SwissCham Annual Signature Event | 2025 Sino Swiss Business Forum
2025 中瑞商业论坛
Event Details
As 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of Sino-Swiss relations, we are honored to announce the Sino-Swiss Business Forum 2025 on Thursday, May 15, in Shanghai. This forum will bring together industry leaders, government representatives, CEOs from Swiss companies, high-level delegations, and VIP guests to foster collaboration, innovation, and partnerships across sectors.
Join us for a dynamic event featuring:
- Forum Talks: Dive into discussions on innovation, industry transition, localization and competitive pressures, resilient manufacturing, value chains, and the "Swiss Made" label.
- Interactive Booths: Explore cutting-edge solutions and the latest advancements across sectors.
- Gala Dinner: Network with industry peers and potential partners in a relaxed setting.
- Government Dialogues: Strengthen connections within the business community through collaborative discussions.
- Legacy Award Exhibition: Celebrate the contributions of Swiss companies to China over the past 20+ years.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone and building meaningful connections with you!
2025年是中瑞建交75周年，我们很荣幸地宣布瑞士商会的旗舰活动——中瑞商业论坛将于 2025 年 5 月 15 日（周四）在上海举行。本次论坛旨在将行业领袖、政府代表、来自瑞士企业的首席执行官、高级代表团和贵宾聚集在一个充满活力的环境中，促进各行各业的合作、创新和伙伴关系。
本次活动亮点如下：
- 论坛讲座： 深入讨论创新、产业转型、本地化和竞争压力、弹性制造、价值链和 "瑞士制造 "标签。
- 互动展位：展示各行各业的创新解决方案，突出最新进展和技术。
- 晚宴：在轻松愉快的氛围中与业界同行和潜在合作伙伴共进晚宴。
- 政府对话：旨在助力企业加强与商界联系的政府对话。
- 传承奖展览：表彰瑞士企业在过去 20 多年中对中国的长期承诺和重大贡献。
我们期待在论坛上庆祝这一重要的里程碑，并与您建立有意义的联系！
MGM Shanghai West Bund
No. 688 Yunjin Road, Xuhui District
上海市徐汇区云锦路688号
Shanghai
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Agenda
- General Agenda
- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PMRegistration & Experiential Gallery Activities签到 & 参观体验式展览区域
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMForum Talks
- 4:30 PM - 4:45 PMTea Break茶歇
- 4:45 PM - 5:30 PMForum Talks
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMExperiential Gallery Activities and Networking Aperitif参观体验式展览区 & 开胃酒
- 6:30 PM - 9:30 PMVIP Keynote Speeches & Gala Dinner重要嘉宾演讲、晚宴
- Meeting Room 1
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMQuality, Localization, and Competition PressureThis sub-forum will focus on "Quality, Localization and Competition Pressure." The session aims to explore the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in today's competitive global landscape, with a particular emphasis on strategies for maintaining high-quality standards, adapting to diverse local markets, and managing pressure from competitors.
Daniel Heusser
Founder, President & Chief Architect of Virtuarch
Kevin Liang
General Manager, Global & Large Enterprises at FESCO Adecco
Steve Ji
Country Managing Director of Rieter (China) Textile Instruments Co., Ltd.
Weiwei Jiang
Managing Director Greater China, Korea and Mongolia of Ivoclar
Markus Hermann Chen
Co-Founder and Managing Director of China Macro Group
- 4:45 PM - 5:30 PMManufacturing: Building Resilient Value Chains in a shifting environmentThis sub-forum will focus on "Manufacturing: Building Resilient Value Chains in a Shifting Environment." The session aims to explore the challenges and opportunities facing manufacturing industries in today's dynamic global landscape, with a particular emphasis on strategies for enhancing value chain resilience amidst economic, technological, and environmental shifts.
Chris Torrens
Managing Director, Greater China of APCO
- Meeting Room 2
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM“Swiss Made” label a true symbol of excellenceThe session aims to explore the enduring value and relevance of the 'Swiss Made' label in today's Chinese market, highlighting its association with quality, innovation, and trust. Representatives from different companies in both B2B and B2C industries will share their insights on how they value this prestigious label. They will also discuss the challenges they face in communicating the significance of the 'Swiss Made' label to consumers in the Chinese market.
Erwin Geissler
CEO of United Grinding (Shanghai) Ltd.
Rebecca Cai
General Manager, APAC at On Running
Quin Liu
Chief Commercial Officer at Logitech
Jacob Johansen
Podcast producer and host China Bizz, Principal at PwC
- 4:45 PM - 5:30 PMFireside Chat: New Patterns of Consumption in China and their Impact on the IndustryThis Fireside Chat will focus on "New Patterns of Consumption in China and Its Impact on the Industry." The discussion aims to delve into evolving consumer behaviors and preferences in China, and how these trends are reshaping various industries. This engaging conversation will offer diverse viewpoints from leaders across different sectors.
