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50TH ST. GALLEN SYMPOSIUM
Freedom
Revisited
7-8 MAY 2020
FREEDOM REVISITED
50th ST. GALLEN SYMPOSIUM
7-8 MAY 2020
PEOPLE 50TH EDITION
Welcome
The International Students’ Committee is a
student-driven initiative seeking to establish a
platform for dialogue between generations. We
believe that young people must have a responsi-
bility, as well as a right, to take part in today's
decision making. For one year, thirty students
invest all their heart, energy, and time contributing
to the organisation of the St. Gallen Symposium.
The St. Gallen Symposium is more than a two-day
conference. It is a meaningful contribution to an
international debate about topics that matter.
We look forward to welcoming you in St. Gallen
from 7–8 May 2020 to become part of our initiative
and play a role in our dialogue across three
generations of leaders.
Leonard Castritius, Marco Jost
and Maximilian Wörlein
Head of the Organising Committee
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Symposium
The St. Gallen Symposium is the world's leading
initiative for intergenerational debates on
economic, political, and social developments.
We bring together key decision makers, thought
leaders, and brilliant young minds to address
current challenges and opportunities on
transforming ideas into action. We have fostered
healthy debates and created an outstanding
community for exchange since 1969.
We are a student-run initiative combining
excellence with innovation: a unique and
extraordinary experience.
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People
To inspire and be inspired by the most
important topics of our time and spark new ideas
and solutions across generations, three genera-
tions of leaders from more than 90 nations meet
in St. Gallen every year.
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Communities Senior Leaders
Every community contributes according to its own characteristics and Senior Leaders at the St. Gallen Symposium represent companies,
experiences, as well as the common goal of inspiring other generations as well as political and academic institutions, from all over the world.
for future impact on business and society. They challenge younger generations on their ideas, are inspired by their
questions and comments, and are at the heart of change.
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Aspiring Leaders Leaders of Tomorrow
Aspiring Leaders represent the corporate world as Leaders of Tomorrow are carefully selected brilliant young thinkers from
potential future executive decision makers or the entrepreneurial around the world. They challenge the beliefs of all participants,
environment as founders. They pair experience with creativity spark ideas, and ignite actions. They are the drivers of transformation and
and come up with practical ideas for transformation. change: invited either through the St. Gallen Global Essay Competition
or through a nomination process.
“The Leaders of GLOBAL ESSAY COMPETITION
Tomorrow are not SINCE 1989
The St. Gallen Global Essay Compe-
there to only listen to tition is the world’s most prestigious
their elders; they are
essay competition aimed at graduate
students. It requires bright ideas, excel-
there to challenge lent writing skills, and a critical mind to
impress the jury. The top 100 contri-
staid orthodoxies, butors are selected by an independent
jury to attend the St. Gallen Symposium,
advance new ideas, while finalists take the symposium’s
and propel the global
big stage to defend their ideas. Since
1989, about 800 students have taken
debate forward.” part every year, contributing to an im-
pressive pool of 30,000 bold ideas.
Scott Young, Leader of Tomorrow Alumni
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Past Speakers
Each year, a distinguished array of international personalities
explores and develops views on present and long-term issues
in business, politics, and society (affiliation when attended).
Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator of the Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the Interna- Fatima Bhutto, Writer
Financial Times for Finance of Singapore tional Monetary Fund
Dominic Barton, Global Managing Partner Emeritus Prof. Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Fu Ying, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Prof. Linda Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of
of McKinsey & Company Institution, Stanford University People’s Republic of China Business Administration, Harvard University
Arancha González, Executive Director of the Interna- Doris Leuthard, Federal Councillor of the Swiss Lord Brian Griffiths of Fforestfach, Vice Chairman, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Former Secretary General
tional Trade Center Confederation Goldman Sachs International of NATO
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Topic
Each year, the St. Gallen Symposium revolves
around a core theme – linked to some
of the most pressing economic and political
challenges of our time. At the symposium,
we explore the theme’s relevance for business,
but also show that corporations have an
integral role in shaping solutions.
#freedomrevisited
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Key Findings of the Freedom
49th St. Gallen Symposium Revisited
During the symposium, participants examined the very nature of the system that has In the face of populism, climate change, and rapid technological disruption,
organised our economies and preoccupied politicians for centuries. In the face of liberalism – with individual freedom at its core – has been called into question.
profound, existential threats, they agreed that capitalism and the way we do business 50 years after the foundation of our initiative, we believe that it is crucial
must change, but opinions differed on who should primarily be in charge, and how. to rethink what these values mean to us and to you.
