Events

Zurich plays both host and guest at a range of events where our goal is to generate insights that, ultimately, can benefit our customers. This commitment to knowledge sharing and knowledge creation is just one way we realize our goal of being a responsible thought leader in our industry.

Zurich at the World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum brings together thought leaders from around the world to discuss economic topics and social issues of long-term, global importance.

• Zurich partners on Global Risks 2008 report
  For the first time, Zurich has joined the ranks of a handful of financial & academic institutions to contribute to the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks report – a collaborative effort in conjunction with the WEF Global Risk Team. » more
• “The Power of Collaborative Innovation” - Davos 2008
  Zurich was once again actively involved in the annual World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, from January 23-27, with speaking roles in six official sessions. » more
• A strategic partner since 2003
  Zurich has been a long-time supporter of the World Economic Forum. » more

Zurich Financial Services Distinguished Visitors Program on Climate Change

Zurich has endowed a program to bring international leaders to the University of California at Santa Barbara's Bren School of Environmental Science and Management. The Zurich Distinguished Visitors program allows the Bren School to attract international leaders in environmental policy, law, business, and science to enrich the intellectual life of the campus community and share their insights on issues critical to climate change.

Stephen H. Schneider, the inaugural visitor of the program, is Professor of Biological Sciences at Stanford University. Dr. Schneider will present the lecture "Is the Science of Global Warming Settled Enough for Policy?" on Monday, October 27, 2008 at the Bren School. Video of that event will be posted here shortly thereafter.

Dr. Schneider's research focuses on climate-change science, integrated assessment of ecological and economic impacts of human-induced climate change, and identifying viable climate policies and technological solutions. He has consulted for federal agencies and White House staff in six administrations.

Involved with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since 1988, he was Coordinating Lead Author, WG II, Chapter 19, "Assessing Key Vulnerabilities and the Risk from Climate Change" and a core writer for the Fourth Assessment Synthesis Report. He, along with four generations of IPCC authors, received a collective Nobel Peace Prize for their joint efforts in 2007.