Events

Diplomatic Engagements & Special Occasions

In partnership with bettagsbegegnung.ch. The Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer is a state holiday that emphasizes the importance of gratitude, peace, reconciliation and prayer through historical events. Several Ambassadors from Bern and Geneva participate in this event by invitation.

A gathering of Ambassadors and distinguished Leaders for Peace & Renewal in Geneva

A gathering of Ambassadors in Bern to celebrate Easter and to talk about the message of peace.

Roundtable discussions and conversations bringing together leaders from business and politics to explore human dignity at the heart of leadership, justice, diplomacy and faith. Through the theme Imago Dei and Human Dignity: From Transactional Models to Relational Leadership, Economics, and Social Responsibility, we examine how leadership is transformed when people are valued not merely as economic units, but as human beings created with God-given worth. Relational leadership builds trust, strengthens communities and fosters lasting impact. This vision is carried forward through meaningful collaboration with diplomats, ambassadors, business leaders, Members of Parliament and NGO leaders.

An annual banquet with ambassadors, parliamentarians, business executives and key international guests for networking and to look into the meaning of Christmas and its implication in practical day to day life with key speakers from the world of diplomacy, politics and business.

In partnership with bettagsbegegnung.ch. The Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer is a state holiday that emphasizes the importance of gratitude, peace, reconciliation and prayer through historical events. Several Ambassadors from Bern and Geneva participate in this event by invitation.

A one day Ambassadors Business Connect with Sonceboz AG, a Swiss technology company and leader in mechatronics that has been creating and offering innovative, reliable, safe, and environmentally friendly solutions since 1936. The company supports engineers in overcoming major technological challenges by designing, developing, and producing mechatronic solutions that set global standards. in the industries: E- mobility passenger cars, E-mobility commercial vehicles, Industrial Applications, and Medical Applications.

An Ambassadors Easter Dinner in Geneva to celebrate Easter which is a celebration of hope, a message of reconciliation, and the promise of new life.

Partners in Diplomacy International Women’s Day Luncheon for female ambassadors and spouses.

An annual banquet with ambassadors, parliamentarians, business executives and key international guests for networking and to look into the meaning of Christmas and its implication in practical day to day life from key speakers the world of diplomacy, politics and business.

In partnership with bettagsbegegnung.ch. The Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer is a state holiday that emphasizes the importance of gratitude, peace, reconciliation and prayer through historical events.

The Annual Global Leadership Institute (GLI) on Nation Building through Leadership Excellence, organized by Global Leadership Geneva-Bern in collaboration with AIPD-GL, will convene in Geneva, Switzerland from 1 to 5 July, 2024. The GLI program is tailored for both emerging and established leaders across Politics, Civil Society, Civil Service, and the Marketplace. In a world where effective leadership is paramount, there is a pressing need for leaders entrenched in values that foster the growth and well-being of both individuals and communities. GLI’s mission is to empower such leaders to effect positive change in nations and communities, fostering flourishing and sustainable growth.

An insight into what Christianity has to offer in the nourishing and flourishing of a society. The speakers will be well-known author and best seller Mr. Tom Holland; Prof. Benjamin Sciesser, Faculty of Theology, University of Bern; and Rt Revd Dr. Graham Tomlin, Founding Director of the “Center for Cultural Witness” London and the former Bishop of Kensington.

Geneva has an impressive history in its political & economic development. The city as we know is also a worldwide center for diplomacy and hosts the highest number of international organizations in the world. In this city tour, we will walk the very cobblestone streets that John Calvin walked in the 16th century and uncover the rich Reformation history of the Old Town of Geneva, and the transformation of life and society it led to. This tour will be led by Dr. John Glass who has written a thesis and published a book titled “A Walking Guide to John Calvin’s Geneva; Following the Footsteps of the Great Reformer”. Dr. Glass is an excellent orator with a profound knowledge of Geneva, who makes this tour interesting. There is much to discover!

An Ambassadors Round Table on the topic “Navigating Uncertainity: The power of Agile Human Resource Management” with Prof. Dr. Stephan Nuesch, Director of the International Institute of Management in Technology and Innovation Management, University of Fribourg. In addition to getting to know the founder and owner of the company isolutions.

An event for female Ambassadors and spouses of the ambassadors. Event only by invitation.

An annual banquet with ambassadors, parliamentarians, business executives and key international guests for networking and to look into the meaning of Christmas and its implication in practical day to day life from key speakers the world of diplomacy, politics and business.

A coffee event for spouses of ambassadors and diplomats in Geneva on Cross Cultural Transition- Self care and strengthening families and a Christmas Reading.

In partnership with bettagsbegegnung.ch. The Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer is a state holiday that emphasizes the importance of gratitude, peace, reconciliation and prayer through historical events.

The GLT Conference is a unique opportunity for leaders in the public sector to engage with others who share their passion for promoting good governance and advancing positive change in their communities. Through a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into the role of principles in shaping public policy and promoting peace and security in our world today.

Ambassadors Easter Fellowship Luncheon in Geneva with leaders from Civil Society and Academia on the hope of Easter.

An event for female Ambassadors and spouses of the ambassadors on the topic “Cross-Cultural Transitions: Staying Grounded while being Mobile”. Event only by invitation.

An annual banquet with ambassadors, Parliamentarians, business executives and key international guests for networking and to look into the meaning of Christmas and its implication in practical day to day life from key speakers.

Living with confidence between cultures – how do we nurture that? Living in different cultures is a joy and a challenge of members of the diplomatic corps. Finding one‘s way in a new country, a different structure, and with ever-changing relationships is always a challenge. Children are often able to navigate through different cultures before they have had the opportunity to fully develop their own personal and cultural identity. Practical impulses and personal conversations can reveal at this event new strategies for confidently building a life in the midst of multiple cultures.

In partnership with bettagsbegegnung.ch. The Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer is a state holiday that emphasizes the importance of gratitude, peace, reconciliation and prayer through historical events.

As the federal capital, Bern has an impressive history in its political and economic development. There is much to discover! In this city tour we will visit special places and hear exciting stories about Bern and its inhabitants.

Geneva has an impressive history in its political development. The city became a worldwide centre for diplomacy and hosts the highest number of international organizations in the world. There is much to discover! In this city tour we will visit special places and hear exciting stories about Geneva and its inhabitants.

We celebrate the hope of easter together. With keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Ralph Kunz, Professor of Practical Theology at the University of Zurich, word of greeting by Representatives of the Swiss Parliament and the Diplomatic Corps and a piano concert with Reto Reichenbach.

The 6th Partners in Diplomacy: International Women’s Day Luncheon of Global Leadership Geneva-Bern on the topic “Trusting in times of challenges” on Tuesday, 8 March 2022, adjacent to the United Nations Office in Geneva with Interview Panelists H. E. Dr. Mrs. Teuta Agai-Demjaha, Ambassador of the Permanent Mission of North Macedonia to the United Nations, WTO and other International Organisations in Geneva, Medical Doctor, Public Health PhD; Mrs. Vicki Anita Blackman, Public Health Specialist, Spouse of the Ambassador of Barbados to Geneva and Mrs. Ericka Mejia, Former Banker, Spouse of a Senior UN Diplomat and Former Vice Minister of Ecuador. The event was participated by a full house of 45 dynamic women from over 31 nations who are ambassadors, spouses of ambassadors, UN diplomats, and a few representatives from Swiss businesses and NGOs. The speakers shared valuable insights and there were lively interactions at the table, much appreciated by the participants.