BFBI Agenda
From in-person roadshows to interactive webinars, our events bring together entrepreneurs, experts, and changemakers to break bias and boost business. Stay tuned, get involved, and be part of the change!
BFBI Roadshows and Webinars
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In-person Masterclass
Basel - Impact Masterclass: Decision-Making & Bias Breaking
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
5:30 am to 7.30 pmBasel kHaus, Kasernenhof 8, CH-4058 Basel
A 90-minute science-backed masterclass to recognize cognitive bias, master decision-making, and build a more equitable business future.
Whether you are a female entrepreneur navigating the funding landscape, an investor seeking merit-based choices who wants to ensure funding reflects potential rather than pattern-matching, or a coach building clarity, this interactive experience is for you.
What’s Included
90-minute Live Masterclass: Interactive and science-backed.
BIAS Decision-Making Map*: A practical tool to identify your specific blind spots.
60 Days Access to our Bias Breaker Online Course*: Our CPD-accredited modular program.
Networking: Connect with peers and decision-makers committed to high-impact leadership and equitable growth.
Are you interested to attending?
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Best Practices - Exclusive Launch Event
From Intention to Impact
Friday, September 11, 2026
9:30 pm to 11.30 pmWalder Wyss AG, Zurich | Room 10
Showcasing Best Practices and Analyzing Behavioral Patterns to Advance Equality, Equity, and Inclusiveness in Swiss Entrepreneurship
Join us on September 11, 2026, for an exclusive morning at Walder Wyss in Zurich to celebrate the official public launch of our Intention to Impact Guide by the FE+MALE Think Tank BFBI (Beat Funding Bias Initiative) following its August 2026 publication.
While many talk about change, a select group of organizations are quietly proving that real transformation is possible. We are gathering to celebrate these leaders, those who are moving beyond awareness to implement the practical solutions: modern leadership, inclusive value chain and M&A, and catalyst capital that drive measurable, equitable outcomes.
Are you interested to attending?
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In-person Masterclass
Zurich - Impact Masterclass: Decision-Making & Bias Breaking
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:30 am to 8.30 pmZürich Volkshaus, Room 20, Stauffacherstrasse 60, 8004 Zürich, Room 20
A 90-minute science-backed masterclass to recognize cognitive bias, master decision-making, and build a more equitable business future.
Whether you are a female entrepreneur navigating the funding landscape, an investor seeking merit-based choices who wants to ensure funding reflects potential rather than pattern-matching, or a coach building clarity, this interactive experience is for you.
What’s Included
90-minute Live Masterclass: Interactive and science-backed.
BIAS Decision-Making Map*: A practical tool to identify your specific blind spots.
60 Days Access to our Bias Breaker Online Course*: Our CPD-accredited modular program.
Networking: Connect with peers and decision-makers committed to high-impact leadership and equitable growth.
Are you interested to attending?
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A Path to 2030 - Together we can beat unconscious bias
BFBI 2026 Biennal Conference & Award Zurich, Switzerland
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
8:00 am to 9.00 pm
GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler InstituteBFBI Biennal Conference & Award will bring together leaders, founders, investors, policy-makers, and change-makers focused on understanding and overcoming bias in decision-making, while advancing equity, trust, and opportunity toward 2030.
Through masterclasses, expert talks, panels, and awards, the event combines insight, dialogue, and community-building to drive systemic change—particularly in funding, education, and support for inclusive entrepreneurship.
Are you interested to attending?
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A Path to Sustainability Forum Event - Together We Can Beat Gender Unconscious Bias
The Forum I Sustainable Finance & Investing
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6:00 am to 8.00 pm
University of Bern SwitzerlandATTENTION: Investors, Founders, Compliance Managers, and Stakeholders driving a sustainable future in Switzerland!
Join us for the flagship forum event of the 2025 pre-Biennale program under the Beat Funding Bias Initiative (BFBI).
This isn't just a discussion; it's a call to action. We are convening a powerful group of leaders from finance, law, education, and entrepreneurship to forge a bias-free, equitable funding ecosystem.
This in-person forum is your opportunity to move beyond recognizing the problem—to actively pilot solutions for systemic change, combat unconscious gender bias, and advance sustainable finance in investing.
Interested in attending?
To maximize your contribution to the Roadmap for Bias-Free Decision-Making, we encourage you to attend our other events:
Online Lab 1: Legal Framework (November 24, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CET):
Online Lab 2: Networks (November 27, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CET).
Online Lab 3: Education (November 28, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CET).
