On 16 September 2025, Switzerland’s key event for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) returns to the Zunfthaus zur Schmiden in Zurich. The CEE Day brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, experts, and embassy representatives from Switzerland and the 17 CEE countries. Against a backdrop of new geopolitical realities, growing uncertainty, and a rapidly changing Europe, CEE Day 2025 offers a platform to discuss the future direction of the region.
Please find all information and the full program at CEE Day 2025 - Handelskammer Schweiz-Mitteleuropa (SEC)
This year’s edition explores critical questions for business, politics, and society: Where is CEE headed? What are the opportunities and challenges for Swiss and CEE companies? With keynote speakers from leading firms, expert panels, and unique networking opportunities, the event aims to inspire, inform, and connect the Swiss–CEE business community.
Speakers include:
- Alberto Silini, Senior Director Regional Consultants EMEA, S-GE, "Welcome"
- Michael Bolliger, UBS, Chief Investment Officer Emerging Markets: "Economic Outlook CEE"
- Dr. Thomas Greminger, Direktor des Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP): "CEE Quo Vadis"
- Bilal Abdus Samad, Novartis, CEO Novartis Czechia, "Success Story Novartis Czechia"
- Barbara
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On 16 September 2025, Switzerland’s key event for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) returns to the Zunfthaus zur Schmiden in Zurich. The CEE Day brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, experts, and embassy representatives from Switzerland and the 17 CEE countries. Against a backdrop of new geopolitical realities, growing uncertainty, and a rapidly changing Europe, CEE Day 2025 offers a platform to discuss the future direction of the region.
Please find all information and the full program at CEE Day 2025 - Handelskammer Schweiz-Mitteleuropa (SEC)
This year’s edition explores critical questions for business, politics, and society: Where is CEE headed? What are the opportunities and challenges for Swiss and CEE companies? With keynote speakers from leading firms, expert panels, and unique networking opportunities, the event aims to inspire, inform, and connect the Swiss–CEE business community.
Speakers include:
- Alberto Silini, Senior Director Regional Consultants EMEA, S-GE, "Welcome"
- Michael Bolliger, UBS, Chief Investment Officer Emerging Markets: "Economic Outlook CEE"
- Dr. Thomas Greminger, Direktor des Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP): "CEE Quo Vadis"
- Bilal Abdus Samad, Novartis, CEO Novartis Czechia, "Success Story Novartis Czechia"
- Barbara Kment, Director Chamber of Commerce Switzerland Czech Republic (HST): "Panel Discussion: Swiss – CEE Business Collaborations in a new European Context"
- Edin Dacic, CEO Daccomet and Board Member Serbian Swiss Chamber of Commerce, Panel Discussion: Swiss – CEE Business Collaborations in a new European Context
- Yves Morath, Head of Economic Relations, EDA, "Panel Discussion: Swiss – CEE Business Collaborations in a new European Context
- Katalin Dreher, Cluster Head DACH and CEE, S-GE. Moderator of Panel Discussion: Swiss – CEE Business Collaborations in a new European Context
(with more to come!)
In the afternoon, guests will have the exclusive opportunity to discuss real projects and individual questions directly with country and industry experts from the region in dedicated 1:1 meetings.
Join us to shape the future of Swiss–CEE relations!
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