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STATE OF ASIA 2024

The third edition of our STATE OF ASIA Conference has successfully concluded. We were honored to host distinguished speakers from across Asia and Europe. Together, we engaged in insightful discussions on what is shaping Asia today.
James Crabtree

TOY Senior Fellowship 2024

A recap of James Crabtree's time at Asia Society. We are deeply grateful for his contribution as the 2024 TOY Senior Fellow, supported by Max and Monique Burger.
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Podcast: STATE OF ASIA

Exclusive, engaging conversations with leading minds on issues that shape Asia and affect us all. Plus bonus episodes with insights from some of our many events. Listen here, or search for 'State of Asia' in your favorite podcast app.
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A selection of Asia Society Switzerland's latest videos available on YouTube – from India's democracy, to Taiwan's digital strategy, or social entrepreneurship in Mongolia.
Asia NEXT 2025

Asia NEXT 2025

Asia NEXT, an Executive Education program offered by Asia Society Switzerland and IMD, is designed for executives and decision-makers interested in boosting their understanding of key developments in Asia – and how these relate to them.

Events

In-person
Discussion

Executive Roundtable: STATE OF CHINA

28 Jan 2025
12 - 1:30 p.m.
[INVITATION ONLY]
STATE OF CHINA – A conversation on key developments shaping today's China with Kaiser Kuo
In-person
Networking Event

Members Get-Together: Lunar New Year 2025

29 Jan 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
[MEMBERS ONLY]
Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Wooden Snake!
In-person
Special Event

Gen A 2025: Launch Event

03 Feb 2025
6:30 - 8 p.m.
[GEN A FELLOWS ONLY]
Online
Discussion

Oxford Debate: Is India Ready to Replace China as the Engine of Global Growth?

05 Feb 2025
12 - 1:15 p.m.
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Join us for this Oxford Debate on the motion "India is ready to replace China as the engine of global growth".
In-person and Online
Discussion

Gen A: Roundtable with Philippe Lionnet

10 Feb 2025
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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[GEN A FELLOWS ONLY]
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Executive Roundtable: The BRICS Challenge

19 Feb 2025
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
[INVITATION ONLY]
Join us for a conversation with Alexander Gabuev, Director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, who will share his insights into BRICS and discuss the bloc's economic and geopolitical impact on the global world order.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Talk at the Library: The Swiss-Chinese Relationship Through History

25 Feb 2025
12 - 1 p.m.
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Join us for a a conversation with historian Ariane Knüsel, co-author of the recently published book 'Die Schweiz und China'.
In-person

Book Salon: The Great Reclamation

26 Feb 2025
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
[MEMBERS ONLY]
In the Asia Society Switzerland Book Salon, we read and discuss fiction from or about Asia in an informal setting. For this Book Salon, we will read "The Great Reclamation" by Rachel Heng.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Gen A: Roundtable with Doris Son

10 Mar 2025
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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[GEN A FELLOWS ONLY]
In-person
Tour

Meet the Artist: Angela Lyn

09 May 2025
2:45 - 9 p.m.
[INVITATION ONLY]
Join us for an exclusive half-day trip to the Kunstmuseum Thun, where artist Angela Lyn will guide us through her exhibition "Navigating Time and Space".
In-person
Special Event

Gen A Day 2025

10 May 2025
1 - 5 p.m.
[INVITATION ONLY]
Save the date for the second edition of our Gen A Day!
In-person
Discussion

Executive Roundtable: STATE OF INDIA

21 May 2025
12 - 1:30 p.m.
[INVITATION ONLY]
STATE OF INDIA – A conversation on key developments shaping today's India with Milan Vaishnav
In-person and Online
Discussion

Gen A: Roundtable with Manali Kumar

16 Jun 2025
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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[GEN A FELLOWS ONLY]
In-person
Discussion

Executive Roundtable: STATE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA

16 Sep 2025
12 - 1:30 p.m.
[INVITATION ONLY]
STATE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA – A conversation on key developments shaping the region
In-person
Tour

Castle Mauensee and the Sigg Collection

25 Sep 2025
4:30 - 9 p.m.
[INVITATION ONLY]
Join us for an exclusive Art Tour With Uli Sigg at his magnificent home, Castle Mauensee, where a part of his impressive contemporary Chinese art collection is stored.
In-person and Online
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Gen A: Roundtable with Lira Low

06 Oct 2025
12 - 1 p.m.
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[GEN A FELLOWS ONLY]
In-person

State of Asia Address 2025

05 Nov 2025
6:30 - 8 p.m.
On the eve of our flagship STATE OF ASIA Conference, we are hosting our public State of Asia Address in collaboration with the University of Zurich.
In-person

STATE OF ASIA 2025

06 Nov 2025
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
STATE OF ASIA, Asia Society Switzerland’s yearly flagship conference, provides a condensed overview of current and future developments in Asia, and how they affect the world. It brings together our most trusted experts on the region.

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