Join a playful session with game designer and author Matthias Vanoni, who brings interactive demonstrations and book signings of his educational board games. Children and adults can try eco-designed titles such as 7 & Mat, inspired by chess, and Set & Match, inspired by tennis. These thoughtful games train focus, strategy and cooperative thinking through colourful play and short, hands-on challenges. Suitable for young players and families looking for learning through play.
In French.
Ruth Dreifuss, former member of the Swiss Federal Council, presents a personal selection of literary favourites and reflections as part of the 40th Salon du Livre. Guided by journalist Pascal Schouwey, the conversation explores themes of reading, civic engagement and memory, highlighting works that shaped Dreifuss’s perspectives. The exchange examines how literature informs public life and personal values, offering insight into the books that have influenced a public career.
In French.
Sabine Süsstrunk, born in Solothurn, is a scientist-trained photographer and professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where she directs the Laboratory of Images and Visual Representation. A former imaging researcher at Corbis and co‑founder of Largo.ai, she has advanced work in digital imaging and computational photography and was appointed president of the Swiss Science Council in 2020. This lecture examines the limits and myths surrounding artificial intelligence, probing ethical blind spots and practical implications for the audiovisual and film industries.
In French.
The Territoire Nations project continues its series of meetings examining how international organisations are embedded in the surrounding territory. This session brings together practitioners and civil society to investigate places, archives and infrastructures that shape relations between diplomacy, urban space and neighbourhoods. Presentations and an installation by Serge Boulaz explore evolving mobilities and infrastructural transformations, including projects such as the Tram des Nations and the Tunnel du Reposoir. The event focuses on critical inquiry and collective reflection.
In French.
Edmond Dounias, ethnobiologist at the French National Research Institute (IRD), co‑founder of HG‑EDU and member of the FAO global indigenous food systems platform, joins film director Claude Barras for a public conversation.
They examine human-nature relationships in Borneo, discussing rainforest preservation, indigenous lifeways, and cultural knowledge relevant to conservation. The conversation explores anthropological insights and cinematic perspectives, and considers implications for environmental stewardship, biodiversity and food sovereignty.
In French.
The Biopark is temporarily hosting Janus, a unique two-headed Greek tortoise, during the renovation of the Museum. Each head of this male tortoise has its own independent brain, which sometimes makes its movements challenging. In captivity, Janus receives attentive care, resulting in an impressive lifespan of 26 years.
Moderated by Anthony Disner of Hrocki, the discussion brings together representatives from emblematic public events such as Lyon’s Fête des Lumières, La Course de l’Escalade, Alternatiba Léman and Geneva’s Fête de la Musique.
The roundtable examines sustainability challenges in open, free and public events, exploring practical solutions, operational constraints and on-the-ground realities. Panelists discuss what works, common obstacles and potential improvements to reduce environmental impact, enhance resource management and strengthen community engagement.
In French.
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