Tuesday 28 October, 18:00

Kurdish Lessons

Free

Join us for a discussion with Azadì, a decolonial activist, who will delve into his book published by La Fabrique. The book sheds light on the Kurdish struggle against assimilationist policies in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria over the past century. It introduces the democratic confederalism model endorsed by the PKK and tried out in Rojava. This narrative highlights the Kurds’ revolutionary resilience in preserving their language, culture, and rights, offering a beacon of hope for decolonial peace. The event will be hosted by journalist Louis Viladent.

In French.

Rue de Carouge 34,
1205 Geneva

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Photo Credit: DR

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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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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30 September – 2 October

Building Bridges

Lectures & Workshops

CICG

Building Bridges returns to Geneva for its sixth edition, bringing together global leaders in sustainable finance to explore innovative solutions and investment opportunities. Over three dynamic days, the conference will feature high-level discussions, hands-on workshops, and rapid-fire solution pitches—all designed to mobilize capital for real-world impact and foster cross-sector collaboration at a crucial moment for sustainability.

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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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Thursday 2 October, 17:15

Nanoverbund – heat network where no heat network is possible.

Lectures & Workshops

66 Blvd. Carl-Vogt – UNIGE

As part of the Séminaire énergie-environnement 2025-2026: Opportunités et défis pour la transition énergétique, this public lecture by Dominik Born explores the concept of Nanoverbund, a heat network solution where conventional heat networks are not feasible.

The series addresses the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition in Switzerland and Europe, where policies aim to reduce reliance on fossil and nuclear energy while increasing renewable sources. Attendees will gain insights into technological, industrial, and policy aspects of sustainable energy systems, followed by a discussion with the audience.

In English.

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Thursday 2 October, 12:30

Hidden Treasures of Graphic Arts

Lectures & Workshops

GamMAH

Every first Thursday of the month, the MAH invites you to explore graphic arts pop-ups at the GamMAH. You’ll unearth hidden gems from the collection, including prints, drawings, and rare books. An art historian will guide you through antique volumes, historic catalogs, artist books, and unique book-objects, showcasing remarkable formal and technical creativity.

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