026\n• Time: 18:00 – 19:30\n• Location: CVCI\n• Address: Avenue d'Ouchy 47\, 1001 Lausanne\n• Host: Swiss-Chi nese Chamber of Commerce\, HORMETA\n• Sector: Economy & Policy\, Retail\ n• Cost: CHF 20 – 40\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://www .sccc.ch/events/event/afterwork-with-hormeta-swiss-beauty-and-insights-int o-the-chinese-market\n• Registration: https://www.sccc.ch/events/event/a fterwork-with-hormeta-swiss-beauty-and-insights-into-the-chinese-market\n\ nJoin the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce for an evening focused on inte rnational expansion and Swiss excellence in skincare. Attendees will explo re the journey of Hormeta\, examining its practical experiences\, emerging opportunities\, and the specific challenges Swiss consumer brands encount er when operating in China.\n\nWhat to expect\n- An insightful presentatio n exploring Hormeta's brand story and strategic positioning in China\n- Di scussion on key hurdles and collaborative opportunities for Swiss business es entering the Chinese market\n- An informal networking apéro with profe ssionals engaged in Swiss-Chinese trade\n\nWho should attend\nEntrepreneur s\, brand managers\, business leaders\, and professionals interested in co nsumer goods\, cosmetics\, and bilateral business ventures between Switzer land and China.\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce ( SCCC) fosters economic relationships\, business partnerships\, and mutual knowledge exchange between Switzerland and China.\n\nOn Ventranet: https:/ /ventranet.ch/events/afterwork-with-hormeta-swiss-beauty-and-insights-into -the-chinese-mark-2026-11-19 LOCATION:CVCI\, Avenue d'Ouchy 47\, 1001 Lausanne URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/afterwork-with-hormeta-swiss-beauty-and-ins ights-into-the-chinese-mark-2026-11-19 CATEGORIES:Economy & Policy,Retail END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuobfg7g00000agm7643fgpj@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190118Z DTSTART:20261125T153000Z DTEND:20261125T164500Z SUMMARY:International Trade 2026: Separating Noise from Signal – Webinar DESCRIPTION:• Date: 25 Nov 2026\n• Time: 16:30 – 17:45\n• Location: Online\n• Host: Swedish Swiss Chamber of Commerce\, Swiss Chamber of Co mmerce in Sweden\n• Sector: Economy & Policy\n• Cost: Free\n• Requir ements: None\n• Website: https://swecham.ch/events/international-trade-2 026-separating-noise-from-signal-webinar/\n• Registration: https://swech am.ch/events/international-trade-2026-separating-noise-from-signal-webinar /#mec-events-meta-group-booking-1238\n\nThis Swiss-Nordic online briefing addresses the practical realities behind global trade headlines. With digi tal commerce expanding\, single-market regulations evolving\, and the posi tion of non-EU nations shifting\, cross-border businesses must identify wh ich developments truly impact their strategic operations.\n\nFeaturing ope ning remarks by Switzerland's Ambassador to Sweden and insights from trade expert Anna Stellinger\, the session offers a clear perspective on intern ational commerce trends and guidance on navigating complex regulations for 2027 and beyond.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Opening remarks by the Swiss Ambass ador to Sweden\n- Expert briefing on international trade shifts and regula tory changes\n- Analysis of the European single market and its implication s for non-EU companies\n- Interactive live Q&A session with attendees\n\nW ho should attend\nThis session is designed for business leaders\, corporat e executives\, policy specialists\, and entrepreneurs engaged in cross-bor der trade between Switzerland\, the Nordics\, and broader European markets .\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swedish Swiss Chamber of Commerce facilitates and strengthens commercial relations\, networking opportunities\, and knowled ge exchange between businesses and professionals in Sweden and Switzerland .\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/international-trade-2026-se parating-noise-from-signal-webinar-2026-11-25 LOCATION:Online URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/international-trade-2026-separating-noise-f rom-signal-webinar-2026-11-25 CATEGORIES:Economy & Policy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmshigffj000alc04bv477ytn@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190118Z DTSTART:20261125T160000Z DTEND:20261126T213000Z SUMMARY:European Economic Forum 2026 DESCRIPTION:• Date: 25 – 26 Nov 2026\n• Time: 17:00 – 22:30\n• Lo cation: KKL Luzern\n• Address: Europaplatz 1\, 6005 Luzern\n• Host: Lu cerne Dialogue\n• Sector: Economy & Policy\n• Cost: CHF 550\n• Requi rements: None\n• Website: https://lucerne-dialogue.ch/eef\n• Registrat ion: https://registration.lucerne-dialogue.ch/en/eef/2026-participants/cod e/fTdeXTVxaiUpeiEyb3JgJw\n\nThe European Economic Forum 2026\, organized b y Lucerne Dialogue\, focuses on Europe's future under the motto "Proof of Concept". It brings together leaders and decision-makers to discuss global economic challenges and develop courageous solutions for a stronger\, mor e resilient Europe.\n\nUse the Signup-Link for 20% Discount\n\nWhat to exp ect\n- Gain insights into current and future economic and geopolitical dev elopments\n- Discover new approaches and solutions for pressing issues\n- Expand your network with top European leaders and decision-makers\n- Engag e in discussions on sustainable leadership and a competitive Europe\n\nWho should attend\nOver 700 current and future decision-makers from across Eu rope are expected to attend this forum.\n\nAbout the host\nLucerne Dialogu e is the organizer of the European Economic Forum\, dedicated to fostering discussions and solutions for Europe's economic future and promoting dial ogue among key stakeholders.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/ european-economic-forum-2026-2026-11-25 LOCATION:KKL Luzern\, Europaplatz 1\, 6005 Luzern URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/european-economic-forum-2026-2026-11-25 CATEGORIES:Economy & Policy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmur9bg99000406mjfe20zo2p@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190118Z DTSTART:20261210T163000Z DTEND:20261210T193000Z SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Thomas Jordan DESCRIPTION:• Date: 10 Dec 2026\n• Time: 17:30 – 20:30\n• Location: Zürich\n• Host: Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce\n• Sector: Econom y & Policy\, Finance\n• Cost: CHF 120 – 150\n• Requirements: None\n • Website: https://erp.amcham.ch/event/fireside-chat-with-thomas-jordan- 51/register\n• Registration: https://erp.amcham.ch/event/fireside-chat-w ith-thomas-jordan-51/register\n\nExperience an inspiring evening featuring an in-depth conversation with Thomas Jordan\, exploring crucial insights into monetary policy and international financial markets. Following the fi reside chat\, attendees will have the opportunity to network over a flying dinner.\n\nWhat to expect\n- An engaging discussion on global economic tr ends and central banking\n- First-hand perspectives from the former Chairm an of the Swiss National Bank\n- Networking opportunities with Swiss and A merican business leaders over dinner\n\nAgenda\n1. Doors open and registra tion Arrival and check-in\n2. Fireside Chat Discussion with Thomas Jordan\ n3. Flying Dinner Food\, drinks\, and networking\n4. End Conclusion of the event\n\nWho should attend\nBusiness executives\, finance professionals\, investors\, and members of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce interes ted in high-level economic policy and market dynamics.\n\nAbout the host\n The Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce promotes bilateral business relatio ns between Switzerland and the United States\, providing valuable networki ng platforms and knowledge exchange for corporate leaders.\n\nOn Ventranet : https://ventranet.ch/events/fireside-chat-with-thomas-jordan-2026-12-10 LOCATION:Zürich URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/fireside-chat-with-thomas-jordan-2026-12-10 CATEGORIES:Economy & Policy,Finance END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR