NEXT

NEXT is a first-in-Europe, unique experience journey for accomplished professionals to reflect on their purpose and explore what's next.
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Programme overview

Embark on NEXT, a dynamic executive programme designed for seasoned professionals eager to redefine their life’s next chapter. In today’s whirlwind of professional demands, NEXT stands as a guiding light for those contemplating key life questions: purpose, impact, personal alignment, and the balance of health, wealth, and well-being. This programme is more than a learning experience; it’s an opportunity to shape your future with intention and insight.

Set in the vibrant SQUARE at HSG in St.Gallen, from May 26-28, 2025, the NEXT Summit offers an immersive two-month journey starting with a three-day intensive summit. Dive deep into discussions about unlocking potential, reshaping your professional landscape, and harmonizing personal aspirations with health and wealth strategies. Beyond the summit, the NEXT experience continues with two virtual days, enriching peer interactions and regular online sessions, all culminating in the annual NEXT Fellow Summit. This ongoing engagement ensures your journey of discovery and growth doesn’t just end with the summit but evolves into a sustained path of personal and professional transformation.

Next steps

Are you interested in this programme? You have several options to find out if this executive education fits you and your career planning:

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Sarah Lenz Senior Programme & Project Manager Open Programmes

Programme details

Programme type

Seminar

Format

Hybrid

Language

English

Duration

2 months (3 days on campus + 2 days online)

Location

St.Gallen

Price

CHF 6'900

Target group

Top Management

Next date

Start date: 26.05.2025
Application deadline: 16.05.2025
places available
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Your Benefits

Guided Reflection and Insight
Navigate a unique journey with NEXT, gaining guided reflection on your present situation. Acquire insights for your next steps in both personal and professional realms.

Purposeful Prototyping
Engage in purpose-driven activities to prototype your future. Translate experiences and strengths into meaningful activities, from board membership to entrepreneurship.

NEXT Fellow Community
Connect with experienced professionals in the exclusive NEXT Fellow Community. Develop peer groups for collaborative activities, supported by peers for impactful future actions.

Health, Well-being & Wealth Realignment
Realign your approach to health and wealth with NEXT. Consider financial planning and prototype a future that integrates a healthy work-life balance.

Holistic Growth through Connections
Forge new personal and professional connections. Beyond skills, NEXT provides an environment where community and connections foster comprehensive personal and professional development.

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NEXT at a Glance

Registration

Through the NEXT Programme you can

  • Get inspired and kick off your next stage in career and life
  • Design your future with passion, purpose, health and wealth
The NEXT Summit is open to accomplished professionals with 20+ years’ experience from global companies and SMEs and professionals (doctors, lawyers,etc.), professionals in academia, government and NGOs, all industries and all ownership types (e.g., publicly held, private equity-owned, family-controlled). The summit promotes diversity of thought and experience.

Attend a 5-day summit with 4 keynotes, 12 workshops and plenty of opportunities to exchange, connect with like-minded peers, and be part of follow-up peer groups.

  • NEXT Kick-off 15th Mai 2025, online
  • NEXT Summit 26-28th May 2025, University of St.Gallen, SQUARE
  • NEXT Health Virtual Deep-Dive, tbd, online
  • NEXT Virtual Keep Going, 26th June 2025, online

Sign up for our info events, which you can find at the bottom of this page.

Registration

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Target Audience & Application Criteria

The Summit promotes diversity of thought and experience and is open to

  • Accomplished professionals with 25+ years’ experience from global companies and SMEs and professionals (doctors, lawyers, etc.)

  • Professionals in academia, government and NGOs

  • All industries and all ownership types (e.g. publicly held, private equity-owned, family-controlled)

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Learning Journey

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On-site Modules

Online Modules

Introduction

Monday, 26 April 2025

SQUARE

Seminar room: Rosenberg/Rotmonten

9:00 – 9:30

Arrival & Coffee


9:30 – 9:45
Welcome
Dr. Stephanie Schoss & Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach


9:45 – 10:30
Design Y/our Future: Why it matters
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach


10:30 – 11:30
Peer Group Interaction
(incl. coffee break)


11:30 – 12:30
Design Y/our Future: Realize your potential
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach &
Joachim Schoss


12:30 – 13:30
Standing Lunch


13:30 – 14:00
Introduction to the Afternoon Discovery Journey
Dr. Stephanie Schoss & Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach


