Professor Arturo Bris

Arturo Bris – Expert on competitiveness, financial regulation, and economic issues of the future

Prof. Dr. Arturo Bris is one of the most internationally recognized experts on finance and competitiveness. As Director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center and Professor of Finance at IMD in Lausanne, he analyzes and evaluates the economic performance of countries and companies worldwide. His research, many years of consulting experience, and numerous publications make him a sought-after speaker at global conferences.

Arturo Bris’s lecture topics:

• Competitiveness and protectionism: How geopolitical tensions are changing the global order
• AI, data & technology: Economic impact of AgenticAI and digital innovations
• Finance and economics in 2030: Trends and scenarios for a post-pandemic world
• The World Competitiveness Index: Resilience in times of global crisis
• Flex or Fail: The future of work and the new logic of wages
• Smart cities and smart economies: How digitalization improves quality of life

Who is Arturo Bris?

Arturo Bris is the author of several highly acclaimed books, including “The Right Place” and “Flex or Fail.” In his role at the IMD World Competitiveness Center, he has set new standards in the assessment of talent, digital competitiveness, and urban intelligence. With over 100 scientific publications and media contributions (including the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and Handelsblatt), he is one of the most cited financial economists worldwide.

He advises governments, companies, and international organizations on the development of strategic approaches to strengthening competitiveness. He is particularly interested in how economic conditions promote or hinder innovation. Arturo Bris was previously an associate professor at the Yale School of Management and is now active in numerous international committees, including as an advisor on financial strategies and urban development.

His credo: “Competitiveness is not a zero-sum game – it creates progress for everyone.”