DocNet Symposium: “Rethinking Growth”

DocNet Symposium: “Rethinking Growth”

Dear AVETH Community,

We are thrilled to invite your members to the upcoming DocNet Symposium, themed “Rethinking Growth: Perspectives on Social and Economic Prosperity”, which will take place on November 21, 2024, at 4:00 pm at the SQUARE, St. Gallen.

This symposium will dive into the traditional growth paradigm and its wide-reaching impacts on society, the economy, and the environment. It will challenge conventional models and offer fresh perspectives on how we can rethink prosperity to include more sustainable and inclusive growth practices. Discussions will revolve around economic slowdowns, unequal resource distribution, and the potential of innovative technologies to reshape our understanding of growth.

Our distinguished lineup of speakers includes:

  • Ulrike Herrmann, journalist and publicist
  • Mathias Binswanger, economist and author
  • Juerg Rimle, Country Head Switzerland & Head Strategic Clients at Fidelity International
  • Timothée Parrique, researcher and author
  • Walter R. Stahel, researcher, business advisor, and author
  • Carlos Alvarez Pereira, VP Club of Rome
  • Iris Menn, Country Head Switzerland (Greenpeace)
  • Claude Siegenthaler, DAC President
  • Martin Hoffmann, CFO & Co-CEO On
  • Judith Ströhle, Assistant Professor for Sustainability Governance at HSG
  • Reto Föllmi, Vice Rectorate of HSG

The symposium will start with a welcome session at 4:00 pm, followed by a series of keynotes and panel discussions. The event will wrap up with an aperitif, providing a relaxed environment to network and continue the conversation.

Participation is completely free and open to everyone interested.

For more information and to register, please visit our website: https://docnet-hsg.ch/docnet-symposium/

Best regards,

DocNet Board
University of St. Gallen

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