BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ventranet//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:Leadership & Management events in Switzerland · Ventranet X-WR-CALNAME:Leadership & Management events in Switzerland · Ventranet DESCRIPTION:Hand-picked Leadership & Management events in Switzerland\, fro m ventranet.ch. X-WR-CALDESC:Hand-picked Leadership & Management events in Switzerland\, fr om ventranet.ch. X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Zurich REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuob2k7900000agm45f8w6ly@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190029Z DTSTART:20261028T170000Z DTEND:20261028T200000Z SUMMARY:No Signal – Are You Prepared When the Unexpected Happens? – Gen eva DESCRIPTION:• Date: 28 Oct 2026\n• Time: 18:00 – 21:00\n• Location: Spaces Quai de l'Ile\n• Address: Quai de l'Ile 13\, 1204 Genève\n• H ost: Swedish Swiss Chamber of Commerce\n• Sector: Leadership & Managemen t\n• Cost: CHF 50 – 80\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://s wecham.ch/events/no-signal-are-you-prepared-when-the-unexpected-happens-ge neva/\n• Registration: https://swecham.ch/events/no-signal-are-you-prepa red-when-the-unexpected-happens-geneva/\n\nWhen unforeseen crises strike\, business leaders and their organizations face intense scrutiny and operat ional disruption. Through a realistic scenario\, three industry specialist s explore how organizations can effectively prepare for and navigate criti cal situations where standard operating procedures no longer apply.\n\nWha t to expect\n- Key approaches to security and risk management around essen tial personnel\n- Practical strategies for navigating reputational risk an d stakeholder communication during a crisis\n- Governance practices to ens ure leadership continuity and ongoing organizational function\n- An intera ctive panel debate\, audience Q&A\, and networking apéro\n\nAgenda\n1. 18 :00–18:30 Welcome and registration\n2. 18:30–19:15 Interactive discuss ion\n3. 19:15–19:30 Q&A\n4. 19:30–21:00 Networking Apéro\n\nWho shoul d attend\nBusiness leaders\, board members\, risk officers\, and corporate executives focused on crisis response\, governance\, and business resilie nce.\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swedish Swiss Chamber of Commerce (SSCC) is a bilateral networking platform that connects businesses and professionals a cross Sweden and Switzerland.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events /no-signal-are-you-prepared-when-the-unexpected-happens-geneva-2026-10-28 LOCATION:Spaces Quai de l'Ile\, Quai de l'Ile 13\, 1204 Genève URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/no-signal-are-you-prepared-when-the-unexpec ted-happens-geneva-2026-10-28 CATEGORIES:Leadership & Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmv2ov24v000j04jsq4r3um8j@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190029Z DTSTART:20261029T073000Z DTEND:20261029T163000Z SUMMARY:PM Conference - Swiss Iconic Projects and Innovations: The Future o f Project Leadership DESCRIPTION:• Date: 29 Oct 2026\n• Time: 08:30 – 17:30\n• Location: SIX ConventionPoint\n• Address: Pfingstweidstrasse 110\, 8005 Zürich\n • Host: PMI Switzerland\n• Sector: Leadership & Management\n• Cost: CHF 495 – 595\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://pmi-switzerl and.ch/events/pm-conference\n• Registration: https://pmi-switzerland.ch/ events/events-list/2026-10-29-pm-conference-2026/individual-registration\n \nCelebrating 25 years of PMI Switzerland in conjunction with Internationa l Project Management Day\, this annual conference gathers senior project l eaders and decision-makers to examine how Swiss organizations shape excell ence on a global scale. Attendees will explore resilient leadership strate gies\, breakthrough innovations\, and modern methodologies across a variet y of sectors.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Insights into iconic Swiss projects and their benchmark-setting methodologies\n- Explorations of artificial intel ligence applications across project delivery pipelines\n- Discussions on n avigating uncertainty\, executing mega-projects\, and driving sustainable transformation\n- Ample opportunities to exchange ideas and network with i ndustry peers and executives\n\nWho should attend\nSenior project\, progra m\, and portfolio managers\, business executives\, transformation leaders\ , and professionals eager to advance their project management capabilities .\n\nAbout the host\nPMI Switzerland is the local chapter of the Project M anagement Institute\, dedicated to promoting professional project manageme nt standards\, development\, and community networking across Switzerland.