14:00 – 15:15

  • Working in Private Equity
    Christian Bubenheim
  • Starting your Own Consultancy Herb Riband

15:15 – 15:45
Break


15:45 – 17:00

  • Doing Good & Making an Impact
    Werner Wallner & Dr. Michael Lorz
  • Ways of Coaching & Mentoring
    Dr. Thomas Gartenmann & Peter Vogt

17:00 – 17:30
Summary & Key Takeaways
Dr. Stephanie Schoss & Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach


17:30 – 18:15
Guided Tour:
HSG Art Collection
Prof. em. Dr. Yvette Sánchez


18:15 – 19:00
Personal Time


19:00 – 22:00
NEXT Annual
Reunion in
St.Gallen
All NEXT Fellows & Keynote
Speakers

Prototype Y/our Future

Tuesday, 27 May 2025
SQUARE    
Seminar room: Rosenberg/Rotmonten

8:30 – 8:45
Kick-Off Day II
Dr. Stephanie Schoss & Prof. Dr.
Sebastian Kernbach


8:45 – 10:00
Design Y/our Future: How to prototype your future
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach


10:00 – 11:00
Peer Group Interaction
(incl. coffee break)


11:00 – 12:00
Panel Discussion: Transition stories
Lothar Harings, Dr. Christina Henkel, Christian Bubenheim,
Jürgen Galler & Dr. Stephanie Schoss


12:00 – 13:00
Standing Lunch


13:00 – 13:10
Introduction to the Afternoon Discovery Journey
Dr. Stephanie Schoss & Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach


13:10 – 14:10

  • Ways of Teaching &
    Sharing Knowledge
    Dr. Stephanie Schoss & Dr.
    Hans Werner
  • From Living from Income to Living from Wealth
    Joachim Schoss

14:10 – 14:30
Coffee Break


14:30 – 15:30

  • Becoming a Board
    Member
    Prof. Dr. Georg Guttmann &
    Peter Vogt
  • From Living from Income to Living from Wealth
    Joachim Schoss

15:30 – 16:00
Summary & Key Takeaways
Dr. Stephanie Schoss & Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach


16:00 – 19:00
Personal Time


19:00 – 22:00
Community
Dinner in
St.Gallen with keynote
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Take Action

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

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Seminar room: 14-020

8:30 – 9:00
Morning Yoga
Noémie Clemons

(no sport clothes required)


9:00 – 9:15
Kick-off Day III
Dr. Stephanie Schoss & Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach


9:15 – 10:45
Design Y/our Future: How to really take action
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach


10:45 – 12:00
Peer Group Interaction
(incl. coffee break)


12:00 – 13:00
Seated Lunch


13:00 – 13:15
Introduction to the Afternoon Discovery Journey

Dr. Stephanie Schoss &
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach


13:10 – 14:00
Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity
Dr. Christian Schütz


14:00 – 15:30
Health & Wellbeing
Dr. med. Dr. phil. Anna Erat &
Dr. med. Kiyan Nouchirvan


15:30 – 15:45
Short Break


15:45 – 17:00

Commitment to Action & Graduation
Dr. Stephanie Schoss & Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach

NEXT Online Kick-off

Thursday, 15 May 2025
Online

17:30 – 20:00
NEXT Online Kick-off

Follow-up on Your Personal Health and Well-Being Goals

June 2025,
Online

4 – 6 pm
Well-Being Compass for Sustainable Health: Latest Insights and Best Practices

Taking Action and Realizing Your Dreams

26 June 2025
Online

3 – 7 pm
Smart Ways to Get Started and Finish: Personal Portfolio of Action Strategies

Testimonials

Suzanne Wait
Managing Director, The Health Policy Partnership

Annabelle Thebaud
Global Head of HR, PartnerRE

Lothar Harings
Former CHRO and Management Board, Kühne + Nagel

Christian Bubenheim
CEO, foodspring.com

Faculty

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Faculty, Lecturers & Speakers

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Press Articles

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Contact

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I am gladly available for you and look forward to hearing from you.

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Sarah Lenz Senior Programme & Project Manager Open Programmes

Why University of St.Gallen

The HSG - your partner for first-class executive education in Switzerland

At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!

  • For high-quality teaching and executive training by top researchers

  • For competent executives

  • For Lifelong Learning

  • For international collaborations