European Economic Forum 2025

Speakers

At the European Economic Forum, distinguished personalities from business, politics, science and civil society will share their views on the most pressing issues of our time on stage and discuss solutions for the future in the sessions.
Discover the new thought leaders shaping this year’s program.

Moderation

Ignazio

Cassis

Federal Councillor, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland

Moderation

Gaya

Herrington

Vice President Sustainability Research, Schneider Electric

Moderation

Suzanne

Heywood

COO Exor Group, Chair of CNH Industrial and Iveco Group

Moderation

Christine

Maier

Co-Moderator European Economic Forum, Communication Expert

Moderation

René

Obermann

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Airbus SE

Moderation

Stefan

Paul

Chief Executive Officer, Kuehne+Nagel International AG

Moderation

Michael

Rauchenstein

News Anchor & Journalist, Swiss Public Television (SRF)

Moderation

Stephen W.

Smith

Author, journalist, and Professor of Practice, Duke University

Moderation

Margrethe

Vestager

Former European Commissioner for Competition & Executive Vice-President of the European Commission,