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Must-sees for Sunday 15 March The Swiss Pavilion brims with ideas On Sunday 15 March, the Swiss Pavilion will host a rich and lively programme at the crossroads of creativity, entrepreneurship, knowledge-sharing and innovation support. Throughout the day, you will discover a wide range of Swiss startups active in many different fields, reflecting a vibrant and fast-moving innovation ecosystem. Children invent for real From 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., children will be able to take part in Design ton invention, a workshop created by Design ton futur. Spotting a problem, imagining a solution, drawing it, digitising it and then presenting it on stage: this playful and stimulating format invites children to step into the shoes of an inventor. Two public presentation sessions will take place at 11:45 a.m. and at 3:15 p.m.. Growing a project without raising funds At 11:00 a.m., the conference Ne pas attendre l’autorisation : faire grandir une invention d’envergure européenne, sans levée de fonds will trace the journey of Genius Loci, a Swiss innovation in augmented tourism and the promotion of local heritage. It will show how an invention can grow through design, customer insight, prototypes, iteration and hands-on field experience. Telling science differently At 2:30 p.m., La Fabuleuse Maison Cerveau will present a conference exploring a different way of sharing neuroscience, through children’s books and augmented-reality storytelling tools. Protecting ideas WIPO, in collaboration with the IPI, will also offer a session dedicated to the major challenges of intellectual property. For the rest of the day, booth K45 will welcome both exhibitors and visitors for walk-in consultations on patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, arbitration and mediation. All conferences will be held in French. Envoy your visit! Programme Catalogue of inventions

Must-sees for Saturday 14 March The EPFL Rocket Team shoots for the moon The first highlight of Saturday 14 March, the presence of the EPFL Rocket Team at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva will be a reminder that Switzerland also knows how to aim high. As the largest technical student association at EPFL, it brings together 200 students around aerospace projects they design, build and test themselves. In just a few years, the team has launched 50 rockets, produced several scientific publications and won seven competition awards. Now, it is setting its sights on space. Its Firehorn project, the team’s first cryogenic bi-liquid rocket, is preparing to reach a new milestone this year with a 30 km flight. Thymio, the robot that makes you want to understand Another star of the day, Thymio will show at the Swiss Pavilion that robotics can be accessible, intelligent and genuinely fun. Designed to introduce children, teachers and curious minds to coding and computational thinking, this open-source educational robot has become a benchmark tool in the field. Several events will be dedicated to it, including The Anatomy of Thymio at 10:30 a.m., to discover what lies beneath its shell, My First Steps in Coding at 12:30 p.m., to learn how to program its first behaviours, and Inside the Brain of AI at 3.30 p.m., to understand how artificial intelligence learns… and why it sometimes gets things wrong. The next generation takes the stage The day will continue with the Inventeur∙rices de demain – Young Talents award ceremony, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the WIPO/IPI stage. A highlight celebrating those who, despite their young age, have already imagined, tested, tinkered and invented. Through this prize, the Exhibition reminds us of one simple truth: innovation does not begin only in laboratories or companies, but also with curiosity, boldness and the joy of trying. Programme Catalogue of inventions

Must-sees for Friday 13 March Between robots, embodied intelligence and experiences to explore On Friday 13 March, the Swiss Pavilion at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva will shine a spotlight on Physical AI, this new generation of artificial intelligence capable of interacting directly with the physical world. Born from the combination of sensors, computing power and learning, Physical AI enables machines to perceive their environment, analyse situations and adapt their behavior in real time. It paves the way for robots that are more autonomous, safer and more useful, already active in sectors such as logistics, healthcare and services. Two conferences will bring this theme to life At 2:00 p.m., visitors will discover Nadine, one of the world’s most realistic social humanoid robots, developed at the MIRALab of the University of Geneva. Able to converse, remember, express emotions and interact over time, she offers a striking illustration of the shift from abstract artificial intelligence to a truly embodied presence. At 3:30 p.m., the conference Pourquoi l’IA a besoin de nous, in French, presented by NGSENS, will extend the discussion through the lenses of consciousness, responsibility and value creation. A reminder that artificial intelligence is not only about machine performance, but also about human choices and choices for society. The day will also give plenty of space to experimentation At 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., younger visitors will be able to take part in the Paper Airplane Challenge. Guided by students, they will learn how to fold the ideal paper plane while discovering, in a fun way, the principles of aerodynamics, lift, drag and stability. At 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., The AI Pickleball Challenge will offer an immersive look at practical uses of AI, showing how it can analyse performance in real time through this fast-growing sport. With this programme, the Exhibition showcases innovations that step out of the screen. They move, perceive, react, learn and are tested in real-life situations. Enjoy your visit! Programme Catalogue of inventions

