Exclusive C-Level Roundtable with Swiss Ambassador Kjelsen

Date	Times	Event	Venue	Address
2024-11-18	Start: 18:00 End: 20:00	Exclusive C-Level Roundtable with Swiss Ambassador Kjelsen	Habib Canadian Bank Head Office	6450 Kitimat Rd, Mississauga, ON

It was a pleasure to host the second exclusive C-Level Roundtable co-organized by the SCCC and Adecco Canada and hosted by Habib Canadian Bank in their new head quarter office in Mississauga. The event offered an opportunity for corporate members of the SCCC to engage with the Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada, network with corporate leaders in the GTA while enjoying a wonderful cocktail reception followed by a delicious Indian dinner, which allowed for an extension of the engaged roundtable discussion. Click here for photos.

 

The Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Excellency Olaf Kjelsen shared his insight on Swiss-Canadian relations including perspectives on Swiss Artificial Intelligence. Among several interesting remarks the Ambassador also mentioned the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) that could be of interest to you. The GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar provides an overview of scientific developments and breakthroughs predictions that will affect us over a 5, 10 and even a 25 year time horizon, including in the economic world and AI. Click here for more. 

 

Afterwards, Tanya Cerniuk, Country Head of Adecco Canada shared the highlights of Adecco's most recent research, the "Global Workforce of the Future". This report investigates the evolving landscape of work, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and the need for adaptability. Their research, which surveyed 35,000 workers across 27 countries, highlights that economic uncertainty and job security are top concerns for employees. Despite these challenges, workers are proactive about personal development and see AI as an opportunity for career growth. The report emphasizes the importance of upskilling and internal mobility, with only 11% of the workforce currently being 'future-ready.' Employers must commit to continuous skills development and transparent communication to build a resilient and adaptable workforce. To read more, click here.

 

Last but not least, Steffen Milner, Head of Swiss Business Hub shared his insight on Swiss trade as they support Canadian companies seeking to invest in Switzerland to carry out activities such as business development. He also mentioned the research the SBH conducted in collaboration with the SCCC into the Swiss companies and sectors that are active in Canada. If you'd like to read their research, please click here. 

 

We thank you all for participating in the roundtable discussion and are looking forward to continuing hosting corporate events in this successful format in the future.