THE CONTESTATION OF CAPITALISM “If we don’t start right now and start to invest, we will At the 50th St. Gallen Symposium, three generations
not manage to reach the Sustainable Development FREEDOM AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Discussions took place amongst increasingly critical will discuss the future of individual, economic, and po-
Goals. The sense of urgency is not yet here – and we as DEGRADATION
perceptions of capitalism worldwide – particular- litical freedom in light of key challenges of our time.
leaders have to push that urgency that we do more and Global youth marching for decisive climate action
ly among young people – rooted in rising inequality, Which aspects of freedom are currently under attack
[do it] faster.” Anna Ryott, Chair of Board, Summa Equity remind us that one’s own freedom ends where the
climate change, and lack of investment in the “real” and call for a strong defence? And where will we need
freedom of others is constrained. Leaders of to-
economy. to recalibrate our concept of freedom, or the balance
Others cautioned against such a radical re-visioning day now face the question how to reconcile free-
we strike with other values, such as equality, sustain-
of the corporation, noting that business above all has dom – particularly in its individual and economic
“One has to decide whether one wants to go for growth ability, and security?
to be economically sustainable. Ultimately, visions of variants – with saving the planet.
and innovation and accept a greater level of inequali-
ty, or whether one wants a more egalitarian society.” integrated business models for purpose beyond profit
Prof. Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Insti- remained opposed to more traditional views of doing FREEDOM AND ITS POLITICAL FREEDOM AND RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL
tution, Stanford University business first, doing good later. CONTESTANTS CHANGE
The liberal model faces growing opposition. Contemporary capitalism expands the propor-
Participants acknowledged that if capitalism is to AGENTS FOR CHANGE In various countries, liberal democracy is under tion of social life open to data collection and pro-
survive, it must be reshaped to alleviate these mul- pressure; on the international stage, liberal multi- cessing. While it has been argued that big data
The discussion also turned to where and how change
tiple crises. While consensus largely prevailed over lateralism is falling out of favour. threatens privacy, free market competition and
would best be initiated. Many participants viewed indi-
the grand challenges we face, decision-makers democracy, others emphasize its unmatched po-
viduals as the strongest force for change within corpo-
clashed over how, and by whom, solutions should With non-democratic political systems gaining tential for societal progress and economic pros-
rations. The potential of a global wave of young people
be designed. confidence about exporting their model, the core perity. This raises the question how related risks
moving into positions of decision-making power and
qualities of a post-liberal global order – and its impli- and opportunities must be shaped by core stake-
demanding more effective measures for inclusion,
PURPOSE BEYOND PROFIT? cations for the business world – are far from clear. holders in politics, business, and society.
sustainability, and positive impact of business beyond
Sustainability and conservation of nature are often still profits, was considered immense.
seen as separate from the sphere of normal business;
however, a more integrated view is increasingly gaining “Young people are not the future. They are the most
traction. Participants discussed the conjecture, advo- powerful force right now.” Bobby Jones, Chief Market-
cated most strongly by the Leaders of Tomorrow, that ing and Communications Officer, Peace First
business should promote, among its core purposes,
long-term goals other than profit.
