The City Library is offering a workshop where participants can create a stop-motion animation film using pop-up book sets. Attendees will craft a short story, design paper-based sets and characters, and then bring their film to life using an app and numerous photos. This workshop is part of the exhibition “Sauvages: Behind the Scenes of Claude Barras’ Film.”
In French.
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.
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.
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
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.
Renowned illustrator and director Raman Djafari is an honored guest at the Animatou festival, serving as a jury member and competing in the international section. During the Illustration Lunchtime Series at HEAD-Genève, he will showcase his unique work, blending 2D illustrations with 3D elements, celebrated for its dreamlike gentleness. Djafari has crafted music videos for international artists like Coldplay and Elton John & Dua Lipa.
In French.
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.
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