NextGen Forum

Switzerland, Caux
March 26th - 27th, 2026

Redefining Sustainable Progress:

Where Profit Meets Purpose

The NextGen Forum brings generations together, forging genuine connections and trust among stakeholders to drive impactful, sustainable progress.

In a world marked by complex challenges, the NextGen Forum engages business leaders, academia, investors and innovators to shape sustainable transformation agendas.

At the heart of our mission lies succession thinking:

making thoughtful choices today that create a better future for generations to come.

Achieving this mission is made possible by all our stakeholders, who come together to find common ground and seize opportunities for positive change.

As business leaders, let’s Walk the Talk and redefine the paradigm of value creation -

where profit meets purpose.

Special Location

Caux Palace, Switzerland

Caux Palace is an iconic historic landmark perched above Lake Geneva, just 10 minutes from Montreux, offering breathtaking panoramic views.

Caux Palace is internationally celebrated for its leadership in sustainability, preserving heritage while pioneering ecological practices. The venue features a wood-fired heating system that saves 600 tons of CO2 annually and uses regional materials, alongside progressive renovations like improved insulation and energy efficiency.

100+

Attendees from Europe, Middle East and Asia

20+

Speakers, ExCo/CEO level

Investors, Corporate CSO, Founders

50+

Highschool Students - NextGen Programme

Last Edition 2025 NextGen Forum - Contributors

A Global Gathering to Shape a Sustainable Future Together

Welcome to our community of devoted change-makers!

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Investors &
Family Offices

Investors willing to embed legacy and long term value creation into their strategies.

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Business Leaders

Corporate executives who aim to balance profitability with environmental and social impact.

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Innovators & Startup Founders

Startups looking to showcase or refine their eco-friendly ideas while connecting with potential partners.

NextGen - Students

High school and bachelor students eager to make their mark in sustainability through the Youth Venture Camp, which includes mentoring, workshops and a startup competition.

Thursday, March 6th
11h00 -17h00

Thursday, March 26th
19h-22h30

MAIN CONFERENCE

Theme 1: Private Equity & Family Offices

Transforming fund economics through ESG-aligned performance targets
Patient capital approach for long-term value creation
Succession planning and family values alignment with sustainability goals
Achieving real returns alongside environmental benefits; strategies to achieve returns without trade-offs on impact

Theme 2: Corporate Innovation & Governance

Stakeholder capitalism and its integration into corporate governance
Operational frameworks for sustainable transformation: infrastructure, supply chains, customer habits, operational complexity
Circular economy transitions through drop-in strategies
Building climate-smart solutions at scale

Theme 3: Green and Climate Tech: Venture Showcase

Circular economy and sustainable materials
Green mobility and low-carbon transportation
Climate-smart agriculture and foodtech
Water treatment and pollution control
Climate adaptation and resilience technologies

Theme 4: Alternative Investment Sectors For Long Term Value Creation

Longevity Economy and life-extension technologies
Preventive healthcare
Luxury wellbeing as a tourist destination
Green tourism and ‘naturescaping’
Art as an investment asset

GALA DINNER

This elegant evening is an opportunity to nurture strategic relations and celebrate achievements in an unofficial environment of the Swiss Alps. The highlight of the night is the presentation of the NextGen Innovator Award. We recognize those who are not only redefining success but also building a legacy of positive change.

Friday, March 27th
10h00-16h00

Friday March 27th
16h-17h30

INSEAD EXECUTIVE WORKSHOPS

This immersive day is designed to (re)introduce participants into the transformative world of MBA learning.

Through dynamic executive workshops delivered by INSEAD academia, the program fosters collaboration and encourages perspective-taking.

Attendees will gain the design thinking tools and mindset needed to drive meaningful, lasting change in their organizations and beyond.

YOUTH VENTURE CAMP - COMPETITION

As the day unfolds, anticipation builds for the Student Pitching Competition. Attendees and investors will have a front-row seat to groundbreaking ideas from the next generation of high school students who attended the Youth Venture Camp program from across the world.

Option 2:
Friday March 27th
10h-16h30

Option2:
Saturday March 28th - Sunday March 29th
19h-16h30

CONVIVIUM

Convivium is Europe’s first experiential educational platform that creates learning environment from nature and art. A day of artistically designed workshops, discussions, experiments and exchanges, that would be immersed in natural setting of Swiss Alps – all designed to surprise, engage and inspire the world’s most active minds whilst nurturing their restless souls.

