13:30 – 14:00
This keynote will challenge our current understanding of prosperity based on economic growth and offer an alternative route to social and ecological sustainability.
Timothée Parrique, researcher in economics at the University of Lausanne
16:00 – 16:30
Moderated by Michaela Reimann
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This panel brings together leaders from diverse sectors, including banking, coffee, and a trusted sustainability label, to explore a redefined vision of prosperity: one that balances long-term success with social and environmental responsibility.
Each panelist will share how this concept is directly relevant to their work and the concrete actions they are taking: Nespresso’s focus on regenerative practices rather than extraction, Banque Bonhôte’s approach to transformative capital allocation to support sustainable growth, and Max Havelaar’s commitment to purpose, wellbeing, and social cohesion through human-rights-focused initiatives.
The discussion will reveal how each sector contributes to a shared understanding of prosperity in Switzerland and inspire the audience to translate these insights into action, from aligning investments with sustainability goals, to embracing circularity, to strengthening connections across supply chains. Together, the panel demonstrates that real prosperity balances profit with people and the planet, and that collective thinking is key to meaningful transformation. Leaders aren’t just asking, “Is it profitable?” but also, “Does it strengthen social cohesion? Keep us within planetary boundaries? Build resilience?”
The panel will encourage reflection on how a collective rethinking of prosperity can drive meaningful transformation and long-term impact across all sectors of society.
At the Swiss Impact Forum, Deep Dives are hands-on workshops designed to engage you in meaningful discussions, real-world case studies, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re new to the conversation or a returning participant, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to work with industry experts, thought leaders, and fellow changemakers to explore the pressing challenges of our time. Expect to leave with fresh ideas, actionable strategies, and practical tools that you can apply to drive lasting impact in your organization and community.
10:15 – 12:00
Hosted by Promotion Santé Suisse and moderated by Ellen Kocher, this inspiring session explores how connecting sustainability with workplace well-being helps organizations thrive from the inside out. Discover why sustainable business begins with thriving people, and how fostering health, purpose, and balance within teams can strengthen performance and lasting prosperity.
Drawing on the expertise of Promotion Santé Suisse in promoting health and prevention across Switzerland, participants will gain practical insights to bridge people, planet, and performance for a more resilient future.
10:15-12:00 | Room – GAMMA
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B Lab has recently introduced its new B Corp Standards, marking a major shift for the Swiss B Corp community. In this session, we will first explore the “why” behind this transformation and unpack the key changes.
Participants will then engage in an interactive workshop, working in groups on one of the seven Impact Topics to understand their structure and exchange best practices.
Finally, a panel discussion featuring two companies already engaging with the new standards, ViCollective, a Swiss specialty coffee roastery and beverage company represented by Malte Hiekel, and Groupe L’Occitane, a cosmetics group represented by Sofia Fedato, will provide concrete insights from the field, illustrating how the new standards can translate into stronger and more responsible business practices.
10:15-12:00 | Room – THETA
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Moderated by Patrick Headon
Moderated by Simone Pedrazzini from Quantis, this session will explore how procurement teams can become powerful drivers of sustainability by embedding environmental and social criteria into supplier relationships and purchasing decisions across the value chain.
Speakers from Swiss CleanTech (a leading business network advocating for a carbon-neutral Switzerland), PX Group (a metallurgy leader serving industries from watchmaking to healthcare), Groupe L’Occitane (a global B Corp in the cosmetics sector championing biodiversity and responsible sourcing), and Chef Gourmet (a B Corp in premium gastronomy promoting transparency and low-carbon supply chains) will share how they bring sustainability ambitions to life through concrete procurement practices. Guided by Quantis’ expertise in supply chain transformation and systemic change, this discussion will highlight actionable insights and real-world examples to help organizations turn procurement into a strategic lever for positive impact.