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Testimonials
ANDRI SILBERSCHMIDT INGRID HARB PROF. JUDITH WALLS ANDREAS MÜLLER
Member of the Swiss Parliament Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Professor and Chair (Sustainability Management) at Chief Executive Officer, Georg Fischer AG
and Chairman of kaisin. GmbH Women Ambassadors Forum University of St. Gallen
The rapid development of artificial intelligence and bio- As humans, our evaluation of freedom is tied to our Climate change and environmental degradation have The freedom of each individual to think and act is one
technology poses an unprecedented challenge to the right to protect our lives, liberty, and acquired property. enormous implications for human freedom. For ex- of the privileges of democratic economic systems. Re-
freedom of every individual. This makes a return to As long as we do not violate the rights of others, we ample, due to rising temperatures and altered natural strictions endanger more than just our prosperity. They
moral convictions and philosophical principles more should be sovereign over our own affairs. However, our ecologies, we anticipate mass environmental mi- also threaten our way of living and thinking. Instead of
important than ever before. This includes – in particular ability to determine our affairs comes with checks and gration. In some places like South Africa, we already issuing prohibitions and other stately interventions,
– civil liberties, which must also apply to the internet. balances systems, the government, and society. The observe rationing of critical resources like fresh wa- result-oriented targets within the context of current
Those who make use of their freedom must bear the re- three elements – ourselves, government, and society – ter, which infringes human activities. The burning of geopolitical issues are more likely to be effective be-
sponsibility: also for ecological effects. Climate change are in constant adjustment about just how much each massive areas of tropical rain forests in the Amazon cause they allow free choice of the means to achieve
must not, however, lead to an increase in arbitrariness should influence and modify others. Our reaction and and Indonesia are other examples of vital resources these goals. In my opinion, the consistent promotion
and unnecessary intervention. The proven system acceptance of any situation is based on our perceived that affect business and international politics. Nature of technological, social and economic innovations is a
of market economy, good sense, progress, freedom, control of the circumstances. That perceived control is intimately tied to socio-economic forces. We urgently more useful way forward. Our great advances did not
and responsibility does not need to be rethought. All it is inherently based on our realisation and wielding of need to lower our carbon footprint and adapt our land come about through prohibition, isolation or walls, but
needs are adjustments to meet the current challenges. our agencies. use choices if we want to preserve the current free- through the promotion of talent, research, and the free
doms that humans experience. exchange of goods and ideas.
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Programme
Two days of energising debates on and off the
main stage offer an opportunity to delve into the
symposium theme. By involving three generations,
we aim to provide diverse – and at times even
surprising – perspectives. With our discussions,
we inspire aspirations.
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Debate and Create
From Plenary Sessions addressing a large audience, to Insight Sessions
providing an intimate exchange of ideas among a small selection of participants,
the St. Gallen Symposium offers a wide range of discussions.
WEDNESDAY | 6 MAY THURSDAY | 7 MAY FRIDAY | 8 MAY
1 PLENARY SESSIONS 4 INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
MORNING
Plenary Sessions inspire the symposium’s participants Interactive Sessions take place parallel to our Insight
in the main auditorium and set the tone through key- Sessions; together, they form two core elements of the
notes, panels, and one-on-one debate sessions. A symposium programme. Interactive Sessions focus on
constructive exchange of views is fostered through a central issue related to the overall symposium theme,
participation in the assembly, moderated by one of our with the aim of developing solutions; in a workshop
1 Plenary Sessions renowned Topic Leaders. setting, participants can co-create together.
2 INSIGHT SESSIONS 5 SOCIAL SESSIONS
Smaller groups of around 40 participants engage in in- While the meeting formats provide food for thought and
depth discussions, on equal footing and off the record. the opportunity to engage in moderated discussions,
Leaders Insight Sessions are the most suitable format for direct Social Sessions’ informal atmosphere is equally impor-
LUNCH
of Tomorrow and unrestricted discussion between speakers and tant. Vibrant settings range from informal gatherings in
Programme participants. Plenary speakers may wish to expand on a student flat to exquisite dinner nights on campus or
their remarks in a smaller setting, or speakers provide in the city of St. Gallen.
exclusive expertise on a topic that more deeply ex-
AFTERNOON
plores the overall symposium theme.
SIDE EVENTS
Besides the main programme, we organise several
2 Insight Sessions 3 PUBLIC INSIGHT SESSIONS
side events, such as country gatherings, Leaders of
3 Public Insight Sessions
Dive deeper with our Public Insight Sessions. With Tomorrow talks, Aspiring Leader and interest-specific
4 Interactive Sessions
great speakers, participants can lean back, soak up meetings as well as executive roundtables. These side
the input, and enjoy fresh insights into both current events offer an excellent opportunity for networking and
affairs and ongoing debates in the fields of business informal exchange.
and politics.
EVENING
Dinner
for Partners 5 Social Sessions
for further information please visit our website:
symposium.org
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Partners
A wide range of renowned organisations
and companies support us financially, materially,
or in advisory roles. They allow the inspiration
of aspirations, among different generations
of leaders throughout the year and during
the St. Gallen Symposium.
