Past receptions
Singapore Reception
The Singapore Reception focuses on the Leaders of Tomorrow Community. There will be a panel discussion on the new topic “Capital for Purpose” with former Leaders of Tomorrow and a discussion with the participants.
The discussion will mainly highlight the focal point technology since tech companies' influence on society and politics is increasing. As digital gatekeepers, they are able to manage capital to foster innovation and data security - while they profit.
Panellists:
- Solange Elizabeth Astorga, Postgraduate Student Research at Nanyang Technological University
- Rolf Hoefer, Partner at Rhetorical Crypto Capital
- Chang Zi Qian, Co-Founder at Intelllex
Other speakers:
- Jing Rong Goh, Data Actuary at Nanyang Technological University
- Syeda Ayesha Siddiqua, PHD Student at Nanyang Technological University
- Samuel Cobbi, Science Officer at the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore
Additionally, it is a pleasure to announce Alexander C. Melchers, Managing Director at C. Melchers GmbH & Co. KG as chairman and moderator of this year’s reception.
Tokyo Reception
We are delighted to announce our second Tokyo Reception with a focus on the Leaders of Tomorrow Community. There will be a review of the 48th St. Gallen Symposium, where former Leaders of Tomorrow will share their thoughts and experiences of the last Symposium.
Subsequently, there will be a panel discussion about the new topic "Capital for Purpose" and a discussion with the participants.
- Kiran Mysore
He was the head of India Operations at Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support (DTVS) Japan. There he connected deep-tech Asian startups with Japanese corporations. Today Kiran is working at UTech a company that is working in the field venture capital investments with the aim to bringing capital, talent and knowledge, around science and technology together.
46 and 48 St. Gallen Symposium
- Terai Kosuke
Kosuke is a graduate from the Tokyo University. Now he is working as a journalist at the Nikkei Inc.
- Marie Onga
Marie is a graduate form the Tokyo University. Today she is a working as a selfemployed consultant manly for ADB.
34 St . Gallen Symposium
- Presentation: Yasuo Iwako
Yasuo is a graduate from the Keio University. Now he is working as an assistant to the CEO at Funken Powtechs Inc.
Zurich Reception
ImpressionsWe are delighted to welcome our partners and special guests to our Zurich Reception in January 2019.
It is our pleasure to announce that four leading Swiss business figures will shape our main topic "Capital for Purpose" and share their thoughts with you:
Monika Ribar, SBB
Doris Russi Schurter, Helvetia Versicherungen
Dr. Christoph Franz, F. Hoffmann-La Roche
Peter Voser, ABB
Please note that the event will be held in German and the number of seats is limited. Deadline for registration is 10 January 2019.
Singapore Forum
ImpressionsWe are delighted to welcome our partners and friends from the St. Gallen Symposium to the Singapore Forum in January 2019.
There will be a discussion on our new topic. "Capital for Purpose" with:
- Ms Ho Ching, Chief Executive Officer, Temasek Holdings, Guest-of-Honour & Keynote Speaker
- Mr Piyush Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, DBS Bank
- Mr Seah Chin Siong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Pools Pte Ltd
- Moderator: Mr Viswa Sadasivan, Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Moves Pte Ltd and Former Nominated Member of Parliament
Please note that the numbers of seats are limited. All participants are invited to a buffet lunch after the event.
Closing date for registration: Wednesday, 9 January 2019.
New Delhi Reception
We are happy to welcome our partners and special guest to our first Indian Reception. The event will be hosted by the All Indian Management Association.
At the upcoming Symposium, we will debate the topic «Capital for Purpose». In addition to short-term effects, long-term objectives and risks should become part of today’s decision making. Against the background of emerging political, economic or social rifts we want to find out how the future of capitalism could optimize markets, restore public confidence or improve productivity and risk mitigation.
- Keynote speaker: Mr Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, The Hero Enterprise & Past President, AIMA
The programme will start at 11:30 am and will last until 1:00 pm. Subsequently, we would like to invite you to enjoy some food and beverages and find out more about our initiative.
London Reception
The event will be hosted by Lord Griffiths of Fforestfach. Focusing on this year's topic "Capital for Purpose", the panel discussion will explore opportunities presented by current social and political challenges to innovate business and redefine the corporate purpose.
We are delighted to announce the following panellists:
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Ms Lucy Parker, Brunswick Group
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Mr Raoul Pinnell, Bromley Healthcare
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Ms Anna Swaithes, Government Inclusive Economy Unit
The panel discussion starts at 7:00 p.m. Afterwards, we would like to invite you for drinks and hors d'oeuvres and the chance to learn more about the 49th St. Gallen Symposium.
Closing date for registration: 28 January 2019
Luxembourg Reception
ImpressionsWe are delighted to welcome our partners and special guests to our third Luxembourg Reception in February 2019. The reception is hosted by the Chambre de Commerce and the Embassy of Switzerland in Luxembourg.
The event will be devoted to the topic of the 49th St. Gallen Symposium “Capital for Purpose” and it is our pleasure to announce the following panellists:
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Mrs Viviane Reding, Former European Commissioner
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Mr Serge Krancenblum, SGG Group
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Mr Nasir Zubairi, LHoFT
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Prof Rolf Tarrach, European University Association
Please note that the numbers of seats are limited. All participants are invited to an apéro after the panel discussion.
Closing date for registration: Friday, 1 February 2019.