Must-sees for Thursday 12 March Between health, design and artificial intelligence On Thursday 12 March, the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva will put HealthTech in the spotlight at the Swiss Pavilion. Prevention, diagnosis, treatment and the organisation of care: this themed day shows how health technologies are already transforming medicine and opening up very concrete perspectives for both patients and healthcare professionals. Three conferences will mark this highlight of the day At 11:30 a.m., André Klopfenstein of Creaholic will present Not designed for MedTech… but perfectly suited to it, a conference in French. At 2:30 p.m., the Swiss Center for Design and Health will raise a question that is both simple and essential with What’s design got to do with it?, reminding us that innovation in health does not rely solely on technical performance, but also on usability, experience and attention to people. At 4:00 p.m., Dr. Selwa Al-Hazza will continue the discussion with a conference in English on the predictive power of artificial intelligence in prevention, diagnosis and advanced treatment. This programme will also offer the opportunity to discover the many players present at the Swiss Pavilion, including innovative startups as well as recognised organisations such as Creaholic, Switzerland Global Enterprise, the Swiss Center for Design and Health and Switzerland Innovation Park West EPFL. Discoveries for younger audiences too From 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the association Robotique Créative will offer interactive robotics activities for children aged 6 to 12, including the construction and programming of models using LEGO® Education kits. At 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., a workshop by WIPO and the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property will explain in an accessible way how copyright protects creativity in the age of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and ChatGPT. The Exhibition offers a glimpse of a form of healthcare that is more connected, more predictive and more personalised, while also being more attentive to uses and to the human experience. Enjoy your visit! Programme Catalogue of inventions

Must-sees for Wednesday, 11 March Between ecological transition and discovery To launch its 51st edition, the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva is putting CleanTech centre stage at the Swiss Pavilion, with a programme dedicated to technologies, services and business models capable of reducing the environmental impact of human activities. Events not to be missed at the Swiss Pavilion At 10:00 a.m., Didier Faure, founder and managing director of Transit-On, will deliver an original talk on risk management, drawing parallels between wingsuit flying, planetary boundaries and the constraints of the real world. At 11:00 a.m., Charlotte Melly will look back on 15 years of CleantechAlps and the rise of a truly dynamic Swiss innovation ecosystem. At 3:00 p.m., Raphaël Domjan, a leading public figure in sustainable innovation in Switzerland, will continue this momentum with a conference on innovation in the service of the energy transition. Explore, understand and experiment This opening will also give pride of place to children and families. Throughout the day, Scienscope, the science outreach centre of the University of Geneva, will offer interactive workshops led by scientists. Quantum physics will be the common thread, presented in a lively and accessible way. From 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Digital Kidz will invite children aged 4 to 12 to explore coding, robotics and artificial intelligence through a workshop designed for hands-on learning and experimentation. A dedicated AI workshop will also be offered from 4:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m., in 20-minute slots, for children aged 7 to 12, upon registration. Between sustainable innovation, scientific discovery and youth workshops, this opening sets the tone for the 51st edition: an Exhibition focused on the future, while never losing touch with reality. Programme Catalogue of inventions

Can artificial intelligence truly take physical form? When AI leaves the screen We tend to associate artificial intelligence with software, invisible algorithms, and digital assistants. But what happens when AI interacts directly with the physical world? When it perceives, moves, adapts, and responds to its environment in real time? This is precisely the challenge of Physical AI. Machines that perceive and act Physical AI emerges from the convergence of sensors (cameras, microphones, tactile sensors) and advanced AI models. These systems analyze their surroundings and instantly adjust their behavior. They can avoid an unexpected obstacle, adapt their grip to handle a fragile object, or modify their trajectory in the presence of a human. Far from being futuristic, this technology is already used in logistics, transportation, and healthcare. According to some projections, humanoid robots could reach one billion units by 2050, mainly for industrial and commercial applications. Switzerland, a laboratory for intelligent robots Driven by its innovation ecosystem, Switzerland is positioning itself as a strategic hub for mobile robotics and biorobotics. Its ability to connect scientific research with concrete applications is fostering technologies that are useful, safe, and aligned with societal needs. Two conferences to explore the stakes On Friday, March 13 at the Swiss Pavilion, two sessions will delve into this technological shift: At 2:00 pm, MiRALab will present Nadine, one of the most realistic social humanoid robots in the world. Capable of conversing in multiple languages and remembering past interactions, Nadine illustrates the transition from abstract AI to a physical presence able to interact with us. At 3:30 pm, “Why AI Needs Us,” presented by NGSENS, will address questions of consciousness, responsibility, and value creation. Because while machines can learn, they never operate outside a human framework. The conference will be held in French. By giving intelligence to movement and interaction, Physical AI is reshaping our relationship with machines. Programme

When Technology Heals More Precise, More Human Medicine On Thursday, March 12, the Inventions Geneva will spotlight health technologies in the Swiss Pavilion. Artificial intelligence, innovative medical devices, and digital diagnostic support tools: HealthTech is profoundly transforming prevention, treatment, and the organization of care. In the face of an ageing population and growing pressure on healthcare systems, these innovations address a major challenge: improving quality of care while controlling costs. Automated medical image analysis, remote patient monitoring, and hospital process optimization are making medicine faster, more personalized, and increasingly preventive. A Strategic Ecosystem Switzerland ranks among the most dynamic countries in medical technologies and life sciences. Specialized startups, university hospitals, and research institutes work closely together to turn scientific discoveries into concrete solutions. At the Exhibition, these innovations take shape through Swiss startups attending the dedicated day on Thursday 12 March at the Pavilion, as well as among the hundreds of inventions on display. HealthTech innovations will be easy to spot thanks to the pictogram displayed on the booth banners. The Pavilion HealthTech exhibitors Two Conferences at the Swiss Pavilion Two sessions will highlight the connections between innovation, design, and industrial performance: Not Designed for MedTech… but perfectly suited to it, hosted by André Klopfenstein (Creaholic), Thursday, March 12, 11:30–12:00 (in French). What Is Design Doing in All This? presented by the Swiss Center for Design and Health, Thursday, March 12, 14:30–15:00. Two key moments to see how design and engineering give HealthTech that extra layer of intelligence that makes all the difference. The conferences programme

Cleantech that’s good for the planet Producing and consuming differently On Wednesday, March 11, the Swiss Pavilion will host a day dedicated to CleanTech, short for clean technologies, meaning technologies, services, and business models designed to reduce the environmental impact of human activities and use resources more efficiently. The ambition is clear: to produce, move, and consume differently, while limiting greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and waste. Spectacular global growth Worldwide, the sector is expanding rapidly. In 2024, investments in energy transition surpassed those in fossil fuels for the first time. Switzerland, a particularly dynamic ecosystem Switzerland stands out as a highly favorable environment for clean technologies. Around 5.5% of jobs are linked to CleanTech, and nearly 50 startups are created each year. More than a quarter of the energy consumed already comes from renewable sources, and the portfolio of Swiss cleantech patents grew by around 20% between 2018 and 2022. Concrete innovations to discover at the Exhibition At the Swiss Pavilion, in addition to the many startups present, several conferences will shed light on these issues, including: -IPI Cleantech Patent Landscape from the SDG Perspective & Insights on Thematic Innovation Landscapes, by Dr. Kamran Houshang Pour, intellectual property expert, Wednesday, March 11, 11:30–12:00 -SGE Export Promotion, Cleantech and Infrastructure Support – the role and importance of IPR in international projects, by Xavier Cornut (S‑GE) and Nathalie Goetschi, (IPI), Wednesday, March 11, 13:15–13:45 Two sessions to see not only how CleanTech is invented, but how it is protected, scaled and deployed internationally. At the heart of the Exhibition, you can discover numerous solutions, including cleantechs, which can be identified by the pictograms on the booth banners. Discover the Pavilion

Can you really invent at four years old? A competition for children and young people This is one of the new features of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. The competition “ Inventeur·rices de demain – Young Talents” allows children and young people aged 4 to 18 to present their ideas to a jury of professionals. The idea may seem surprising. Can you really invent at four years old, an age when handwriting is still hesitant and colouring sometimes goes outside the lines? Inventing begins with seeing differently History shows, however, that early creativity is not a myth. In 1961, at the age of five, a young American, Robert W. Patch, imagined a transformable toy truck. A year later, his invention was patented, making him the youngest patent holder in the United States. An exceptional but revealing case: inventing is not only a matter of technical mastery; it is first and foremost a way of observing, asking questions and trying things out. Children already think like researchers Research in developmental psychology confirms this intuition. Young children spontaneously formulate hypotheses, experiment, observe results and adjust their ideas. Their curiosity constitutes an early form of scientific reasoning. The work of psychologist E. Paul Torrance also highlighted their remarkable ability to produce new and unexpected ideas. This potential does not disappear with age, but it can fade when environments value the right answer more than exploration or unexpected questions. Encouraging curiosity from an early age The “Inventeur·rices de demain – Young Talents” competition offers young people a space to imagine, build and present their ideas. It stimulates creativity, builds confidence and creates links between schools, families and the professional world. Because inventing often starts with a simple question: “What if we tried a different way?”  At the Inventions Geneva, discover projects in three categories: 8–12 years old, 12–15 years old, and 15–18 years old.  Browse the list of participants

How are inventions born? How are inventions born at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva? An invention often begins with an observation: a problem in everyday life or an unmet need. This phase makes it possible to form an intuition: something can be improved, rethought or invented. At the Exhibition, 20% of the projects come from individual initiatives and 80% from universities or research centres. Carried out by multidisciplinary teams, these projects explore new materials, develop innovative processes or test hypotheses arising from research. They provide knowledge, methods and tools, while also nurturing ideation, the creative process of generating and refining ideas. From idea to realisation Next comes the design phase, whether the inventor works alone or as part of a team. The idea takes shape through sketches or digital models, then becomes concrete through the choice of materials and processes. The invention is then put to the test through prototyping in order to test, adjust and demonstrate its feasibility. Protecting your invention At the same time, it is essential to check that the invention does not already exist. If it is novel, it can be protected by a patent granting exclusive exploitation rights, generally for twenty years. To be patentable, an invention must meet three criteria: novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability. A patent (or a pending application) is a requirement for exhibiting at the Exhibition. The keys to intellectual property at the Inventions Geneva To support you, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will be present every day to explain how patents work and will also offer a workshop on copyright in the age of social media and AI, helping participants understand how to use images, videos, music and digital content legally. Enjoy exploring! The catalogue of inventions Programme