Aurelia Figueroa
Terras Lausanne
The sustainability leadership event
Annually in winter in Lausanne, Switzerland
In collaboration with
Terras Lausanne is Switzerland's premier sustainability event. Terras invites climate, impact, and policy leaders to refined discussions.
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Terras Lausanne at a glance
Held each winter in partnership with EHL in Switzerland, Terras Lausanne brings together sustainability leaders from the private and public sectors. The event blends curated discussion with shared meals and immersive dialogue, without the formalities of traditional conferences.
80
sustainability leaders
3
Impactful days
1
Unique location
Attendees and speakers at Terras Lausanne
At Terras Lausanne, you’ll engage closely with sustainability leaders and speakers from Breitling, Estée Lauder, and more. Over three days, dine and exchange ideas with executives in the heart of Switzerland.
Why Terras Lausanne is unique
Meaningful connections
Terras curates intimate gatherings that foster trust and dialogue between global sustainability leaders.
Practical insights
Terras delivers real-world solutions - covering AI, decarbonization & more - shared directly by decision-makers.
Business impact
Terras creates long-term value via strategic partnerships, measurable outcomes, & ROI-driving initiatives.
Meet C-level leaders at Terras Lausanne 2025
Companies including Starbucks, Rivian, Estée Lauder, Siemens, Breitling, and Vestas have been part of Terras events — and many continue to return across Tuscany, New York, and Lausanne.
Terras Lausanne: At the heart of hospitality and luxury
Terras Lausanne takes place annually at EHL Lausanne, nestled in the Swiss countryside. The event offers unique insights of world-class hospitality, breathtaking nature, and culinary excellence - A perfect setting for immersive discussions and refined networking.
Who you’ll meet at Terras Lausanne
Chief Sustainability Officers, Group Heads of Sustainability, and Directors of Sustainability from global brands. CEOs and Founders shaping responsible leadership across sectors. Vice Presidents, and public figures driving climate strategy in business and policy.
Attendees include leaders from Breitling, LVMH, Estée Lauder, Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, and other Swiss and global luxury and hospitality brands, alongside voices from energy, finance, and government.
What you’ll learn at Terras Lausanne
Terras Lausanne explores the strategic role of sustainability across global brands, from risk and resilience to regulation, partnerships, and value creation.
The agenda emphasizes systems thinking and leadership.
Your Terras Lausanne agenda
Participate in workshops, panels, and masterclasses on sustainability leadership, knowledge exchange, and generating actionable insights to apply directly in your business.
Why executives choose Terras Lausanne
Reflections from global sustainability pioneers on our unique Terras leadership gatherings.
How executives rate Terras
Terras Lausanne builds on the core of all Terras gatherings, trusted dialogue, intimate scale, and a strong focus on sustainability in hospitality and luxury.
“Three days of full immersion on climate and sustainability, panels under the Tuscan sun - you did an amazing job.”
Elena Morettini
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Global Head Sustainable Business, Globant
"Terras is unlike any other event — no name tags, no barriers — just meaningful, face-to-face conversations with world leaders."
Morten Dyrholm
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SVP Sustainability, Vestas
“An exceptional experience for true connection and understanding with world-class leaders. I look forward to returning next year.”
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Michael Kobori
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Chief Sustainability Officer at Starbucks
"It was really an honor to be part of Terras. It gave us time to think and have important reflections and conversations."
Nancy Mahon
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Chief Sustainability Officer at Estée Lauder
“I’ve never seen anything like this. Terras was a true home run.”
Gregg Meyer
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Chief Sustainability Officer at Steve Madden
"A life-changing experience. Thank you for choosing me to come. You changed me deeply.”
Kimber Flynn
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CEO at indiblu
"You curated the days with so much attention to the details; one could feel this throughout the event."
Nikolaus Widmann
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EVP at TES