The Zurich Ball 2026

THE ZURICH BALL:
A NEW SOCIAL AUTHORITY OF INTERNATIONAL STRENGTH

The Zurich Ball 2026 – Exclusive society Highlight in Zürich takes place end of the year.

Zurich, March 11, 2026 – Zurich is getting a new social highlight: The Zurich Ball will be an exclusive evening of dancing, blending European ball tradition with Swiss entrepreneurial spirit. Held at The Dolder Grand, the ball positions itself as one of the country's most exclusive dance and social events, uniting classic ball culture with contemporary Swiss elegance, entrepreneurial spirit, and international aspirations.

The Zurich Ball sees itself as a meeting place for those personalities who actively shape business, politics and entrepreneurship in Switzerland – thus setting new standards for social relevance and entrepreneurial networking: It will take place on November 21, 2026 and is aimed at a curated audience of around 250 guests, including entrepreneurs, investors, personalities from business, culture and society as well as international guests with a connection to the Greater Zurich Area.
Furthermore, leading representatives from politics, industry, and finance are specifically invited to create an exclusive setting for high-level exchange. The aim is to offer an evening that is not only celebratory but also embodies entrepreneurial spirit, style, quality, and substance.
The Zurich Ball is deliberately designed as a select platform where influence, capital, ideas and visions come together in a festive yet strategically relevant environment.

The Zurich Next Generation Entrepreneur Award: Award for entrepreneurial excellence
A central element of the evening is the presentation of the Zurich Next Generation Entrepreneur Award. With this award, The Zurich Ball honors outstanding entrepreneurial personalities of the next generation who distinguish themselves through innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and social responsibility. In particular, the prize recognizes a young leader who, with strategic courage, conviction, and a lasting impact, is setting new trends for business and society in the Greater Zurich Area.

The recipient of the award is selected by an independent jury from the fields of business and culture. The award underscores The Zurich Ball's ambition to be not only a social gathering but also a platform for role models.

Entrepreneurial hosts with vision
The Zurich Ball is initiated and organized by three renowned Swiss entrepreneurs:

• Florin Lanz , entrepreneur and location promoter
• Dr. Tobias Reichmuth , serial entrepreneur and investor
• Samuel Manz , digital entrepreneur

The three hosts are supported by a top-class ball committee consisting of Carla Bünger, Lucy Tallo, Marc P. Bernegger and Nadia Hochstrasser.
The ball committee combines proven expertise in entrepreneurship, investment, brand management, international communication and event management, and brings a far-reaching network in business and society – coupled with long-term thinking and social responsibility.

With The Zurich Ball, they are deliberately not creating a mass event, but rather a highly curated experience that draws inspiration from the great European ball traditions – and reinterprets them. The aim is to raise Zurich's profile as an international meeting place for business decision-makers, also within a broader social context.

Tradition meets contemporary elegance
The Zurich Ball combines classic elements such as a festive opening, Viennese-style dancing and formal evening wear with a modern staging, first-class cuisine and an illustrious circle of guests.

The event is conceived as a platform for encounters, exchange, and inspiration. "The Zurich Ball should be a place where entrepreneurship, culture, and social responsibility come together naturally," says Dr. Tobias Reichmuth. "We want to create a setting in which leading figures can engage in conversation with one another in a select circle, in a stylish and respectful atmosphere."

Long-term positioning
The Zurich Ball is conceived as an annual event and aims to establish itself as a lasting social fixture in Zurich. In the long term, The Zurich Ball is intended to become a permanent fixture on the international social calendar and strengthen Zurich's position as a location for entrepreneurial excellence, also within a cultural context.

For further information, please visit www.zurich-ball.com or contact Ms. Nadia Hochstrasser at nadia@zurich-ball.com . More info soon.

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