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Zurich symposium to examine Switzerland’s economic future
The Efficiency Club will hold its 11th autumn symposium at the Kongresshaus in Zurich on November 7, 2026.
The event will feature Swiss business leaders and guests from politics, sport and public life, including former German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck.
Sessions will examine how Swiss industry can compete between the major economic regions of Europe, the United States and China.
Other discussions will address housing shortages and barriers to construction in Switzerland.
Swiss Re chief Andreas Berger and economist Christoph Schaltegger will discuss how Switzerland can stay competitive, while Partners Group co-founder Alfred Gantner will take part in a prize presentation.
The programme will also consider the US midterm elections’ possible effects on markets and the economy, in a talk by Wall Street correspondent Jens Korte.
Talks are scheduled to run until 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner for registered guests.
The Efficiency Club will hold its 11th autumn symposium, “Let’s Talk,” at Zurich’s Kongresshaus on November 7, 2026.
The programme will examine Switzerland’s economic position, industrial competitiveness, housing market and future prosperity.
Former German vice-chancellor and economy minister Robert Habeck is among the featured guests.
Swiss Re chief executive Andreas Berger and economist Christoph Schaltegger will discuss how Switzerland can remain competitive.
The programme will also address the US midterm elections and their possible effects on financial markets and the economy.
- Who
- The Efficiency Club is hosting the symposium, with business leaders and other guests including Robert Habeck.
- What
- Its 11th autumn symposium, “Let’s Talk,” will examine economic and social topics.
- When
- November 7, 2026.
- Where
- The Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Why
- The programme will discuss Switzerland’s prosperity and competitiveness, among other topics.
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Robert Habeck is scheduled to appear for an hour.
Suzanne Thoma and Barend Fruithof are scheduled to discuss Swiss industry between Europe, the United States and China.
Andreas Berger and Christoph Schaltegger are scheduled to discuss Switzerland’s competitiveness.
Jens Korte is scheduled to speak about possible effects of the US midterm elections on financial markets and the economy.
The lecture programme is scheduled to end, followed by dinner for registered guests.
- Symposium
- 11th autumn symposium
- Host
- Efficiency Club
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Venue
- Kongresshaus, Zurich
- Swiss industry discussion
- 13:30
- Programme end
- 18:30