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Our Partners
The support of various institutions and private persons enable the exchange of ideas Preferred Partners
across generations at the St. Gallen Symposium. They play an important role in
AIBrain Inc. JT International Lemann Foundation Ria & Arthur Dietsch-
financing the St. Gallen Symposium, as well as in advising the students weiler Stiftung
Glencore International AG Kanton St. Gallen Max Schmidheiny-
and ensuring the initiative’s continuity. HILTI AG LafargeHolcim Ltd. Foundation Sergeant AG
Würth Group
Main Partners Partners
123 Ernst & Young AG L Dr Stephan Rietiker
Leica Geosystems AG
2Xideas AG F LEO Innovation Lab S
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. SAP (Schweiz AG)
A Falcon Private Bank Ltd.
Liebherr-International AG
Schellenberg Wittmer AG
Akris AG Lombard Odier & Cie SA
Farner Consulting AG Lufthansa Group Sika AG
All India Management
Lyreco Switzerland AG Singapore Exchange
Association
an official the official innovation an official an official main Alu Menziken
G Limited
SIX Group AG
main partner of the consultant of the main partner of the partner of the Extrusion AG gategroup M
Leaders of Tomorrow Givaudan SA smARTec Veranstaltungs-
St. Gallen Symposium St. Gallen Symposium St. Gallen Symposium Arbonia AG McKinsey & Company technik AG
Goldman Sachs Mobiliar Versicherungen
International Sopra Steria SE
B Mutschler Ventures
Greenhill & Co. St. Galler Kantonalbank AG
Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.
Europe LLP Sulzer Ltd.
Bär & Karrer AG
Groz-Beckert KG N Swiss Post Solutions AG
Bewital Holding GmbH & Novartis AG
Gunnebo AB Swiss Prime Site AG
Co. KG
Gunvor SA Novo Swiss AG
Blasto AG Switzerland Global
Enterprise
BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA
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an official information an official information an official Brauerei Locher AG
the official brand
HAWE Hydraulik SE Omya Management AG T
technology partner of the consultant of the technology partner of the main partner of the Bucher Industries AG Orifarm Group A/S
Helsinn Healthcare SA The PR Factory AG
St. Gallen Symposium St. Gallen Symposium St. Gallen Symposium St. Gallen Symposium Nicolas Oltramare
Hendricks Corp Pte Ltd THI Investments GmbH
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Homburger AG Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG
C.H. Boehringer Sohn AG & P
Co. KG
Caixin Global I Perella Weinberg U
Partners UK LLP
IMD Business School Union Bancaire Privée
Capvis AG PERI GmbH
Innosight UNIQA Insurance Group AG
Clariant International AG
IWC Schaffhausen R
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Raiffeisen Schweiz
the official tele- an official main the official document Edelweiss Air AG K RASCH Axel Springer
Victorinox AG
KAMAX Holding GmbH Vontobel Holding AG
communication services partner of the services provider of the EnBW Energie Baden- Schweiz AG
Württemberg AG & Co. KG
provider of the St. Gallen Symposium
Leaders of Tomorrow
EQT Partners AG
Rieter Machine Works Ltd. Z
St. Gallen Symposium
Zürcher Kantonalbank
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Benefactors
123 BlueOrchard Finance Ltd F High Meadows Lilienberg Unternehmer- P Monika und Wolfgang U
BRAINFORCE AG Foundation forum Schürer
Ferring Pharma- Paul Hartmann AG Universitätsspital Basel
1plusX AG Bratschi AG ceuticals SA Hilcona AG Lincoln International AG SCOR Services
Prager Dreifuss AG Switzerland AG Universitätsspital Zürich
btov Partners AG Festo Holding GmbH HP Schweiz GmbH Linz Textil Holding AG
PricewaterhouseCoop- USM U. Schärer Söhne AG
A Flughafen Zürich AG HSG Alumni ers AG
Scott Sports SA
a-connect (group) ag C Forbes Marshall Pvt. Ltd. Huber + Suhner AG M Proximus Luxembourg S.A.