\ n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/pm-conference-swiss-iconic-pr ojects-and-innovations-the-future-of-proj-2026-10-29 LOCATION:SIX ConventionPoint\, Pfingstweidstrasse 110\, 8005 Zürich URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/pm-conference-swiss-iconic-projects-and-inn ovations-the-future-of-proj-2026-10-29 CATEGORIES:Leadership & Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmv2oxns9000504jt8cigi2ux@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190029Z DTSTART:20261105T170000Z DTEND:20261105T200000Z SUMMARY:Don't describe change: structure\, execute & measure transformation with ACAEM DESCRIPTION:• Date: 5 Nov 2026\n• Time: 18:00 – 21:00\n• Location: Regus Meyrin - The Hive\n• Address: Rte du Nant-d'Avril 150\, 1217 Meyri n\n• Host: PMI Switzerland\n• Sector: Leadership & Management\n• Cos t: CHF 35 – 55\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://pmi-switzer land.ch/events/events-list/pmi-evening-event/2026-11-05-acaem-geneva\n• Registration: https://pmi-switzerland.ch/events/events-list/2026-11-05-aca em-geneva/individual-registration\n\nMost change management methodologies outline what organizational success should look like\, yet few offer tangi ble steps on leading it effectively. In this PMI Switzerland evening sessi on\, participants will be introduced to ACAEM—a practical\, action-focus ed methodology created to help leaders steer and assess organizational tra nsformation.\n\nWhat to expect\n- Insights into the five core actions of A CAEM: Analyse\, Connect\, Align\, Engage\, and Measure\n- Discussion on wh y change management must extend far beyond basic communication strategies\ n- Guidance on leveraging resistance and aligning project teams for sustai nable adoption\n- An apéro offering the chance to network with project an d transformation peers\n\nAgenda\n1. Check-in Arrival and registration of attendees\n2. PMI Introduction Welcome remarks by the host\n3. Main Presen tation Introduction to structuring and executing change with ACAEM\n4. Q&A and Closing Interactive audience discussion and final takeaways\n5. Apér o & Networking Drinks and informal exchange\n6. Event Closing End of the e vening programme\n\nWho should attend\nThis session is tailored for projec t managers\, programme leaders\, business analysts\, change practitioners\ , and executives guiding strategic transitions in complex organizations.\n \nAbout the host\nPMI Switzerland is the local chapter of the Project Mana gement Institute\, dedicated to advancing the project management professio n through events\, education\, and knowledge exchange.\n\nOn Ventranet: ht tps://ventranet.ch/events/don-t-describe-change-structure-execute-measure- transformation-with-ac-2026-11-05 LOCATION:Regus Meyrin - The Hive\, Rte du Nant-d'Avril 150\, 1217 Meyrin URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/don-t-describe-change-structure-execute-mea sure-transformation-with-ac-2026-11-05 CATEGORIES:Leadership & Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmv2ozhr7000a04jt628uokuz@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190029Z DTSTART:20261114T073000Z DTEND:20261114T180000Z SUMMARY:PMI Masterclass – Leading AI initiatives: standards\, governance and the CPMAI framework DESCRIPTION:• Date: 14 Nov 2026\n• Time: 08:30 – 19:00\n• Location: IBM Switzerland\n• Address: Vulkanstrasse 106\, 8048 Zürich\n• Host: PMI Switzerland\n• Sector: AI\, Leadership & Management\n• Cost: CHF 340 – 400\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://pmi-switzerland. ch/events/events-list/pmi-master-class/2026-11-14-masterclass-leading-ai-z h\n• Registration: https://pmi-switzerland.ch/events/events-list/2026-11 -14-masterclass-leading-ai-zh/individual-registration\n\nAs artificial int elligence reshapes organizational landscapes\, project and transformation leaders face emerging challenges in governance\, risk mitigation\, and str ategic decision-making. This full-day workshop provides structured\, vendo r-neutral approaches to steering AI initiatives effectively. Drawing on th e latest PMI AI Standard and CPMAI methodology\, the masterclass combines theoretical insights with practical application.\n\nWhat to expect\n- An i n-depth overview of the latest PMI AI Standard and its practical relevance \n- Decision-making frameworks for assessing and governing enterprise AI a doption\n- A hands-on case study exercise applying governance models to a real-world scenario\n- Actionable templates\, checklists\, and working met hods ready for immediate workplace application\n- Networking opportunities over lunch and an evening apéro\n\nAgenda\n1. Doors open Arrival and reg istration (08:30)\n2. Welcome and orientation Introduction to the day's pr ogramme (09:00)\n3. The new PMI AI standard Detailed overview of core prin ciples (09:30)\n4. Break Short coffee pause (10:45)\n5. AI governance for decision-makers Strategic guidance and frameworks (11:00)\n6. Lunch Shared meal and discussion (12:15)\n7. Hands-on workshop Applying governance fra meworks to a practical case (13:15)\n8. The CPMAI framework in depth Metho dological deep dive (14:45)\n9. Break Short afternoon pause (15:45)\n10. T he seven AI patterns Aligning AI capabilities with business problems (16:0 0)\n11. Key takeaways and closing remarks Summary and wrap-up (16:45)\n12. Networking apéro Informal exchange and drinks (17:00)\n\nWho should atte nd\nThis session is tailored for senior project\, program\, and portfolio managers\, PMO leads\, and digital transformation specialists responsible for guiding AI strategy. No technical background is required.