Engelberger Dialoge 2026 - Öffentlicher Abend

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026, KURSAAL ENGELBERG

Public Evening

8.00 p.m. Welcome:

Mike Bacher, Valley Chief Engelberg

Verena Briner, President Academia Engelberg

Introduction to the Topic:

Network in the Art Trade

Cyril Koller, CEO and Head, Koller Auction House AG

Moderation:

Daniel Brunner, Foundation Council Member

Panel:

– Numa Bischof, Director Lucerne Symphony Orchestra

– Michèle Blöchliger, Government Councilor and Finance Director of Nidwalden

– Peter Lienert, former Cantonal Chief Forester of Obwalden and Rotarian

– Moritz Scholz v/o Strom, Cantonal Leader of the Scout Unterwalden

10.00 p.m. Nightcap

Included Services

NETWORK: OVER- OR UNDER-ESTIMATED NECESSITY?

In networks, various elements communicate with each other. Networks

enable the exchange of information among people, institutions,

machines, smartphones, etc. The goal of a network is to transmit data efficiently

and to utilize shared resources. Networks are also the foundation

for digital technology. Particularly in research, networks

are a central success factor. Networks can often achieve more than individuals

alone, despite the excellent skills,

competencies, and creativity of individual members.

Markets, electricity or transport networks extend far beyond national borders.

A network that has become vital and spans the entire

earth is the Internet. An international framework opens interesting

opportunities from an economic perspective, for supply and defense security.

However, it is also associated with risks. All areas are subject to

legal regulations and due diligence, transparency, responsibility, and ultimately

trust.

Networks represent an important complement to individual

competencies in almost all industries. Networks can of course also create disadvantages,

for example, when they primarily benefit privileged groups

and thereby exacerbate social inequalities or when networks support criminal

activities.

At the «Engelberger Dialogues 2026», experts will

report on their networks and their benefits and risks. Not only auction houses

and museums rely on a network of competent, trustworthy

art experts. Swiss politicians will focus on the safety net, while medical professionals will address the complex regulation of the human body

starting from the brain. Reports will also cover other networks, such as the cooperative fenaco,

a Rotary Club, the MedTech industry, and of course nature.

Have we piqued your interest? We would be pleased to welcome you on October 22 and 23

at the Engelberger Dialogues 2026 in Engelberg. Celebrate with

us the 25th anniversary of the «Academia Engelberg».