Securitas AG
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Actieninvest AG Nick Huber Maerki Baumann & Co. AG Sefar Holding AG
Careerplus AG Forma Futura Invest AG PRS Group, Mumbai Valcambi sa
ACXIT Capital Partners Hyposwiss Private Bank Mammut Sports Group AG SFS Holding AG
Cargolux Airlines PSP Group Services AG Vetropack Holding AG
Genève SA Siegfried Holding AG
Adecco Group International S.A. G Mangrove Capital Partners
VISCHER AG
Dr Gralf Sieghold
Alfred Müller AG CAT Aviation AG Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG Martel AG St. Gallen Q
ALID AG China Construction Bank I Mazars Quinn Emanuel
Siemens AG VP Bank Ltd
Geberit AG
Allholding Beteiligungs- Conova Consulting AG IBM (Schweiz) AG medienwerkstatt ag Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP Skyadvisory AG
verwaltungs GmbH
Gebrüder Weiss GmbH
IKEA Foundation Spectrum Value W
Conzzeta AG Georg Fischer AG Mikron Holding AG
Management Eugene Wong
AMS Österreich
Glatz AG
ING AG MLS Dr. Max Schnopp AG R
Archer Daniels Midland SpotMe SA
Company
D Glen Fahrn AG
innogy Česká republika a.s. Müller-Möhl Group Rahn + Bodmer Co.
Y
Stadt St. Gallen
Danzer Holding AG Goba AG Rivella AG
Arcron AG J Stahl Beteiligungs-GmbH Ypsomed AG
Avaloq Group AG
Dätwyler Holding AG Goh Swee Chen N Robert Bosch AG
Gertrud Stoll-Fein
Deloitte AG Japan Tobacco Inc. Namics AG Robert Bosch GmbH
AXA XL Golien Ltd
Jaquet Partners AG Yuji Suzuki Z
Deutsche Apotheker- Graubündner NEOPERL AG Rothschild & Co Bank AG
und Ärztebank eG Jebsen & Co. Ltd SWISS KRONO Holding AG Zehnder Group
Kantonalbank Neue Aargauer Bank AG RUAG Holding AG
B DvH Medien GmbH Jura Elektroapparate AG Swiss Life AG International AG
Growthpoint Properties Neutrik AG Russell Reynolds Zühlke Engineering AG
B. Grimm Power pcl Limited Associates SYMA-SYSTEM AG
Novozymes A/S Zumtobel Group AG
Baker & McKenzie E Gurit Holding AG K
Zurich Nuremberg Institute for
E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Kantonsspital St. Gallen Market Decisions (NIM) S T
Bâloise Holding AG
Banque de Commerce
Banquiers H Dr Sonja Kiss Schneeberger Holding AG TAGBLATT/ CH
Regionalmedien AG
et de Placements SA
EBP Schweiz AG Habib Bank AG Zurich Kontivia AG O Schroder & Co Bank AG
Tamedia AG
Dr Pierre Edelmann Halfmoon Bay Capital KPMG AG Odgers Berndtson
Banque Pictet & Cie SA
Egon Zehnder Limited TCI Consult GmbH
Barandun AG KUHN RIKON AG
Elcotherm AG Hälg & Co. AG
Bataillard AG
BB Biotech AG
elea Foundation for Haws Switzerland AG L
Ethics in Globalization HBM Partners AG
BDO AG Leaders Solutions AG
Emil Capital Partners Heidrick & Struggles
BearingPoint Lee Ming San
Ermenegildo Zegna
Beiersdorf AG Group
Helvetia Holding AG Leister AG Supporting Institutions
Heraeus Holding GmbH LEITZ ACCO Brands
Belimo Holding AG EurAsia Competence
Hermann Pfanner GmbH & Co KG
Bellevue Asset eventData-services Getränke GmbH
Management AG Austria GmbH Lenz & Staehelin
Hesta Services AG LGT Group Foundation
Bergos Berenberg AG
HIAG Immobilien
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Leaders of Tomorrow
Sponsors
123 C H S
CAT Aviation AG HELP University Scout24 Schweiz AG
2Xideas AG
Credit Suisse Group AG HIAG Immobilien St.Galler Kantonalbank AG
Starrag Group Holding AG
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ABACUS Research AG
D I Sungjoo Foundation
Dätwyler Holding AG ISC St. Gallen Club Swiss Re
ABB Ltd of Japan
Dr. Schwarz Rechtsan-
ACATIS Investment
Kapitalverwaltungs-
wälte GbR U
gesellschaft mbH K USM U. Schärer Söhne AG
Accenture (Schweiz) AG E Kasikornbank Public
Company Limited
Albers & Co AG EBCO Fiduciaria SA V
Ecolab Europe GmbH Kellerhals Carrard
Albin Pedrotti Stiftung Valcambi SA
Allholding Beteilgungs- elea Foundation for Vontobel Holding AG
verwaltungs GmbH Ethics in Globalization M
AMS Österreich Mediconsult AG
F Merifin Capital
W
Autoneum Holding AG
Wietlisbach Foundation
Avaloq Group AG Falke KGaA Müller-Möhl Group
AVIA AG FISBA AG
X
AXA XL P
Xaxera GmbH
G PSP Group Services AG
B Geberit AG
Z
BDO AG Georg Fischer AG R
Zürcher Kantonalbank
BearingPoint Glencore International AG Raiffeisen Schweiz
Belimo Holding AG Graubündner
Kantonalbank
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Offering
Support us in bringing together key decision
makers, thought leaders, and brilliant young minds
to address current challenges and opportunities
on transforming ideas into action as a Partner
of the St. Gallen Symposium.
