S-GE Event

International Trade Forum 2027

Name: International Trade Forum 2027
Start: 2027-04-27T09:30:00.000Z
End: 2027-04-27T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Kursaal Bern

27Apr 2027

SwitzerlandBern

Be inspired by leading personalities, discover new markets, and make valuable contacts through targeted matchmaking.

The Foreign Trade Forum is the central platform for the Swiss export industry. On April 27, 2027, you will meet our experts from the 20 Swiss Business Hubs as well as leading figures from politics and business at the Kursaal Bern. Dive into 130+ markets, get inspired by visionary voices, and expand your network through structured matchmaking—targeted, efficient, and designed to create real value.

We will announce the main theme and further program details soon. 2027 also marks S-GE’s 100th anniversary so this year’s International Trade Forum will be a special edition.
You can already look forward to an economic and political outlook, practical impulses for international growth, and breakout sessions focused on future-relevant markets and topics. An inspiring keynote will add an additional highlight and make new perspectives tangible.

What to Expect

Meet experts from around the world: specialized in Swiss exports, with deep market knowledge, relevant contacts, and practical next steps.
Access the official Global Network: including Swiss embassies and consulates general in selected target markets.
Get curated insights and inspiration across industries and topics from trade risks to opportunities, from infrastructure to medtech (2027 topics to follow).
Network efficiently through structured matchmaking and targeted on-site networking slots.
Become part of the Swiss export community: exchange with decision-makers and internationally active companies facing similar challenges and opportunities.

Save the date now! More information on the theme, program, and registration will follow.

Event information

Date

27 Apr 2027, 11:30 - 19:00

Place

Kursaal Bern
Kornhausstrasse 3
3013 Bern
Switzerland

Registration deadline

26 Apr 2027 12:00

Event languages

German, English, French, Italian

Organizer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Target audience

Approximately 400 exporting Swiss and Liechtenstein companies, as well as individuals from politics and administration, attend the International Trade Forum.

Tickets 2027

Regular Price

CHF 520.-

Start-up / Network Member

CHF 460.-

Silver Member

CHF 390.-

Gold Member

CHF 260.-

Matchmaking and 1:1 Meetings

Meet not just more, but the right people: The Foreign Trade Forum offers structured matchmaking so that you can connect with relevant professionals, partners, and peers. Set your interests and goals in advance in our matchmaking tool "Brella" and receive suitable suggestions; plan short 1:1 meetings at the event to make the most of your time on site. You will receive access to the app two weeks before the event via email.

Our global network for you at the Foreign Trade Forum

In around 45 countries, S-GE is represented with its own teams, the Swiss Business Hubs (SBH), which are integrated into the diplomatic representations of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).

Our teams support you in assessing market potential and market entry options, navigating local business practices and regulations, and connecting you with relevant partners - from potential customers and distributors to key players in the local ecosystem. Use the forum to gain valuable insights, sharpen your priorities, and translate contacts and impulses into concrete next steps.