The ISC-Symposium is entirely organised by the International Students’ Committee (ISC) which is a non-profit organisation comprising an annually changing team of approximately 25 students from the University of St. Gallen and Harvard University. The ISC was founded during Europe’s students’ unrests in 1969 with the goal of creating open dialogue between the leaders of today and the students who will be the leaders of tomorrow. In accordance with its statutes, the ISC advocates the maintenance and continued development of a liberal economic and social order. It does so with an international focus by addressing issues of global concern.
The ISC encourages constructive analysis of new developments in the business world and incites the corporate world to define its interaction with changing environments. The relevance of the topics, the excellence of the speakers, the composition of the participants and the dedication of the ISC-Team guarantee quality and diversity and create a unique ambiance. The special spirit of the ISC-Symposium in St. Gallen, which differentiates it from other international conferences, is achieved by the vivacity and openness in the formulation of ideas and opinions during the Symposium. The participants’ willingness to analyse and reflect on innovative ideas, to discuss and impartially listen leads to a stimulating atmosphere of serious debate.
