Frequently asked questions

An independently organised international business summit focused on Asia–Switzerland trade, investment, innovation, entrepreneurship and institutional relationships.

18–22 January 2027. The programme spans Zurich and Davos: 18 January in Zurich and 19–22 January in Davos, with the main Summit taking place in Davos.

The Summit takes place in Davos during the week world business leaders gather there, and uses Davos as its host location and international business setting.

No. Asia Swiss Business Summit @ Davos is independently organised and takes place in Zurich and Davos during the week of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. It is not affiliated with, organised by or endorsed by the World Economic Forum.

No. Asia Swiss Business Summit registration provides access only to Asia Swiss Business Summit programmes and activities specified in the relevant registration package. It does not provide access to WEF venues, sessions or programmes.

The programme is designed for CEOs, senior executives, investors, family offices, entrepreneurs, governments, institutions, technology companies, professional services firms and other business participants.

No. Asia Swiss Business Summit does not guarantee investment, financing, contracts, commercial transactions or business outcomes.

Write to the team that handles your question: General Enquiries, info@asiaswissbf.ch; Delegate Registration, delegates@asiaswissbf.ch.

Choose your pass on the registration page, or email delegates@asiaswissbf.ch and we will send you the booking form.

Business leaders, investors, family offices, entrepreneurs, startups, banks, institutions, government representatives, professional organisations, academics and selected media. The Summit is intended for business and professional audiences.

Yes. Every pass is priced per person. The Business Showcase package includes a pass for one person, 18–21 January.

By bank transfer, in full and in advance. The payment details are on the booking form we send you after you register.

Every pass includes a Business Visitor Visa invitation letter on request, and visa support by an immigration expert UK lawyer. Granting a visa is solely at the discretion of the Swiss Embassy.

No. Any event support letter is only for participation-related purposes. Visa decisions are made independently by the competent authorities.

Transport and accommodation are not included in the registration fee. Zurich hotel booking, travel insurance and airport pickup are available as optional extras, at additional cost.

Yes. Registered participants can provide their business objectives and areas of interest for consideration within the Asia Swiss Business Summit business matchmaking programme.

Yes. Speaker proposals can be submitted for consideration. Participation is subject to programme requirements, relevance and availability.

We welcome proposals from CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, government representatives, economists, academics, technology leaders, industry specialists, family-business leaders and sustainability professionals.

Keynote, panel, fireside conversation, roundtable, masterclass, executive briefing and investor presentation. We're looking for dynamic, interactive and forward-looking sessions that inspire action and spark meaningful dialogue.

Speaker applications are accepted subject to programme requirements, selection and availability.

Email info@asiaswissbf.ch.

Yes. Asia Swiss Business Summit offers several partnership formats for companies, investment organisations, governments, institutions, technology companies, startups and media organisations.

Yes. Governments, investment promotion agencies, trade organisations and chambers can explore Country Showcase and other partnership opportunities.

Yes. Several partnership and sponsorship formats are available. Write to info@asiaswissbf.ch.

They are minimum investments, in Swiss francs (CHF). Every package can be tailored to your objectives.

Yes. Awards sponsorship ranges from the Awards Title Partner, limited to one organisation, to category, reception, media and knowledge partnerships.

Principal Partner, Strategic Partner, Investment Partner, Country Partner, Technology Partner, Startup Partner, Cultural Partner, Media Partner. See the Partners page for what each one covers.

Send an enquiry through the form on the Partners page, or email info@asiaswissbf.ch.

Write to info@asiaswissbf.ch for press accreditation, interviews and media briefings.

Journalists, broadcasters and media organisations covering the Summit. Selected media take part alongside business leaders, investors, institutions and government representatives.

Complete the accreditation form on the Media page, or email info@asiaswissbf.ch with your name, publication and the coverage you have in mind.

Press accreditation, CEO interviews, executive interviews, partner features, video interviews and media briefings.

Summit news, speaker and executive interviews, business profiles, investment stories, country features, innovation showcases, partner announcements, Summit photography and video content.

CEO, executive and video interviews are among the media opportunities. Tell us who you would like to interview when you request accreditation.

Yes. Media partnership, for international content and media collaboration, is one of the Summit's partnership formats. Email info@asiaswissbf.ch.

Trade Partnership of the Year, Investment Deal of the Year, Rising Company, Sustainability & Innovation Leadership, Lifetime Contribution to Asia–Switzerland Trade.

Nominations are subject to evaluation by jury.

At the reception in Davos on 21 January 2027, at the close of the main Summit day.

Email info@asiaswissbf.ch with the nominee and the award category.