SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
The IIF Zurich Edition
On 24 September, 2026, Zurich becomes a meeting point for global perspectives, new ideas, and responsible action. The International Impact Forum arrives in Switzerland for the first time.
One city. New perspectives. Real impact.
Zurich. Stability as the Foundation for Change.
On September 24, 2026, the International Impact Forum will make 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 brings together a carefully curated circle of leading minds from business, politics, academia, and entrepreneurship.
Together, we create a setting for confidential conversations, forward-looking perspectives, and strategic partnerships among peers.
Please note: the Forum will be held primarily in English.
Would you like to become part of this selected circle?
Meet the Voices Shaping Tomorrow – Zurich
On September 24, the International Impact Forum brings 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.
Expect bold perspectives, personal insights and powerful ideas from across business, science, innovation and society. Our speakers will share their experiences, challenge established thinking and open up new perspectives on the questions defining our future.
Detlef Schmidt
Founder & Partner at F1RST MOVE! & SMC, Chairman at Swiss Impact Partners
Dr. Andreas Rickert
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 Investment 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
Detlef Schmidt
Founder & Partner at F1RST MOVE! & SMC, Chairman at Swiss Impact Partners
Welcoming Speech
Dr. Andreas Rickert
CEO & Founder of PHINEO AG and Member of the Executive Board at DN Group AG
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 Investment Officer, 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
Tim Nixdorff
CEO SW Save The Water GmbH
Soapeya – Revolutionary Hand Hygiene that Saves Lives
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
Disrupting without disturbing: Solving a material problem with cellulose
Prof. Dr. Holger Till
Professor at the Medical University of Graz
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 & 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 provides 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 will come together to exchange ideas, build trust, and create meaningful collaboration.
An exceptional forum deserves an exceptional setting.
Kurhausstrasse 65
8032 Zurich
Switzerland