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Our Offering
PARTNER
Become a Partner of the St. Gallen Symposium and help inspire aspirations throughout the year and during the
main event. As a partner of the St. Gallen Symposium, you have first access to new and exciting viewpoints for
your business. The symposium will enable you to challenge your beliefs, spark ideas, and ignite action.
MEMBER
Participate in the St. Gallen Symposium, be inspired, and inspire others. You will debate and interact with key
decision makers, thought leaders, and carefully selected brilliant young thinkers from all around the world.
LEADERS OF TOMORROW SPONSOR
Support us in bringing Leaders of Tomorrow from all over the world to Switzerland to contribute to the success
of the St. Gallen Symposium.
LEADER OF MEMBER PARTNER PREFERRED
TOMORROW PARTNER
SPONSOR
Enable the Inspiration of the Aspirations
Listing on website, publications and at the
symposium
Participation in the symposium
Aspiring Leader Participants
Invitation for the “Dinner for Partners”
Transfer of Tickets among Senior Leaders
Communication of the partnership (via social
media channels)
Participation at the St. Gallen Symposium
year-round events
Individualised Participant Matching
Executive Roundtable Invitation
Leaders of Tomorrow Talk
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Organisation
The St. Gallen Symposium is organised annually
by the International Students’ Committee (ISC),
an independent student initiative at
the University of St. Gallen. For ten months,
a team of approximately 30 students voluntarily
engages in the challenging task of organising
an outstanding St. Gallen Symposium. During the
symposium week, the ISC Team is supported
by about 450 student volunteers.
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International Students’
Committee (ISC)
The ISC Team is involved with the development of the conceptual Members of the 50th ISC Team
framework and content of the St. Gallen Symposium, as well as with
Gianin Bergamin (CH) Andreas Nef (CH)
designing and planning the conference. Responsibilities range
Vivian Bernet (CH) Eduard zu Putlitz (DE)
from contact with our partners or working with leading universities Alessandra Cerutti (CH) Sian Ruoss (CH/GH)
around the world, to supervising long-term projects in the fields Martina Damiani (IT) Lukas Schmid (DE)
of communication and information technology. Johannes Hendrix (DE) Hannah Schmitz (CH/DE)
Silvan Hofer (CH) Maximilian Skupien (CH/PL)
Valérie Hüppi (CH) Désirée Sommer (CH)
Chloé Ligner (FR) Florian Stocker (CH/DE)
Eduardo Ludwig Bernardo (DE/ES/AR/US) Dennis-Takuya Strotbek (DE/JP)
Nadine Merz (CH/SK) Aisha Thüring (CH)
Giorgio Metz (CH) Pleun Vaartjes (NL)
Christian Mühlebach (CH) Julius Weitzel (CH/DE)
Ricardo Müller (DE/IT)
Head of the Organising Committee
Leonard Castritius (CH/DE)
Marco Jost (CH)
Maximilian Wörlein (DE)
Strategic Associate
Alexandra Seeberger (CH)
“A team of young, highly committed students
invest a year of their study time into personal
growth to organise an inspiring and profes-
sional conference – that’s worth supporting!”
The members of the 50th International Students’ Committee Dr Christoph Loos, Chief Executive Officer, Hilti Group and alumnus of the International Students’ Committee
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