Ready for a tropical adventure? Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our tropical greenhouse as you explore the mysteries of the equatorial forest with an umbrella in hand. Uncover the crucial role of water and the astonishing adaptations of tropical environments during an immersive visit that promises wonder and discovery.
In French.
The Global Sustainability Flagship Conference brings together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore urgent questions at the intersection of climate, nature, peace, and conflict. Organized by the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability with CEPR and ReCIPE, the conference features keynotes, panels, and research sessions on energy transition, biodiversity, corporate sustainability, and geopolitics of resources.
Venues: Auditorium Ivan Pictet, Maison de la Paix; Villa Barton; Jacques-Freymond Auditorium, Domaine Barton.
Program Highlights
Tuesday 30 September: Pricing Nature on the Balance Sheet & UN Special Rapporteur discussion
Wednesday 1 October: Keynotes on energy transition & mass extinctions
Thursday 2 October: Economics of biodiversity with Sir Partha Dasgupta
Friday 3 October: Closing keynotes by Sergei Guriev & Catherine de Vries
The Geneva Debate Club, founded in 2022 as an English-language branch of the Club Genevois de Débat, meets every Thursday evening to provide a structured platform for practicing eloquence and critical thinking. Participants propose diverse topics, are randomly assigned pro or con positions, and engage in timed debates with interactive questioning periods.
With no participation obligation—observers welcome—evenings conclude with voting for the most convincing team and best speaker, followed by friendly bar discussions, creating an inclusive environment for developing debate skills in English.
Every Thursday evening at 18:15 during the university semester.
In English.
AI Conference – In partnership with Dorier, a leading expert in audiovisual and technological innovation, this immersive event showcases AI applied to creativity and business through live demonstrations, inspiring real-world use cases, and a unique visual experience. Executives and decision-makers will leave with clear ideas, actionable examples, and an energizing vision of the opportunities AI opens up as of 2025.
In French.
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.
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.
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.
Please adjust your criteria to see more results.
Event removed from your CoolAgenda.
Your password has been reset successfully. You can now log in with your new password.
We’ve sent you a password reset email to the address provided. Please check your inbox and/or spam folder.
Please check your inbox for a verification email to complete your sign-up.