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BFBI Roadshow Zurich
The Power of Gender Diversity in Investing
Thursday, September 11, 2025
9:30 am to 12.00 pm
Walder Wyss, Zurich SwitzerlandExplore how unconscious bias affects investment decisions and why diverse portfolios perform better.
Gain insights into the latest ESG policies and Social Governance opportunities.
Be among the first to discover the Beat Funding Bias Initiative for gender-inclusive funding.
Connect with industry leaders, investors, and changemakers driving financial innovation.
Interested in attending?
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Petit Déj' de septembre Lausanne
"Entrepreneurship and Investment Without Bias - Opportunities and Performance."
Friday, September 5, 2025
7:45 am to 10.15 am
CVCI, Avenue d'Ouchy 47, LausanneOrganized by Les Petits Déjeuners together with FIT, la Chambre vaudoise du commerce et de l'industrie (CVCI), and l’Etat de Vaud, this event will explore how we can close the funding gap.
We'll discuss what our society is losing, how to transform this into an opportunity, and what strategies female entrepreneurs can use to overcome persistent biases.
Round table discussion:
Patricia M. Montesinos, President of FE+MALE Think Tank
Nelson Dumas, Impact Investor
Eve-Marie Klima, from Femmes PME Suisse romande and the École Germaine de Staël
Interested in attending?
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BFBI Webinar Online
Level Up Your Productivity: Unpacking the Power of Habits
Wednesday, June, 25, 2025 (postponed)
4 to 4.45 pm
Online
Join Angad Manik, Head of Learning Programs & Project Manager at the FE+MALE Think Tank, for an insightful webinar!
We'll explore why women-led startups consistently generate double the revenue per dollar raised compared to male-run peers, yet remain undervalued. Learn how ingrained biases impact capital productivity and how to "do better."
Discover how strategic shifts can unlock significant alpha, leveraging the 85 percent of purchasing decisions women steer and their 75 percent control of discretionary cash by 2028.
Who Should Attend: Investors, Founders, Business Leaders, Managers, HR Professionals, D&I Advocates, Anyone curious about maximizing investment potential.
Key Learnings:
Understand how biased decisions hinder capital productivity.
Gain practical techniques to overcome bias in yourself and your team.
Learn to spot overlooked, high-potential ventures.
This dynamic 45-minute session includes engaging activities and a Q&A.
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BFBI Roadshow Geneva
The Power of Gender Diversity in Investing
Thursday, June 10, 2025
1 to 3.30 pm
Geneva, SwitzerlandExplore how unconscious bias affects investment decisions and why diverse portfolios perform better.
Gain insights into the latest ESG policies and Social Governance opportunities.
Be among the first to discover the Beat Funding Bias Initiative for gender-inclusive funding.
Connect with industry leaders, investors, and changemakers driving financial innovation.
Interested in attending?
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BFBI Webinar Online
Level Up Your Productivity: Unpacking the Power of Habits
Thursday, June, 5, 2025
4 to 4.45 pm
Online
Join Angad Manik, Head of Learning Programs & Project Manager at the FE+MALE Think Tank, for an insightful webinar!
We'll explore the surprising impact of ingrained habits on decision-making, revealing significant untapped potential.
Learn how real-world examples, like blind auditions, demonstrate simple shifts for inclusive, productive environments.
Who should attend? Investors, Founders, Business Leaders, Managers, HR Professionals, D&I Advocates, and anyone curious about the power of habits at work.
Key Learnings:
Understand how biased decisions hinder capital productivity.
Learn from blind auditions for impactful, inclusive change.
Gain practical techniques to overcome bias in yourself and your team.
This dynamic 45-minute session includes engaging activities and a Q&A.
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BFBI Workshop in cooperation with SICTIC
Smarter Investing: Boosting Gender Diversity in Your Deal Flow
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
6 to 8.30 pm
Zurich, SwitzerlandHow to make more informed decisions as an investor to increase gender diversity of your flow deals.
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BFBI Roadshow Lugano
The Power of Gender Diversity in Investing
Thursday, June 4, 2025
4 to 6.30 pm
Lugano, SwitzerlandExplore how unconscious bias affects investment decisions and why diverse portfolios perform better.
Gain insights into the latest ESG policies and Social Governance opportunities.
Be among the first to discover the Beat Funding Bias Initiative for gender-inclusive funding.
Connect with industry leaders, investors, and changemakers driving financial innovation.
Interested in attending?
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April 2025 - BFBI Webinar: Breaking habits roundtable with experts