The Forbes Women's Summit 2024, held under the theme "Diversity & Profits," attracted over 300 attendees to the Park Hyatt Zurich, offering an inspiring day of networking and fresh perspectives. The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers who shared their experiences and insights.
In the breakout sessions, experts including Anna Cajot and David Hughes (Schranner Negotiation Institute), Gzim Hasani (CEO, smzh ag), as well as Robin Errico, Margit Vunder, Sabine Betz, and Jenny Mathias (EY Switzerland) provided practical tips on advancing diversity and career development.
The day concluded with inspiring contributions from Anja Graf, Founder and CEO of Visionapartments, Yaël Meier, CEO of Zeam, and an "Under 30 Panel" featuring Nielufar Saffari (Dolmx), Laura Stocco (Openversum), Carla Vilela Gonzaga Hänny (Nikin), and Valérie Berger (Wenger Plattner).
The Summit underscored that while success requires hard work, diversity and meaningful change are within reach.
Dorothy Khadem-Missagh, a pianist and conductor, opened the summit with a clear message about women's underrepresentation in leading orchestras.
Billi Bierling, a successful mountaineer, talked about mental strength and the challenges women face in the mountaineering scene.
Mirjam Staub-Bisang, Board Chairwoman and Senior Advisor at BlackRock Switzerland, explained the current shifts taking place globally and the central role capital markets play.
Taryn Steinberger is the co-founder of LOEV Jewelry, Switzerland’s first sustainable brand for lab-grown diamond jewelry. She worked in the jewelry industry for many years before founding her own company. Today, through LOEV Jewelry, she offers exclusive jewelry for fashion enthusiasts who value design, quality, and sustainability in equal measure.
Dr. iur. Aurelia Frick, Strategic Advisor at smzh ag, talked about her experience becoming a government minister at the age of 33 and emphasized the importance of diversity in politics and the economy.
Mara Vergani is the Chief Community Officer at Vergani 1852, a passionate host, and the founder of the Light Up! Journal. Mara is also a champion of women’s empowerment and is passionately committed to ensuring that women have equal opportunities and prospects. She firmly believes that women possess a transformative power and that their voices must
Carla is a co-owner and board member of Nikin AG, as well as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. At NIKIN, she helped grow the eco-friendly fashion brand from a small startup into a successful company. As a member of the executive team, she oversees the Finance and HR departments and is passionate about making strategic decisions to drive NIKIN forward.
Anja Graf is the founder, owner, and CEO of Visionapartments. In 1999, at the young age of 21, Anja founded the company, which quickly grew from a startup into the Swiss market leader with a global presence. Today, Visionapartments offers temporary housing solutions at over 850 business locations worldwide.
Alessia Schrepfer is a co-founder of WeNurse AG and the winner of the Swiss Economic Forum Women Awards as “Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2024.” WeNurse is a startup providing staffing and consulting services for the nursing sector and operates the first employee-owned freelance pool in the healthcare indu
In the panel discussion with Klaus Fiala, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes (German edition), Dr. iur. Aurelia Frick, Strategic Advisor at smzh ag, talked about her impressive experiences as a government minister at the age of 33. She emphasized the essential role diversity plays in politics and the economy, particularly focusing on how varied perspectives can lead to innovative solutions.
Discover important impluses for equality and progress in an interview with Dr. Aurelia Frick and the event recap of the Forbes Women’s Summit 2024.
In an interactive breakout session, smzh CEO Gzim Hasani guided participants through three key topics:
The path to financial independence requires consistent effort and strategic saving. It is essential to establish diversified sources of income early on to ensure sustainable financial security.
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Some impressions of the event at the Park Hyatt in Zurich.
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