From 6 to 8 November, Brunnen, Switzerland, hosted the Diaspora Forum 2026 devoted to connecting the diaspora, businesspersons, and institutions, as well as to establishing new business contacts and strengthening economic cooperation between Western and Southeastern Europe.

Goran Račić, President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska, spoke at the Forum opening and highlighted the importance of connecting businesspersons from the Republic of Srpska with the business diaspora, emphasizing that the diaspora represented a significant potential for economic development, new investments, and the formation of business partnerships.

Račić stated the importance of strengthening institutional and economic ties, exchanging experiences, and creating conditions for concrete business cooperation, noting the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska’s a vital role in connecting domestic businesspersons with international markets and potential partners.

The program of the Forum included business panels, B2B meetings, presentations of investment opportunities, and the establishment of the WSEE Business Club—a platform for establishing long-term connections of businesspersons and institutions from Western and Southeastern Europe.

Source and photo: Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska