14 – 15 October

Anticipation Summit 2026

Anticipation Summit 2026 convenes policymakers, scientists and diplomats to explore the intersections of scientific foresight and international policy. Through panels and workshops, the summit examines how emerging technologies and strategic foresight can inform diplomatic decision-making, governance and global cooperation. Participants will gain insights into anticipatory methods, scenario planning and cross-sector collaboration to address complex transnational challenges. The programme emphasizes practical approaches to integrate scientific advice into policy processes and strengthen anticipatory capacities across institutions.

Route François-Peyrot 30,
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex

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28 January – 23 December

Create Your Own Rousseau-Style Herbarium

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

This workshop explores the traditional process of assembling a herbarium specimen, inspired by Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s collections. Participants learn scientific techniques for pressing and mounting dried plants on old paper, practice botanical labelling and nomenclature, and select specimens to create a personal herbarium sheet. The session examines preservation methods, identification principles and the historical context of Rousseau’s approach, combining practical skills with scientific insight to produce a lasting botanical object.

In French.

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Sunday 6 September, 14:00

Artists’ Rendez-vous: In Capital Letters

Lectures & Workshops

MAH

Serval, a Geneva graffiti artist, and Kalonji, an illustrator from Geneva, lead monthly artist encounters that combine dialogue and shared creative practice.

Participants discuss works in situ and create responses alongside the exhibition, exploring processes of observation, interpretation and collaborative making. The session examines how immediate exchange with artworks can inspire new approaches to image-making and public practice. Attendees are invited to experiment with materials and techniques in response to exhibited works, fostering critical reflection on artistic gestures.

In French.

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3 May – 6 December

Guided tour: Rousseau, the Whistle-blower

Lectures & Workshops

Maison Rousseau

An audiovisual parcours immerses visitors in Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s life and work, arguing that his writings continue to provoke contemporary debate. Through seven thematic niches, the presentation examines Rousseau’s paradoxes — from individual freedom to social critique — and invites reflection on how his ideas anticipate modern challenges. The session explores tensions in his thought and encourages critical questioning of present assumptions, revealing why Rousseau remains relevant for current political and cultural discussions.

In English at 11:30 am
In French at 2 pm

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28 January – 23 December

Our Biodiversity: Memory game

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

This interactive memory challenge invites participants to test their memory while exploring practical ways to preserve biodiversity based on Geneva’s municipal strategy. Players match “before-and-after” images that illustrate individual and institutional actions, and each correct pair reveals concise information explaining the measure. The activity examines themes such as habitat restoration, species-friendly practices, urban greening and policy responses, helping participants understand the impact and rationale behind everyday and organisational conservation choices.

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7 – 11 September

72nd Entretiens sur l’Antiquité classique

Lectures & Workshops

Fondation Hardt

The 72nd Entretiens sur l’Antiquité classique brings together leading international scholars for an in-depth exploration of the death penalty in ancient Greece and Rome. Through a series of lectures and discussions, the symposium examines the legal, political, philosophical, religious, and social dimensions of capital punishment across the ancient world, offering fresh perspectives on justice, power, gender, rhetoric, and resistance. Organized by the Fondation Hardt, this renowned academic gathering fosters dialogue between specialists while welcoming all those with an interest in classical studies, ancient history, archaeology, and the enduring questions raised by antiquity.

Booking: admin@fondationhardt.ch or +41 22 736 31 04

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7 – 9 September

6th Swiss Congress for Art History

Lectures & Workshops

Uni Mail

Organized in collaboration with the University of Geneva’s Institute of Art History, the congress highlights the vitality and diversity of contemporary art historical research through a dynamic program of roundtables, thematic sessions, academic presentations, and interdisciplinary exchanges. Exploring the evolving relationship between universities, museums, heritage institutions, and the art market, the event emphasizes innovation in methodologies and digital practices while fostering dialogue around current artistic, cultural, and societal questions. Enriched by exhibitions, visits, and special events across Geneva’s cultural institutions, the congress offers an engaging platform for reflection, collaboration, and the celebration of art history in all its contemporary dimensions.

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