SPONSORED BY DELOITTE

Future of work is around the corner. Companies are starting to implement new agile ways of working, source talent differently and compete for a more diverse workforce. Companies need to rethink leadership and develop the next generation approach to leadership.

Let’s explore what this means in practice.

Program:

17:30 Registration

18:30 Welcome Address

Jacqueline Tschumi, President I SJCC Young Professional
Jacqueline Wasem I SJCC Young Professional

18:10 Inclusive Leadership

Dr. Jane Griffiths, Global Head I Actelion
Jane shares her personal story how she navigated as an inclusive leader through her multifaceted career.

18:30 Agile Leadership

Anna Samanta, Partner I Deloitte
Anna has been a driver of change at Deloitte in Switzerland. She will share her story of leading an organisational transformation to create a market leading agile talent function.

18:45 Panel Discussion: What is the future of leadership?

Jane Griffiths, Anna Samanta and Nicole Burth Tschudi will join the panel discussion moderated by Malvika Singh.

19:15 Q&A Session

20:00 Networking Cocktail

21:30 End of Event

FEE: 35.- CHF

REGISTRATION: https://www.amcham.ch/events/p_events_registration.asp?EId=11060

As there are limited seats available, we work on a first come/first served basis. Questions: events@amcham.ch / Cost: 35.- CHF, only payable in advance by credit card. Cancellation is possible until the end of the business day (18:00) prior to the event (full no-show charge for cancellations after this deadline). To maintain a diverse audience, we may cap the number of participants from any individual company. NextGen CH is a group for young professionals (≤ 40), powered by 12 chambers of commerce in Switzerland (NextGenCH.org)

05.30 PM Reception

05.55 PM Welcoming Address
Mr. Pierre FORTIS, Director of Credits & Banking Services, member of the Executive Board | Crédit Agricole next bank

06.00 PM Presentation of the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area and its ecosystem
Dr. Christof KLÖPPER, CEO | BaselArea.swiss

06.20 PM Presentation of Versameb AG (a regenerative medicine research and development company), Prof. Friedrich METZGER, CEO | Versameb AG

06.40 PM Presentation of Actelion (a Janssen Pharmaceutical Company of Johnson & Johnson)Mr. Nicholas FRANCO, Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer | Actelion

07.00 PM Q/A session

07.20 PM Dinner Aperitif | Networking session

08.30 PM End of the event

FEE
35.- CHF

REGISTRATION
https://www.amcham.ch/events/p_events_registration.asp?EId=11055

Due to a limited number of seats, registration follows «a first come/first served» basis. Cancellation is possible until the end of the business day (6 p.m.) prior to the event (full no-show charge for cancellations after this deadline). To maintain a diverse audience, we may cap the number of participants from any company.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Adrian Müller Managing Director HP Switzerland LLC

SPONSORED BY EY

For our first event in 2018 (and our second anniversary), NextGenCH is welcoming Adrian Müller, Managing Director of HP Switzerland LLC to speak about “How will technology disrupt your business?”

Additionally, as a new year’s gift to you, we will be introducing something new to our event format: Unconferences.

An Unconference is primarily focused on you and whatever you want to speak about. It is an open, participatory workshop-event, the content of which is provided by participants. Anyone can address the audience for 15 minutes (approximately 10 minute speech and 5 min Q&A) about any topic. As we will have several rooms set up with concurrently running speeches, participants are free to choose the speech that interests them most. Unlike traditional conference formats, our Unconference has a self-organizing character, relying on the passion and the responsibility of the participants. So, for those of you who want to speak about a topic that you are passionate about, prepare a 10 minute address (no PowerPoint slides) and if you’d like some help on your preparation, give us a shout.

When: Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Where: Ernst & Young AG, Maagplatz 1, 8005 Zurich

Agenda: 18:00 Doors and registration opens

18:30 Welcome

18:40 Keynote speech: Adrian Müller

19:15 Unconference

20:45 Drinks and food

We are looking forward to seeing you there! NextGenCH Steering committee

RSVP to www.amcham.ch/events - registration opens on 15 December 2018 at 9:00am.

As there are limited seats available, we work on a first come/first served basis. Questions: events@amcham.ch / Cost: 35.- CHF, only payable in advance by credit card. Cancellation is possible until the end of the business day (18:00) prior to the event (full no-show charge for cancellations after this deadline). To maintain a diverse audience, we may cap the number of participants from any individual company. NextGen CH is a group for young professionals (≤ 40), powered by 12 chambers of commerce in Switzerland (NextGenCH.org)

NextGenCH is proud to invite you to our next event: “How to get any job — The do’s and don’ts of online networking”

How is your LinkedIn profile looking? Is your Xing ready for the world? Does your CV open doors for you? Or could they do with an update?

Come to our exclusive event to learn how to excel at any job interview or application process from DKSH HR-manager Joel Wyss. He will share with you what he looks for in evaluating candidates' profiles from a HR perspective. You will learn what (not) to include in your CV, how to network successfully and how to present yourself in an online environment.

On top, you will get a new professional photo taken for your online profile and CV, because honestly, that cropped holiday photo will not cut it.

When: Thursday, 23 November 2017

Where: DKSH, Wiesenstrasse 8, 8008 Zürich

Agenda: 18:30 Registration 19:00 Workshop I: Perfect my Profile 20:00 Workshop II: Do’s and don’ts of online networking 21:00 Apéro and networking opportunity

We look forward to welcoming you! Register soon because there will be very limited space available. RSVP at www.amcham.ch/events - registration opens on 30 October 2017 at 9:00am.

As there are limited seats available, we work on a first come/first served basis. Questions: events@amcham.ch / Cost: CHF 35,— payable in advance by credit card. Cancellation is possible until the end of the business day (18:00) prior to the event (full no-show charge for cancellations after this deadline). To maintain a diverse audience, we may cap the number of participants from any individual company. NextGenCH is a group for young professionals (≤ 40), powered by 12 chambers of commerce in Switzerland.

NextGenCH is proud to invite you to our next event:

Nico Decurtins, Marketing Manager Central Europe, Tesla Motors

Nico will elaborate on the rise of Tesla from its late start-up days to becoming a news dominating company with international appeal. Nico lived through various milestones of this iconic brand, including the opening of the first Tesla store in Switzerland, the introduction of Model S, Model X and Tesla’s very own Supercharger network. He and his team are now starting to gear up for the launch of the new Model 3. Nico will provide his unique insights into Tesla’s culture, discuss the challenges for the company going forward and reflect on his personal story of growing professionally within a global start-up.

When:        Monday, 9 October 2017

Where:      Tesla Store, Pelikanstrasse 10, 8001 Zurich

Agenda:  

18:00        Registration;

18:30        Welcome by MC and host;

18:45        Keynote Address, Q&A, Open Mic session* and Speed Networking**, Apéro;

21:30        Close.

Our distinguished keynote speaker:

Nico Decurtins obtained his BSc in Business Administration from the University of Berne and holds a double-degree MSc in International Management from ESADE Business & Law School, Barcelona, as well as CEMS, Copenhagen. Nico joined Tesla in 2010 as one of the first employees in Europe and has since worked in different capacities in Zurich, London, Amsterdam and now again in Zurich. When his busy agenda allows it, Nico trains for his triathlons, enjoys the Swiss mountains and meets friends from all around the globe.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The NextGenCH Steering Committee

RSVP at www.amcham.ch/events - registration opens on 11 September 2017 at 9:00am. As there are limited seats available, we work on a first come/first served basis. Questions: events@amcham.ch / Cost: 35 CHF, only payable in advance by credit card. Note that cancellation is only possible until the end of the business day (18:00) prior to the event (full no-show charge for cancellations after this deadline). To maintain a diverse audience, we may cap the number of participants from any individual company. If you would like to hear back from Tesla with more details on their products and offers, please leave a remark in the comment section during registration.

*Open Mic session: Come on stage to ask and receive an answer from the audience. ** Speed Networking: Meet 10+ people in 30 minutes

NextGenCH is a group for young professionals (≤ 40), powered by 12 chambers of commerce in Switzerland.

NEXTGEN CH is proud to invite you to our new event powered by PwC

Where our sought after guest Paolo Gallo, Chief Human Resource Officer of the World Economic Forum, will introduce his recently published book “The Compass of Success: The rules to win while remaining free” and enlighten the participant about the ways to live and work, doing it on your own terms.

Our honored guest: Before entering the World Economic Forum, Paolo Gallo worked at the World Bank as Chief Learning Officer, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development as Director of Human Resources.

He is also a Certified Transformational Coach and writes articles about career-personal development and organizational behavior for the World Economic Forum Agenda Blog and Forbes Magazine.

When his agenda is free, he loves reading, travelling and listening to Bruce Springsteen.
We would be happy to see you there!

18:00 Doors open;
18:15 Welcome by MC, sponsor, and host;
18:30 Key Note Address, Q&A, the famous Open Mic session* and Speed Networking**, Apero;
21:30 Close.

The NextGenCH Steering committee

RSVP at www.amcham.ch/events - registration opens on 22 May 2017 at 9:00am.

As there are limited seats available, we work on a first come/first served
basis.

Questions: events@amcham.ch / Cost: 35 CHF, only payable in advance by credit card.

Note that cancellation is only possible until the end of the business
day (18:00) prior to the event (full no-show charge for cancellations after this deadline).

To maintain a diverse audience, we may cap the number of participants
from any individual company.

*Open Mic session: Come on stage to ask and receive an answer from the audience.

** Speed Networking: Meet 10+ people in 30 minutes
 

SPEAKERS
Edith Wolf-Hunkeler, Paralympic athlete
Andy Habermacher, author of “Neuroleadership”     

SPONSORED BY DOW
 
Registration at 6:00 p.m., keynote address 6:30 p.m., followed by cocktail hour
Dow Europe GmbH, Bachtobelstrasse 3, 8810 Horgen
By car: Free parking on-site
By Public Transportation: Train to Horgen, then public/special bus to “Risi/Dow” (details to follow)

Our next NextGenCH event will be exploring the biases that we hold within ourselves, unknown to us. 
These biases color the way we view others and situations, negatively affecting our lives.  

