Join us as we reflect on a day of powerful dialogue, award-winning innovation, and our path toward gender equity by 2030.
March 17, 2026 | GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute
The Biennal 2026 Conference & Award in Brief
On March 17, we convened a full house of leaders, investors, and policymakers at the GDI to move beyond slogans and accelerate gender equity toward 2030. The day was defined by high-impact masterclasses, expert insights, and the inaugural launch of the BFBI Biennal 2026 Conference & Awards. We are now turning these shared insights into a long-term, measurable roadmap for change.
Voices from the Room
“While there is still a significant amount of work to be done to reach our goals, I left feeling inspired that together, we have the collective power to move forward and drive real change.”
“It was a truly great event, a powerful, high-energy day filled with meaningful dialogue and clear, actionable steps toward gender equity.”
“I really like the three initiatives that won the vote; they are all excellent, high-impact topics that I look forward to exploring further as we continue this journey.”
The Biennal 2026 Award Winners
The BFBI Biennal Awards celebrated the trailblazers turning gender equity from a goal into a strategy. From over 100 applicants, we are proud to recognize these organizations for their measurable impact:
Catalyst Capital: iGravity
Modern Leadership: IKEA Group Schweiz
Decision-Making: International Trade Centre
Next Steps: Building towards 2030
We are currently finalizing the key initiatives that will define our long-term Roadmap. To receive updates on the development of these initiatives, stay in the loop.
With Gratitude
A special thanks to our core partners: Gebert Rüf Stiftung, Ernst Göhner Stiftung, and the Bern Economic Development Agency, along with all our partners, experts, moderators, and volunteers who made this day possible.