In the early 16th Century, the discovery of land to the West gave rise to a New World, with transformational opportunities for Europe. Today, technological advance and Digitalization transforms our world anew. But harnessing these opportunities will not be easy. The World Economic Forum’s 2017  Global Risk Report reflects a world beset by challenges: from sluggish economic growth, to rising populist sentiment and a capitalist system in need of reform. Today’s session therefore asks what these complex and interconnected global risks mean for Europe. Specifically, how can it address them to succeed in the new world ahead?

Programm

17:15   Registration

17:30   Welcome note given by H.E. Urs Bucher, Ambassador of Switzerland to the EU

17:35  Panel Debate: Global Risk Landscape and Implications of Technology related Risk Scenarios for Europe

Cecilia Reyes, Chief Risk Officer at Zurich Insurance Group

Margareta Drzeniek-Hanouz, Member of the Executive Committee, WEF

Ingrid Bellander Todino, Cabinet Commissioner King Siim Alantalu, Nato Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence

Bernard Frenay, CFO Euroclear

Moderation by Ravi Mattu, Editorial Director of Financial Times

18:45     Q & A

19:00    Reception

Please note that places are limited. To register please reply to partnersindialogue@eda.admin.ch by Friday 28th April 2017.

The Ambassador is very much looking forward to welcoming you to the Mission of Switzerland to the EU.