Swiss Impact Week 2026

Geneva,YourGateway

Swiss Impact Week 2026 takes place in Geneva, Switzerland from Monday 5 to Friday 9 October 2026, overlapping with Building Bridges Week — positioning Geneva as a neutral, regulated bridge between African infrastructure opportunities and international capital markets.

Venue & Access

The event is expected to take place across several locations within the UN vicinity and the CICG (Centre International de Conférences Genève), subject to availability, organized under the patronage of EU Business School and SSBM.

Geneva's ecosystem — LBMA-certified refineries, secure freeports, established private banking institutions, and a stable legal framework under the Swiss Code of Obligations and the Financial Market Infrastructure Act — underpins the week's financial structuring sessions.

Protocol & Diplomatic Notes

African Kingdoms will be honored as distinguished guests of the event, alongside governmental delegates and Heads of Kingdoms from more than 20 African countries. Organisers work closely with Embassies, Missions and Geneva International to ensure a smooth experience for all delegates.

Diplomatic Protocol
Coordinated with Embassies and Missions in Geneva.
Security Coordination
Arranged with Geneva International for the full week.
High-Level Reception
Formal reception arrangements for governmental delegates and Heads of Kingdoms.
Visa Facilitation
LCPA's advisory team provides visa facilitation and accompaniment for delegates.

A 10-Day Engagement Window

The Main Event runs Monday 5 October – Friday 9 October 2026, with optional pre-events (3–4 October) and post-events (6–7 October), totalling a 10-day engagement window in Geneva.

Monday 5 October
1
Day 1 — Collaborate
Forge strategic synergies for effective partnerships.
8:00–17:00Geneva
Tuesday 6 – Thursday 8 October
2
Days 2–4 — Invest
Catalyzing global capital for the infrastructure financing gap; includes access to Building Bridges 2026 and thematic workshops.
8:00–17:00Geneva
Friday 9 October
3
Day 5 — Envision
Plan the future with local communities alongside governments, NGOs, businesses and investors.
8:00–17:00Geneva

Logistics FAQ

Visa support
LCPA's advisory team offers visa facilitation and accompaniment for participating delegates.
Security & protocol
Handled in coordination with Embassies, Missions and Geneva International.
Payment & cancellation
Payment is required to validate registration. Cancellations notified up to 5 days in advance may qualify for a partial 50% refund; tickets are otherwise non-refundable except if the organiser cancels the event.
Participant cap
The week is capped at a maximum of 150–200 participants to keep sessions focused.

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