About the Salon
The Neuchâtel Executive Salon is a private, invitation-only gathering for selected leaders from Swiss watchmaking, luxury, technology, investment, and related sectors.
Hosted under LVG Hub, the Salon will bring together watch CEOs, designers, movement creators, founders, and industry experts for a focused conversation on the future of Swiss watchmaking.
The evening will focus on one central question:
What proves the value of Swiss watchmaking today?
Why Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel sits at the heart of Swiss watchmaking heritage, precision, and industrial excellence.
It is a natural place to discuss how Swiss watchmaking protects trust, technical credibility, creativity, and long-term desirability in a changing luxury market.
Venue: Restaurant de l'Hôtel DuPeyrou.
Address:
Restaurant de l’Hôtel DuPeyrou
Av. DuPeyrou 1, 2000
Neuchâtel
Welcome Address, Hosts & Moderators
A broader participant group from luxury brands, hospitality, beauty, watches, jewellery, advisory, and related sectors will join the evening.
Christian Schmed
Directeur Général, Vranken-Pommery Suisse SA
Co-Host
Deependra Pandey
CEO, Luxury Venture Group
Host
Florence Nater
Conseillère d’État, Canton of Neuchâtel
Welcome Address
Ines E.C
Managing Director, LVG Hub
Host
Serge Maillard
Publisher, Europa Star
Moderator
Sophy Rindler
Director of partnerships and industry relations, Chrono24
Moderator
Core Topics
Topic 1: The Future of Swiss Watchmaking
How should Swiss watchmaking evolve while protecting its soul?
Discussion points:
- Independent movement development
- Complications and creativity
- Design innovation
- Repair, service, and longevity
- Younger collectors and new expectations
- Resale, circular value, and long-term desirability
- The role of technology in traditional watchmaking
Topic 2: The Substance Behind the Watch
What defines credibility, authenticity, and lasting value in contemporary watchmaking, with Swiss watchmaking at its core?
Discussion points:
- Authenticity, provenance, and traceability
- The meaning and credibility of Swiss Made today
- Craftsmanship, materials, and movement integrity
- Swiss manufacturing for international and independent brands
- Design, engineering, and product coherence
- What collectors increasingly expect from a credible watch
- Transparency while preserving emotion, exclusivity, and mystery
- How established and emerging brands build long-term credibility
Agenda: Thursday, 27 August 2026
The Neuchâtel edition is designed as a late-afternoon executive conversation, followed by informal networking drinks.
| 16:30 | Guest Arrival and Welcome Drinks |
| 17:00 | Welcome and opening remarks |
| 17:10 | Discussion 1 The Future of Swiss Watchmaking: Design, Complications, Longevity, and New Collectors |
| 17:50 | Discussion 2 The Substance Behind the Watch: Authenticity, Craftsmanship, Movement Integrity and Swiss Made Credibility |
| 18:30 | Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks |
| 18:40 | Networking Drink |
| 20:30 | Close |
Who This Edition Is For
The Salon is designed for a small group of senior participants from the Swiss watchmaking, luxury, technology, investment, and related ecosystem.
This includes watch brand leaders, independent founders, retail and distribution leaders, authentication and traceability experts, private banking and family office representatives, collectors, and selected institutional voices.
The format is designed for thoughtful exchange, not public presentation or sales pitches.
Future Participation
Participation in future Executive Salons and related LVG Hub formats is by invitation only.
The format is intended for senior leaders, founders, decision-makers, and selected experts who bring a relevant perspective to the discussion.
Each Salon is curated around a specific theme, location, and audience.
Why This Format Matters
The Executive Salon format creates space for a more focused conversation than a public conference or large networking event.
It allows senior leaders to exchange views in a private setting, connect with relevant peers, and explore future collaboration opportunities.
For Neuchâtel, the goal is to create one strong room around Swiss watchmaking, trust, product truth, and long-term value.
The Neuchâtel Executive Salon is part of the LVG Hub Executive Salon series and will serve as a focused pre-Summit conversation ahead of the Luxury Innovation Summit 2026 in Geneva.
FAQs
The Neuchâtel Executive Salon is part of the wider LVG Executive Salons format developed by LVG Hub.
Is participation open to the public?
No. Participation is by invitation only.
What makes this Salon different from a conference or panel?
The Executive Salon is private, small, and discussion-led. It is designed for senior-level exchange, not public presentations.
Where will it take place?
Restaurant de l’Hôtel DuPeyrou
Av. DuPeyrou 1, 2000
Neuchâtel
Can companies support the Salon?
Yes. We are open to one host or supporting partner aligned with the theme of Swiss watchmaking, trust, product truth, technology, investment, or long-term value.
