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It all started in 2014, when we launched the first edition of the ESG BPH by SWEN conference with a simple yet ambitious goal: to bring together a community of asset managers and shine a light on the most impactful and forward-looking ESG practices.
Ten years on, this event has become a landmark in the world of private markets. Now, as a purpose-driven company, we want to push boundaries even further — to create something bolder, more inclusive, and truly inspiring, in order to support the deep changes shaping our era.
Les utopies d’aujourd’hui sont les réalités de demain.
Victor Hugo
Let’s dive together into the heart of utopias — those daring visions that, though still out of reach, already outline the future world. Together, let’s break free from the limits of today, unlock new possibilities, and start embodying the future we want to build, right now.
Utopias by SWEN is a space for thoughtful reflection to shape the future we share.
Every year, we bring together financial leaders, businesses, experts, and influencers around a major theme, inspiring everyone to join forces in rebuilding the essential balance of our planet.
UTOPIAS #01
Restoring Our Soils
This year, we’ve decided to focus on a crucial challenge: the vision of a world where the earth beneath our feet is fully restored and thriving.
Beneath our feet lies a silent crisis deeply affecting life on Earth: 70% of European soils are unhealthy. Worn down, polluted, and drained by pesticides, they can no longer perform their vital roles—sequestering carbon, retaining water, preventing floods, and producing healthy, sustainable food.
Yet, solutions do exist. Because imagining the future isn’t enough—we must build it. Let’s harness investment to restore the fundamental balance of our planet.
On June 24th, you joined us on a journey where life itself began to reclaim its place.
This was just the first step in an ongoing process: throughout the year, we will continue the conversation here, exploring the complex and far-reaching challenge of soil regeneration from every angle.
By bringing together different disciplines, perspectives, and on-the-ground experiences, we’ll keep generating new ideas and driving action!
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