Economic Forum

Date & Time: 20 September 2024, 09:00 – 12:30
Venue: Yapı Kredi bomontiada, 4th Floor
Topic Shaping Tomorrow: Enhancing Swiss-Turkish Collaboration in Education, Training & Development, and Leadership Talent

The Swiss Turkish Economic Forum is a yearly key event since 2005 hosted by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye (SCCT), focusing on current economic issues and industry trends.

The Forum attracts every year over 200 participants, including business leaders, policymakers, educators, trainers, and professionals from both countries, Switzerland and Türkiye. This diverse audience facilitates meaningful dialogue and collaboration across various industries and sectors.

  • 09:00 - 09:30

    Registration

  • 09:30 - 09:45

    Opening Speeches

    • Mr. Arpat Şenocak
      President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye.
    • H.E. Mr. Guillaume Scheurer
      Ambassador of Switzerland in Türkiye
  • 09:45 - 10:10

    Keynote Speaker

    • Prof. Dr. Mr. Deniz Yuret
      Koç University
  • 10:10 - 10:30

    Coffee Break

  • 10:30 - 12:00

    Panel Discussion

    What are the critical factors for success for leaders in Tomorrow’s World?

    Moderator: Ms. Ayşe Güçlü Onur, Office Leader, Egon Zehnder Türkiye

    Panelists:
    • Mr. Erik Swars
      Head of International Affairs, the Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (SFUVET)
    • Mr. Leszek Wacirz
      CEO, Nestle Türkiye
    • Dr. Ms. Aybike Mergen
      Assistant Professor, Özyeğin University
  • 12:00 - 12:20

    Q&A

  • 12:20 - 12:30

    Closing Remarks

Please note:
Participation is free of charge.
The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
The meeting language will be in English. No translation service will be provided.

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