THE 2026
Boardroom Exchange
& Visual Legacy Commission
A Clear Path Toward Excellence
High-Performing Boards of the Future
Conceived as a catalyst for collective intelligence
our annual exchange events unite visionary minds to advance the frontiers of modern leadership,
anchoring each year’s strategic dialogue in a legacy collection of commissioned artworks
that visually chronicle the evolution of board governance.
The Boardroom Exchange
THE VISION
Bridging the gap between traditional governance and future excellence.
THE INITIATIVE
An exclusive, invitation-only Strategic Leadership Exchange held during JewelsBasel.
THE ROOM
A precision-engineered cohort of 50 Senior Board Leaders & 20 Board-Ready Executive Leaders.
Why Now
THE CHALLENGE:
Corporate demands are evolving at an unprecedented pace.
THE SOLUTION:
Embracing new cognitive profiles and agile thinking to build the boards of the future.
Basel 18 June
THE 2026
Boardroom Exchange
On 18 June at Les Trois Rois, Basel, the 2026 Boardroom Exchange convenes a precision-engineered assembly of 70 leaders to architect the high-performance boards of the future, an evolution anchored by a commissioned legacy piece that transforms the evening’s strategic dialogue into a permanent institutional record.
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THE 2027
Boardroom Exchange
Building on the foundation of our inaugural assembly, the 2027 Boardroom Exchange will continue to shape the high-performance boards of the future by tracking the evolution of governance standards and documenting the tangible progress of the architects leading the way.
Setting the Scene
Exclusive Access
The Boardroom Exchange takes place during JewelsBasel in the historic Salle des Rois at the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois.
Experience private entry as Jewels Basel opens its doors exclusively for our guests on the salon’s opening day.
A Location of Historic Significance
CULTURAL PRESTIGE
A High-Trust Space serving as a landmark for global diplomacy & providing the ultimate discretion for elite exchange.
Positioned at the heart of Basel during the world’s premier Art Basel week.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
A Precision-Engineered Initiative
As corporate demands rapidly evolve, maintaining governance excellence requires embracing new cognitive profiles and agile strategic thinking to build the boards of the future.
50
Senior Board Members
Representing market excellence, gathered for direct, qualitative peer-to-peer dialogue.
20
Board-Ready Leaders
Bringing fresh institutional insights, multi-disciplinary backgrounds & modern leadership strategies.
70
Decision Makers
Challenging groupthink by integrating next-generation perspectives and multi-disciplinary backgrounds into board architecture.
The Evening Flow
A CURATION OF DIALOGUE & DISCOVERY
19h00 | The Opening
Welcome Address by Dr. Estie Alessandrini, Aprimenta President & G100 Swiss Chair. Followed by opening Remarks by Lucia de Lucia, G100 Global Chair Pay Parity & Corporate Transformation and Nadine Fink, JewelsBasel Founder & Venue Host.
19h15 | Strategic Keynote
Governance Partner ODDO BHF Keynote by Dr. Nina Sauerwein.
19h25 | 360 Degree Showcase
30-Second pitches on high-performing boards of the future, with Showcase Host Alexandra Hirzel.
19h40 | Panel Discussion
Expert panel discussion unpacking strategies for building high-performing boards, introduced by Exchange Host Carol Constant and led by the Panel Chair Robert Straw.
20h25 | Legacy Unveiling
A resilience showcase by Tessy Antony-de-Nassau & unveiling of the 2026 commissioned artwork and Legacy Partner Inscription, presented by Impact Host, Patricia Montesinos.
20h35 | The Strategic Exchange
Peer-to-peer strategic dialogue and Apéro Riche.
Our Speakers
STEPHAN HILLERT
Senior Advisor, Board Member,
President Millennials4Boards
JULIE UDRY
Business Succession Legal Expert,
Board Member
BARBARA CRESTI
Founder StratEdge,
Board advisor
PROF. BENEDETTA AUDIA
Principal, International
Development
DR. INDIRA BUNIC
CEO & Founder EmpowerU™️,
Board Member, Advisor, Coach
DR. ROBERT STRAW
CEO CEIBS Switzerland,
Advisor, Board Member
A Visual Legacy
A Permanent Record of Governance Evolution
THE CULTURAL INTERSECTION
Set against the world’s premier art week, we are not merely discussing the shifting boardroom landscape; we are creating a physical record of its evolution.
A SYMBOLIC MASTERPIECE
Unveiling a commissioned artwork reflecting our mission: precision, structural stability, and progressive leadership.
The unveiling of the art piece will commence with a special resilience excellence showcase presented by
TESSY-ANTONY-DE-NASSAU
This showcase pulls directly from her high-stakes leadership journey. She will share insights from navigating rigid frameworks and finding the courage to ensure your voice is heard at the highest levels.
Your Presence
Can Define the Cognitive Future of Governance
- Exchange Proven Practices: Learn what is actually working in pioneering organisations to implement replicable, science-backed solutions within your own leadership team.
- Forge Strategic Alliances: Engage deeply with an elite cross-sector cohort of board directors, senior board members, executives and top academics dedicated to evolving modern leadership.
- Drive Institutional Evolution: Accelerate comprehensive inclusivity & equality at the highest levels of decision-making to drive lasting organisational impact.
- Master Adaptive Governance: Acquire the advanced frameworks required to unlock true collective intelligence and optimise boardroom performance.
Secure Your Seat
Together, we will shape the dialogue on high-performing boards of the future.
Choose your attendance capacity:
Board-ready Executive
Sharing Strategic Perspectives
Targeted Boardroom Access: direct, high-value pathways to nominating committees.
Accelerated Leadership Readiness: access advanced frameworks required to command complex board dynamics.
Strategic Visibility Blueprint: position your expertise at the forefront of the evolving global governance narrative.
Senior Board Member
Exchanging Practices, Guiding Evolution
Curated Elite Convergence: high-value networking with fellow directors during the exclusive apéro reception.
Advanced Strategic Dialogue: rigorous, science-backed debate on cognitive breakthroughs in modern boardrooms.
Future Narrative Co-Creation: embed your perspective directly into the evolution of global governance.
Strategic Sponsor
Showcasing Organisational Impact
Premier Identity Exposure: high-impact brand placement across displays and digital platforms.
Perpetual Artwork Legacy dedicated engraving on the commissioned art piece.
Direct Executive Connection: VIP tickets for exclusive, closed-door engagement with the top-tier attendees.
Our Partners
OUR KNOWLEDGE & LEGACY PARTNER
Elevate your organisation’s leadership narrative.
If your company is actively building inclusive leadership frameworks, connect with us to showcase your impact and pioneer the future of cognitive governance.
Selected partners will lead the narrative by authoring the White Paper Foreword & securing a permanent legacy with a dedicated inscription on our uniquely commissioned artwork.
Contact us to discuss available Sponsor Opportunities.
GOVERNANCE PARTNER
ODDO BHF
VENUE HOST PARTNER
JewelsBasel
STRATEGIC CATALYST PARTNER
Cembramo Advisors
CATALYST PARTNER
Swisscom Ventures
CATALYST PARTNER
Nadine Fink
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PARTNER
Millennials4Boards
CATALYST PARTNER
International Development
LEGACY PARTNER
Fe+Male Think Tank
OUR CREATIVE PARTNER
TAMARA ANDJUS
Drawing upon her unique transition from the rigid confines of the High Court to dynamic abstract expression, Tamara will portray the progression of corporate governance in her commissioned artwork as a bold, multi-layered shift from traditional structure to agile, forward-thinking
POWERED BY THE G100 MISSION MILLION
Our Team
Dr. Estie Alessandrini
Swiss Chair
Lucia de Luca
Global Chair
Carol Constant
Honorary Advisory
Patricia Montesinos
Advisory Member
Alexandra Hirzel
Advisory Member
Barbara Cresti
Advisory Member
Isabella Visconti
Advisory Member
Trenisha Subajan
Advisory Member
Nadine Esposito
Advisory Member
Olena Vlasiuk
Advisory Member
Petra Geckova
Advisory Member
Maria Udvardi-Gocs
Advisory Member
Dr. Mareike Ostertag
Advisory Member
Abby Catherine Hempel Stark Advisory Member
Natalja Shabashova
Advisory Member
Benedetta Audia
Advisory Member
Valentine Bugeja
Advisory Member
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