Europe-Asia Economic Summit
26 - 28 May, 2025
Davos, Switzerland
Event Starts In
MON, 26 MAY - WED, 28 MAY, 2025
The summit aims to provide a platform for both international large-scale companies and SMEs to engage with industry leaders, connect with potential partners, create business opportunities, and foster meaningful cooperation between Europe and Asia.
The EAES in 2025 will delve into two pivotal topics: AI and Sustainability.
Event Official Start
9 AM on 27 May, 2025
Event Location
Davos Congress Center
Talstrasse 49a, 7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland
Program Schedules
16:00 - 20:00
Arrival of the participants & Welcome reception
8:00 - 9:00
Registration and welcome coffee
9:00 - 9:20
Welcome speech
Mrs. Aina Meng
Organizer of EAES
9:10 - 9:15
Opening Remarks
Mr. Philipp Wilhelm
Mayor of Davos
or
Mrs. Valérie Favre Accola
Vice Mayor, Governor & Head of Department for Building Construction, Energy & Environment, Municipality of Davos
Opening Address
Mr. Albert Rösti
Swiss Federal Councillor
Opening Address
Mrs. Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission
9:20 - 10:00
Opening Address / Opening Panel
Mr. Ivo Germann
Head of the Foreign Economic Affairs, Swiss Federal Goverment
Mr. Jonathan Reynolds
Secretary of State for International Trade, the U.K
Mrs. Svenja Schulze
Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation & Development, Germany
Mr. Antoine Armand
Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry of France
Mr. Meng WU
Director of the Cooperation Department, China Council For the Promotion of International Trade
Mr. Yoji Muto
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
Mrs. Grace Fu Hai Yien
Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore
Mr. Gobind Singh Deo
Minister of Digital, Malaysia
10:10 – 10:45
Keynote Speech 1: Europe-Asia Collaboration: Navigating Mega Trends for a Shared Future
10:45 - 11:30
Panel Discussion 1: The Future of AI-Powered Communication: Revolutionizing Content Creation and Distribution
Mr. Victor Riparbelli
Co-founder and President of Synthesia
Mr. Edward Crook
VP of Strategy at DeepL
Mr. Andrey Schukin
CTO of Interprefy
Break & Networking Lunch
11:30 - 12:15
Panel discussion 2: Ethical AI in Cybersecurity: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility
Mrs. Stella Yuan
Vice President of Alibaba Group, President of Alibaba Cloud
Ms. Tanuja Randery
President of Amazon Web Services EMEA
Mr. Salil Parekh
President of Infosys
Mr. André Kudelski
CEO of Kudelski Group
12:15 - 13:30
Break & Networking Lunch
13:30 - 14:15
Panel Discussion 3: The Future of Industrial Automation and AI: Building Smart, Sustainable Manufacturing Ecosystems
Mr. Ralph Haupter
President of Microsoft EMEA
Mr. Sami Atiya
President of ABB Automation
Mr. Mauro Macchi
CEO of Accenture EMEA
Mr. Sapthagiri Chapalapall
President of TCS Europe
14:14 - 15:00
Panel Discussion 4: The Future of Mobility: Innovations in Clean Mobility and Sustainable Energy Solutions
Mr. Michale Shu
General Manager of International Affairs, CEO of BYD Europe
Mr. William Li
General Manager of NIO
Mr. Oliver Blume
President of Volkswagen Group
Mr. Pere Brugal
President of General Motors Europe
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:15
Keynote Speech 2: Defining the New Reality – The AI Era
Mr. Pascal Kaufman
Founder and President of AlpineAI & Lab42
16:15 - 16:30
Moderator Housekeeping: Workshop Venue, One-on-One Meeting Arrangements, and Dinner Location
16:30 - 17:30
Parallel Workshop 1 & 2
Simultaneous One-on-One Meetings, 15 minutes per session
18:00 - 24:00
Networking Dinner
Power Dinner, VVIP only, on invitation basis
Luminous Night: Toast, Dance, and Relax
7:00 - 7:45
Lakeside Jogging: Breeze & Breeze
7:00 - 7:45
Yoga session: Energize & Elevate
7:00 - 8:45
Individual Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15
Welcome Remarks from Co-Organiser
Welcome Address from Headline Partner
9.15 - 10:00
Keynote Speech 3: New Champions in a New Ara – Driving a Sustainable Global Economy
10:00 - 10:45
Panel Discussion 5: Digital Solutions for Accelerating the Energy Transition: Integrating Renewables and Smart Technologies
Mr. Tim Holt
Board Member of Siemens Energy
Mr. Praveer Sinha
President of Tata Power India
Mr. Akash Ambani
Chairman of Reliance Jio
Mr. Christoph Brand
CEO of Axpo Group
10:45 - 11:30
Panel Discussion 6: Empowering Sustainability: Female Leaders Shaping the Future of Sustainable Solutions
Mrs. Mirjam Staub Bisang
Chair of BlackRock, Former CEO
Mrs. Roberta Boscolo
Chief Climate and Energy Officer of WMO
Mrs. Julia Maris
Chief Sustainability Officer of Engie
11:30 - 12:30
Parallel Workshop 3 & 4
Simultaneous Sessions: One-on-One Meetings, 15 minutes per session
12:30 - 13:30
Break & Networking Lunch
13:30 - 14:30
Parallel Workshop 5 & 6
Simultaneous Sessions: One-on-One Meetings, 15 minutes per session
14:30 - 15:30
Parallel Workshop 7 & 8
Simultaneous Sessions: One-on-One Meetings, 15 minutes per session
15:30 - 15:45
Coffee Break
15:45 - 16:30
Keynote Speech 4: Leading Through Disruption: New Strategies for Global Leaders in a Rapidly Changing World
16:30 - 16:45
Innovation and Smart City Award Cermony
16:45 - 17:00
Closing Remarks
Mr. Reto Branschi
President of Destination Davos Klosters
Closing Address by Co-organizer
Closing Speech by Organizer
Moderator Housekeeping and closing
Media Interviews and Press Release
Farewell Apéro – most European leaders are expected to depart Davos after the closing speeches.
The Speaker list is being continuously updated.
Confirmed Speakers
More speakers to be announced
Reasons to Attend
Inspiration and Motivation
Gain insights and motivation from 4 keynote speeches.
Industry Knowledge
Access the latest industry knowledge through 4 panel discussions and 4 workshops.
Business Opportunities
Utilize 16+ slots for 1:1 pre-scheduled meetings to explore business collaboration.
Networking
Benefit from great networking opportunities at the top management level.
Growth Opportunities
Meet industrial leader in VIP sections.
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