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Forbes & FACES

FACES and Forbes have been collaborating since 2024. Swiss publishing house Fairlane Consulting is the exclusive representative of international media brand Forbes in Switzerland with a print magazine, website and events. Together they organize well-established initiatives such as "Forbes Under 30," "Forbes Money Summit," and the "Forbes Women's Summit." They also launched a fourth joint focus, the "Luxury Summit," on June 13, 2024. The exclusive networking events "FxF - Business meets Style" round off the offer and provide a platform for exchange and innovation in the areas of business and lifestyle.

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Forbes 30 under 30

The Forbes Under 30 Meetup, held on February 6, 2026 at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy in Zurich, was far more than a series of inspiring keynote speeches. For smzh, as an event partner, it provided a valuable opportunity to closely observe how the next generation of entrepreneurs thinks, makes decisions, and acts in times of uncertainty.

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Forbes Money Summit

How is wealth evolving in a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption and new generations of investors?

On May 13, 2026, international experts and thought leaders gathered at the Forbes Money Summit under the theme “Future of Wealth Summit” to discuss the future of capital, responsibility and wealth management. The focus was on topics such as artificial intelligence, new asset classes, sustainable investing and the greatest wealth transfer in history.

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Forbes & FACES Luxury Summit

On June 5, 2026, approximately 300 guests gathered at The Dolder Grand in Zurich for the Luxury Summit hosted by Forbes Swiss and FACES, to discuss the evolving meaning of luxury. At the heart of the event was the question of what luxury is truly worth today – at a time when ownership alone no longer defines value, but rather provenance, craftsmanship, and long-term worth. Among those in attendance was smzh ag as a partner, along with our CEO Gzim Hasani, who took part in a discussion on the topic of "From Passion to Asset", exploring how objects of passion can be transformed into tangible wealth.

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Forbes Women's Summit

The Forbes Women's Summit 2025 took place on October 2nd, 2025, at the Park Hyatt Zurich. Over 200 decision-makers, investors, and founders gathered to discuss diversity as a key driver of business and innovation. Topics spanned health tech, law, media, mobility, and artificial intelligence. smzh was represented by two speakers: Chief Investment Officer Bekim Laski addressed wealth analysis and confident investing for women, while Prof. Dr. Florim Cuculi (Head of Cardiology at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital and smzh Advisory Board member) highlighted the often-overlooked differences between male and female hearts in cardiology.

Forbes Women's Summit