10:15-12:00 | Room – ALPHA
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Just recently, the Stockholm Resilience Centre reported that the planet has reached its first catastrophic climate tipping point, with widespread mortality of warm-water coral reefs now underway. Reading such news can easily leave us feeling overwhelmed, and this sense of unease has become a near-constant in today’s world.
Worldwide uncertainty, volatility, and rapid change are now part of our daily reality. Each news cycle seems to reinforce how unpredictable our world has become, and many of us are left feeling drained by the relentless pace and ambiguity that define our time. This is the context in which changemakers must operate and lead.
This session will explore how to cultivate resilience and clarity amid ongoing stress and disruption. Together, we will take this moment to learn how to bring out your best self in the face of uncertainty. You will gain tools to strengthen mental clarity and resilience, essential qualities for changemakers navigating today’s volatile and fast-moving world.
The session will be moderated by Lynda Mansson, Board Member of B Lab Switzerland and Leadership Coach, who brings her experience in guiding leaders to remain centered and effective even in the most turbulent times.
10:15-12:00 | Room – ZETA
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In a world increasingly shaped by technology, this session explores how IT and AI can become powerful enablers of positive impact. Moderated by Lucie Maillet St-Pierre, Sustainability Leader and advocate for purpose-led innovation and inclusivity, the discussion brings together leading voices from Deeplink (Swiss B Corp championing sovereign and sustainable AI), Resilio (B Corp supporting organizations in reducing their digital environmental footprint), and MIKUJY (specialist in Green IT strategy and certification).
Together, they will share how digital innovation can drive sustainability, minimize environmental impact, and promote ethical, human-centered technology. Participants will gain practical insights on leveraging ICT and AI responsibly to advance both business performance and planetary well-being.
10:15-12:00 | Room – ETA
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Moderated by Lucie Maillet St-Pierre
Ever heard of a double materiality matrix and wondered: Why is it actually useful? How can I create one with limited resources? And most importantly: how do I turn it into strategy?
If you have asked yourself these questions, this session is for you. We will be demystifying double materiality with a case study. Led by Audrey Cauchet, Senior Consultant at LEAD-WiSE, and joined by Silke Kadach (Danone) and Dietmar Küther (IWB), this interactive session will guide you through the key steps to conduct a double materiality assessment. Together, we will unpack its core concepts helping you move from theory to action.
10:15-12:00 | Room – BETA
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Moderated by Audrey Cauchet
14:00 – 15:45
Discover how financial institutions and businesses can align capital with sustainability goals and unlock impact-driven finance as a lever for systemic change.
The session begins with a high-level panel moderated by Jonathan Normand, featuring Kim-Andrée Potvin, CEO of Banque Bonhôte, a B Corp channeling investments toward positive environmental and social impact; Florence Kiss, from Lombard Odier, a B Corp certified private bank developing sustainable investing solutions to create long-term value; and Nicole Bardet, from Banque Alternative Suisse, a socially and environmentally responsible bank dedicated to ethical investments and the common good. The panel will discuss barriers and opportunities for redirecting capital toward systemic transformation and explore how financial institutions embed impact into governance, culture, and long-term strategy.
Insights and perspectives from the high-level panel will serve as a foundation, nourishing the discussion in the second part and informing reflections on practical mechanisms and the legitimacy of sustainable finance.
Moderated by Adela Villanueva, the second part focuses on innovative financial mechanisms and the legitimacy of sustainable finance. Caroline Putman, from Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF), will present the legitimacy discussion, highlighting how sustainable finance is still widely seen as profit-driven, limiting adoption. Participants will examine where new financial instruments are most needed, which stakeholders must be engaged, and strategies to strengthen societal trust in finance, exploring practical ways to demonstrate impact and accelerate the deployment of capital toward systemic transformation.
14:00-15:45 | Room – PLENARY
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Moderated by Jonathan Norman, Adela Villanueva, and Caroline Putman
Discover how flexible work models drive sustainability by fostering resilience, innovation, and well-being. In an interactive workshop, explore practices enabling organizations and leaders to embrace agility, shared leadership, and collaborative approaches for a thriving future.