This special evening will be divided into four parts:
We will hear from Paralympic athlete Edith Wolf-Hunkeler, who will give us her perspective on other people's prejudices about her and others like her.
Next, Andy Habermacher, the founder of leading brains, which focuses on leadership and neuroscience, will guide you through a fun and interactive workshop to discover more about the biases within yourself.
Then, we will continue with our successful Open Mic night (anyone can come on stage, pose a question and receive answers from the audience) 
Finally, ending the evening with a cocktail hour, where general networking and merriment ensue!

Best regards, 
NextGenCH Steering committee

RSVP to www.amcham.ch/events - registration opens on 14 March 2017 at 9am
As there are very limited seats available, we work on a first come/first served basis.
Questions: events@amcham.ch / Cost: 30 CHF, payable in advance
Please note that cancellation is only possible until the end of the business day (6 p.m.) prior to the event
(full no-show charge for cancellations after this deadline) 
To maintain a diverse audience, we may cap the number of participants from any individual company.
 

Registration at 6:15 p.m., keynote address 6:30 p.m., followed by cocktail hour
FRORIEP, Bellerivestrasse 201, 8034 Zürich

We at NextGen CH would warmly like to welcome you to our next event, focusing on gamification, engagement, and crowdsourced solutions. As before, we will be combining interesting topics with networking to help you grow your career or business. This special evening will be divided into four parts:

We will start off with a presentation on "Using gamification to better engage your boss, clients, and colleagues". Philippe Sejalon, CEO of Belinguo, uses gamification to better train people on sales techniques, language, and business processes. He will bring his extensive experience on the new and growing technique of gamification to show you how you can apply it to your professional life in order to better work with your stakeholders.

Followed by, “What's on your mind, and how can we the audience help?” We will use the power of the crowd to help out any members of the audience in our crowdsourced solution finder. Anyone who would like to participate on stage is able to do so. Bring with you this evening a work-related issue that you would like the audience to help you; perhaps you have problems with a colleague, or are looking to make a certain contact, or need assistance on some sort of matter. The solution is sitting in the mind of someone in the audience! By lifting your issue to the crowd, the audience will help you find a solution, live! Chatham house rules apply (i.e., your questions and responses will remain confidential).

Third, we will mix the crowd with our Speed Networking, helping you meet people whom you would not normally meet. It was a great success last time!

Finally, our cocktail hour, where general networking and merriment ensue!

Best regards,

NextGen CH Steering committee

Registration will open on January 3, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. There are very limited seats available, on a first come, first served basis.

This is for young professionals 40 years old and under. RSVP at www.amcham.ch/events

Questions: events@amcham.ch / Cost: 30 CHF, payable in advance by credit card only

Kick-off for NextGen CH Network and Learn
Inauguration of young professional (<40) group, created by 11 chambers of commerce (SOLD OUT)

Speakers
Barbara Kux, Board Member, Firmenich, Henkel, Total & Umicore

Georg Polzer, Co-Founder & CEO, Teralytics Inc.

Host
Joachim Masur, CEO, Zurich Insurance Switzerland

Monday, November 14, 2016
Registration at 17:45 p.m., keynote address 18:00 p.m., followed by cocktail hour

Zurich Insurance Switzerland, Hagenholzstrasse 60, 8050 Zürich-Oerlikon(If driving, please use Parking Messe Hallenstadion)

We are excited to invite you to the inaugural ‘network and learn’ event to be hosted by Joachim Masur (CEO Zurich insurance Switzerland). You are invited as you or your employer are a member of one of the 11 chambers of commerce participating in this event.
The evening will be a 3 part event: learn, speed networking and drinks. Learn from our esteemed guests, Barbara Kux (Board Member at Firmenich, Henkel, Total &Umicore) and Georg Polzer (Co-Founder & CEO at Teralytics) to hear them present “How to thrive in a world of ambiguity?” and "A leap in the dark: starting your own company", respectively.
Presentations will be followed by speed-networking (where you quickly get to know many guests in the room) and then the evening will conclude with a cocktail hour and open networking. Food and drink will be provided. This event is a joint initiative of 11 chambers of commerce in Switzerland, jointly representing 44 countries and 68% of global GDP. This is the beginning of a movement for young professionals (<40 years old) in Switzerland who are serious about building their careers. Please bring business cards to share.

Best regards,
The NextGen CH Team

A joint initiative of the American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, Central European, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, and Swedish chambers of commerce in Switzerland

RSVP to www.amcham.ch/events by November 1; limited seating available. 
(N.B. - Kindly note in the remarks section of the registration your chamber of commerce affiliation)

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT- EMAIL events@amcham.ch to be placed on the waiting list.

Questions to events@amcham.ch
Cost: CHF 30 cash at the door