Thursday 22 May, 18:00

Explore Demain Festival – AI Safety

Free, Booking required

This panel discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) will delve into the governance challenges and strategies for preventing potential pitfalls. Agatha Duzan, a Data Science student, Max Stauffer, co-CEO of the Simon Institute for Longterm Governance, and Jérôme Duberry, General Manager of the Tech Hub at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, will explore the creation of clear guidelines for responsible AI use while promoting innovation. The event will be moderated by Alexander Barclay, the digital delegate for the canton of Geneva.

In French.

Rue de Carouge 52,
1205 Genève

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Thursday 15 May, 12:30

The Art of Gardens According to Rousseau, Girardin, Goethe, and Chateaubriand

Lectures & Workshops

Maison Rousseau

In the 18th century, the formal French garden was challenged by the more naturalistic English garden. Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s novel “La Nouvelle Héloïse,” published in 1761, significantly impacted garden design. This talk, led by Jacques Berchtold, a Geneva-based professor and writer, will delve into Rousseau’s influence on the gardens of the Marquis de Girardin, Goethe, and Chateaubriand.

In French.

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13 – 28 May

Out of the Box – Inclusive Arts Biennale

Lectures & Workshops Performances

Multiple locations

The 7th edition of the “Out of the Box” Inclusive Arts Biennale will take place across nine cultural venues in Geneva. This event brings together artists with and without disabilities, offering a diverse program that includes dance, performance, literature, visual arts, music, and cinema. The initiative aims to transcend the able-bodied/disability divide, exploring a hybrid aesthetic while providing workshops, training sessions, and discussions. Attendees are encouraged to rediscover the works with an open mind, fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.

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Thursday 15 May, 15:00

Create Your Summer Hit

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque de la Cité

“Voyage, voyage,” “La Bamba,” and “Sous le sunlight des tropiques”… These iconic summer hits and their catchy lyrics are almost second nature to us. But what if writing a hit song wasn’t that difficult after all?

As summer approaches, why not give songwriting a try? Who knows, your creation could become the next big summer anthem!

In French.

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28 April – 25 May

Carac Festival

Lectures & Workshops Performances

Uni Mail

Carac is UNIGE’s new cultural festival, showcasing a month of student creations that include theater, dance, concerts, film, arts and crafts workshops, games, and an exhibition. It’s a vibrant month-long celebration of artistic discovery and festivity, organized by university troupes and associations.

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15 – 25 May

La cour des contes Festival

Kids Lectures & Workshops

Multiple locations

La Cour des Contes is a captivating oral literature festival that has enchanted the town of Plan-les-Ouates for nearly 30 years, becoming a key event in the French-speaking world. Blending ancient myths with modern issues, the festival offers a rich and diverse program.

While family-friendly tales delight young audiences, the teen/adult program invites reflection and exploration. Highlights include Philippe Imbert’s clever take on princess stereotypes, Jennifer Anderson’s journey through the polar night and Indigenous climate concerns, and Pascal Mitsuru Guéran’s dive into Japan’s mysterious voluntary disappearances in Les évaporés du Japon. With over 50 performances, there’s much more to discover.

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Thursday 15 May, 17:00

Female Comic Book Authors: A Contact Sport

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque de la Cité

Join six comic book authors from Africa and Switzerland at the Bibliothèque de la Cité. This gathering will explore how gender influences a career in comic book illustration, discussing the balance between earning a living and creating art, combating precarity, achieving economic independence, and organizing time. The event is part of the BRAZZA exhibition, stemming from a collaborative residency between African and Swiss authors in Brazzaville. Engage in discussions about effective strategies for navigating these challenges.

In French.

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