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Dear Members, Patrons, Partners and Friends,
We are pleased to invite you to our exclusive
business workshop designed to provide a strategic perspective
on navigating China’s evolving economic landscape. Amidst
the ongoing geopolitical conflicts and shifting global dynamics, this
workshop will deliver practical insights to help businesses
reassess their strategies and strengthen their position within
Asia’s rapidly changing internal and international environment.
Co-organized by the Swiss Centers and China
Integrated, with the
support of Switzerland
Global Enterprise and the Section Romande de la Société
Suisse-Chine (SRSSC), this event brings together key experts and industry leaders
for high-value discussions.
Today’s global economy is shaped by intensified
competition, supply chain restructuring, and geopolitical
uncertainty. The US trade policies, coupled with China’s
economic slowdown and intense business competition, have created
both obstacles and openings for international businesses.
Companies worldwide are adjusting operations, diversifying markets,
and seeking new ways to mitigate risks while capitalizing on
emerging opportunities in China and beyond.
Despite these challenges, China remains a critical
global player, offering substantial commercial and innovation prospects
across various industries, from advanced manufacturing,
pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors to electric vehicles, renewable
energy, luxury consumer goods, and professional services.
This workshop is designed to equip executives with the
tools, expert insights, and strategic frameworks necessary to
redefine their business approaches, manage uncertainty, and uncover
new growth opportunities. Through expert presentations, case
studies, analysis of your specific cases, and networking,
attendees will gain valuable perspectives and actionable
strategies.
To ensure meaningful exchanges and maximize
engagement, participation is limited to 30 companies and C-level
representatives. Join us to refine your strategy and build
resilience in a rapidly shifting global landscape.
Best regards,
Swiss Centers Group
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Date & Time:
09:00 - 19:00 Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Venue:
Beau-Rivage
Hotel Neuchâtel*****
Esp. du Mont-Blanc
2000 Neuchâtel
Language: English
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Price:
Whole day (including flying lunch + afterwork)
Member and Patron*: CHF 800. // CHF 700.- for other participants
of the same company
Non-member: CHF 950. // CHF 850.- for other participants
of the same company
On request, it is possible to stay overnight at a
preferential price. If you are interested, please contact us
directly.
*Applicable to all members of Swiss Centers, S-GE and SRSSC. Please mention
clearly if you are affiliated with one of these organizations.
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9:00 - 9:30
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Registration & Coffee
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9:30 - 9:35
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Welcome address
by Zhen Xiao, CEO of the
Swiss Centers
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9:35 - 9:55
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Opening Remarks: Swiss Businesses'
Resilience and Opportunities in Asia
by Alain Graf, Head of
Switzerland Global Enterprise Romandie office
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9:55 - 10:40
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General environment: China
2026 and onwards
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Economic
headwinds: weak consumption and increasing debts
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Growth
model to change: innovation
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How
much is China decoupling on its own terms: “dual circulation” and
localization
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International
geopolitical situation: what to expect from a China point of view
and what impact on Swiss companies
by Nicolas Musy, Founder of
the Swiss Centers and Founding Partner of China Integrated
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10:40 - 10:50
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Q&A session
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10:50 - 11:10
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Coffee break
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11:10 - 11:40
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Competing Smart: IP
Protection Strategies for the Chinese Market
by Christophe Saam, Swiss and
European Attorney, CEO of P&TS
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11:40 - 11:50
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Q&A session
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11:50 - 13:30
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Flying lunch
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13:30 - 14:00
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Sanctions compliance and
cross-border data flow – current challenges and trends
by Fedor Poskriakov, Deputy
Managing Partner at Lenz & Staehelin
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14:00 - 14:10
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Q&A session
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14:10 - 14:40
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Localization – strategy and
best practices to increase competitiveness while safeguarding
your IP
by Nicolas Musy, Founder of
the Swiss Centers and Founding Partner of China Integrated
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14:40 - 14:50
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Q&A session
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14:50 - 15:20
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China strategy review with
company cases
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15:20 - 16:20
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Coffee break, break out into
3 groups with 3 different companies
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16:20 - 16:40
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Outcome of breakout sessions
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16:40 - 17:00
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Security policies and international geopolitics:
what impact on doing business in China?
by Jean-Jacques de Dardel, President of the Swiss
Centers, former Swiss Ambassador to China (2014-2019)
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17:00 - 17:20
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Closing Remark
by Jean-Jacques de Dardel, President of the Swiss
Centers, former Swiss Ambassador to China (2014-2019)
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17:20 - 19:00
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Apéro, networking and further discussions
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