ST. GALLEN
SYMPOSIUM

55th St. Gallen Symposium
Disrupted Age
6-7 May 2026
We live in a time of rapid technological, geopolitical, and demographic shifts — where risks and opportunities grow side by side. Join global leaders and the next generation to explore how to navigate this disrupted age. Save the date and get in touch to be part of the conversation.

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We believe in positive change for a better world by bringing generations together along with our vision: Lead with the Next Generation in Mind.

Connecting

We connect leaders of today and tomorrow from business, politics, science and civil society to foster mutual understanding and joint action on our most pressing challenges and chances.

Community

Our global community comprises more than 400 businesses and institutions and over 300 universities.

Positive Change

We believe in positive change for a better world by bringing generations together along with our vision: Lead with the Next Generation in Mind.

“The St. Gallen Symposium has a unique atmosphere because of the role the students play in its organisation at their alma mater. It is their conference.”
– Lord Brian Griffiths of Fforestfach
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  • INSIGHTS

    Worforce Resilience Roundtable

    AI, talent, knowledge and mental health Workforce resilience is where Chief Human Resources Officers (CHRO) will win or lose the next decade. At the CHRO Roundtable of the 55th St. Gallen Symposium, senior HR leaders from multinational companies came together for a practitioner-driven exchange on AI, talent, institutional knowledge, and mental health – grounded in […]
    August 24, 2026
  • INSIGHTS, SYMPACT

    The St. Gallen New Narrative Initiative

    By Tomas Casas Klett  The ‘St. Gallen New Narrative Initiative’ was launched during the 55th St. Gallen Symposium on May 7th, 2026. At the kick-off workshop, a dozen participants volunteered their time and knowledge to discuss the thesis: “Do we need a new global narrative for the 21st century?”   What are narratives? So, what exactly are narratives, and why does the narrative market matter in the modern political economy? Narratives provide a way for ordinary citizens to […]
    August 4, 2026
  • INSIGHTS, TOPIC BRIEF

    Roundtable debrief: From exposure to resilience: how businesses are responding to Middle East supply chain & energy disruptions 

    By Nikolaus Lang, Cristian Rodriguez-Chiffelle and Thomas Gratowski  BCG hosted senior executives at the St. Gallen Symposium in early May to discuss the business impacts of the conflict in the Middle East. Given the importance of the region for global energy and logistics, the roundtable provided a platform for discussion about companies’ exposure to the conflict as well as their immediate […]
    June 23, 2026
  • VOICES OF THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW REPORT

    Voices of the Leaders of Tomorrow 2025: Shifting Global Power

    The Voices of the Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 reveals where generations of leaders align and where they diverge—on global risks, market priorities, and what it takes to lead in an era of global disruption. Geopolitical volatility is no longer an abstract backdrop but a day-to-day business risk. Whether it’s sudden tariffs, supply shocks, or wavering […]
    April 30, 2026

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