Rendez-vous on 3 September 2025 ! Monthey will welcome the inaugural Chablais Economic Forum, bringing together political leaders from Vaud and Valais, industry experts like Marcel Signer (Siegfried Evionnaz), and Fabrice Thétaz (Mayor of Monthey and BioArk Monthey Board Member). Register now !

Held alongside the UCI Pumptrack World Championships, the Forum will focus on the region’s economic future, highlighting themes highly relevant to life sciences professionals in Valais.

A key session will address the chemical industry’s legacy and sustainable future, exploring innovation, circular economy, and collaboration—critical for the local economy and the life sciences sector.

Event Highlights:

• Roundtable discussions:
  – Chemical Industry in Chablais: Strong heritage, sustainable future?
  – Local Innovation – Made in Chablais
  – Sports Economy: A regional growth lever?

• Networking opportunities connecting entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders

• Evening social event with the Maxi-Rires Festival for relaxed networking

Practical Details:

• Fees:
  – CHF 25: Forum + networking aperitif
  – CHF 60 (instead of CHF 74): Forum + aperitif + Maxi-Rires show (standard)
  – CHF 150 (instead of CHF 194): Forum + aperitif + VIP buffet + Maxi-Rires show (VIP)

• Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2025 – Monthey

• Register: www.forum-chablais.ch

• Contact: forum@monthey2025.ch