On October 2, 2025, over 200 decision-makers, investors, and founders gathered at the Forbes Women’s Summit 2025 held at the Park Hyatt in Zurich. It was a day full of different viewpoints, courage, and inspiration with one clear outcome: Diversity remains a key success factor for the economy and innovation.
Covering topics ranging from health tech to law, the media, mobility, and artificial intelligence, the speakers demonstrated to what degree diversity promotes progress and facilitates sustainable success. Of particular interest were discussions about AI and the opportunities it provides for an inclusive future.
smzh was also a part of the summit:
Bekim Laski, CFA, our Chief Investment Officer, spoke about Holistic Wealth Advice, gaps in financial products for women, and how confident investing can lead to success.
Prof. Dr. Florim Cuculi, Head of Cardiology at the Luzerner Kantonsspital and Member of the smzh Advisory Board, discussed the differences between female and male hearts – little discussed to date – and their significance for cardiology.
We thank Forbes Swiss and all partners for a terrific collaboration. smzh is proud to be a part of this strong network and looks forward to the next Forbes Women's Summit in 2026.
Born in North Macedonia and raised in Switzerland, Florim Cuculi studied medicine at the University of Basel and completed his postgraduate training in internal medicine and cardiology in Lucerne, Bern, and Oxford. After returning to Switzerland in 2012, he became an interventional cardiologist at Luzerner Kantonsspital, where he was appointed Head of Cardiology in 2023. In 2019, he co-founded the Cardio Center Lucerne, which combines outpatient care with invasive procedures at the hospital’s Heart Center. Fluent in five languages, he is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular medicine through teamwork, precision, and patient-centered care.
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.
Co-Founder of LOEV Jewelry
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.
Chief Community Officer Vergani 1892, Founder Light Up! Journal
Co-Owner and Board Member der Nikin AG
Founder and CEO Visionapartments
Co-Founder WeNurse AG
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.
Some impressions of the event at the Park Hyatt in Zurich.
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.
Successful investing requires strategic patience, broad diversification, and consistent risk management. Investors with a long-term perspective maximize their market opportunities and ensure the sustainable protection of their assets.
Conscious consumption and a focus on quality over quantity are key contributors to long-term satisfaction. Gzim emphasized the importance of financial discipline and consistently avoiding unnecessary expenses in order to achieve long-term financial goals.
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