We are proud to present the first joint event SGES with Anáhuac University Mexico.

Unlocking Sustainable Success through Dialogue, Cooperation & Entrepreneurship: Switzerland & Latin America

07. November 2025, 9:30 – 13:00 CST / 16:30 – 20:00 CET
Anáhuac University Mexico City and Online
topics and content
How can we achieve greater sustainable success together? What can Switzerland, Mexico, and South America learn from each other regarding innovative cooperation and entrepreneurship for a sustainable future and shared prosperity?
The session discusses the roles and cooperation of business and finance, governments, academia, and civil society, and explores how sustainability can become both a model and a key factor for business success.
key issues
– How can dialogue and partnership foster sustainable prosperity across regions such as Switzerland and Latin America?
– What can we learn from concrete success stories in Switzerland and Latin America?
– What is most urgently needed to advance dialogue and cooperation?
target group and benefits
The target group includes leaders and decision-makers from business, politics, finance, and academia, as well as representatives of NGOs and development organizations promoting CSR and sustainability in South America, Switzerland, and Mexico.
with:
Stela Amaral Project Manager, EBP Brazil
Mtro. Carlos Ramos Cárdenas Artigas Director Faculty of Social Responsibility, Anáhuac University México
Mtro. Jaime Gutiérrez Casas Coordinator of Economic Development and Competitiveness COFEC, State of Mexico
Mijo Karin Member of the Executive Board, SGES / Lifefair.org
Paul León Project Manager, Local myclimate Expert (LOME) Program Latin America, myclimate
Luisa Manzanares Papayanopoulos Senior Consultant on Energy and Climate Change, Coordinator of the GHG Mexico Program at CESPEDES, Business Coordinating Council (CCE)
Luis Mingo Nyssen Head of Center for Education and Training for Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mexico
Estefania Molina Environmental Cement Operations Coordinator, Holcim Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Juan Mauricio Mora Managing Partner, Instrag
Jachen Schleich CEO, Minergie México 
Kuno Spirig Founder, SGES / Lifefair.org
Simon Tribelhorn CEO, Liechtenstein Bankers Association
Rodrigo Vilchis Dosal Student, Faculty of Social Responsibility, Anáhuac University México
Introduction
Kuno Spirig – Founder, SGES / Lifefair.org

Opening Address
Luis Mingo Nyssen – Head of Center for Education and Training for Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mexico

Francesca Cardillo – Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland in Mexico

Changemaker Impulses
Best Practice: Sustainable Projects in Latin America
Challenges and Opportunities in the Latin American Building Sector
Jachen Schleich – CEO, Minergie México 

Sustainability in Mexico's Building Industry
Estefania Molina – Environmental Cement Operations Coordinator, Holcim Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

Sustainable Partnerships: How Global Capital and Local Wisdom Drive Sustainability
Stela Amaral – Project Manager, EBP Brazil

Climate and Social Partnerships in Peru and Latin America
Paul León – Project Manager, Local myclimate Expert (LOME) Program Latin America, myclimate

Networking Break

Changemaker Impulses
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Investment: State of Mexico
Mtro. Jaime Gutiérrez Casas – Coordinator of Economic Development and Competitiveness COFEC, State of Mexico

Scaling International Impact through Public – Private – Non-Profit Partnerships
Simon Tribelhorn – CEO, Liechtenstein Bankers Association

Panel
How can Dialogue and Cooperation Unlock Greater Sustainable Success? Experiences from Switzerland, Mexico, and Latin America
Stela Amaral – Project Manager, EBP Brazil
Mtro. Carlos Ramos Cárdenas Artigas – Director Faculty of Social Responsibility, Anáhuac University México
Francesca Cardillo – Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland in Mexico
Estefania Molina – Environmental Cement Operations Coordinator, Holcim Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Mtro. Jaime Gutiérrez Casas – Coordinator of Economic Development and Competitiveness COFEC, State of Mexico
Jachen Schleich – CEO, Minergie México 
Moderation
Juan Mauricio Mora – Managing Partner, Instrag

Closing Remarks
Luisa Manzanares Papayanopoulos – Senior Consultant on Energy and Climate Change, Coordinator of the GHG Mexico Program at CESPEDES, Business Coordinating Council (CCE)

Masters of Ceremony
Rodrigo Vilchis Dosal – Student, Faculty of Social Responsibility, Anáhuac University México
Mijo Karin – Member of the Executive Board, SGES / Lifefair.org


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