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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.
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Announcing James Crabtree as TOY Senior Fellow

Asia Society Switzerland is delighted to announce that James Crabtree has been named the new TOY Senior Fellow at Asia Society Policy Institute and Asia Society Switzerland.
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Gen A 2025

Become part of a forward-thinking community shaping Switzerland's future success in Asia. Apply now until January 12, 2025 to become a Gen A 2025 Fellow.
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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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Events

In-person
Networking Event

Annual Members Meeting 2024

11 Dec 2024
6 - 8 p.m.
[MEMBERS ONLY]
Join us to connect with fellow Asia-minded people, reflect on Asia Society Switzerland’s achievements over the past year, learn about our financial plan and discuss our strategic goals for the future.
In-person
Tour

Private Art Tour: Ragamala – Pictures for All Senses

16 Jan 2025
12 - 2 p.m.
[INVITATION ONLY]
Join us for a private tour of the extraordinary exhibition at Museum Rietberg dedicated to Ragamala, a jewel of Indian miniature painting where music, poetry and painting fuse together.
In-person
Discussion

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: Summer Rolls

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 "Summer Rolls" by Tuyen Do.
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Discussion

Executive Roundtable: STATE OF CHINA

12 Mar 2025
12 - 1:30 p.m.
[INVITATION ONLY]
STATE OF CHINA – A conversation on key developments shaping today's China
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".
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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
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Executive Roundtable: STATE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA

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