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GALA DINNER

The American Swiss Foundation’s Annual Gala Dinner is held every spring in New York, continuing the mission to connect and engage American and Swiss citizens through distinguished speakers. The 2024 Gala honored Mario Greco, CEO of Zurich Insurance Group, for his outstanding contributions to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Switzerland and the United States. Previous speakers include Dr. Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis; Hon. Mike Pompeo, 70th U.S. Secretary of State; Silvio Napoli, CEO of Schindler Group; Christian Mumenthaler (YL 2003), then CEO, Swiss Re; Christoph Franz, then Chairman, Roche; and Sergio Ermotti, then CEO, UBS.

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Dr. Vas Narasimhan (left) and Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. (right)

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SUMMIT

The second annual ASF Summit will take place June 3-4, 2025 at the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue. The Summit will focus on The State of U.S.-Swiss relations and will bring together a cross-section of leaders from both countries. Sessions will be arranged around interconnected topic areas such as emerging technologies, energy, environment and sustainability, foreign policy, economic prosperity, and more. The Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue has been purposefully selected as our venue for dialogue, relationship building, knowledge transfer, and the freedom to come up with new ideas in partnership with one another.

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GREAT AMERICAN SPEAKERs

The Great American Speaker Series was founded by the late Ambassador Faith Whittlesey to bring American thought leaders to Switzerland. In 2023, the ASF’s Great American Speaker was T. Ulrich Brechbuhl, 33rd Counselor of the United States Department of State. In 2022, the ASF featured Dr. Alex Karp, co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies. Past Great American Speakers have also included a Supreme Court Justice, Chairman of the SEC, and U.S. Ambassador to the World Trade Organization.

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Dr. Christoph Eisenring (Young Leader 2003) (left) and Dr. Alex Karp (right)

GALLATIN FORUM

The Gallatin Forum is a series of events for alumni of the American Swiss Foundation's Young Leaders Conference and others interested in U.S.-Swiss relations. Named after the Swiss-born Secretary of the Treasury, Senator, and Representative Albert Gallatin (1761 - 1849), it serves as a forum for discussion of all aspects of the relations between the U.S. and Switzerland.

Photo above featuring the Hon. Donald Norcross (YL 2006)

ASF CONNECT

ASF CONNECT is a series of virtual programs for members of the American Swiss Foundation featuring experts on key issues in business, government, and technology.

ASF CONNECT

Video conferences and podcasts with experts on key issues in business, government, and technology

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May 21, 2024

ASF CONNECT: What Can the U.S. Learn from Switzerland's Apprenticeship Model?

Featuring Bettina Schaller, Hon. Suzi LeVine, Ryan Gensler, Shauna Hoekstra, Melanie Harrington, and Larry Grob.

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Apr 09, 2024

ASF CONNECT: The Next Generation of Leaders

Featuring the Hon. Quinton Lucas (YL 2023) and Sally Portman (YL 2023), moderated by Eunice Zehnder Lai.

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Feb 28, 2024

ASF CONNECT on Trade, Traffic Flows, and Investment: The Importance of Air Transport to Switzerland's Economy

Featuring Dr. Gieri Hinnen (YL 2019), Marco Willa (YL 2022), Kent Lassman (YL 2017), and Cameron Wendt (YL 2019).

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Nov 27, 2023

Preview of 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections

Featuring Nicholas Johnston (YL 2009) and Manu Raju (YL 2013), moderated by ASF Chair Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. (YL 1996).

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Oct 27, 2023

The Myth of Artificial Intelligence

Featuring Erik J. Larson, Courtney Bowman (YL 2021), Ueli Studer (YL 2012), and PD. Alexander Ilic.

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Sep 22, 2023

The Future of U.S.-Swiss Relations: Trade and Traffic Flows

ASF CONNECT featuring Lorenzo Stoll, Head of Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines.

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Jun 06, 2023

The State of U.S.-Swiss Relations Featuring Former Senator Rob Portman

ASF CONNECT featuring the Honorable Former Senator Rob Portman (R-OH).

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May 16, 2023

17th Annual Spring Reunion in Rüschlikon

The State of U.S.-Swiss Relations, featuring Markus Diethelm and T. Ulrich Brechbühl.

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Mar 17, 2023

Scaling Tech Businesses

ASF CONNECT with Robert J. Giuffra (YL 96), Adam Jones (YL 19), Matthew McKnight (YL 14) & Judith Häberli (YL 22).

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Mar 09, 2023

The State of U.S.-Swiss Relations

A conversation with ASF Chair Robert J. Giuffra, Ambassador Edward T. McMullen & Ambassador Jacques Pitteloud.

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Jan 27, 2023

The Next Generation of Leaders

ASF CONNECT featuring reflections on U.S.-Swiss relations from members of the Young Leader Class of 2022.

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Nov 15, 2022

Keynote Speech by Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis

Keynote Speech made at the 2022 Alumni Dinner by Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis.

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Nov 15, 2022

Welcome Remarks By Michel M. Liès

Welcome remaks made at the 2022 Alumni Dinner by Michel M. Liès, Chairman of the Board, Zurich Insurance Group.

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Nov 04, 2022

U.S. Midterm Elections Preview

ASF CONNECT featuring Manu Raju (YL 2013), Nicholas Johnston (YL 2009), and Deroy Murdock (YL 1996).

