22nd European Trend Day
25 March 2026
22nd European Trend Day:
The topic will be announced soon
The European Trend Day brings together thought leaders from science, business and society every year. Together, we take a close look at the technologies and trends that are shaping our future – and critically examine their impact on markets, people and power structures.
On 25 March 2026, the time has come again: decision-makers, entrepreneurs, academics and journalists will gather at the GDI in Rüschlikon to engage in dialogue about tomorrow.
The detailed programme and the list of speakers will be published shortly.
The European Trend Day will be held in German and English (with simultaneous translation).
Hashtag: #trendday2026
Speakers
The list of speakers will be updated continuously.
Programme
The programme will be updated continuously.
08.30
Welcome Coffee
09.00
Welcome
Jennifer Somm, CEO a.i., Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute
Tama Vakeesan, Moderator
Keynotes
10.35
Break
11.10
Keynotes
12.30
Lunch
14.00
Keynotes
15.30
Break
16.00
Keynotes
17.00
Networking Apéro
Date
25 March 2026
Venue
GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute
Langhaldenstrasse 21
8803 Rüschlikon, Switzerland
Languages
German and English, with simultaneous interpretation.
Programme changes
The programme is subject to change. Should an event not take place, the participation fee will be refunded. Further claims are ruled out.
Cancellation
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration in writing. The participation fee will be refunded up to 30 days before the event. After that and up to five full working days before the event, we will charge 75%, and for cancellations after that we will charge the full amount. A substitute participant is always welcome.
Hotel reservation
We have an allotment of rooms in the following hotels. Please mention the code ETD2026 when booking your room.
Hotel Sedartis, Thalwil: info@sedartis.ch
Hotel Belvoir, Rüschlikon: info@hotel-belvoir.ch
Arrival
From Zurich Airport
A taxi will take you to the GDI and the partner hotels in around 45 minutes at around CHF 100, depending on traffic. The S-Bahn will take you quickly and conveniently to Zurich and Thalwil station.
From Thalwil train station
A free shuttle bus is available for transfers between Thalwil train station / Hotel Sedartis and the GDI. It waits on the lake side of the station. A member of staff will welcome you on the spot.
Thalwil station – GDI: 08.00 – 08.45, every 15 minutes
GDI – Thalwil station: 17.00 – 18.45, every 15 minutes
The Hotel Belvoir is within walking distance of the GDI.
Parking
The parking deck is located a five-minute walk from the GDI at Zürcherstrasse 4, 8803 Rüschlikon. You can obtain a free exit ticket at the GDI.
Image and video recording
Please note that images and video recordings will be made during the event, and may be published permanently on the Internet after the event. You consent with this procedure by participating in the event.
About the European Trend Day
The European Trend Day is a conference on digitalisation and society. With a changing focus topic, technological innovations and their impact on the economy and society are discussed. The speakers explore new possibilities of what is still unthinkable and unimaginable today. Participants include managers, entrepreneurs, academics and journalists from quality media.
Participants
Executes
Speakers
Funktionsstufe: 38 % der Teilnehmenden sind CEOs oder VRs.
50% sind Senior Management oder höher.

Functional level: 38% of participants are CEOs or board members.50% are senior management or higher.









Location
GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute
8803 Rüschlikon
Switzerland