Daniela Chiani
Director Greater China of Switzerland Tourism
Lily Chen
Regional Director of CMI – APAC, Fragrance & Beauty Division at Givaudan Management Consulting (Shanghai) Ltd
Damian Maib
Founder & CEO of Genuine E—Commerce Solutions
Thomas Derksen
Founder & CEO of Sprezzatura Network
- Meeting Room 3
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMHow AI is Transforming the Financial EcosystemThis sub-forum will focus on "How AI is Transforming the Financial Ecosystem", exploring the profound impact of artificial intelligence on financial services, including risk management, customer experience, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The session aims to address critical challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations arising from the integration of AI into the financial ecosystem.
Cheng Chen
Head of China Desk at Kellerhals Carrard
Yunqing Zheng
General Manager and Legal Representative for UBS Business Solutions (China) Co., Ltd., specialized in Fintech at UBS
Marc Lussy
Partner at IBO
- 4:45 PM - 5:30 PMFireside Chat: Innovation and Industry TransitionIn this Fireside Chat, industry leaders will discuss the pivotal role of innovation in driving industry transitions and share their experiences on fostering a culture of creativity and adaptation. They will explore strategies for identifying emerging trends and overcoming challenges in the pursuit of transformative change.
Angela Nicoara
Professor of Computer Science, Head of IoT Innovation Lab, Leading IoT Systems and Software Research at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences
Robert Boog
Managing Director Global Large Projects of Schindler (China) Elevator Co., Ltd.
Yong Yang
Head of Innovation of Greater China at Buhler (Wuxi) Commercial Co., Ltd
Philippe Roesle
CEO / Consul of Swissnex
- Exclusive Government and Corporates Dialogue
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMExclusive Government and Corporates Dialogue独家政企对话
Speakers
Daniel Heusser
Founder, President & Chief Architect of Virtuarch
Read BioKevin Liang
General Manager, Global & Large Enterprises at FESCO Adecco
Read BioSteve Ji
Country Managing Director of Rieter (China) Textile Instruments Co., Ltd.
Read BioWeiwei Jiang
Managing Director Greater China, Korea and Mongolia of Ivoclar
Read BioMarkus Hermann Chen
Co-Founder and Managing Director of China Macro Group
Read BioErwin Geissler
CEO of United Grinding (Shanghai) Ltd.
Read BioQuin Liu
Chief Commercial Officer at Logitech
Read BioRebecca Cai
General Manager, APAC at On Running
Jacob Johansen
Podcast producer and host China Bizz, Principal at PwC
Read BioCheng Chen
Head of China Desk at Kellerhals Carrard
Read BioYunqing Zheng
General Manager and Legal Representative for UBS Business Solutions (China) Co., Ltd., specialized in Fintech at UBS
Read BioMarc Lussy
Partner at IBO
Read BioChris Torrens
Managing Director, Greater China of APCO
Read BioDaniela Chiani
Director Greater China of Switzerland Tourism
Read BioLily Chen
Regional Director of CMI – APAC, Fragrance & Beauty Division at Givaudan Management Consulting (Shanghai) Ltd
Read BioDamian Maib
Founder & CEO of Genuine E—Commerce Solutions
Read BioThomas Derksen
Founder & CEO of Sprezzatura Network
Read BioRobert Boog
Managing Director Global Large Projects of Schindler (China) Elevator Co., Ltd.
Read BioYong Yang
Head of Innovation of Greater China at Buhler (Wuxi) Commercial Co., Ltd
Read BioAngela Nicoara
Professor of Computer Science, Head of IoT Innovation Lab, Leading IoT Systems and Software Research at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences
Read BioPhilippe Roesle
CEO / Consul of Swissnex
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Tickets Register
- Forum Ticket
Price includes forum talks only.
- RMB 588
- Individual Member Ticket
Price includes 2 rounds of forum talks + gala dinner.
- RMB 1,288
- Individual Non-member Ticket
Price includes 2 rounds of forum talks + gala dinner.
- RMB 1,888
- Member Table Ticket (10 pax / table)
- RMB 11,888
- Non-member Table Ticket (10 pax / table)
- RMB 16,888
Reservation deadline: Monday, May 12, 2025
Sponsors and Partners
Organizer
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Exhibitors
Sino Swiss Industrial Partners
F&B Sponsors
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Refund Policy & Disclaimer
Refund Policy 退改政策
If you wish to cancel your attendance to the Sino Swiss Business Forum, your ticket fees will be non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.
如果您确认取消出席本此活动，活动费用恕不退还，敬请谅解。
免责声明 Disclaimer
作为活动主（承）办方中国瑞士商会（上海）将在活动现场进行摄影和/或摄像，并可能在公共网页及社交媒体平台上公布以用于活动后期宣传及介绍。参加中国瑞士商会（上海）的活动，将视同您默认中国瑞士商会（上海）有权因上述原因及以上述方式使用具有您肖像的照片或视频。如有异议，请及时联系 cherry.huang@swisscham.org。
Please notice that Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (as the host of the event) will take photographs and/or videos from the event and might post these on its public webpage and or social media platforms in order to create awareness and introduction of its events. By attending this event you consent to the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce Shanghai taking and using photographs or videos of you as described above. Please contact [cherry.huang@swisscham.org] immediately if you have any inquiries related to this matter.