Friends business
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For entrepreneurs who want to delve deeper into current and relevant topics and cultivate relationships.

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'FRIENDS' is a network for entrepreneurs who want to actively shape the future of entrepreneurship in Europe. Founded over 20 years ago, it is now an (inter)national network with around 100 members. Its aim is to strengthen national and international relationships and thus promote entrepreneurship. Because a strong Europe needs relationships based on trust.

Why it is worthwhile

  • Participation in the European Economic Forum by Lucerne Dialogue (2 days).
  • Exclusive exchange with the participants of the Basecamp in the run-up to the EEF on the traditional Lake Cruise.
  • Exclusive entrepreneurs trip (2-3 days) to a European city. The focus is on dialogue with business, science and politics.
  • Inspiring networking at one or two networking events during the year.
  • Invitation to the 'Meet-up' series of events (thematic impulses from the business world) and 'Soirée Dialogue' (economic networking in neighbouring countries).

Who is a member

The network brings together leaders from national and international companies who are actively committed to entrepreneurship in Europe and have an interest in strong national and international relationships. And true to the DNA of the Lucerne Dialogue, 'FRIENDS' also emphasizes cross-generational dialogue, serving as a network for both current AND future leaders.

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Become a member

We would be delighted to welcome you to this exclusive community. Contact us - we will be happy to discuss your options with you.

Basic

Membership for one year and one person

CHF 2'500

Premium

Membership for one year and two people. Logo presence online

CHF 4'500

Upcoming Events

Save the Dates

Friends

Sommerfest

June
9
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Friends

Reise | Blueprint Poland?

September
9
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11
Annual Meeting

European Economic Forum

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November
25
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THE GLOBAL HOME OF
HUMAN AI

How can Europe combine technological excellence with social responsibility and forward-looking entrepreneurship? That was the Friends trip to Heilbronn and Stuttgart — two days dedicated to applied AI, industrial transformation and changing leadership culture.

The next trip will take us to Warsaw, Poland, in September 2026.

Review

VOices from the members

I am delighted with the quality of the international guests and the variety of topics discussed. The events are varied and offer the opportunity to simply get involved. Networking is an important part of FRIENDS, but there is much more.

Giovanni B. Lucido
Managing Director Schmersal Schweiz AG & Schmersal Italia SRL, Member of Schmersal International Strategic Council

As an association of Swiss investors in Germany, VSUD, as a member of Friends, particularly appreciates the cross-generational exchange at the events and the access to the European network.

Stefanie Luckert
Managing Director VSUD

Kontakt

Do you have any questions about the network or the annual programme? Please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@lucerne-dialogue.ch

'FRIENDS' is chaired by Andreas Gerber. Rolf Hunkeler, Chairman of the Board of Directors of 1A Hunkeler Holding AG, who has been involved with Lucerne Dialogue in various functions for many years, is Vice-Chairman.

Andreas Gerber

Präsident Friends | Group CFO, SWISS KRONO Group

Rolf Hunkeler

Vizepräsident Friends, Lucerne Dialogue

Thank you very much for your support!

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