Wednesday 20 May 2026
12:00 - 14:00
CCIG, bd du Théâtre 4, Genève
Organisation: Switzerland Global Enterprise (S‑GE), the Embassy of Germany in Switzerland and CCIG

As Europe’s largest economy and Switzerland’s key trading partner, Germany represents a strategic lever for growth, innovation and diversification, particularly as nearly 80% of Swiss companies already export to the country.

The participation of the Head of the Economic Affairs Section of the German Embassy, the Head of Swiss Business Hub Germany, and a consultant from Switzerland Global Enterprise (S‑GE) Germany will provide practical insights into market access, European value chains and sector‑specific opportunities.

This Market Focus aims to mobilise the Geneva economic ecosystem around a key partner at the heart of Europe’s economy.

Programme:

11:45	Registration
12:00	Welcome addresses CCIG Vincent Subilia, Director general, CCIG
12:10	Germany – Switzerland economic ties Tilmann Hochmüller, Head of Economic Section, Embassy of Germany in Bern
12:25	Access to the German Market: Regulations, strategies and opportunities Britta Thiele-Klapproth, Head of Swiss Business Hub Germany
12:40	The importance of a vital economic partnership Xavier Cornut, Consultant Europe and CIS, Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE)
12:50	Company Spotlight – Abacus Research SA (CH/DE) Estelle Grossmann, Business Development Manager
13:10	Cocktail networking session
14:00	End of the event

This event will be held in English.

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