Executive Roundtables

Invitation Only Events

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

The Executive Roundtable series are Asia Society Switzerland's VIP events where our Patrons, Passport Members and Corporate Members have exclusive access to experts on current topics and developments in the fields of (geo-)politics, diplomacy, economy, environment, technology and innovation in an intimate setting.

Asia Society Switzerland’s Executive Roundtable series are specially designed for a small group setting and feature world-renowned policy makers, leaders and experts. Past speakers include the Hon. Kevin Rudd, President and CEO of Asia Society and former Australian Prime Minister, Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first-ever Digital Minister, Winnie Lu, CEO of WWF China, and former Swiss Ambassador to China, Bernardino Regazzoni, among others.

Attendees have a chance to gain insights, engage directly with the expert(s) and other participants, ask questions and share their own views with other practitioners. Our Executive Roundtable events are held under Chatham House Rules to encourage an open discussion and the exchange of valuable information.

Upcoming

Past Events

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.
In-person

Discussion

Executive Roundtable: What China Wants

Monday 5 Jun 2023
5 - 6 p.m.

[INVITATION ONLY]
Join us for an off-the-record Executive Roundtable conversation with China scholar, author and Executive Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis Dr. Bates Gill.
In-person

Discussion

Executive Roundtable: Navigating Asia’s Complex Regulatory Environment

Thursday 13 Apr 2023
12 - 1:30 p.m.

[INVITATION ONLY]
Dr. Gottlieb Keller, who until 2020 was General Counsel at Roche and during his tenure had many touchpoints with Asia, will share his experiences with working with vastly different governments in Asia.
Online

Discussion

Executive Roundtable: China’s Reform and Opening-Up 2.0

Thursday 9 Mar 2023
5 - 6 p.m.
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[INVITATION ONLY]
After nearly three years of disrupted supply chains, delayed logistics and lockdowns that shuttered factories, China is now trying to woo back foreign investors and businesses. Has China re-opened for good?