Archive

There is strong demand for an independent discussion forum to find solutions to social challenges. Starting with two events, the number has risen in recent years to more than six discussion events per year.

To date, Forum Einstein has organised 25 events with a total of over 500 participants, including representatives of business, politics and science.

A selection of past discussion events:

• “The Swiss gas market – how much regulation is needed? And what role does the gas transit connection through Switzerland play?”

• “Corporate transformation in disruptive markets” – sharing experiences and lessons learned

• “The future of digital sovereignty in Switzerland”

• «Threat of biological pathogens as terror weapons in Switzerland –
  are we prepared?»

• “IT education as a prerequisite for Switzerland’s future competitiveness”

• Food and beverages under pressure: informed consumers between personal responsibility and the need for protection – where do bans lead?

• How much market competition can Switzerland’s telecommunications sector sustain?

• How can systemic risks in the financial sector be managed? Switzerland as a model for addressing the “too big to fail” problem

• The future of health insurers in Switzerland. What role does size play? Are medium-sized insurers in a precarious position?

• CFO – Tomorrow’s CEO?

• New challenges for SRG in the digitalised media world

• Restructuring Switzerland’s electricity system: what forces are needed to increase efficiency and innovation and create the market of the future?

• More competition in public services – has the opening of the telecommunications market stalled halfway?

Past event topics

• Corporate transformation in disruptive markets
  
• Trust Center – a vault for our health data
  A central digital interface as an opportunity for the Swiss healthcare system
  
• Switzerland as a centre of expertise for stabilisation
  in post-war situations – innovative approaches to reconstruction
  
• The potential and impact of 5G for Switzerland’s digitalisation – cybersecurity with 5G: why technology and politics should join forces
  
• The challenges posed by private-sector companies with monopoly-like positions
  
• Disposal of radioactive waste in Switzerland: economic, social and political drivers
  
• New challenges for radio and television in the digitalised media world
  
• Replacing nuclear power plants in Switzerland – interests and concerns
  
• The future of health insurers in Switzerland. What role does size play?
  
• CFO – Tomorrow’s CEO?