Executive Roundtables

Invitation Only Events

Executive Roundtable with Leni Robredo, 14th Vice President of the Philippines, Nov 2022. © André Hengst

Our closed-door Executive Roundtables provide our VIP Community (Patrons, Passport Members and Corporate Members) privileged access to experts and thought leaders. Held in an intimate setting, these sessions facilitate in-depth discussions on pertinent topics across geopolitics, economy, technology, and innovation.

Asia Society Switzerland’s Executive Roundtables, tailored for small-group interactions, feature world-renowned policy makers, leaders and experts. Past speakers include the Hon. Kevin Rudd, Ambassador of Australia to the United States and former Australian Prime Minister, Leni Robredo, 14th Vice President of the Philippines, Gottlieb Keller, Ex-General Counsel at the Roche Group, and former Swiss Ambassador to China, Bernardino Regazzoni, alongside other distinguished experts.

Our Executive Roundtables offer a chance to gain unique and personal insights, engage directly with experts and connect with participants, ask questions and exchange views and experiences. These events are held under Chatham House Rules to encourage an open discussion and the exchange of valuable information.

Upcoming

In-person

Executive Roundtable: India After the Elections

Monday 10 Jun 2024
12 - 1:30 p.m.

[INVITATION ONLY]
In this off-the-record Executive Roundtable, Milan Vaishnav assesses the outcome of the 2024 Indian general elections and what it means for the region – and the world.
In-person

Discussion

Executive Roundtable: Key Developments in Asia and What They Mean For Europe

Tuesday 2 Jul 2024
12 - 1:30 p.m.

[INVITATION ONLY]
In this off-the-record Executive Roundtable, James Crabtree highlights recent developments in Asia, and discusses what they mean for us here in Europe.

Past Events

In-person

Discussion

Executive Roundtable: The Global Tech Tug-of-War

Monday 8 Apr 2024
5 - 6 p.m.

[INVITATION ONLY]
Join us for an update on the semiconductor race with John Lee. This is a joint event of Asia Society Switzerland and Swissmem's industry sector "Semiconductors".
In-person

Discussion

Executive Roundtable: Will Indonesia Step It Up?

Tuesday 20 Feb 2024
5 - 6:30 p.m.

[INVITATION ONLY]
In this off-the-record roundtable discussion, Indonesia expert Ben Bland, Asia-Pacific Program Director at Chatham House, assesses the outcome of the 2024 Indonesia presidential election, and its wider impact.
In-person

Discussion

Executive Roundtable: Assessing the Outcome of the Presidential Election in Taiwan

Thursday 18 Jan 2024
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

[INVITATION ONLY]
In this off-the-record roundtable discussion, Taiwan expert and TOY Senior Fellow Dr. Simona Grano assesses the outcome of the 2024 Taiwan Presidential election and what it means for the world.
In-person

Discussion

Executive Roundtable: Prospects for Cross-Strait Relations

Tuesday 26 Sep 2023
5 - 6:30 p.m.

[INVITATION ONLY]
Join us for a closed-door conversation with two outstanding Taiwan experts who will provide insight into the complexities of the Cross-Strait Relations and discuss possible prospects and developments in the years to come.
In-person

Discussion

Executive Roundtable: Sanctions, Partnerships and Diplomatic Tightropes

Tuesday 29 Aug 2023
12 - 1:30 p.m.

[INVITATION ONLY]
Maria Shagina, an expert on Sino-Russian relations and economic sanctions, will shed light on the complexities of the relations between China and Russia and discuss the implications and effectiveness of Western sanctions.
In-person

Discussion

Executive Roundtable: Europe's Challenging Relationship with China

Monday 26 Jun 2023
5 - 6 p.m.

[INVITATION ONLY]
Join us for a pre-Oxford Debate off-the-record Executive Roundtable with Noah Barkin from Rhodium Group and Michael Settelen from China Macro Group, who will brief us on Europe's complex relationship(s) with China.