Wednesday, 25 September 2024
11:30 – 12:45 am
Discover practical solutions to reduce our ecological footprint and learn how small changes can make a big difference – even at a major event like the UCI Cycling and Para-Cycling World Championships Zurich 2024.
Moderation
Christoph Kunz
Guests
Nicole Vogler, Klimawirkstatt
Nicole Vogler is a dedicated sustainability expert and the founder of Klimawirkstatt. Her company promotes sustainable business practices and is dedicated to environmental education. Her goal is to raise awareness of sustainability issues and to demonstrate practical, innovative solutions for how we can act in a more climate-friendly and resource-efficient way – for a sustainable society.
Anja Kollmuss, Klima-Info
Anja Kollmuss is the founder of Klima-Info.ch, a leading information portal on climate protection in Switzerland.
As a committed climate scientist, she has been working intensively for many years to raise awareness of the challenges of climate change and highlight concrete solutions. She has worked as a climate policy consultant for over 20 years, authoring studies and advising organisations and governments. She has also been a primary school teacher since 2020. With her great expertise and tireless commitment, Anja Kollmuss is an important voice in climate protection and a role model for all those who are committed to a sustainable future.
Anina Dürig, Tibits
She has been working at Tibits as a specialist and sustainability manager since 2024. Prior to this, she had the opportunity to familiarise herself intensively with various areas of the company over a period of seven years. In her new role, she uses the knowledge she gained from her degree in environmental engineering (B.Sc. ZHAW) to make Tibits more sustainable in a holistic way. At the same time, she is continuing her education with a Master’s degree in Sustainable Business Development in the field of sustainability management.
Moritz Jäger, co-founder of Tsuku
Moritz Jäger is a business psychologist, behavioural economist and co-founder of Tsuku. He deals with the question of why people (do not) behave sustainably and how our systems and organisations often encourage unsustainable behaviour. With his interdisciplinary approach, he develops solutions to design systems in such a way that they promote sustainable behaviour and support a sustainable world.
Rolf Schwery, Acting Responsibly
Rolf Schwery is the founder of ‘Acting Responsibly’, which specialises in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with a focus on sustainable events. He has extensive experience in the development and implementation of CSR strategies. Schwery is well known in the CSR world for his expertise and commitment to promoting responsible event management.
Friday, 27 September 2024
15:00 – 16:00
A talk about the diverse world of cycling: from personal stories about the love of cycling to global trends and challenges in cycling culture and the cycling industry.
Moderation
Riccarda Trepp
Guests
Pascal Ritter, co-editor-in-chief of Gruppetto, co-founder of Amici della Bici GmbH.
Pascal Ritter is passionate about promoting cycling and cycling culture, which is reflected in his editorial work and entrepreneurial activities.
Pia Wertheimer, Journalist
Pia Wertheimer is an experienced journalist who has worked at Tamedia for several years, where she is particularly well known for her reporting in the fields of politics and society. In addition to her work as an editor, she has also made a name for herself as a columnist and commentator, always attracting attention with her in-depth analyses and trenchant opinions.
Ursula Wyss, politician & author
Ursula Wyss is a well-known Swiss politician and recently published the book ‘Velowende’, which deals with urbanity and the future of cycling. In this book, she and other experts discuss innovative concepts and strategies for bicycle-friendly and sustainable urban development.
Isa Pulver, ultra road cyclist
Isa Pulver is a successful ultra-distance road cyclist from Ittigen BE who specialises in non-stop races over several days. Her sporting highlights include her World Championship title in ultra cycling in 2024, her two victories in the ‘Race Across America’ (2015 and 2023) and a third place in 2019. In addition to ultra cycling, she also works as a coach in disabled sports. ‘Pushing my own limits on an ongoing basis is both a challenge and motivation for me’.
Saturday, 28 September 2024
14:00 – 14:45
We discuss the broad field of equality with inspiring women – in their private lives, in companies and especially in sport and sports reporting, where athletes are still heavily underrepresented. From exciting life stories to challenges, power and achievements on the road to equality.
Moderation
Christoph Kunz
Guests
Sandra De Vito, Lawyer & Managing Partner
Sandra De Vito loves the rush of ideas, alone for herself while jogging, flying, writing poetry, dancing and enjoying a fine dinner in a romantic atmosphere with inspiring people. She doesn’t particularly like nay-sayers, but appreciates their honesty when it is backed by positivity. And she likes to tell stories: as a lawyer, as a Managing Partner and as a mother of two daughters.’
Chantal Cavin, former para-athlete, Plusport
Chantal Cavin is a Swiss Paralympic swimmer, former world record holder and multiple world champion who took part in the Paralympic Games three times. After retiring from swimming, she took up running and cycling, completed five Ironmans and won silver twice at the Swiss Para-Cycling Championships in 2020.
