Building Bridges returns to Geneva for its sixth edition, bringing together global leaders in sustainable finance to explore innovative solutions and investment opportunities. Over three dynamic days, the conference will feature high-level discussions, hands-on workshops, and rapid-fire solution pitches—all designed to mobilize capital for real-world impact and foster cross-sector collaboration at a crucial moment for sustainability.
The Global Sustainability Flagship Conference brings together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore urgent questions at the intersection of climate, nature, peace, and conflict. Organized by the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability with CEPR and ReCIPE, the conference features keynotes, panels, and research sessions on energy transition, biodiversity, corporate sustainability, and geopolitics of resources.
Venues: Auditorium Ivan Pictet, Maison de la Paix; Villa Barton; Jacques-Freymond Auditorium, Domaine Barton.
Program Highlights
Tuesday 30 September: Pricing Nature on the Balance Sheet & UN Special Rapporteur discussion
Wednesday 1 October: Keynotes on energy transition & mass extinctions
Thursday 2 October: Economics of biodiversity with Sir Partha Dasgupta
Friday 3 October: Closing keynotes by Sergei Guriev & Catherine de Vries
As part of the Séminaire énergie-environnement 2025-2026: Opportunités et défis pour la transition énergétique, this public lecture by Dominik Born explores the concept of Nanoverbund, a heat network solution where conventional heat networks are not feasible.
The series addresses the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition in Switzerland and Europe, where policies aim to reduce reliance on fossil and nuclear energy while increasing renewable sources. Attendees will gain insights into technological, industrial, and policy aspects of sustainable energy systems, followed by a discussion with the audience.
In English.
Every first Thursday of the month, the MAH invites you to explore graphic arts pop-ups at the GamMAH. You’ll unearth hidden gems from the collection, including prints, drawings, and rare books. An art historian will guide you through antique volumes, historic catalogs, artist books, and unique book-objects, showcasing remarkable formal and technical creativity.
Join Nora Bateson at Ecolint Nations for a Warm Data Lab, an interactive conversational practice that invites participants to explore complexity through dialogue. Instead of seeking fixed answers, the lab nurtures new ways of seeing connections across social, ecological, and economic contexts—offering an evening of shared discovery, fresh perspectives, and meaningful conversations open to all.
In English.
The Geneva Debate Club, founded in 2022 as an English-language branch of the Club Genevois de Débat, meets every Thursday evening to provide a structured platform for practicing eloquence and critical thinking. Participants propose diverse topics, are randomly assigned pro or con positions, and engage in timed debates with interactive questioning periods.
With no participation obligation—observers welcome—evenings conclude with voting for the most convincing team and best speaker, followed by friendly bar discussions, creating an inclusive environment for developing debate skills in English.
Every Thursday evening at 18:15 during the university semester.
In English.
AI Conference – In partnership with Dorier, a leading expert in audiovisual and technological innovation, this immersive event showcases AI applied to creativity and business through live demonstrations, inspiring real-world use cases, and a unique visual experience. Executives and decision-makers will leave with clear ideas, actionable examples, and an energizing vision of the opportunities AI opens up as of 2025.
In French.
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