SSF Annual Conference: Innovating for a Sustainable Future

Content

Swiss Sustainable Finance is delighted to invite you to its Annual Conference on 18 June 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00 CET (followed by an apéro), at the Kursaal in Bern.

Join us as we explore how innovation is shaping a more liveable and sustainable future. This year’s conference brings together high-level, renowned speakers from international organisations, finance and industry to share insights at the forefront of technology and sustainability.

In the first part, we will dive into the potential of artificial intelligence and look at how it can be leveraged to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges and accelerate the advancement of sustainable finance. In the second part, two pioneering startups will present innovative solutions fostering efficient agriculture and eliminating pollutants. Furthermore, we will examine the critical role of the financial sector in enabling innovation that strengthens resilience and supports a thriving future for all.

We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring afternoon of forward-looking perspectives, meaningful dialogue, and valuable networking opportunities with peers.

Speakers

Doreen Bogdan-Martin

Secretary-General, ITU (United Nations)

Doreen Bogdan-Martin is Secretary-General of the ITU and has over 30 years of experience driving digital inclusion and advancing secure, sustainable digital ecosystems worldwide.

Lorenzo Saa

Chief Sustainability Officer, Clarity AI

Lorenzo Saa is Chief Sustainability Officer at Clarity AI. Along his 25+ years of experience he is recognised for scaling the responsible investment ecosystem and advancing AI-powered insights.

Sven Wiedmer

Executive Director, Head SI Quant, UBS Asset Management

Sven Wiedmer is Head of SI Quant at UBS Asset Management, specializing in quantitative investing and sustainable investment strategies, with a focus on AI‑driven and advanced analytics solutions for investment decision‑making and risk management.

Dominique Mégret

CEO, Ecorobotix

Dominique Mégret is CEO of Ecorobotix and a tech entrepreneur who drives AI-based sustainable agriculture and bridges venture capital, deep tech, and sustainability.

Estelle Clerc

CEO and Co-Founder, CellX Biosolutions

Estelle Clerc is CEO and Co-Founder of CellX Biosolutions, a Swiss biotech startup that develops bacteria-based solutions that break down persistent chemical pollutants such as PFAS, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals.

Evelien Hooijman

Director Transition Accelerator, ING

Evelien Hooijman is Director Transition Accelerator at ING. She drives sustainable finance by mobilising capital for energy transition, EV charging, and nature-based solutions across global markets.

Christian Ilgner

Representative of Valyou Anlagestiftung, CEO Cenvion

Christian Ilgner is an infrastructure investment professional and former Head of Energy Investments at Reichmuth. He is the founder of Cenvion, focusing on battery energy storage systems (BESS), and serves as Senior Investment Advisor to VALYOU Anlagestiftung.

Patrick Odier

President, Swiss Sustainable Finance

Patrick Odier is President of Swiss Sustainable Finance and former Lombard Odier partner, recognized for his long-standing commitment to integrating sustainability into the financial system.

Sabine Döbeli

CEO, Swiss Sustainable Finance

Sabine Döbeli has over 25 years of experience in sustainable finance and has been CEO of Swiss Sustainable Finance since 2014, following roles at Vontobel and Zürcher Kantonalbank where she built sustainability strategies and products.

Carolin Roth

Business Moderator and Financial Journalist

Carolin Roth is an international journalist and moderator, known for her time at CNBC, and now works freelance for leading outlets, moderating discussions on global finance and politics.

Schedule

Agenda

18 June