Wednesday 8 October, 19:00

Activism in Animated Films

Registration required

Join Marcel Barelli, an illustrator and animation filmmaker focused on ecological issues and species extinction, for a thought-provoking discussion. In the context of the climate crisis, the event will explore whether animated films should carry an activist message or remain purely entertaining. Alongside journalist Laurence Difélix from RTS, Marcel Barelli will share his insights on the potential and limitations of animation as a medium. This event celebrates the 20th anniversary of the ANIMATOU festival and kicks off the 2025-2026 season’s series of discussions, in conjunction with the SAUVAGES exhibition.

In French.

Place des Trois-Perdrix 5,
1204 Genève

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Photo Credit: Marcel Barelli

Thursday 2 October, 18:00

L’IA appliquée à la créativité & cas clients

Lectures & Workshops

CREA

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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Thursday 2 October, 12:30

Meeting with Raman Djafari

Lectures & Workshops

HEAD, salle Georges-Addor

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.

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September – June, Every Thursday

Thursday Debates

Lectures & Workshops

Uni Mail

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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Thursday 2 October, 12:00

The Return of Cultural Artifacts Between France and Benin

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque du MEG

In his 2024 book, Angelo Dan delves into the restitution of French cultural assets taken during the conquest of the Kingdom of Dahomey. Angelo Dan, serving as ambassador and deputy representative of the Republic of Benin in France, will lead this conference. Reservations must be made via email (biblio.meg@geneve.ch).

In French.

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Thursday 2 October, 18:30

Cédric Sapin-Defour – Où les étoiles tombent

Lectures & Workshops

Société de lecture

After briefly pursuing medical studies, Cédric Sapin-Defour became a physical education teacher. Driven by a love of words and exploration literature, he has written for publications such as Libération and Alpes Magazine, as well as books including Gravir les montagnes est une affaire de style (Guérin, 2017), Espresso (Guérin, 2019), and L’art de la trace (Transboréal, 2020).

His deep bond with his Bernese Mountain Dog inspired His Scent After the Rain (Son odeur après la pluie, Stock, 2023), a massive success with over a million readers, eighteen translations, and adaptations in progress for film, graphic novel (Le Lombard, 2025), and theater.

His powerful new book, Where the Stars Fall (Où les étoiles tombent, Stock, 2025), tells the moving story of the paragliding accident that changed his wife’s life—and her brave path to recovery.

In French.

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Thursday 2 October, 17:45

Warm Data Lab

Lectures & Workshops

Ecolint Nations

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.

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