Nordic Chambers’ Event: Navigating a World Where Rules No Longer Bind
What smaller democracies can do when the international order is under pressure
Join us and the Nordic Chambers on June 4th for an insightful keynote speech by Beatrice Fihn – Nobel Laureate, Director of the Lex International Fund, and Senior Fellow at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR).
International law and the rules-based world order are under intense pressure. As major powers increasingly disregard the norms and legal frameworks that have underpinned global stability for decades, the consequences fall disproportionately on smaller nations — including the Nordic countries and Switzerland.
This timely discussion will explore how smaller democracies can respond, collaborate, and lead in an era of geopolitical uncertainty. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, exchange perspectives with fellow professionals, and be part of an engaging conversation on the future of international cooperation.
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of inspiring dialogue and meaningful networking.
Speaker
Beatrice Fihn
Director, Lex International Fund | Senior Fellow, UNIDIR
Beatrice Fihn is the Director of the Lex International Fund, a philanthropic fund focused on supporting and developing international law, and a Senior Fellow at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR). She is widely recognised as a leading expert on international law, weapons governance, and civil society mobilisation, with deep expertise spanning multilateral diplomacy, global governance, and cross-border policy coordination. As former Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) — the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize-winning coalition — Beatrice accepted the Nobel Peace Prize and delivered the Nobel Lecture in Oslo on behalf of the campaign.
Moderator
Francesca Bosco
Senior Advisor, AI,
Cybersecurity & Digital Governance
The discussion will be moderated by Francesca Bosco, an international expert in cybersecurity, AI and technology governance, with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of international law, digital resilience, emerging technologies, and human rights. She has held senior leadership roles at the CyberPeace Institute, the World Economic Forum, and the United Nations, advising governments, international organisations, and multistakeholder initiatives on cybersecurity, responsible innovation, democratic resilience, and global technology governance. Her work bridges policy, governance, and technical dimensions of emerging technologies — including AI, cyber risk, quantum-related challenges, and digital trust — with a strong focus on safeguarding fundamental rights and strengthening resilient, rules-based digital ecosystems.
Programme
18:00 – 18:30 | Registration & Welcome Reception
18:30 – 19:30 | Moderated Discussion with Beatrice Fihn & Francesca Bosco, followed by Q&A
19:30 – 21:00 | Networking
Fees
CHF 50 – Members of SSCC / Nordic Chambers
CHF 80 – Non-Members
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Monday 1 June 2026
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Date
- 04. Jun 2026
Time
- 18:00 - 21:00
Labels
- Nordic Chambers' Event,
- Western Switzerland Event
Location
- Quai de l'Ile 13, 1204 Genève