Doris Keller, Director of the UEFA European Women’s Football Championship 2025
Doris Keller is the Director of the UEFA European Women’s Football Championship 2025. With her many years of experience in sports management, she leads the organisation of this major international tournament and promotes the further development of women’s football at the highest level.
Nicole Vandenbrouck , Equal Voice, Reporter
Nicole Vandenbrouck has been a reporter at Blick since 2007. With her specialised knowledge of ice hockey, horse riding and beach volleyball, she provides in-depth insights into these and other sports. She has been writing about national and international sporting events since 1994 and likes to focus on the people behind the players. As part of her established position in sports journalism and her involvement in the Ringier ‘Equal Voice’ initiative, she is committed to improving the visibility of female athletes in the media as well as promoting equal language and visual representation.
Jeannine Gmelin, rowing world champion
Jeannine Gmelin is Switzerland’s most successful female rower. With her world championship title in 2017, two fifth places at the 2016 and 2021 Olympic Games and numerous World Cup victories and medals at the European Championships, she has achieved international recognition.
Nathalie Schneitter, former professional mountain biker, entrepreneur
Nathalie Schneitter is a former Swiss professional mountain bike athlete and pioneer in the sport of e-mountain biking. As the first E-MTB world champion and with numerous successes in mountain bike cross-country, she is one of the pioneers of the scene. Nathalie also brings her versatility, combined with her passion for cycling, to her everyday professional life. With her agency antritt gmbh, she specialises in all kinds of cycling topics.
Monday, 23 September 2024
14:30 to 16:15
A journey through the evolution of technology, society and mobility. Discover the groundbreaking achievements and the challenges that constant change brings for cars, bicycles and our world.
Moderation
Jeannine Borer
Guests
Marcel Guerry, Member of the Management Board, Emil Frey
Marcel Guerry (60) has been Managing Director of Emil Frey Switzerland since 2018. The trained car mechanic has previously held a number of positions, including CEO of Mercedes-Benz Switzerland and Italy. Emil Frey also owns the Emil Frey Racing Team, which has enjoyed success in both international motor sports and formula sports.
Alois ‘Wisel’ Iten, Head of the Oerlikon Open Racecourse
Alois ‘Wysel’ Iten, known as the boss of the Open Racecourse Oerlikon, has shaped Swiss cycling for decades, runs a cycling shop and developed the cult brand ‘itca’. As a founding member of the Oerlikon Open Racecourse interest group, he played a key role in preserving the traditional track in Oerlikon. He was also an association coach for Swiss Cycling until 2018 and has been honoured several times for his services, most recently with the City of Zurich’s Sports Promotion Award in 2023.
Jean-Paul Ballard, CEO of Swiss Side
Founder and CEO of Swiss Side. The former Formula 1 engineer optimises the aerodynamics of bicycles and athletes. He also co-developed Marcel Hug’s new racing wheelchair, optimised his handbike with Fabian Recher and worked with Flurina Rigling on her setup.
Kilian Oertli, Swiss Cycling
Trained bicycle mechanic and prospective mechanical engineer. Before his studies, he was responsible for the maintenance and optimisation of bicycles and equipment for the national teams as a service course manager and mechanic at Swiss Cycling.
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Immerse yourself in the world of Olympic heroes and discover inspiring stories of determination, triumph and defeat. Find out what values they embody and what we can learn from them.
Moderation
Jeannine Borer
Guests
Nicolas Hausmann, national wheelchairbasketball coach & athlete
Nicolas Hausamann is a national basketball coach and sports marketer who has enjoyed great success as a professional wheelchair basketball player, including winning the German championship with RSV Lahn-Dill. Despite being severely paralysed as a child, he fought his way back through years of training and is now an inspirational motivator who brings his passion for sport into his work and life. As a national coach, he knows the challenges of being an athlete and dreaming of the Olympics.
Aline Seitz, track athlete
Aline Seitz started cycling as a mountain biker. In order to take part in the European Youth Olympic Games, she tried her hand at cycling and immediately showed potential. She went on to qualify for the European and World Championships in both disciplines and started track training to improve her cadence. Here, too, she quickly achieved good results. In 2017, I took part in my first international race on the track. A fifth place at the Elite European Championships, participation in the Elite World Championships and even a World Cup victory speak for themselves.
Marcel Hug, wheelchair athlete
Marcel Hug is one of the most successful Swiss wheelchair athletes over medium and long distances. He won a total of six gold, four silver and two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games in Athens, London, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, set numerous world records and won the prestigious marathon races in Boston, London, Berlin, Tokyo, Chicago and New York.
Chantal Gavin, former para-athlete, Plusport
Chantal Cavinn is a Swiss Paralympic swimmer, former world record holder and multiple world champion who competed three times at the Paralympic Games. After retiring from swimming, she took up running and cycling, completed five Ironmans and won silver twice at the Swiss Para-Cycling Championships in 2020.