The event concept at a glance
The sustainability platform for businesses, the public sector and science
The Sustainability Days 2026 are Switzerland’s leading platform for urban sustainability and transformation.
Over two days, the event combines congress, exhibition, and networking to connect stakeholders from business, the public sector, and science in a targeted way. The focus lies on the major levers of sustainable development: energy, mobility, and spatial development & infrastructure, complemented by cross-cutting topics such as circular economy, digitalization, smart city, and CSRD
The aim of the event is to showcase concrete solutions, foster new partnerships, and jointly set impulses for a livable, resilient, and economically viable future.Visitors benefit from high-level keynotes, practical breakout sessions, startup pitches, and diverse networking opportunities.
Together for a better Tomorrow
Guiding Theme Sustainability Days 2026
The world is facing profound change: the climate crisis, geopolitical tensions, and societal upheavals demand new solutions and responsible action.
The Sustainability Days 2026 create a space where we actively shape the future together – with concrete solutions, interdisciplinary exchange, and bold visions.
Because a livable future does not create itself – it needs people, ideas, and platforms that enable change
6 Focus Topics
Energy as a strategic success factor
From waste to resource in the circular economy
New mobility for people, cities, and businesses
Shaping transformation together
Data and digitalization as an opportunity
Future viability through education and training
Pioneering. Shaping. Transforming. – First Speakers from the 2026 Line-up
Bastien Girod
Sarah Weber
Gabriel Schneider
Martin Fecke
Prof. Matthias Sulzer
Target Groups – Exhibitors & Partners
These stakeholder groups come together at the Sustainability Days.
Target Groups – Participants
Public sector | SMEs & large enterprises | Research & universities |
|---|---|---|
Government administration Specialist departments Politics | Executive & team management Sustainability & project managers Innovation teams | Scientists Professors University networks |
Associations & NGOs | Consultants & service providers | Startups & innovation drivers |
|---|---|---|
Association representatives Experts & specialists Project managers Legal & regulatory experts | ESG/CSRD consultants Impact investors Sustainability managers | Founders Innovation managers Participants in pitches & speaker corners |
Event Schedule & Formats
Morning:
9:00 am: Keynote Session | Coffee break in the exhibition area | 10:45 am: Breakout Session | 12:00 pm: Lunch in the exhibition area |
Afternoon:
13:45 pm: Keynote Session | Coffee break in the exhibition area | 16:00 pm: Breakout Session | 17:00 pm: Networking Apéro in the exhibition area (Ends at approx. 6:30 pm) |