General information about the Symposium 2008

Schedule

Opening: 10 September 2008, 12:00 hrs
Closing: 11 September 2008, 12:15 hrs
Joint Lunch with guests of the “Financing for Climate”-Symposium:
12:30 - 14:00 hrs

Dinner

All participants are cordially invited to attend the formal networking dinner taking place on 10 September 2008 at the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue.

SAM/SPG Sustainability Leadership Award

The winners of this year’s SAM/SPG Sustainability Leadership Award will be officially presented during lunch on 11 September 2008. The award worth 50,000 Swiss Francs will be equally shared between a leader and a pioneer.

Award website

Conference Venue

Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue
Rüschlikon (Zürich), Switzerland

Registered participants will receive further details.

Swiss Re Centre

Benefits

Knowledge: The Symposium allows for a structured, integrated and documented dialogue among the participants. Speakers and delegates will challenge current notions, comment on the latest research findings, share corporate case studies and develop new insights which may translate into sustainable solutions and market transactions. On this basis, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the driving forces, business opportunities and long-term implications of the current challenges in natural resource management.
Network: The unique design of the symposium offers an exceptional opportunity to promote and enrich your personal and professional network with high-profile speakers, first-class contributors and distinguished participants.
Exclusivity: On request, exclusive side events – featuring individual keynote speakers – are facilitated by The Sustainability Forum Zürich.

Conference Fee - Package 1
''Capitalising on Natural Resources''

CHF 800 per person; academics/NGOs: CHF 500

Includes:

Conference 10/11 September 2008
Conference documents
Catering: Lunches on Wednesday and Thursday, catering during all coffee breaks and sessions, dinner on Wednesday
Free use of shuttle from/to railway station in Thalwil

Conference Fee - Package 2

''Capitalising on Natural Resources'' & related conference ''Financing for Climate''

CHF 1'200 per person

Includes:

2 conferences: 10-12 September 2008
Conference documents
Catering: Lunches on Thursday and Friday, catering during all coffee breaks and sessions, dinner on Wednesday and Thursday
Free use of shuttle from/to railway station in Thalwil

more info on Financing for Climate