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14:00-15:45 | Room – ZETA (Français) / ETA (Deutsch)
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About Susanne Aebischer – Moderating the session in German
Susanne guides organizations and individuals toward new management models with self-organization, sociocracy, and agility, fostering sustainable transformation and collaborative leadership.
About Luc Bretones – Moderating the session in French
Luc connects leaders and innovators worldwide, advancing purposeful organizations and pioneering governance models that combine innovation, sustainability, and human-centric approaches.
This session explores how the hospitality sector can move beyond sustainability toward true regeneration, creating net-positive impacts for both natural and social ecosystems.
Speakers from EHL, the global reference in hospitality education, business development, and innovation, will share insights from their latest research and the Regenerative Hospitality Canvas Playbook, a practical framework designed to help hotels and restaurants reimagine their role within interconnected living systems. Participants will explore how to apply the playbook in practice and exchange experiences to shape strategies that are both impactful and actionable for lasting impact.
14:00-15:45 | Room – THETA (UG 5)
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Moderated by Anne-Laure Rey
This workshop explores how the built environment can be decarbonized while addressing the social challenges of sustainability, from labor and housing issues to circularity and low-impact construction.
Moderated by Marco Bedoya, Senior Sustainability Consultant at Projet 21, and Maryline Dafflon, Coordinator at B Lab Switzerland, the session features insights from Labac (B Corp promoting socially and ecologically responsible architecture), Kunik de Morsier (B Corp innovating in context-driven, sustainable architecture), CSC WeBuild Group (leading Swiss construction company delivering durable, environmentally conscious structures), Enoki (B Corp specialists in sustainable neighborhood activation), and the Fédération Fribourgeoise des Entrepreneurs (representing construction professionals in Fribourg). Participants will gain practical tools, real-world examples, and collaborative approaches to rethink how we build and live together in a more sustainable, inclusive future.
14:00-15:45 | Room – GAMMA
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Moderated by Marco Bedoya & Maryline Dafflon
Discover how personal and organizational resilience can be cultivated within the B Ecosystem and integrated into company culture.
Moderated by Annabell Cox, consultant and founder of LeadWise, this session will combine a panel discussion with practical exercises, featuring Benoît Greindl, CEO of the Resilience Institute, and Patrick Oltramare, CEO of SwissCaution. Participants will gain practical strategies to build resilient teams, navigate complexity with confidence, and embed care and performance into their organizational culture for long-term success.
14:00-15:45 | Room – BETA
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Moderated by Annabell Cox
The repeated failure of the UN Plastics Treaty highlights the limits of global diplomacy in tackling plastic pollution. This creates space for national and regional leadership to act. How can Switzerland, renowned for innovation, competitiveness, and financial strength, lead the transition to a circular economy that creates prosperity and leaves a regenerative legacy?
The Swiss Impact & Prosperity Initiative (SIPI) unites business, policy, and civil society to build a regenerative and resilient Swiss economy. Through its lighthouse missions, SIPI drives the shift from extractive to regenerative systems, boosting innovation and competitiveness.
Curated by B Lab Switzerland and Semadeni Industry Group, a Swiss company known for its innovative and sustainable plastic solutions, this session explores how Switzerland can accelerate plastic circularity, create value, and cut environmental impacts. Speakers will include representatives from V-ZUG, a world-renowned appliance manufacturer; Realcycle GmbH, specialized in recycling plastics from construction among other products; and DePoly, whose breakthrough technology recycles unsorted, dirty PET waste into virgin-grade raw materials. These speakers will help anchor the discussion ahead of the interactive workshop.
Join us to co-create pathways for circular plastics and discover how you can contribute to and benefit from this transformation.
14:00-15:45 | Room – ALPHA
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Moderated by Anjali Nursimulu and Luca De Giovanetti
Join us to be part of the movement shaping the future of business.
