Gurudev Keynotes Global Ethics Summit

As founder of the World Forum for Ethics in Business (WFEB), Gurudev delivered the keynote address at the 7th World Summit on Ethics & Leadership in Sports in Basel. The international gathering brought together over 300 participants from 40+ countries to explore values-based leadership in sport and society, with Gurudev emphasizing trust, transparency, and intercultural responsibility as cornerstones of ethical leadership.

July 24, 2025
Basel, Switzerland

Key Highlights

Global Platform for Ethics

Addressed 300+ delegates from sports federations, politics, business, academia, and civil society at the prestigious Basel summit alongside UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

Honoring Excellence in Sports

Co-presented the Ethics in Sports Award 2025 to football star Xherdan Shaqiri and elite rower Jeannine Gmelin, recognizing their contributions to integration, mental health advocacy, and values-driven leadership

Cross-Sector Impact

Led discussions on ethical leadership principles that transcend sport, drawing from his experience speaking at the United Nations, World Economic Forum in Davos, and European Parliament

About the Event

The World Summit on Ethics & Leadership in Sports tackled contemporary challenges including mental health in elite athletics, inclusion and equal opportunity, and controversial topics like performance enhancement in sport. Held at Volkshaus Basel, the summit featured high-level speakers including FIFA representatives, national football association presidents, and Swiss political leaders.

The conference emphasized sport’s vital societal role as a platform for values-based leadership and social transformation. As WFEB founder, Gurudev’s keynote reinforced the organization’s mission to advance ethical leadership and good governance across sectors through interdisciplinary dialogue.

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