Wednesday 22 February 2023 14:00-18:00
CCIG, bd du Théâtre 4, Genève
Organisation : Trade and Investment Promotion in collaboration with OECD, Geneva Trade Platform and CCIG

From February, a new series of Promoting Sustainable Investment and Green Trade Conferences will present innovative solutions for attracting sustainable foreign direct investment and promoting green trade on a country-level. The first Conference will focus on one of the world's most innovative economy : Switzerland.

When it comes to attracting responsible foreign investors and achieving sustainable practices:

What are the main Swiss investment policy instruments ?
What is the role of investment promotion agencies and chambers of commerce ?
How can Swiss MSME's help ?

High-Level Speakers

Ramon Esteve, ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd, President of the Swiss Trading and Shipping Association (STSA)
Simone Wyss Fedele, CEO, Switzerland Global Enterprise S-GE
Alexandre de Crombrugghe, Economist and Manager, Investment Division, OECD
Jan Atteslander, Member Executive Board, Head of International Relations, economiesuisse
Martin Naville, CEO, Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
Manfred Elsig, Deputy Managing Director, World Trade Institute, University of Bern
Khalid Alaamer, Policy Analyst, World Economic Forum
Katja Seidenschnur, Sustainability Director for Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Nestlé

Provisional programme

14:00	Welcoming note
	Ana Grujovic, Founder and Editor, Trade and Investment Promotion Vincent Subilia, Director General, Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services Dmitry Grozoubinski, Executive Director, Geneva Trade Platform
14:10	Introduction: The role of investment promotion in supporting sustainable development
	Alexandre de Crombrugghe Manager, OECD Investment Promotion Agency Network, Investment Division Khalid Alaamer, Policy Analyst, World Economic Forum
14:30	Panel 1: Investment and Export Promotion efforts towards increased sustainability in Switzerland
	Moderator: Jacopo Dettoni, Editor at fDi Intelligence, Financial Times Specialist Simone Wyss Fedele, CEO, Switzerland Global Enterprise S-GE Jan Atteslander, Member Executive Board, Head of International Relations, economiesuisse Manfred Elsig, Deputy Managing Director, World Trade Institute, University of Berne
15:15	Coffee Break
15:30	Panel 2: How is the international business community in Switzerland tackling sustainability challenges?
	Moderator: Jacopo Dettoni, Editor at fDi Intelligence, Financial Times Specialist Ramon Esteve, ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd, President of the Swiss Trading and Shipping Association (STSA) Martin Naville, CEO, Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce Katja Seidenschnur, Sustainability Director for Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Nestlé
16:15	Q&A
16:45	Closing remarks
	Ana Grujovic, Founder and Editor, Trade and Investment Promotion Dmitry Grozoubinski, Executive Director, Geneva Trade Platform
17 :10	Networking cocktail
18 :00	End of the manifestation

Thank you for favoring soft mobility for your trips.

Public transport :

Tram 18 and 14, "Place de Neuve" or “Stand” stop

Bus 3, “Bovy Lysberg” stop

Car park :

Parking Uni-Dufour

... or bike for the bravest.

Price for CCIG members CHF 25
Price for non-members CHF 50

Members of the Trade and Investment Promotion, OECD and Geneva Trade Platform benefit from the CCIG member price. N.B. In the event of withdrawal announced less than 48 hours before the event, the registration fee remains due. We inform you that photos and/or videos could be taken to immortalize this event. By participating, you authorize the CCIG to use them on different media to promote its activities.

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