As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generous donations of our Patrons. We are grateful for their ongoing support of our critical mission to foster Asia Competence and for their valuable contributions.

We deeply believe that only through increased Asia Competence and sustained engagement with Asia will Switzerland be able to continue to thrive in a multipolar world and play a constructive role in shaping the future. We have thus made it our mission to increase Switzerland's Asia Competence.

At the heart of that commitment are our Patrons – a community of Asia-minded individuals whose contribution and advocacy is vital to our work. Our Patrons meaningfully impact our core capacity to deliver on our mission, share our passion for Asia and our belief in the importance of fostering Asia Competence in Switzerland. They play an important role in the continuation and evolution of our work and enable us to plan confidently for the future and foster an Asia dialogue in Switzerland, promote mutual understanding and strengthen partnerships between Switzerland and Asia. Thanks to the support of our Patrons, we can continue to build an Asia-informed and Asia-connected Swiss society.

We would like to thank our Patrons for their generous and continued support of our work.

Jürg Schäppi
Max and Monique Burger, Hong Kong & TOY family
Jürg Conzett
Martin Bisang
Dominik Keller
Nicolas Oltramare
Esther Heer-Zacek
Karin & Stefan Wiederkehr / IMP AG
Peter Weibel
Eunice Zehnder-Lai
Further Members of the Board

 

A Message from our Chairman

As Chairman of Asia Society Switzerland, I am very aware of the importance of our Patrons to afford us to truly be a society. The Team and the Board are all profoundly grateful for your continued support.

It is always a great pleasure for me to meet our Patrons at our events and annual Jade Dinner and to hear your views on our plans and ambitions for Asia Society Switzerland. The committed support of our Patrons is an essential aspect of our organization. Your valuable input also enables us to develop new initiatives and broaden our scope towards increasing Asia Competence in Switzerland and beyond. Our Patrons are also Ambassadors who help us to awaken other people’s interest in Asia. Thank you for your manifold support and for encouraging others to join the Patron Circle.

– Adrian T. Keller, Chairman of Asia Society Switzerland

Become a Patron of Asia Society Switzerland

Be part of the pre-eminent global organization dedicated to Asia and help us make a positive impact.

As an independent Swiss non-profit organization, Asia Society Switzerland relies on the support of individual donations and corporate contributions. By joining Asia Society Switzerland as a Patron, you help shape the future of Switzerland’s relations to Asia.

Your support directly contributes to the work we do. From our numerous events, educational initiatives to our editorial work and community building activities, your donation makes it possible for us to keep developing, curating and presenting our programs and publications for our Members, Partners and the general public.

As Members of a community of curious minds, our Patrons have the opportunity to learn from our international experts in uniquely engaging and intimate environments. With opportunities to gain exclusive VIP access to our Executive Roundtable series, behind-the-scene Art Tours and unique events, Patrons receive an unparalleled experience – all while supporting our vital work. Read more about your benefits as a Patron further below.

Our thank you for your support

As a Patron of Asia Society Switzerland, you receive the following VIP benefits as a token of our appreciation:

• Accreditation on our website and in our Annual Review
• Invitation to the yearly Jade Dinner, bringing together key decision makers from business, academia, and politics
• Personal invitations to our Executive Roundtables, providing off-the-record insights and discussions on strategically relevant Asia topics from international experts
• Personal invitations to Art Tours and special events
• Privileged access to the global Asia Society network of decision-makers and experts
• All the benefits of being a Member
• Complimentary access to public and members-only events, for you and one guest
• Priority registration and reserved seating
   

Starting from a minimum donation of CHF 10’000 a year, you join our growing group of dedicated supporters who enjoy a personal relationship with us and our Trustees in recognition of their support. Patron donations to Asia Society Switzerland are tax-deductible.

How to Become a Patron

If you are interested in becoming a Patron or would like to learn more, please get in touch with Madelaine Wiebalck, [email protected] / +41 79 399 94 02, or fill in this inquiry form and we will get back to you shortly.

Read more about our mission to foster Asia Competence in Switzerland here.

Read more about how we work here.