Programme of the 43rd St. Gallen Symposium
Leaders of Tomorrow Pre-Programme
During the Pre-Programme the Leaders of Tomorrow meet each other and build a community prior to the symposium. The aim of the Pre-Programme is to give the Leaders of Tomorrow the opportunity to exchange their thoughts on the topic and to get prepared for the debates with the Leaders of Today. As an integral part of the St. Gallen Symposium the Leaders of Tomorrow Pre-Programme is a distinguished asset of the entire experience and highly regarded by our young participants. In collaboration with the Main Partners of the Leaders of Tomorrow the ISC organises the Pre-Programme.
Plenary Sessions
On both days of the symposium plenary sessions will be held in which prominent speakers will introduce the major topics, discuss controversial issues and provide impetus for the upcoming sessions. A distinction is made between the keynote address, keynote panel and one-on-one session. The sessions will be moderated by a chairman to ensure the participants are constantly involved in the discussion.
Work Sessions
The Work Sessions are the core element of the St. Gallen Symposium. They are the most suitable format for a direct and unrestricted discussion between speakers and participants. Work Sessions complement the Plenary Sessions and allow participants to directly exchange their opinions and experiences. This may happen either through plenary speakers who wish to expand on their remarks in a smaller setting, or through speakers who exclusively provide their expertise on a topic that deepens the overall symposium theme. In groups of 30–50 participants, the Work Sessions create the opportunity to participate in intense debates with the aim of developing concrete solutions.
Background Sessions
The Background Sessions aim to convey background information on issues not directly related to the annual theme of the St. Gallen Symposium. They address both current events and questions from ongoing debates in the field of economics. The Background Sessions give participants the opportunity to acquire knowledge in a compact form.