Swiss American Chamber of Commerce - Avantgarde Award Gala 2026

Date & Title Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM PST

Location The Jonathan Club Los Angeles, 545 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, 90071, United States

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Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM PST

The Jonathan Club Los Angeles, 545 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, 90071, United States.

Once a year, the Swiss-American (business) community and its friends and supporters, from San Diego to Santa Barbara, from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, are coming together with their partners, clients, staff and executives to recognize and celebrate the most impact - and powerful - Swiss(-American) company or organization in the United States.

Together, we are spending an amazing evening with like-minded, energized and driving leaders & entrepreneurs, with forward-thinkers, enthusiasts and innovators. With opinion leaders and entertainers. To maintain friendships, create new relationships and celebrate one of the most powerful and longest standing friendships in the world: Between the United States of America and Switzerland! 

Doing business with Switzerland's enterprises and its executives means quality, reliability and innovation. This is our signature event to bring this all together in a wonderfull gala environment, with inspiring key note speeches, exellent food, entertaining music, paired with red carpet & tons of memories on photographs or in your mind.

 

Agenda

5pm - VIP Reception (Sponsors & Invitation only)

6pm - The Vontobel Cocktail Reception

7.30pm - Award Gala Dinner & Ceremony

9.30pm - Dance the Night Away & Midnight Bar

11pm - Farewell

 

Dress Code

Black-Tie Optional

 

Join us for an unforgettable gala night with wonderful and fun people, photo ops left & right with step and repeat for your personal memories, excellent cuisine & service; food & drinks as much as you like, valet parking & red carpet welcome, and the unrivaled atmosphere of the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. 

See you on November 7th! 

Event Location

About Organizer

Swiss American Chamber of Commerce Southern California Organizer name

www.saccla.org

Speakers

https://www.logitechg.com/en-us
About Hanneke Faber
CEO
Logitech
No Sessions Available

is is CEO of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce (Swiss AmCham), the leading platform for business and economic relations between Switzerland and the United States, where he strengthens bilateral ties and promotes Switzerland as a premier destination for U.S. and international investment.

Before joining Swiss AmCham in 2024, Dr. Sahgal served as Deputy Head of the Tax Division at the Swiss Federal Department of Finance in Bern (2021–April 2024). Earlier, he held several diplomatic positions, including Head of Financial and Fiscal Affairs at the Swiss Embassy in Washington, D.C. (2017–2021) and Attaché at the Swiss Mission to the European Union in Brussels (2013).

Prior to his diplomatic career, Dr. Sahgal held leadership roles in the private sector, including Deloitte Consulting in Zurich, Rieter Management in Winterthur and New Delhi, and Managing Director of the Swiss multinational Autoneum in India. From 2009 to 2013, he was Board Member and President of the Northern Region of the Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Sahgal holds Master’s degrees in business administration and law, as well as a PhD, all from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland. He grew up in Switzerland and is fluent in German, English, and French, with conversational proficiency in Hindi, Spanish, and Italian.

www.amcham.ch
About Rahul Sahgal
CEO
Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
No Sessions Available

https://www.helvetasusa.org/en
About Melchior Lengsfeld
CEO
Helvetas
No Sessions Available

Event Sponsors

Services and Pro Bono Partner

Avantgarde & Stewardship Award

The Avantgarde Award

Our flagship award celebrates the most impactful Swiss contributions to the U.S. economy, honoring organizations and leaders who set the gold standard for innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross‑border excellence.

It is a recognition by the Swiss‑American business community, for the Swiss‑American business community—spotlighting those who not only succeed, but lead.

Stewardship Award

The Stewardship Award honors organizations that demonstrate outstanding innovation, technical ingenuity, and entrepreneurial excellence. The award aims to spotlight rising leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through engineering and technological advancement.

A distinguished jury of experts from Swiss and U.S. academia, industry, and venture capital will evaluate submissions based on:

  • Impact & Value
  • Technical Feasibility
  • Economic Viability
  • Sustainability & Ethical Considerations
  • Disruptive Potential

More information how to participate with your organization in the award race you'll find on https://www.saccla.org/blank-2