Through thought-provoking sessions we create context for simultaneous professional and personal growth. We build meaning through nature and art, philosophy and science, in an entertaining, experiential way.

VERBIER SKI WEEKEND

Enjoy the slopes of one of the most adventurous ski resors in Swiss Alps - Verbier.

Tickets

Bring your clients, co-workers and their loved ones to celebrate sustainable transformation.

Personal Participation - CHF 1,500

Bundle 2 People - CHF 2,500

Bundle 5 People - CHF 6,000

Contact details: katia.kachan@anterosacademy.com

Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship packages at NextGen Forum offer targeted visibility among influential leaders shaping sustainable business. Join forces with a global community and directly support initiatives designed to drive measurable, long-term change.

Keynote/Panel

Shape the agenda with a prime speaking role and customized topic, amplifying thought leadership through co‑branding and recorded content that extends reach beyond the room.

Prime speaking slot
Topic customization
Co-branding opportunities
Video recording

Venture Showcase

Help define selection criteria and co-brand the stage to surface scalable solutions, while media coverage magnifies the startups and the sponsor’s role in backing real innovation.

Define seleciton criteria
Co-branding opportunities
Media coverage

INSEAD Executive Workshop

Co-develop a practical case and co-brand an MBA‑style session with faculty, turning expertise into tools executives can deploy across their organizations.

Case study development
Faculty participation in the workshop
Academic co-branding

Gala Dinner

Open the evening with welcome remarks and host VIP tables, using a curated setting to deepen relationships and integrate the brand into a high‑visibility moment.

Welcome remarks opportunity
Table hosting for VIP guests
Brand integration

Youth Venture Camp

Mentor teams and co‑brand the workshops to accelerate student ventures, creating measurable youth impact and a pipeline to future talent and ideas.

Mentorship opportunities
Workshop facilitation
Co-branding

Meet the Team

Katia Kachan

Anteros Academy, Founder

INSEAD, Lecturer & Research Associate

INSEAD MBA'16

Expert in growth strategies, turnarounds and corporate transformation

Katia is an executive consultant in the field of change management, growth strategies and corporate turnarounds with an extensive work experience both in Europe and MENA with governments, multinational corporations and scale-ups

She is an awards-winning research associate at INSEAD, designing executive programs on the topic of venture building, innovation, entrepreneurship and digital transformation.

A strong believer in human potential, she writes and speaks on the topic of values-driven leadership and growth-oriented mindset.

Alex Lawrence

Climate Tech Investor

INSEAD Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship

INSEAD MBA'17

Entrepreneur and investor with a passion for innovation, serving as a Lecturer at INSEAD.

Alex's global career spans across finance, private equity, and technology. He began his journey at the Royal Bank of Scotland, later advising UHNW clients at J.P. Morgan. Currently serving on 14 private equity and venture capital boards, Alex combines his expertise in ClimateTech, AgriTech, and Infrastructure with a passion for empowering the next generation of leaders through entrepreneurship and innovation-focused initiatives and MBA courses at INSEAD.

Anand Vengurlekar

Executive Advisor & Coach in Innovation

INSEAD, Lecturer Transformation Management

INSEAD GEMBA'13

Expert in strategic innovation, design thinking, team development & brand strategies

Anand is a Senior Advisor in Strategy & Innovation at the Ministry of Economy, UAE, focusing on projects in National Wealth, COOPs, Circular Economy and ESG/CSR.

Additioanlly, Anand is an experienced educator and advisor in strategy and innovation, specializing in design-thinking and team development. He works with PwC’s Academy, teaching innovation processes to executives.

Previously, he served as Chief Communications Officer at INSEAD, where he led a global brand refresh.

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Karina Mikolajenko

Business Development Expert in Sustainable Growth Strategies

Expert in networking strategies, communication development and relationship building.

A strong advocate for sustainability and innovation, Karina is dedicated to helping businesses navigate complex challenges while achieving long-term success. Her proven ability to deliver impactful results positions her as a trusted advisor to organizations striving to maintain leadership in today’s rapidly changing global economy. She has partnered with leading organizations across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, delivering measurable results in industries including technology, aviation, energy, defense, well-being and tourism.