\n\nAbout the host\nPMI Switzerland is the local chapter of the Project Management Inst itute\, dedicated to advancing professional project management practices a nd connecting industry professionals across Switzerland through events\, c ertifications\, and educational initiatives.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://vent ranet.ch/events/pmi-masterclass-leading-ai-initiatives-standards-governanc e-and-the-cp-2026-11-14 LOCATION:IBM Switzerland\, Vulkanstrasse 106\, 8048 Zürich URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/pmi-masterclass-leading-ai-initiatives-stan dards-governance-and-the-cp-2026-11-14 CATEGORIES:AI,Leadership & Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuob8wey000404kzcy01x2p7@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190029Z DTSTART:20261117T170000Z DTEND:20261117T200000Z SUMMARY:Celebrating 50 Years in Switzerland – Shaping the Future of Secur ity – Lausanne DESCRIPTION:• Date: 17 Nov 2026\n• Time: 18:00 – 21:00\n• Location: IMD\n• Address: Chemin de Bellerive 32\, 1003 Lausanne\n• Host: Swedi sh Swiss Chamber of Commerce\n• Sector: Leadership & Management\n• Cos t: CHF 60 – 125\n• Requirements: None\n• Website: https://swecham.ch /events/celebrating-50-years-in-switzerland-shaping-the-future-of-security -lausanne/\n• Registration: https://swecham.ch/events/celebrating-50-yea rs-in-switzerland-shaping-the-future-of-security-lausanne/\n\nMarking 50 y ears in Switzerland\, this Nordic Chambers executive seminar addresses the rapidly shifting global risk environment and how organizations can adapt. Attendees will gain strategic insights into how intelligence-driven secur ity strategies help businesses remain resilient and sustain growth in unce rtain times.\n\nWhat to expect\n- An in-depth discussion on navigating glo bal security risks and business resilience\n- Strategic insights from the leadership of Securitas AB\n- Direct exchange and networking over an apér o with executive peers\n\nAgenda\n1. 18:00 Registration opens\n2. 18:30 We lcome address\n3. 18:40 Discussion with Magnus Ahlqvist moderated by Knut Haanaes\n4. 19:20 Networking and apéro\n5. 21:00 Event concludes\n\nWho s hould attend\nThis session is designed for senior executives\, board membe rs\, corporate decision-makers\, and risk officers looking to future-proof their organizations.\n\nAbout the host\nThe Swedish Swiss Chamber of Comm erce fosters business relationships\, trade\, and executive exchange betwe en Sweden and Switzerland.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/ce lebrating-50-years-in-switzerland-shaping-the-future-of-security-lau-2026- 11-17 LOCATION:IMD\, Chemin de Bellerive 32\, 1003 Lausanne URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/celebrating-50-years-in-switzerland-shaping -the-future-of-security-lau-2026-11-17 CATEGORIES:Leadership & Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cmuw3xakn000004l6inb2kell@ventranet.ch DTSTAMP:20261024T190029Z DTSTART:20261202T063000Z DTEND:20261202T083000Z SUMMARY:Business Exchange "Finanzielle Führung" DESCRIPTION:• Date: 2 Dec 2026\n• Time: 07:30 – 09:30\n• Location: Au Premier\n• Address: Bahnhofplatz 15\, 8001 Zürich\n• Host: Schweiz erische Management Gesellschaft\, IFBC\n• Sector: Finance\, Leadership & Management\n• Cost: CHF 135\n• Requirements: Members only\n• Websit e: https://www.smg.ch/event/business-exchange-finanzielle-fuehrung\n• Re gistration: https://www.smg.ch/event/business-exchange-finanzielle-fuehrun g\n\nJoin the Schweizerische Management Gesellschaft and IFBC for a focuse d morning exchange exploring the principles of modern corporate financial leadership. The session highlights how to effectively balance profitabilit y\, liquidity\, flexibility\, and risk to maximize business value.\n\nWhat to expect\n- A compact overview of modern financial management frameworks \n- Practical insights into value drivers\, risk management\, and capital allocation\n- Panel discussion and open Q&A with experienced finance speci alists and board members\n- Networking breakfast at Zurich HB\n\nAgenda\n1 . 07:30 Arrival and breakfast\n2. 08:00 Welcome and overview of financial leadership\n3. 09:15 Panel discussion\, Q&A\, and summary\n4. 09:30 End of the event\n\nWho should attend\nThis session is tailored for executives\, board members\, and business leaders looking to sharpen their financial m anagement expertise and communicate effectively with investors\, banks\, a nd stakeholders.\n\nAbout the host\nSchweizerische Management Gesellschaft (SMG) is a Swiss network for executive leaders and board members\, promot ing knowledge exchange and management excellence across industries.\n\nOn Ventranet: https://ventranet.ch/events/business-exchange-finanzielle-fuhru ng-2026-12-02 LOCATION:Au Premier\, Bahnhofplatz 15\, 8001 Zürich URL:https://ventranet.ch/events/business-exchange-finanzielle-fuhrung-2026- 12-02 CATEGORIES:Finance,Leadership & Management END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR