Author name: Céleste Zufferey

Top picks for Sunday 13 April AI, robots and a telescope to end the Exhibition in style From deep space to the marvels of artificial intelligence — with hands-on workshops for curious minds — this final day promises plenty of surprises! European Space Agency Hop aboard for a journey through the interstellar universe! – 10:00 a.m. (in English): spotlight on the James Webb Space Telescope – 10:15 a.m.: blast off for a comet interception mission – 2:05 p.m. (in English): a look back at the history of APSK For Young Explorers (from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) – Sciencescope: fun, hands-on workshops led by the University of Geneva on Earth sciences, life sciences, astronomy, and anthropology. – Fab Lab Onl’fait: intro to 3D printing and modelling: discover how polar coordinates can turn into real-life objects! Swiss pavilion Innovation on every floor, with the Campus Biotech Geneva Foundation and EPFL’s Science Promotion Office. Start-ups, experiments, discoveries — it’s all happening here! – 10:00 a.m.: on stage at the Swiss Pavilion: a conference on human-centered artificial intelligence, hosted by the Chinese Embassy. On the agenda: international dialogue, next-gen robots by Unitree, and a demonstration of an AI capable of stepping into the physical world. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.: CERN takes the stage with a science show where particles become the stars of a quantum crime mystery!

Top picks for Saturday 12 April Paper planes, biotech and artificial intelligence – science takes flight at the Exhibition Paper plane throwing competition and folding workshops, destination? the sky! Watch out, gravity: the skies will be filled with daring flights from children up to 15 years old. It all begins with a paper plane folding workshop to master the subtle art of aerodynamic origami. From classic models to wild creations, participants will experiment with shapes and angles… before taking to the air. – From 2 to 5 p.m., it’s time for the big throwing competition: whether it’s precision or distance, all talents are welcome to make their aircraft soar as far or as accurately as possible. Prizes will be awarded to the boldest pilots. For curious young minds – a flurry of workshops from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. No sitting still today – all day long, kids will be creating, testing and building at the Fair. – Solar Workshop (ages 7–10): Build your own mobile object powered only by the energy of the sun. – Addictlab Workshops   • Robotics and Environment: Program a LEGO robot to save the oceans.   • Mechanical and Computing: Discover logic with the Turing Tumble.   • Heritage and Innovation: Explore yesterday’s inventions to create a better tomorrow.All activities are free on registration. – Sciencescope: The science outreach centre from the University of Geneva offers workshops on Earth and life sciences, astronomy and anthropology. – Fab Lab Onl’fait: 3D printing and modelling in action, with live demonstrations of a tool that converts polar coordinates into digital data. – Design Your Future: Playful workshops for ages 6 to 12, combining storytelling, graphic design and new technologies to help children gain confidence and take ownership of their ideas. Swiss Pavilion At the Swiss pavilion, the Campus Biotech Geneva Foundation and the EPFL Science Promotion Service will be showcasing their activities. – At 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., CERN will perform a show blending physics and poetry – accessible from age 10 and not to be missed! – At 2 p.m., a talk titled Is artificial intelligence capable of generating innovation? will address questions around legality, regulation, ethics, morality and profitability in the use of AI tools.

Top picks for Wednesday 9 April A first day packed with highlights at the International Exhibition of Inventions! Swiss innovation pavilion This year’s major new addition? The unmissable Swiss innovation pavilion! Two standout events will set the tone for five days of creativity and discovery: At 11:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m., a captivating science show by CERN follows two particle physicists on a quest to track down missing chemical elements. Intrigue, science, and a touch of theatrical flair await! Later in the day, the pavilion hosts an English-language talk tackling another big question: why does Switzerland consistently top global innovation rankings?Join us from 3 to 4 p.m. to uncover the secrets of Swiss success. ESA – Philippe Sebirot From Space to Earth Buckle up! The European Space Agency (ESA) takes us on a journey beyond the stratosphere. At 2:30 p.m., astronaut Jean-François Clervoy will share (in English) what it is really like to work in space. Then at 3:30 p.m., still in English, we gently return to Earth to discover that Switzerland is a major player in the space game. Catch both events at the ESA stand. Workshops for the young (and curious!) Kids aged 15 and under are in for a treat – with hands-on activities and fun experiments all day long! Fab Lab Onl’fait (1 p.m. – 6 p.m.)Live demos of 3D printing, modelling and scanning. Machines are whirring, ideas are flying! Scienscope – University of Geneva (9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.)Interactive scientific workshops for every budding researcher: Anthroposcope: exploring humanity under the microscope Astroscope: a real look at the stars (no horoscopes here!) Pharmascope: the science behind medicine Addictlab Dive into 45-minute interactive adventures for all ages – explore, create, and innovate! Sign up here Throughout the day, thematic animations will rotate between Robotics and Environment, IT and Mechanics, and Heritage and Innovation. Découvrez les récompenses attribuées aux inventions présentes au Salon. Les prix du Salon News Top picks for Friday 11 April Lire l’article Les immanquables du vendredi 11 avril Lire l’article