OCT 2026 – APR 2027 · COHORT 12
M1/M2 Itinerary
A high-level look at where to be, when, and what each day covers. Module 1 takes place in Zürich, Module 2 in Cambridge/Boston. For the full hour-by-hour schedule, see the Module 1 / Module 2 Itinerary documents on the Materials page.
Module 1
Zürich
October 19–23, 2026 · Day 0 (Oct 19) is optional — the main programme begins Tuesday, October 20
Day 0 · Optional · Mon, Oct 19
Intro to Finance
Au Premier, Zürich HB
08:30–16:00
Optional Pre-Module Session
EveningWelcome Dinner, Old Town Zürich (venue tbc) · 18:00–20:00, preceded by Fox Trail Zürich 16:00–18:00 (tbc)
Day 1 · Tue, Oct 20
Core Concepts, Purpose & Intent
Au Premier, Zürich HB
08:30–17:15
Welcome & Introductions
Evolution of Sustainable Investing
Sustainable Investing Toolbox
Impact & Additionality
EveningSmall-circle dinners hosted by alumni, or cohort dinner · 18:00 (tbc) · your circle, host, and address will be sent separately ahead of the module
Day 2 · Wed, Oct 21
Foundations in Sustainable Investing
Volkshaus — Blauer Saal, Zürich
08:30–16:45
Climate Change & En-ROADS Simulator
Multicapital & IKIGAI Framework
Active Ownership
Alumni Spotlight: Stardust Family Office
EveningSponsored Dinner at Marktküche (fully plant-based) · 18:30 (tbc)
Day 3 · Thu, Oct 22
Fund Due Diligence
EPI Park Seminar & Restaurant
08:30–17:30
Why Fund DD Matters
Fund DD Framework
Hands-On Session
Fund DD Coursework Kickoff
Getting thereOutside the city centre — shuttle departs 08:00–08:30, return transfer provided. Pick-up point tbc.
EveningFree evening / optional dinner — details to follow
Day 4 · Fri, Oct 23
Impactful Portfolios & IPS
GDI, Rüschlikon
08:30–17:30
Building Impactful Portfolios
IPS Workshop
Setting Intentions
Celebratory Boat Ride & Dinner
Getting thereOutside the city centre — shuttle departs 08:00–08:30. Pick-up point tbc.
EveningBoat ride & dinner celebration, boarding at Thalwil · 18:00 (tbc) · transfer from GDI provided, 17:30–18:00
Getting around Module 1: Days 0–1 are at Au Premier, inside Zürich Hauptbahnhof — no shuttle needed. Day 2 is a short walk/tram from the city centre (nearest stops Stauffacher and Helvetiaplatz). Days 3–4 are outside the city centre at EPI Park and GDI — please travel with the group; a shuttle departs at 08:00 both mornings with a return transfer provided. Lunch is served 12:30–13:30 every day. A logistics form will follow to capture dietary requirements.
Module 2
Cambridge / Boston
April 14–16, 2027 · Welcome Apéro April 13
Welcome · Tue, Apr 13
Welcome (Back) Apéro
Cambridge/Boston — venue tbc
Evening
Optional Welcome Reception
Day 1 · Wed, Apr 14
Welcome to Module 2 & Fund DD
Cambridge/Boston — venue tbc
~08:30–17:00
Catching Up
Fund DD Investment Recommendation Presentations
Fund DD Discussion & Wrap-Up
Day 2 · Thu, Apr 15
Investment Policy Statement & Going Deeper
Cambridge/Boston — venue tbc
~08:30–17:00
IPS Discussion & Wrap-Up
Impact Measurement & Management
IKIGAI Deep Dive
Building Your Sustainable Portfolio
Day 3 · Fri, Apr 16
Building Your Capabilities & Next Steps
Cambridge/Boston — venue tbc
~08:30–17:00/17:30
Engagement Strategy Workshop
Alumni Stories
Investor Networks
Alumni Community Introduction
Program Completion & Celebration
A typical Module 2 day runs roughly 08:30–17:00/17:30, with 30-minute breaks and lunch (about 1h15). A free hour is built into the end of each day. Dinner is at 18:30 or 19:00 at venues around Cambridge/Boston; local alumni, speakers, and experts may join.
Optional Community Day is expected shortly after Module 2 — tentatively April 17, 2027 — to be confirmed closer to the date.
The curriculum and above timelines may be adapted to accommodate the needs of the incoming cohort.