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Sep 05, 2022

Great American Speaker Series with Palantir CEO Alex Karp

Moderated by Christoph Eisenring (YL 2003), economics editor of Neue Zürcher Zeitung.

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May 11, 2022

Fireside Chat with Silvio Napoli

ASF CONNECT featuring Silvio Napoli, Chairman & CEO of Schindler Holding AG, and Robert Giuffra, Jr. (YL 1996).

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May 11, 2022

Keynote By Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Dinner remarks made on the occasion of the 77th Annual Dinner Gala in New York: May 11, 2022.

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May 02, 2022

U.S. Economic and Political Outlook

ASF CONNECT featuring The Honorable Bill Ferguson (YL 2021) and The Honorable Chris Sprowls (YL 2019).

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Apr 11, 2022

Cyber Resilience

ASF CONNECT featuring Swiss Re Chairman of the Board Sergio P. Ermotti.

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Mar 04, 2022

Fostering Innovation through Collaboration

ASF CONNECT featuring Professor John Hennessy and Professor Joel Mesot.

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Jan 13, 2022

Highlights from the 2021 Young Leaders Conference

ASF CONNECT with the Honorable Paige Gebhart Cognetti (YL 2021), Florian Aigrain (YL 2021), and Pierce Bush (YL 2021).

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Oct 18, 2021

Fireside Chat on Current Legal Issues

ASF CONNECT with Robert Giuffra (YL 1996), Markus Diethelm, and Jay Clayton.

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Oct 08, 2021

ESG Standard Setting: Challenges and Pathways Forward

ASF CONNECT with Markus Diethelm, Anisa Costa (YL 2003), Tamur Goudarzi-Pour, and Bettina Schaller (YL 2011).

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Jul 01, 2021

Managing Disruptive Technological Change

ASF CONNECT with Michelle Gonzalez (YL 2009), Sunnie Groeneveld (YL 2019), and Anna Soellner (YL 2007).

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Jun 24, 2021

Emerging from the Covid Pandemic

ASF CONNECT with Congressman Bill Huizenga (YL 2009), moderated by Christa Markwalder (YL 2006).

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Jun 11, 2021

The Post-Covid Economy

ASF CONNECT with Neil Irwin (YL 08), moderated by Manuel Rybach (YL 08).

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May 21, 2021

Innovation during the Covid Pandemic

ASF CONNECT with Kevin Conroy (YL 2010), CEO of Exact Sciences, moderated by Bettina Schaller (YL 2011).

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May 06, 2021

The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration

Panel discussion with Guy Benson (YL 2018) and Marie Harf (YL 2019), moderated by Robert Giuffra (YL 1996).

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Apr 15, 2021

The Future of Nutrition

ASF CONNECT featuring distinguished guest, Mark Schneider, CEO of Nestlé S.A.

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Apr 09, 2021

What to Expect from the Biden Administration

ASF CONNECT with Congressman Joaquin Castro (YL 2010, D-20 TX) with moderation by Bill McQuillen (YL 2010).

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Mar 26, 2021

Washington Insights

ASF CONNECT with Nicholas Johnston (YL 2009), Chief Editor at Axios, with moderation by Bettina Schaller (YL 2011).

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Feb 28, 2021

The Future of Healthcare

ASF CONNECT featuring distinguished guest, Dr. Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis.

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Nov 12, 2020

Reflections on the U.S. Election Results

Panel discussion with Alison Williams (YL 2018) and Reid Wilson (YL 2014) moderated by Markus Diethelm

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Oct 01, 2020

U.S. Election Preview

Panel discussion with Hon. Chris Larson (YL 2015) and Hon. Chris Sprowls (YL 2019), moderated by Amy Holmes (YL 2014).

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Jul 07, 2020

COVID-19 and the Global Economy

ASF CONNECT featuring distinguished guest Dr. Philipp Hildebrand, Vice Chairman of BlackRock.

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Jun 26, 2020

The U.S. Response to the Pandemic and Outlook for the U.S. Economy

ASF CONNECT featuring Senator John Barrasso (YL 1990), R-WY.

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Jun 12, 2020

Managing Pandemic Risk with Dr. Christian Mumenthaler

ASF CONNECT featuring Dr. Christian Mumenthaler (YL 2003), Group CEO of Swiss Re.

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Jun 05, 2020

Rebalancing Trade Relationships Post COVID-19

ASF CONNECT featuring The Honorable Kimberly Reed (YL 2001), then-President and Chairman, EXIM Bank of the United States.

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May 29, 2020

Navigating International Air Travel

ASF CONNECT featuring Markus Binkert (YL 2006), CFO of Swiss International Air Lines.

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May 15, 2020

Perspectives on the Impact of COVID-19 and the Path Forward

ASF CONNECT featuring Dr. Christoph Franz, Chairman of the Board, Roche Holding Ltd.

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May 08, 2020

Opportunities for Swiss-American Collaboration in Response to COVID-19

ASF CONNECT featuring distinguished guest, His Excellency Jacques Pitteloud, Swiss Ambassador to the U.S.

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May 01, 2020

Celebrating 75 Years of the American Swiss Foundation

Presentation on the history of the American Swiss Foundation, spotlighting 75 years of public diplomacy.

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Apr 24, 2020

Response to COVID-19

ASF CONNECT featuring then-U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland Edward T. McMullen, Jr. (YL 1995).

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