Program and Speakers

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Program and Speakers

These are our speakers in 2025

This year’s Zurich Summit will not only address relevant industry topics such as AI, streaming and film financing, but also timely global political questions and their impact on entertainment, which the conference aims to provide solutions for. 

This is the Zurich Summit 2025

AI

  • Beyond Imagination: Creativity in the Age of AI

YouTube & Social Media

  • How YouTube, TikTok and Instagram are rivaling the streamers for eyeballs and shaping cultural narratives

Politics in Entertainment

  • How does the entertainment industry navigate through times of political turmoil?

Finance & Production

  • With the emergence of European production hubs and incentives, is Hollywood still relevant?

Sales & Distribution

  • The economics of indie film: How to make a profit with the right release strategy?

Awards & Film Festivals

  • Awards & Film Festivals How can awards and its show, as well as film festivals remain the dominant cultural zeitgeist force?

Game Changer Conversation

  • A conversation with this year's Game Changer Award Recipient Tom Quinn, NEON

Would you like to explore previous editions of the Zurich Summit? Here you can find our programs from past years.

Want to experience the Zurich Summit live on September 27, 2025?

Secure your ticket now and become part of the exclusive Zurich Summit!

Experience inspiring panels, distinguished guests, and an unforgettable weekend filled with exciting networking opportunities.

Zurich Summit

Tickets
Friday, 26.09.25
16:00
The Dolder Grand

What is included in the Summit Package:

The Zurich Summit Standard Package includes

  • Welcome Drinks on 26 September

  • Zurich Summit Conference on 27 September

  •  Access to the Charity Doubles Tennis Tournament on 28 September

  • Attendance at the Awards Special Screening of Switzerland’s official Oscar entry, including an Apéro, on 28 September 

The Zurich Summit Gold Package includes:

  • Welcome Drinks on 26 September

  •  Zurich Summit Conference on 27 September

  • Access to the Charity Doubles Tennis Tournament on 28 September

  • Attendance at the Awards Special Screening of Switzerland’s official Oscar entry, including an Apéro, on 28 September

  • Invitation to the Zurich Summit and Game Changer Award Dinner at Restaurant Terrasse on 28 September.

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