Restoring Trust: Strengthening Cooperation and Building the Conditions for Enduring Peace

Thursday 22 January 2026 12:00-14:00 CET

ENERGY ROOM

Trust is the foundation upon which peace and cooperation are built — yet around the world, trust in institutions, markets, and multilateral systems is eroding. As global challenges become more interconnected, the private sector’s role in sustaining peace and stability is more critical than ever.
This session explores how business can move from intent to action — helping to restore trust, strengthen cooperation, and build the conditions for enduring peace.

How can business help rebuild trust — within societies, across borders, and between institutions?
What does a renewed multilateralism look like in practice, and how can private enterprise contribute?
How might trust and peace become measurable elements of corporate purpose and performance?
What are the pathways for cross-sector collaboration that reinforce resilience and inclusion?

Moderated by Béatrice Weder di Mauro, Chair, Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability, The Graduate Institute

with:

Sandrine-Dixson-Declève, Honorary President, The Club of Rome

Sergei Guriev, Dean, London Business School, UK

Sebastian Mallaby, Paul A Volker Senior Fellow US Council of Foreign Relations

Martin Sandbu, European Economic Commentator, FT

Severin Schwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Roche AG, Switzerland