The past few years challenged us and our lives at all levels: economic, professional, private; and brought changes that we could not anticipate 5 years ago: a global pandemic followed by a war in the middle of Europe, energy crisis and an increasingly unstable economy. A year and a half ago we were cautiously optimistic as the markets and the business activity returned to pre-pandemic levels, spurring economic growth. However, the war in Ukraine destabilised the political world, fuelled the energy price pressures and resulted in current inflation and market uncertainty.

Notwithstanding the gloomy outlook, it has never been more important for businesses to stay ahead of the curve and see strategic potential in what seems to be difficult circumstances. Our understanding of strategic advantages is being reshaped and our perception of the new tomorrow starts today.

We are pleased to invite you to the seventh M&A forum organized by Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum on 29 August 2023. The conference will shed light on the latest trends in the M&A industry and give you exclusive insight into what the future might look like. Join us for a comprehensive discussions in plenary sessions, workshops and presentations that will provide you with the right tools for strategy planning and business success. The conference will take place at the Park Hyatt in Zurich.