Thursday 29 October, 18:30

Uncommon 12 Talks #02: Jean-François De Saussure

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“What if Geneva Airport no longer existed…”: its economic impact on Geneva and the surrounding region. For this second installment of our “Uncommon Talks” series, we are pleased to welcome Jean-François de Saussure, CEO of Geneva Airport. By posing a deceptively simple question—what if Geneva Airport no longer existed?—Jean-François de Saussure will help us better understand the airport’s economic significance and its strategic role for Geneva and the surrounding region, as well as the challenges it will need to address in the years to come.

In French.

Rue du Jura 13
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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