Best Practices: From Intention to Impact
Showcasing Best Practices and Analyzing Behavioral Patterns to Advance Equality, Equity, and Inclusiveness in Swiss Entrepreneurship
Best Practices: From Intention to Impact
Join us on September 11, 2026, for an exclusive morning at Walder Wyss in Zurich to celebrate the official public launch of our Intention to Impact Guide by the FE+MALE Think Tank BFBI (Beat Funding Bias Initiative), following its August 2026 publication, and a collaborative discussion among key industry voices on the best practices needed to drive systemic change.
While many talk about change, a select group of organizations is quietly proving that real transformation is possible. We are gathering to celebrate these leaders, those who are moving beyond awareness to implement practical solutions: modern leadership, inclusive value chain, and M&A, and catalyst capital that drive measurable, equitable outcomes.
The “From Intention to Impact Guide” serves as both a societal snapshot and a practical reference tool. Data from the Guide reveals that while organizations increasingly treat gender equality as a competitive advantage, structured safeguards for resource allocation remain inconsistently applied. The Guide offers 3 structural redesigns, not just a program to drive durable change:
🎯 Rewiring Mentorship: Connecting founders directly with investment authority.
📋 Structured Evaluation: Standardizing committee assessments to level the playing field.
🔍 Auditing Hidden Barriers: Identifying design-based friction in application processes.
Be the first to explore these findings at this exclusive morning as we recognize the pioneers who are redesigning the future of business and impact investment, including the celebrated winners of the 2026 Biennal Conference & Award on March 17, 2026.
Event Details
📅 Date: 11 September 2026
⏰ Time: 09:30 – 11:30
📍 Venue: Walder Wyss, Zurich, Meeting Room 10
⚠️ Note: Spots are limited for this exclusive event.
Why Join Us?
This morning is dedicated to uncovering what actually works. Through a formal guide reveal, expert presentations, and a dynamic panel, we will explore:
The Launch: An exclusive first look at the findings from the Intention to Impact Guide.
Celebrating Success: Highlighting the organizations - including our 2026 Biennial winners - that are actively building modern leadership cultures and values-driven transformations.
Practical Benchmarking: Insights into how inclusive decision-making and catalyst capital are opening doors across the ecosystem.
Strategic Dialogue: A deep dive into the design of impact investment mandates and the evolution of the impact value chain.
Speakers & Contributors
Presenters:
Elsa Callini – Intention to Impact Guide Author & Panel Moderator
Frédéric Lauchenauer – Award Chair, 2026 Biennial Conference & Award
Panel Discussion featuring:
Marion Baehler (Representing Walder Wyss)
Nadja Fracassi – Representing IKEA Group Switzerland (Winner: Modern Leadership)
Judith Fessehaie – Representing the International Trade Centre (Winner: Decision-Making)
Heidi Foppa – Representing iGravity (Winner: Catalyst Capital)
We extend our deepest gratitude to our event location partner, Walder Wyss, for hosting this presentation, and to our core partners: Gebert Rüf Stiftung, Bern Economic Development Agency, and Ernst Göhner Stiftung for their unwavering support. We also appreciate the collaboration of our network partners, SECA and startupticker.ch. A special thank you to Elsa Callini (Purple Tiare) for her instrumental contributions in authoring this guide and shaping this initiative.
Join us as we unveil the Intention to Impact Guide and celebrate the organizations leading the way in shaping a more inclusive, impactful economy.
Please read our cancellation policy:
As we prepare for a high-demand event with limited capacity, we kindly ask that you only register if you are certain you can attend.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that any cancellations made within 48 hours of the event will incur a fee of 90 CHF. This fee covers the costs incurred for your place at the event. This policy applies to all registrants.
Transfer your spot: Your registration is fully transferable. If you cannot attend, please feel free to pass your place to a colleague or peer. Please email the host with the new attendee's name and email address so we can update our guest list accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation and for your commitment to advancing these important discussions within the FE+MALE Think Tank Beat Funding Bias Initiative program.