A pause for the Alpensymposium

After careful consideration, we have decided to pause the Alpensymposium in 2025. This break gives us the precious opportunity to reposition ourselves and further develop our concept. Many thanks for your understanding.

Get out of the daily grind, out of the office

and into an inspiring environment in the Alps! The Alpensymposium offers the perfect opportunity to take a deep breath, meet like-minded people and make new business contacts. We offer the perfect setting for this at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in Interlaken: personal, inspiring...

An ambitious field of participants awaits you at the Alpensymposium

Not only our high-class speakers, but also an enthusiastic and ambitious audience ensure high quality at the Alpine Symposium. We are particularly proud of the impressive 41% of women among the participants, which reflects the increasing importance of women in management positions. Over 90% of...

Do you need turnover? New customers?

You don’t get to know people on the sofa! So get down and out to meet interesting contacts, real personalities – whether SMEs or celebrities. Expanding your network, increasing the visibility of yourself and your offers, collecting ideas and being inspired … you can’t do...

The very personal

… that’s the most important thing for us! Small but exquisite. Many speakers who are not on every stage. An environment that is second to none. Perhaps as a counter-model to a lot of online, with talking to each other a lot, really listening, taking...

Which speakers would you like to see?

Which speakers would you like to see? Do you like perfect rhetoric? Show talent? Knowledge that you won’t find in every guidebook? Experience fascinating personalities up close at last? Wherever your preferences lie, we will go one step further to present you with people who...

Are you a captivating speaker?

Can you fascinate and entertain the audience and have content that has not already been widely discussed? Then perhaps you belong on our stage… Get in touch if you stand out and really have something to say … true to our motto ‘Words have power’.

Our theme 2025 has it all …

*WORDS HAVE POWER* … Words can heal and destroy. Words give us hope and hurt. We know that our words take on their true meaning through what we do with them. Our motto 2025 has it all, spoken or written. Have you already reserved your...

Alpensymposium 2025 – Your wishes are in request!

The Alpensymposium is known for top-class speakers, innovative ideas and inspiring discussions. We always aim to exceed expectations and invite the best minds from different fields. Organizations for the 19th Alpensymposium on 28 & 29 January 2025 have already started and we want to hear...

Aftermovie with unforgettable moments

What did the speakers say about the 2024 Alpensymposium? How was the atmosphere? What kind of people were there? Some answers can be found in our aftermovie, which gives a good insight into why the successful re-launch was not only a source of joy for...

now! – Early Bird Ticket 2025

Want to experience even more Alpensymposium magic? Take the opportunity to book your ticket now for the 19th Alpensymposium 2025 now at a preferred rate: CHF 990.00 Early Bird Special as a 2-day conference ticket … limited number. Take your chance! We look forward to...

We feel on cloud nine … what a fresh and sparkling Alpensymposium 2024!

Hope to see you all again 28-29 January 2025

Be there when former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer delves deep into the world of geopolitics.

🌍 Topic: “Europe, USA, Russia, China: Geopolitical Shifts and Impacts on Switzerland” Joschka will open his presentation at the Alpensymposium on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 3:45 PM with an enlightening speech, followed by a detailed interview with the highly skilled moderator Florian Inhauser. 🎙️...

Only 5 days left…

Then the Alpensymposium kicks off with high-profile speakers. We anticipate that the presenters will take the time on January 30 and 31 to discuss current challenges and share their knowledge. Seize the opportunity to learn from thought leaders and connect with industry frontrunners. 🚀 🎬...

BREAKING! Hansueli Lehmann – live at the Alpensymposium

We are delighted to confirm Hansueli Lehmann as one of Switzerland’s best-known entrepreneurs! The founder of Mobilezone will talk about entrepreneurship, risk and the tension between emotions and rationality as president of a Swiss ice hockey club at the Alpensymposium Talk on January 30.

The Alpensymposium Networking Dinner will take place on January 30th

After a day full of exciting keynotes, you can look forward to world hits by ABBA! In the elegant ambience of the Salles Versailles in the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, a grandiose atmosphere awaits you, accompanied by the international show act ABBA Gold. Enjoy...

