Tuesday 3 November, 14:00

Gamification of Cinema and New Value Chains

Booking Required

Gregg Bywalski examines how the creator economy is reshaping the audiovisual industry in 2026. Drawing on Webedia’s expertise, he discusses IP development, production, distribution, and new partnerships, highlighting how these shifts are redefining market structures and opening fresh opportunities for creators and industry players alike.

The talk explores the convergence of cinema, digital platforms, and audience engagement, with a focus on emerging value chains and the strategic implications for audiovisual professionals.

Rue de Carouge 52,
1205 Genève

Array

Photo Credit: © GIFF PRO

Tuesday 3 November, 14:30

The End of the End of History? Trade in the Era of Geo-economics

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre de l'Espérance

After the fall of the Berlin Wall many embraced Francis Fukuyama’s thesis of the ‘end of history’ and the final triumph of liberal order. This lecture interrogates that claim, examining how recent geopolitical upheavals and assertive power politics reshape global commerce. It explores current trade dynamics, supply-chain strategies and the emergence of hybrid economic orders, revealing how states and markets adapt. The talk highlights implications for policy, business and international cooperation.

In French.

Array

22 September – 15 December

Worlds in Contact: Circulation and Exchange in Antiquity

Lectures & Workshops

Uni Dufour

The Department of Ancient Studies at the Faculty of Humanities (UNIGE) is offering a series of public lectures dedicated to interactions, exchanges, and cultural dynamics in the ancient world. Faculty members and researchers will explore diplomatic relations, the movement of objects, religious and linguistic influences, and issues of identity at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and the ancient Near East.

In French.

Array

25 August – 3 November

Tango and Wellbeing

Lectures & Workshops

MAH

Claire Rufenacht, dance therapist, Pedro Ratto, dancer, and Murielle Brunschwig, cultural mediator, bring complementary expertise in dance therapy, performance and cultural mediation to guided sessions for people with neurological conditions and their caregivers.

The workshops explore Argentine tango integrated with museum-inspired movement and sensory activities, addressing mobility, balance, expression and social connection. Sessions focus on practical movement exercises, improvisation and listening, adapted for participants with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, post-stroke and other movement disorders, fostering wellbeing and mutual support.

In French.

Array

Tuesday 3 November, 15:15

Making the Black Mirror Experience

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre Pitoëff

David Bardos presents a case study on transforming the Black Mirror universe into a physical and immersive experience. The talk examines how the original intellectual property was adapted and how physical sets, free-roaming VR and interactive storytelling were combined into a single audience journey. It highlights the creative and technical choices behind location-based entertainment and the challenge of maintaining coherence across multiple media.

In English.

Array

2 – 6 November

Wright Colloquium 2026

Lectures & Workshops

Uni Dufour

Wright Colloquium 2026 brings together interdisciplinary inquiry to rethink what we call intelligence. The program examines intelligence across scales — from artificial systems and ant colonies to neurons and engrams — and considers cognitive, neurological and philosophical perspectives. Participants will explore how different forms of intelligence shape societies, knowledge and our worldviews, with discussions, panels and workshops aimed at advancing conceptual and practical understanding.

In French and in English.

Array

Tuesday 3 November, 16:45

Extended Realities: New Tools of Immersion

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre Pitoëff

Thomas Dexmier and Eric J. Krueger join this panel on the next generation of immersive technologies, bringing perspectives from leading manufacturers and product development. Their discussion examines lighter headsets, augmented-reality glasses, spatial computing, and gesture- and voice-based interfaces.

The session explores how these tools could reshape creative workflows and audience experiences, while also revealing the practical challenges of adoption, design, and interoperability. It offers a clear view of how extended realities are evolving beyond novelty into infrastructure for future audiovisual and cultural practice.

Array

Oops! It seems there
are no events matching your selection!

Please adjust your criteria to see more results.

Gamification of Cinema and New Value Chains