[Zürich, 27-28 February, 2025]

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation hosted the 4^th edition of the International Cooperation (IC) Forum in Zürich. The Forum brought together experts, business leaders, civil society and government representatives to discuss Switzerland’s role in fostering economic development globally and how to collectively address some of the most pressing development challenges. More than 1500 people attended the 4^th edition of the forum, which was dedicated to economic development.

TrustWorks CEO and founder, Josie Lianna Kaye, and Research and Programme Officer, Simon Ehmsen, attended the two-day event to represent TrustWorks at the marketspace. Alongside several dozen exhibitors showcasing their activities, ideas and challenges in between the themed sessions, Josie and Simon showcased our work and how TrustWorks support companies, investors and governments & IOs on how to engage responsibly in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCS). We look forward to following up with those who showed interest in exploring potential partnerships and continuing the conversation as the year progresses.

The next edition of the IC Forum will take place in Geneva on 26 and 27 February 2026 and will focus on humanitarian action.