“Companies and their CEOs need courage and perseverance in order to successfully lead the ecological transformation. They must be open to a radical change in mindset as well as a firm willingness to work together. Digital business models that want to have a future must not turn a blind eye to ecological questions. The ecological transformation is a generational question and a feat of strength, which politics and business can only tackle hand in hand.”

CEO, BlackRock Switzerland: “Over the past 10 years, businesses have sprung up to solve problems that didn’t exist a decade ago, and consumer needs and demands have evolved accordingly. This has created a range of opportunities for investors looking for new fuel for their portfolios by investing in a growing pool of thriving, forward-thinking firms and tech-savvy start-ups.”

CEO, Plastic Bank:

“Plastic Bank is a social enterprise committed to stopping ocean plastic and fighting poverty while providing meaningful opportunities for brands to demonstrate environmental and social impact.”

Since winning the Formula One World Championship in 2016, Nico Rosberg has embarked on a career as an entrepreneur and investor in green technologies and sustainable mobility start-ups. Nico Rosberg’s drive as an entrepreneur is fuelled by the will to drive positive change for society and mankind. He pursues this approach not only in his business activities, but also as an ambassador for sustainable change in mobility through technological innovation. With his entrepreneurial commitment, Rosberg supports numerous initiatives that address the most pressing challenges of our time and is invested in several companies offering disruptive solutions in the transition to a sustainable economy in line with the UN Sustainable Development goals. In 2019, he co-founded the GREENTECH FESTIVAL. “Green technologies are our future. With the GREENTECH FESTIVAL, we are now making this future tangible and aim to further inspire people around the world to keep developing sustainable innovations.”

“I’m looking forward to hosting the world’s premier environmental event once again with genuine excitement! This is THE cutting edge event where the sharpest minds and corporates gather to discuss and intend to solve issues in climate and environment, – don’t miss it!”