Events Not To Miss During Climate Week Zurich 2026
Don't miss out on these events during Climate Week Zurich, from 4-9 May 2026, featuring or hosted by our members, associated members, and senior fellows.
Join our experts for keynotes, lectures, and conferences that connect cutting-edge research, policy, and decision-making with real-world action. Featuring CCS experts Dr. Tadas Zukas, Prof. Zacharias Sautner, Prof. Markus Leippold, Prof. Debjani Bhattacharyya, Prof. Nadine Strauß, and Prof. Kern Alexander, these events are hosted in collaboration with leading partners including EY, Swiss Sustainable Finance, Building Bridges, Swiss Banking, Asset Management Association Switzerland, University of Zurich, and ILE-HSG Institut für Law and Economics.
Overview of the events:
Tue, 5 May 2026, 15:30-17:00
EY's Focus Event: Greenwashing in Financial Services, Keynote, @Westhive, Dr. Tadas Zukas Link
Thu, 7 May 2026, 16:00-19:00, incl. Apéro
Conference “Sustainable Finance and Climate Finance - From Roots to Innovation”, @UZH Careum, Prof. Zacharias Sautner, Prof. Markus LeippoldLink
Thu, 7 May 2026, 17:00-19:00, incl. Apéro riche
Panel Discussion “Framing Sustainability in the Age of AI: Public Voices, Corporate Strategies, Media Influence”, @UZH Digital Society Initiative, Prof. Nadine Strauß Link
Fri, 8 May 2026, 12:15-13:45
Beyond Carbon: Debating the Future: “Green Finance”, online, Prof. Debjani Bhattacharyya, Prof. Markus Leippold, Prof. Nadine Strauß Link
Fri, 8 May 2026, 9:15-16:00, incl. Apéro & Refreshments
Conference “The Role of Sustainability in Central Banking”, @UZH KOL-F-101, Prof. Kern Alexander et al. Link