Thursday, March 26, 2026 (1:00 pm - 6:00 pm) Meeting

AGGIORNAMENTO PERMANENTE
IN PERSON AND VIA WEB
Preview of the Workshop
"The outlook for the economy and finance" (with networking lunch)

Villa d'Este Via Regina, 40 - 22012 CERNOBBIO (CO)

Some of the key participants in the 37th edition of the Cernobbio Workshop “The Scenario of the Economy and Finance 2026” will preview their reflections on economic and financial scenarios in Italy, Europe, and globally, to interpret the most relevant trends and understand the dynamics currently underway as well as future prospects.
This edition of the Workshop Preview will offer participants a unique opportunity to engage in dialogue with prominent figures from the international stage, looking ahead to the future and gaining deeper insight into the global landscape and the most relevant trends for business.
In particular, there will be an opportunity to explore in greater depth:

  • how ongoing conflicts are influencing global and European markets
  • the role of China in the global economy
  • trends and outlooks for global financial stability
  • what prospects lie ahead for the Italian economy?

Speakers

Chris Giles

Economics Commentator, Financial Times

Keyu Jin

Chair, Institute for Geoeconomics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Markus Kerber

Political Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group, USA;  Former Chief Economist, Federal Ministry of Finance, Germany

Luigi Zingales

Robert C. McCormack Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Programme

March 26, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Networking lunch
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Chris Giles - Economics Commentator, Financial Times
Inflation, debt and interest rates: what risks for global financial stability

Keyu Jin - Professor of Economics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
China and the future of global finance: risks, opportunities and new global balances

Debate
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Break
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Markus Kerber - Chief Strategist, Unione Cristiano-Democratica di Germania (CDU)
Geopolitical shocks and global markets: risks for Europe and the international financial system

Luigi Zingales - Robert C. McCormack Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The future of financial capitalism: innovation, risks and the sustainability of the system

Debate

Documenti dell'incontro

Nota informativa

AGGIORNAMENTO PERMANENTE
IN PERSON AND VIA WEB
Preview of the Workshop
The outlook for the economy and finance (with networking lunch)

Nota informativa

Kit

AGGIORNAMENTO PERMANENTE
IN PERSON AND VIA WEB
Preview of the Workshop
The outlook for the economy and finance (with networking lunch)

Kit