Current economic situation and monetary policy: a conversation with Martin Schlegel

This event will be held in German.

Join us for an exclusive dialogue with Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank. Discover key insights on financial risk and connect with the Swiss Risk Association community.

Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, will spend an evening with the Swiss Risk Association members and guests in a dialogue on current economic issues and monetary policy.

This event is the second flagship event of 2026 for the Swiss Risk Association, featuring a high-profile speaker and offering a unique opportunity to engage with leading figures in finance and risk management. Open to all, it is the perfect occasion to discover and connect with the SRA community.

Agenda

18:00    Name Tag Collection
18:30    Welcome & Opening Remarks (Anton Seidel)
18:40    Keynote Speech (Martin Schlegel)
19:10    Audience Q&A (All)
19:50    Closing Remarks (Anton Seidel)
20:00    Networking Drinks (All)
21:00    End

Presenters

• Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Martin Schlegel is Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB). He graduated in economics from the University of Zurich in 2003 and received his doctorate from the University of Basel in 2009. Since joining the SNB in 2003 he has held multiple positions, including Head of Foreign Exchange and Gold. The Federal Council appointed him Member of the SNB’s Governing Board in 2018, Vice Chairman in 2022, and Chairman of the Governing Board in 2024. He is Governor of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Switzerland and a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel. He represents Switzerland in the Plenary and the Steering Committee of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), and is Chair of the FSB’s Standing Committee on Budget and Resources (SCBR). In 2024, Martin Schlegel was elected Chairman of the Foundation Board of the International Center for Monetary and Banking Studies (ICMB) in Geneva.

The event will be introduced by Anton Seidel, SRA ​Analytical Methods​ Chapter Chair and Head Structuring Centre Financial Markets & In-Force Mgmt at SwissRe

Important Notice

For security purposes, the venue requires additional checks upon entry. We kindly ask you to bring a valid ID with you. To facilitate these procedures and ensure a smooth registration process, accreditation will begin at 6:00 PM, and we encourage you to arrive on time.

Only registered participants will be granted access to the event. For any name changes, please email us in advance at info@swiss-risk.org.

All attendees’ bags may be subject to inspection, and only bags no larger than A4 size will be permitted inside the room. Larger bags must be left outside the room and will remain unattended.

Flagship event

Flagship events are free public events. Established leaders present, discuss and answer questions from the audience. Followed by networking drinks.