Swiss Economic Forum 2023, Interlaken

The Swiss Economic Forum (SEF) is Switzerland's leading business conference and celebrated its 25th anniversary on June 8 and 9, 2023. 

For a quarter of a century, over 1000 leading figures from business, science, politics and the media have been meeting in Interlaken every year for an active exchange of views and cross-industry dialog. The Swiss Economic Forum is run by NZZ Connect.

Initial situation/requirements:

The Kilchenmann team has been the technical partner for the SEF since 2008. As a technical partner, Kilchenmann assumes comprehensive responsibility for the technical planning, coordination and implementation of the entire spectrum of technical requirements during the event.

Technical implementation:

The sponsors Swisscom (25 years) and Kilchenmann (90 years) are also celebrating their anniversaries this year. To celebrate this special occasion properly, various surprises such as a laser show and a drone flight choreography were planned for the event. The laser show is an impressive way to enhance an event. Laser systems can create colorful lighting effects and are capable of projecting complex images or animations into the sky. This creates a fascinating visual performance that can wow the audience. Drone flight choreography is also an innovative idea and a highlight for all spectators. Drones can fly in synchronized formation and display complex patterns or even images in the sky.

An outdoor stage was also built this year and a concert by Slädu & Friends was held. Kilchenmann was able to provide all the technical equipment. This included the installation of PA loudspeakers, lighting technology and microphones.

A comprehensive all-in-one technical solution from Kilchenmann was installed in the main hall (Forum), with the three LED walls being the outstanding element. In addition to this installation, there were various breakout rooms equipped with extensive multimedia technology. In the breakout sessions, visitors had the opportunity to discuss specific topics in depth with experts.

Around 90 media representatives were on site; Swiss radio and television SRF broadcast the event live on their channels.

The 45-strong Kilchenmann team set up the entire set in Interlaken from June 2. On June 9, after the last session, all displays, LED screens and feeders as well as the entire audio and lighting system were dismantled and transported away.