Stefan Zürcher @alpensymposium

He went sledging with Pierce Brosnan, played golf with Sean Connery, enjoyed red wine in the company of Friedrich Dürrenmatt and stood in front of the camera as a double for Robert Redford, who was considered the most beautiful man in the world at the...

BREAKING NEWS – Stunt pilot Fred North @Alpensymposium

He is the most renowned movie stunt pilot in the world and will tell us about his extraordinary and eventful life. Among many other achievements, he has appeared in over 200 blockbuster films such as The Fast and the Furious and James Bond’s Spectre. He...

Urs Kessler @alpensymposium

CEO of the Jungfrau Railways Group is one of our top keynote speakers who knows the challenges of entrepreneurship in all its facets. Urs Kessler and many other outstanding personalities await you at the 18th Alpensymposium Interlaken, January 30 – 31, 2024. Secure one of...

We wish you happy holidays and a happy new year 2024! ⛄️🎄🎁❄️🎉

LADIES DRIVE – THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR LADIES WITH DRIVE

Ladies Drive was founded in 2007 by Sandra-Stella Triebl & Sebastian Triebl and has been shedding light on business topics from a female perspective ever since. As the first successful business magazine for women worldwide, the print magazine is one of the highest-circulation business titles...

Sacha Wigdorovits @alpensymposium

Whether crisis communication for dazzling people or defining events, the journalist and entrepreneur works with a wide range of experience. As former editor-in-chief of Blick and co-founder of “20 Minuten“, he is now an entrepreneur and is concerned about the superficiality of online media. Meet...

Sandra-Stella Triebl @alpensymposium

Sandra-Stella Triebl also known as the “Queen of Networking” The founder/CEO of Swiss Ladies Drive is one of the best-networked women in Switzerland. She has been working in journalism for over 20 years and launches projects with a clear vision. The Handelszeitung newspaper included Triebl...

Urs Leuthard @alpensymposium

Switzerland’s biggest political spectacle – the Federal Council elections – took place yesterday. Urs Leuthard was in charge of the reporting. The well-known journalist and TV presenter has been head of the Federal Parliament editorial team at Swiss Television SRF since 2020. He has been...

Daniele Kohler @alpensymposium

As an Business Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and FRZ Advisory Board Member, his main focus is on topics such as SmartCity, circular economy, data intelligence and digital transformation or, simply put, visions of the future “how people will live and work”.

Margit Osterloh @alpensymposium

The German economist conducts research into organizational and corporate theories, innovation and technology management and much more. She was a member of the German Science Council. The career changer became known for her studies on women in the professional world.

Alexander Haldemann @alpensymposium

He is CEO of Publicis Groupe, the largest agency group in Switzerland. With a doctorate in economics, he has worked in the creative industry for 20 years, during which time he has worked in Asia, Europe and North America. As an expert in strategic branding...

Joëlle Frank @alpensymposium

Joëlle Frank At tfy-consult, she supports companies in integrating four-dimensional sustainability into their day-to-day activities and long-term strategic orientation. We are delighted to welcome Joëlle Frank to the Alpensymposium Talk on “Showing social responsibility: Networking with a Purpose”.

«Music and Art – Creativity and emotions vs. AI»

When ChatGPT composes music and avatars sing. Are young people being deliberately driven in certain directions? What ethical boundaries should be set for AI? We look forward to an interesting discussion on this topic between: Marc Trauffer, Alpentainer and entrepreneur Prof. Christiane Tretter, Professor of...

Corsin Camenisch @alpensymposium

Food innovator and full-blooded entrepreneur. The Engadine native is the owner of GUMA AG, Bilten, and is a sought-after consultant for start-ups, succession planning and new business development. He is visionary and impresses with his courage for new ideas and his strength in implementation.

Prof. Dr. Christiane Tretter @alpensymposium

As a professor at the Institute of Mathematics, she is also President of the Digitization Commission of the University of Bern. Christiane Tretter is “Founding Chair of the Bern Data Science Initiative” and conducts research on differential operators, spectral theory and mathematical physics. As a...

