Annual General Meeting
This is where the course is set for the coming year. Delegates from the 64 local organizations make decisions together.
JCI Switzerland National Congress
From October 8 to 10, 2027, Fribourg will become the gathering place for JCI Switzerland. Three days bridging languages, generations, and the gap between what is and what is possible.
Ticket sales will begin at CONAKO 2026 in Neuchâtel.
Our Topic
In Fribourg, “Moitié-Moitié” is more than just a cheese blend. It describes a canton that is bilingual and a city held together by bridges. For us, it represents what JCI is all about: people from different backgrounds coming together to build something.
CONAKO27 brings together elements that would otherwise run parallel: German and French; experienced members and those attending a national event for the first time; business and civic engagement. It is precisely this combination that makes for a memorable conference weekend.
Program
CONAKO is the annual national convention of JCI Switzerland. It combines the formal agenda items with the real reason people go there.
This is where the course is set for the coming year. Delegates from the 64 local organizations make decisions together.
Training sessions on leadership, communication, and collaboration, as well as candidate seminars for everyone who will be taking on leadership roles next year.
The conference marketplace. Local organizations, partners, and projects showcase what they're working on.
The highlight of Saturday. Awards, great food, and an evening that people will still be talking about next year.
On Sunday, we'll wrap up the weekend together before everyone heads back to their respective regions.
Between program events, there is time to explore the city and the region and to engage in the conversations that arise there.
Speakers
We are currently working on the program. We will announce the first names sometime in 2027.
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For you
Then you'll know why people keep coming back. Get your ticket early so you don't just see familiar faces over the weekend—but also get the seats you want.
Then Fribourg is a good place to start. CONAKO is bigger than a LOM event, but no one stays alone for long. We'll make sure you find your place.
Then your vote at the General Assembly—and the example you set for your members—will make a difference. We'll provide you with everything you need to mobilize your LOM.
Review
Full auditoriums, long evenings, and conversations that carry on in the stairwell. A few impressions from the past few years.
Location
CONAKO27 will take place at Forum Fribourg, the convention and recreation center in Granges-Paccot. The General Assembly, training sessions, trade show, and gala evening are all just a few steps apart.
Host Region
Fribourg is easy to reach and well worth a visit longer than just a weekend. With its medieval old town, lakes, the foothills of the Alps, and cuisine that truly lives up to its slogan, we’ve put together a list of 24 places to visit.
Registration
Ticket sales take place in three phases. Those who book early pay less.
October 2026 through the end of March 2027
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April through the end of July 2027
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Starting in August 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
CONAKO is primarily intended for members of JCI Switzerland and international JCI members. External guests may be invited. We will provide details on the specific rules once ticket sales begin.
There are three pricing phases: Early Bird from October 2026 through the end of March 2027, Normal Bird from April through the end of July 2027, and Late Bird starting in August 2027. [Insert prices once ticketing is set up.]
Yes. Every year, many people are attending for the first time. If you can, arrive on Friday: it’s easier to get settled if you don’t start Saturday as a stranger. It’s best to come with someone from your local chapter.
In German and French. Both languages are equally valid; no one is expected to be perfectly bilingual. The most important information is also available in Italian and English.
That depends on whether short commutes or evening activities are more important to you. We've compared the areas and compiled a list of accommodations in the region: Accommodations.
Take Bus 1 from the main train station—it takes about 15 minutes to the Forum-Casino stop—or drive via the A12, taking the Fribourg Nord exit. For detailed directions, visit Location and Directions.
Partners
CONAKO27 is run by volunteers. It is made possible by companies and institutions that believe it is worthwhile to invest in young leaders.
News
A look behind the scenes, program updates, and stories from the region.
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For registration, the program, or a partnership: Write to us, and we'll get back to you.
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