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"
Dr. Burkhard P. Varnholt, Managing Director, Senior Financial Markets Advisor, UBS Global Wealth Management: "Economic Outlook CEE"
Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Director of Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP): "Geopolitical Dynamics
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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"
Dr. Burkhard P. Varnholt, Managing Director, Senior Financial Markets Advisor, UBS Global Wealth Management: "Economic Outlook CEE"
Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Director of Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP): "Geopolitical Dynamics and their impact on CEE"
Bilal Abdus Samad, Novartis, CEO Novartis Czechia, "Success Story Novartis Czechia"
Katalin Dreher, Cluster Head DACH and CEE, S-GE - Moderator of Panel Discussion: Swiss – CEE Business Collaborations in a New European Context:
- Oliver Brack, Group Head Cloud & DevOps, Zühlke Engineering AG
- Thomas Nägelin, CEO FRAISA Group
Panel Discussion: Swiss – CEE Business Collaborations in a New European Context
- Soňa Budayová, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Switzerland
- Edin Dacic, CEO Daccomet and Board Member Serbian Swiss Chamber of Commerce,
- Yves Morath, Head of Economic Relations, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
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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