Eugene Chaplin @alpensymposium

His life is extraordinary, not only because of his famous father. Growing up with seven siblings, an extensive heritage and great responsibility, he also made a name for himself as a documentary filmmaker. He made numerous works about his father and also maintains the famous...

Urs Kessler @alpensymposium

Urs Kessler has been the director of Switzerland’s largest mountain railway company since 2008. He is the initiator and father of the V-Cableway generation project, which opened in December 2020. Since joining Jungfrau Railways in 1987, he has established the “Jungfrau – Top of Europe”...

Dr. Liv Kraemer @alpensymposium

“Look good as naturally as possible – at any age” that is her credo. She was a researcher in the field of genetics, stem cells and tissue engineering, has worked in Europe, the Arab Emirates, at Columbia University and the Charité in Berlin. Over 600,000...

Magnus Lindkvist @alpensymposium

The world’s leading trendspotter from Sweden @Alpensymposium 2024 Magnus Lindkvist – is a futurologist and author who weaves together important current trends to predict what life, society and the economy might look like in the future. He is a fantastic storyteller and with his politically...

Marc Trauffer @alpensymposium

As an entrepreneur and musician, Marc Trauffer is in the office from Monday to Friday as owner/managing director of Trauffer Switzerland and on Switzerland’s biggest stages at the weekend. He may sing “I ha müeh mit de Chüeh”, but in his childhood dream factory, the...

Benjamin Bargetzi @alpensymposium

Internationally respected expert for future-proof transformation strategies and the interfaces between digitalization, change management, neuroscience and psychology. His workplaces include Google and Amazon. He is the founder of the “ACIT Global Future Institute” and works as a cognitive researcher and psychologist. We are looking forward...

Our media partners

These are our media partners this year. Thank you very much for your support! Finanz und Wirtschaft News, icomedia, Die Weltwoche, Swiss Ladies Drive GmbH, womenbiz ag

“GEN Z VS. BOOMERS / WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FUTURE NEED?”

Generations are increasingly clashing. Having grown up with digital technologies, Generation Z has changed values that are unsettling decision-makers in the business world. Much of what guaranteed success yesterday is changing or should change. What skills will be needed in the future? How should we...

Stefan Verra @alpensymposium

He is one of the most sought-after body language experts, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide every year. His body language analyses are regularly published in the major media (ARD, Spiegel, ORF,…). The bestselling author is a guest lecturer at several universities and university clinics and...

Yaël Meier @alpensymposium

She inspires and provokes. The 23-year-old is co-founder of ZEAM, the leading Gen Z agency in the DACH region. She advises companies such as Migros, Porsche and Allianz with a team of 30. Yaël Meier is the bestselling author of the book “Gen Z” and...

Zarifa Ghafari @alpensymposium

The young economist was born in Kabul. As an intellectual, enlightened woman and courageous civil activist, she is devoted to her country and people. She is the founder of the “Afghan Women Development and Help Foundation”. Welcome to the Alpensymposium 2024 in Interlaken!

Showing social responsibility: Networking with a purpose”

Why do we get up in the morning? Change and transformation for the better. How do we keep our focus? We expect an exciting discussion with Alexander Haldemann / CEO, Publicis Groupe, Daniele Kohler/ Business Architect Data & Sustainability Advisor, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Joëlle...

Dennis Lück @alpensymposium

Dennis Lück “Switzerland’s most creative and successful advertiser” on stage with us! Social changes, delivering messages and what makes successful communication today – these are some of the exciting topics that make Dennis Lück feel right at his best. brinkertlück is his agency, the list...

Joschka Fischer @alpensymposium

Joschka Fischer, the former German Foreign Minister and Vice-Chancellor, remains an outstanding figure in international politics. His passion for environmental issues and his commitment to peace and global cooperation are inspiring. We look forward to welcoming him on stage at the Alpensymposium 2024.

