Europe

Europe is a continent steeped in history. This is the place where industrialisation and colonialism have their roots. Today’s leading government structures (democracy) and economic systems (capitalism) which are in place worldwide also underwent their development here. But now, in the 21st century, this continent can no longer rest on its laurels. There are other continents that are wealthier in terms of raw materials and that have larger populations. How can Europe and the European Union secure continued prosperity, peace and cultural wealth on their continent? In order to find solutions to these and other issues, Europe has always relied on its great thinkers and intellectuals. Some of the most exciting thinkers and personalities of our times on this topic can be found among our keynote speakers.

Popular speakers

José Manuel Barroso

President of the European Commission (2004-2014)

Stephanie zu Guttenberg

Expert Digital Education & Media, Entrepreneur, Book Author

Beate van Loo-Born

Expert for Leadership, Finance, ESG, Data & Climate-Management, Triathlete

Professor Arturo Bris

Professor of Finance IMD Lausanne, Director of the World Competitiveness Center

Adolf Ogi

Former Swiss Federal Councillor, Former Under-Secretary General and Special Advisor to the UN Secretary General for sports in the service of development and peace.

Dr. Josef Braml

Expert on the USA, Geopolitics & Geo-Economics

Antonia Rados

Middle East Expert, Crisis Reporter

Edward McMullen

American Political Strategist & Diplomat, Former U.S. Ambassador Switzerland & Liechtenstein

Prof. Dr. Ing. E.h. Hans-Olaf Henkel

Expert for national and international Economics

Maike van den Boom

Intercultural happiness ambassador and best selling author

Micheline Calmy-Rey

Former President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland

All speakers

Natalie Amiri

Journalist, Moderator ARD-Weltspiegel, Expert on Iran & Orient, Author

Ali Aslan

Internationally known TV & conference presenter

Sibylle Barden-Fürchtenicht

Author, SDG and ESG Strategist, Board Member

José Manuel Barroso

President of the European Commission (2004-2014)

Ansgar Baums

Geopolitical risk consultant & Book author

John Bercow

157th Speaker of the House of Commons (2009-2019)

Jan Berger

Founder & CEO Think Tank Themis Foresight, Futurist

Gernot Blümel

Former Minister of Finance Austria, CEO Mare TechnoPark, Philosopher

Peter Bofinger

Economist, Member of German Council of Economic Experts (2004-2019)

Thomas Borer

Business Consultant & Expert in Finance & Economy, Former Swiss Ambassador in Berlin, Germany

Caroline Bosbach

Member of the German Parliament, Federal Chairwoman of the Young Economic Council of Germany, Politician & Author

Wolfgang Bosbach

Member of the German Bundestag 1994 - 2017, Lawyer, a brilliant Speaker & Analyst

Dr. Josef Braml

Expert on the USA, Geopolitics & Geo-Economics

Professor Arturo Bris

Professor of Finance IMD Lausanne, Director of the World Competitiveness Center

Nena Brockhaus

Business Journalist & Political Expert

Rainer Brüderle

Federal Minister for the Economy and Technology (2009-2011)

Micheline Calmy-Rey

Former President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland

Rudi Cerne

TV presenter, Event host, Sports expert, Podcaster

Arne Elias Corneliussen

Geopolitical Trends, ESG, AI, global Business & Finance and Business Strategies

Daniel Cronin

"The Pitch Professor", Serial Entrepreneur, University Lecturer, Expert for startups, innovation and digitalization