[Press conference] BUILDING BRIDGES 2026

The Next Chapter of Sustainable Finance : Why Geneva Matters Now !

The Geneva Press Club is pleased to welcome Building Bridges press conference for its 2026 edition.

Speakers

• Patrick Odier, Chairman, Building Bridges
• Ambassador Thomas Gürber, Permanent representative of Switzerland to the United Nations and the other international organisations in Geneva, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
• Emmanuel Faber, Chairman, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
• Tenke Zoltani, Chief Executive Officer, SDG Impact Finance Initiative (SIFI)

To participate, please register with the following links:

Press Conference in English, but French questions welcome

From October 6th to 8th, Building Bridges returns to Geneva for its seventh edition, to strengthen the alignment of finance and sustainability. Organised by the Building Bridges Foundation, this event brings together the financial world, political authorities, civil society and internationally renowned figures at an exceptional moment. More than ever, the issue of sustainable finance is at the forefront of discussions for both businesses and governments. The crisis in multilateralism makes it ever more urgent to find global solutions; conflicts around the world are overshadowing sustainability goals; massive investments in artificial intelligence are affecting the real economy and stock markets; and climate change is disrupting the natural environment and people’s lives. Building Bridges provides a unique platform for all stakeholders to come together, collaborate, and develop effective responses to these challenges.

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