Strategic partners

We are delighted to present our strategic partners and would like to thank them for their support. Standortförderung Kanton Bern, FRZ Flughafenregion Zürich, Interlaken Tourismus and the municipalities of Interlaken, Matten and Unterseen

Florian Inhauser form Israel to Interlaken

Florian Inhauser, is currently reporting daily on the Middle East conflict as a special correspondent in Israel. We look forward to welcoming him soon on our Alpensymposium stage in Interlaken, where he will accompany our top-class speakers.

Daniela Landherr @alpensymposium

As a global executive in a multinational technology company, a lecturer in academia, and a corporate board member, Daniela Landherr brings extensive experience to new approaches and offers powerful tools to leaders. We are excited and looking forward to Daniela Landherr’s contribution at the Alpine...

Looking forward to world hits by ABBA at the Networking Dinner!

The international show act ABBA Gold promises a great atmosphere while you enjoy delicious food in the elegant Salles Versailles at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa. Network over an aperitif, gala dinner or maybe even sing along together.

WOMENBIZ – the network for female entrepreneurs

We are happy to welcome a great new partner at the 18th Alpensymposium! Welcome Womenbiz (womenbiz ist das Netzwerk für Female Entrepreneurs) – a platform that promotes the potential and visibility of Female Entrepreneurs. We are very proud to have them on board and look...

Company offer at a special price

Reserve a table for 8 or 10 people at the 18th Alpensymposium. Bookable via info@alpensymposium.ch

Prof. Dr. Michaela Merk @alpensymposium

Experience THE luxury expert for emotional customer loyalty. Michaela Merk shows how employees can become brand ambassadors and inspire customers in the long term in the digital age through emotional intelligence. We are looking forward to the keynote on Tuesday, 30.01.2024. Be there and get...

Mamma mia, Dancing Queen, The winner takes it all

World hits will be brought live to the stage at our big networking dinner! ABBA Gold as an international show act will create a great atmosphere when the delicacies are served in the traditional, elegant Salles Versailles at the Victoria-Jungfrau. Networking at the aperitif, networking...

BREAKING – Boris Becker @Alpensymposium 2024

Tennis icon, coach, TV commentator and entrepreneur … Boris Becker looks back on an eventful life. Wimbledon winner at 17, 6-time Grand Slam winner. Coach of Novak Djokovic. Committed to the Laureus Sports Award. Blessed with charisma and leadership qualities – let his art of...

Strategic Partner FRZ Zurich Airport Region

Welcome to the team! We are very pleased to announce our strategic partnership with the large network of FRZ Airport Region Zurich! Our joint commitment to businesses through networking, development and inspiration makes us ideal partners. We look forward to seeing many FRZ members at...

Art and music are creativity and emotions

How will this change when artificial intelligence plays an increasing role? Not only producers are looking for answers, every music fan is wondering what will reach their ears in the future … We bring experts to the conversation that broadens our horizons.

TOP BREAKING … Eugene Chaplin @18th Alpensymposium Interlaken 2024

An extraordinary life, a world-famous father. Eugene Chaplin is much more than a heir, as an impressive personality, as an award-winning documentary filmmaker, as festival president and museum director, he knows all aspects of the “Chaplin” brand and even more stories about it. We are...

BREAKING! Sylvie-Sophie Schindler @ 18th Alpensymposium

The philosopher, journalist and educator eloquently keeps debates on issues of our time alive. Whether climate activists, the accompaniment of the highly gifted or the importance of philosophical counselling in companies, this committed personality will enrich our symposium.

Bernhard Heusler to join FC Thun as consultant

Our keynote speaker will soon be working in the Bernese Oberland and will advise FC Thun on its further development with great expertise.

BREAKING! Dennis Lück, “Switzerland’s most creative and successful advertiser” with us on stage!

Social changes, conveying messages and what defines successful communication today – these are some of the exciting topics that Dennis Lück really feels at home with. BrinkertLück is his agency, the list of awards is long, the future plans ambitious and all of this with...

“A team wins, always” – the new book by Bernhard Heusler

The big leadership ABC from a proven team player and leadership expert. The former president of FC Basel is a personality and he knows the leadership needs of today’s entrepreneurs very well – a “must read” for all entrepreneurs!