International Conference on Resilience
When? January 15–16, 2026
Where? Zurich–Baden
The following distinguished speakers will be joining us:
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Bruno Basso, Michigan State University
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Louise Fresco, Wageningen University
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Ian Roberts, Bühler Group
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Beat Keller, University of Zurich
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin, United Nations Development Programme
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