Each month, the Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL) offers free guided tours of its Rousseau Trail, located on the very site where Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born. This immersive audiovisual journey explores the life and work of Rousseau — a thinker who preferred being a man of paradoxes over a man of prejudices — through seven thematic stops that highlight his contradictions and challenge us to reflect on our present, which he so remarkably foresaw.
In French.
Stanislas de Quercize has worked in the luxury industry since joining the Richemont group in 1990. Rising through the ranks, he led Montblanc in France and the United States, Cartier in both countries, Van Cleef & Arpels internationally, and later Cartier International and Richemont France. Known for bringing fresh energy to his teams, he also served as a board member of the Comité Colbert from 2005 to 2015 and sits on the executive boards of several major brands, including Barnes, Messika, and Louboutin.
A prominent business leader, father of four, husband, and engaged citizen, he is deeply committed to charitable work. In Emparadiser la vie (Alisio, 2025), he reflects on his career and shares insights from many inspiring leaders. His core belief? That each person’s mission on Earth is to “radiate happiness, throughout the world and for humanity.”
In French.
Philippe Meirieu and Grégoire Borst will host a conference at Uni-Dufour focusing on the intersection of neuroscience and pedagogy. They will delve into how the brain processes and retains information, while also exploring optimal conditions for learning new concepts. This event celebrates the 50th anniversary of UNIGE’s Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences and envisions the future of education through a dialogue that blends theoretical insights with practical applications.
In French.
Aline Kamakian, CEO, restaurateur, and humanitarian leader, will be featured in an event organized by Curiosity Club Geneva. From preserving Armenian culinary heritage to leading initiatives that feed tens of thousands daily, her journey is a true story of resilience, culture, and community impact. An inspiring encounter for anyone passionate about food, heritage, and making a difference.
In English.
Our mental health remains a part of us that we still don’t speak about so easily. In an era of ‘therapists’ and ‘coaches’ who accompany our lives, what do we think about our moods and inner states? The comedian Constance speaks candidly about her struggles with mental health, with the necessary perspective to laugh about it openly. Along the way, she invites us to reflect on our connections with madness and mental well-being.
Constance will perform her latest show, aptly titled ‘Inconstance’. There will be a discussion after the performance.
This conference is part of the series “Ces liens qui unissent, enchaînent et libèrent” hosted by the Société Médicale de Genève.
In French.
Frédéric Boyer, a respected editor, writer, and translator, will deliver a lecture at the Museum of the International Reformation (MIR). He will share insights from his new translation and commentary on the Book of Revelation, exploring the text’s multiple meanings. His talk will challenge its cataclysmic interpretations, contrasting them with its use as a symbol for nuclear annihilation, as reflected in the exhibition “Apocalypses. What Did You See in Hiroshima?.”
In French.
As part of the Éclairages series, the Association genevoise des amis de l’opéra et du ballet presents a detailed introduction to Wagner’s Tannhäuser. This conference will explore the opera’s libretto, historical context, and music, highlighting its blend of romantic fervour and grand opera tradition, as well as its central themes of love, redemption, and artistic conflict, a few days before the premiere at the Grand Théâtre de Genève.
In French.
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