08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Networking Breakfast

Connect with fellow participants over coffee as you begin the day.

09:00 – 09:15 | Opening Remarks
• Delivered by Mr Ben Banerjee (SIIA President), Dr Achim Schmitt (EHL Hospitality

Business School representative), and Ms Isabelle Moret (Canton of Vaud Government

representative).

09:15 – 09:45 | Keynote Session

"The Future of Impact Investing and the Pivotal Role of Women"

Key themes include gender-lens investing, empowering women entrepreneurs, and closing the

funding gap for women-led enterprises.

09:45 – 10:45 | Plenary Panel

"AI and Risk Management in Impact Investing"

• Leveraging AI for impact measurement and decision-making

• Exploring the ethical use of AI and responsible investing practices

• AI-driven tools for smarter investment matchmaking

10:45 – 11:00 | Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 – 11:45 | Case Study Workshops (Parallel Breakout Sessions)

1. Working Group 1 (Aula 1): Talent Development in Vaud

Addressing regional talent pipelines for innovation-focused impact finance.

• Working Group 2 (Aula 2): Technology-Driven Supply Chains

Explore AI and blended finance models for sustainable, resilient supply chains.

• Working Group 3 (Networking): Corporate-Startup Collaboration

Discuss how corporates can invest in and scale early-stage ventures through corporate venture

capital (CVC), accelerators, and ESG-driven procurement strategies.

11:45 – 12:30 | Summary Plenary Session

Moderators present insights, key takeaways, and proposed actionable steps.

12:30 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch & Investor-Founder Matchmaking

An opportunity for attendees to engage in targeted networking.

• VIP Deal-Making Lunch (Invite-Only): Exclusive opportunity for high-priority investor-

founder connections.

13:30 – 14:45 | Parallel Investment Tracks (Part 1)

• Session 1.1: Sustainable Local Communities

Exploring scalable, community-driven impact investments (co-organized by LCPA & SRG).

• Session 1.2: Scaling Women-Led Enterprises

Insights and funding initiatives to support women entrepreneurs.

• Session 1.3: Peace as a Foundation for Investing

Addressing peacebuilding through strategic investments (organised by KOIS (tbc) & Dag

Hammarskjöld Foundation, tbc).

14:45 – 15:00 | Transition Period

15:00 – 16:15 | Parallel Investment Tracks (Part 2)

• Session 2.1: Nature-Based Solutions

Discussing scalable nature-focused innovations (co-organised by EHL Innovation Lab &

AxessImpact).

• Session 2.2: Oceans & Plastic Pollution

Solutions to tackle marine sustainability challenges in collaboration with Geneva MacroLab and

Kalmus Capital.

1. Session 2.3: Futures Fair for Business & Finance

Innovative models for rethinking finance, co-led by the Global Rethinking Finance Collaborative

& Global Impact Alliance.

16:15 – 16:30 | Coffee Break & Informal Networking

16:30 – 17:15 | Fireside Chat

"From Ideas to Impact: Turning Commitments into Action"

Panelists will synthesise the day’s discussions and outline actionable next steps for

stakeholders.

17:15 – 17:30 | Outcome Reports from Parallel Tracks

Moderators from all sessions share insights and collaborative next steps.

17:30 – 17:45 | Closing Remarks & Call To Action

Delivered by Mr Ben Banerjee (SIIA President), highlighting:

• Key takeaways and reflections

• Partnerships and actionable measures

• Commitments to strengthening collaboration

17:45 – 18:15 | SIIA Press Conference

A summary of outcomes and next steps will be shared, with brief statements from select

speakers and stakeholders.

Evening Events

18:00 – 18:45 | Networking & Cocktail Reception

An informal gathering to wrap up the day and solidify connections.

19:00 – 22:00 | VIP Michelin Dinner (Invite-Only)

A premier dining experience hosted at EHL, concluing the summit with an opportunity for in-

depth discussions.