CCIG - Chambre de commerce, d'industrie et des services de Genève

When Geopolitics Shape Economics: Tariffs, Interdependencies and Choke points

Thursday 01 October 2026
12:00 - 14:00
CCIG, Bd du Théâtre 4, Genève
Organisation: CCIG & International Institute for Diplomacy (IID)

Geopolitical dynamics are increasingly shaping the global economic landscape. Tariffs, trade policies, sanctions, export controls, strategic dependencies and critical choke points are redefining international flows, supply chains and investment decisions across sectors, creating new challenges for companies navigating a more complex operating environment.

Bringing together high-level experts with first-hand expertise in these transformations, this roundtable will explore how diplomacy, trade strategies and business realities are converging in today’s interconnected world.

From evolving trade patterns and geopolitical tensions to vulnerabilities in logistics networks and the changing role of commodities markets, the discussion will provide a practical framework to understand emerging risks, anticipate disruptions and adapt strategic decisions in an increasingly fragmented global landscape.

Programme:

11:30	Registration
12:00	Welcome remarks Vincent Subilia, Director general, CCIG Pablo Demierre, President and Founder, IID
12:10	The Return of Economic Statecraft Didier Chambovey, Former Swiss Ambassador to the WTO and EFTA, and Lecturer at IID
12:20	Strategic Chokepoints and Supply Chains Under Pressure Gaël Poget, MSC Group Vice President Government affairs
12:30	Commodities Trade in a Fragmented World: Geopolitics, Sanctions and Economic Security Florence Schurch, Secretary General, Suissenégoce
12:40	Moderated panel discussion and Q&A
13:10	Conclusion and closing remarks
13:15	Cocktail & Networking session
15:00	End of the event

Kindly note this event will be held in English.

This event is designed for:

• Executives and senior managers of internationally active companies.
• Professionals in export, procurement, supply chain, compliance, risk management and public affairs.
• Representatives of institutional, diplomatic and economic organizations.

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