Overview Past Salons
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The Credit Suisse Salon celebrates its 11th anniversary this year. This section takes you back in time to offer you a glimpse of the sheer breadth of subjects discussed in our past Salons beginning with the first one in April, 2008.
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23rd Credit Suisse Salon June 12, 2019 in London
Beating death – advances in healthtech
Nobel Laureate Sir Angus Deaton, Peter Sands, Executive Director of The Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria joined industry experts, investors, and clients to exchange knowledge and ideas about how the future of healthcare is being shaped by the latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovations.
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22nd Credit Suisse Salon November 5, 2018 in Hong Kong
“Changing Center of Gravity” – and its consequences for the global economy.
Ash Carter, United States Secretary of Defense 2015 – 2017, George Yeo, Member of the Cabinet of the Singapore Government 1991– 2011, and Dr. Keyu Jin, Professor of Economics, The London School of Economics and Political Science in discussion with The Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH, former UK Prime Minister.
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21st Credit Suisse Salon June 25, 2018 in London
Janet Yellen: “A trade war could lead to a shallower path of rate hikes.”
In an inspiring conversation, Sir John Major, former UK Prime Minister, and Dr. Janet Yellen, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from 2014 to 2018, discussed what lies ahead for central banks and monetary policy.
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20th Credit Suisse Salon December 20, 2017 in Zurich
The More Private Investment, the Bigger the Impact
At the 20th Credit Suisse Salon in Zurich, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and Dr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, together with their host Tidjane Thiam, CEO of Credit Suisse, discussed different paths to achieving philanthropic impact. Collaboration across the public and private sectors and targeted incentives for private investors will be key to reach maximum effect.
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19th Credit Suisse Salon May 9, 2017 in Dubai
Living in times of uncertainty: the path ahead for the Middle East
At the 19th Credit Suisse Salon in Dubai on May 09, 2017, Secretary Kerry sat down in conversation with Sir John Major, former UK Prime Minister, on Living in times of uncertainty: the path ahead for the Middle East. They covered a wide range of topics: climate change, the Iran deal, Syria, the root causes for the surge in public dissatisfaction, and the roles of governments and the private sector.
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18th Credit Suisse Salon November 30, 2016 in London
Can Europe reinvent itself?
In the aftermath of Brexit and the US elections, Sir John Major, Dr. Olivier Blanchard and Romano Prodi discussed the way forward for Europe and the world.
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17th Credit Suisse Salon May 19, 2016 in Zurich
Emerging Markets – Back to the Future?
In a riveting discussion, former Mexican President Dr. Ernesto Zedillo, economist and former UNDP head Dr. Kemal Derviş and international investor Jim Rogers laid out their perspectives on where emerging markets are headed.
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16th Credit Suisse Salon November 11, 2015 in London
The rise of cybercrime: can the war against it be won?
Leon Panetta, former U.S. Secretary of Defense and ex-CIA director, and Sadie Creese, Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Oxford, shared with the Salon their insights on cybercrime, its potential impact and possible deterrents.
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15th Credit Suisse Salon June 28 and 29, 2015 in Tokyo
Japan towards 2030
The 15th Salon primarily focused on the outlook for Japan, especially in the context of “Abenomics”, a new direction comprising monetary policy, fiscal policy and economic growth strategies to encourage private investment.
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14th Credit Suisse Salon October 24, 2014 in London
Future Role of Central Banks
Dr. Ben S. Bernanke, former Fed Chairman, drew out the contours for central banks’ roles in the future and outlined the challenges and opportunities.
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13th Credit Suisse Salon May 28, 2014 in Zurich
Strategic Opportunities of the Middle East
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al-Thani of Qatar and Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister, expressed their optimism about the future of the Middle East.
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12th Credit Suisse Salon October 22, 2013 in London
From crisis to tapering: considerations on economic recovery in Europe and the US
Eminent economist Lawrence H Summers discussed Fed policies and their impact, and other global economic issues.
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11th Credit Suisse Salon May 15, 2013 in Zurich
Tapping Africa’s Potential
Two of Africa’s leading lights shared with Salon members their views on what the future holds for the African continent.
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10th Credit Suisse Salon October 30, 2012 in Hong Kong
The role of the China-USA Relationship in the 21st Century
Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Donald Tsang and Clark T. Randt, Jr. shared their perspectives on where the China-USA relationship is headed.
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9th Credit Suisse Salon May 3, 2012 in London
The Euro Crisis – Collapse or Rescue?
Four active and former statesmen, also leading architects or influencers of the European project, sat down together to discuss Europe’s way forward at a very difficult time.
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8th Credit Suisse Salon July 5, 2011 in Zurich
The Middle East – Quo Vadis?
Dr. Mohamed El-Baradei talked about the current situation in Egypt, the most urgent measures needed and what motivates him personally.
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7th Credit Suisse Salon
September 20, 2010 in Abu DhabiRedefining World Trade
“China makes, the US spends”. That was distinguished economist Nouriel Roubini’s view, in a nutshell, on the current world trade landscape at the Salon at the Qasr Al Sarab resort in Abu Dhabi.
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6th Credit Suisse Salon June 2, 2010 in Zurich
Latin American Opportunities
Dr. Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Léon, former President of Mexico, explained why Latin America has escaped relatively unscathed from the crisis and laid out the roadmap for sustainable success in the region.
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5th Credit Suisse Salon October 8, 2009 in Singapore
Global Recovery – Asia’s Role & Impact
Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew assessed Asia’s role and its importance for the global economy – now, and in the future.
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4th Credit Suisse Salon June 5, 2009 in London
Reshaping the Global Financial System
“The United States in particular and the West in general should be feeling a little embarrassed about all that lecturing we did to the Third World.” Paul Krugman
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3rd Credit Suisse Salon April 17, 2009 in New York
The American Renaissance
Former US Secretary of State General Colin L Powell, USA (Ret.)
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2nd Credit Suisse Salon October 31, 2008 in Zurich
Insights into Microfinance
Nobel Peace Prize winner and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus shared with the Salon the inspiring story of the inception and development of microfinance as a transformational force and his vision for the future.
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1st Credit Suisse Salon April 23, 2008 in Zurich
Africa: Opportunities Unveiled
Former UN Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize winner Kofi Annan shared with the Salon his deep understanding of what ails Africa and also why he is optimistic about the future of the continent.
