SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
The IIF Zurich Edition
On September 24, 2026, Zurich became a meeting point for global perspectives, new ideas, and responsible action – as the International Impact Forum came to Switzerland for the very first time. Thank you to everyone who made this premiere at The Dolder Grand so special.
One city. New perspectives. Real impact.
Zurich. Stability as the Foundation for Change.
On September 24, 2026, the International Impact Forum made its debut in Zurich at the renowned The Dolder Grand.
A city where economic strength meets responsibility. Where precision creates trust—and trust paves the way for sustainable change.
As an exclusive invitation-only format, IIF Zurich brought together a carefully curated circle of leading minds from business, politics, academia, and entrepreneurship.
Together, we created a setting for confidential conversations, forward-looking perspectives, and strategic partnerships among peers.
Thank you to all guests, speakers and partners who made the first IIF Zurich Edition an unforgettable experience.
Revisit the Voices of Zurich
On September 24, the International Impact Forum brought exceptional minds to the stage in Zurich — thought leaders, entrepreneurs, decision-makers and visionaries who don’t just talk about change, but actively shape it.
With bold perspectives, personal insights and powerful ideas from across business, science, innovation and society, our speakers shared their experiences, challenged established thinking and opened up new perspectives on the questions defining our future.
Detlef Schmidt
Chairman at Swiss Impact Partners
Dr. Andreas Rickert
CEO of the International Impact Forum, CEO & Founder of PHINEO AG and Member of the Executive Board at DN Group AG
Antje Biber
International Impact Expert
Paul-Maria Huelsmann
CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of FINEXITY Group
Tim Nixdorff
CEO SW Save The Water GmbH
Costas Papaikonomou
Chief Innovation Officer, Una Terra
Luca Zerbini
Luca Zerbini is the CEO and Co-Founder of Una Terra
Lukas Schertel
CEO & Co-Founder, Seprify
Ole Nixdorff
CEO DN Group AG
Prof. Dr. Holger Till
Professor at the Medical University of Graz
Doors Open & Networking Lunch
Dr. Andreas Rickert
CEO of the International Impact Forum, CEO & Founder of PHINEO AG and Member of the Executive Board at DN Group AG
Opening IIF 2026 Zurich Edition – Impact Goes Mainstream
Antje Biber
International Impact Expert
Financing Transformation - An Asset Owner's Perspective
Tim Nixdorff
CEO SW Save The Water GmbH
Swiss Impact Partners: Deploying Capital with Conviction
Costas Papaikonomou
Chief Innovation Officer, Una Terra
UNA TERRA: How to Pick Winners in the Circular Economy
Panel Discussion
The Future of Capital Allocation
Antje Biber, Luca Zerbini, Dr. Andreas Rickert
Coffee Break
Ole Nixdorff
CEO DN Group AG
Algene: Microalgae as a Resource of the Future
Panel Discussion
Building & Scaling Impact Companies
Costas Papakainomou, Ole Nixdorff, N.N.
Lukas Schertel
CEO & Co-Founder, Seprify
Septify: Disrupting without disturbing: Solving a material problem with cellulose
Tim Nixdorff
CEO SW Save The Water GmbH
Soapeya: Revolutionary Hand Hygiene that Saves Lives
Prof. Dr. Holger Till
Professor at the Medical University of Graz
TriDi Solutions: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Paul-Maria Huelsmann
CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of FINEXITY Group
Finexity: Digital Assets for Real-World Impact
Dr. Andreas Rickert
CEO of the International Impact Forum, CEO & Founder of PHINEO AG and Member of the Executive Board at DN Group AG
Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
Networking Apéro & Finger Food
The Dolder Grand.
Where Legacy Meets Vision.
High above Zurich, with sweeping views across the city, the lake, and the Alps, The Dolder Grand provided an extraordinary setting for the first International Impact Forum Zurich on September 24, 2026.
Since 1899, this iconic destination has stood for exceptional hospitality, forward-thinking architecture, and enduring quality. Its historic main building, contemporary wings, and renowned art collection bring tradition and modernity together in a unique way.
A place shaped by vision, precision, and timeless elegance—The Dolder Grand reflects the very qualities that define Zurich. Here, leaders from business, politics, science, and entrepreneurship came together to exchange ideas, build trust, and create meaningful collaboration.
An exceptional forum deserved an exceptional setting.
Kurhausstrasse 65
8032 Zurich
Switzerland