Geneva Innovation Movement Association

📢 NEW! This Geneva Innovation Movement event is open to everyone! If you've been curious about GIM events, this is your chance to join the conversation and experience our vibrant community! GIM is welcoming members as well as non-members to join our exclusive event: 🔥 WHAT THE SHIFT?! How to transform our transitions into a resource for innovation 📅 3 April 2025 📍 Château de Grand-Saconnex 💰 Entry: free for GIM members, 10 CHF for non-members 🚀 Why Attend? 🔹 Gain insights on how to turn change into innovation and growth 🔹 Learn how to navigate transitions by letting go and holding space for each other in shifting times 🔹 Connect with a diverse network of professionals over networking drinks 🎤 Our speakers: ✨Elina Viitaniemi – CEO at Cancer Support Switzerland ✨✨Brian G. Bachand – Coach & Advisor, Founder of @evolution evolution 💡 Limited spots available – secure yours now! Check the registration link in the comment below. #Leadership #Innovation #ChangeManagement #Networking #GenevaEvents #Transitions #PersonalGrowth #GenevaInnovationMovement Katherine Tatarinov Tina Ambos Iris Dieleman Adriana De Oro (she/her) Kamila Ciok Ioana Stoica Anne-Liis Lääne-Sáez Nan Buzard Susanna Swann

Change is inevitable, but transformation is a choice. How can we turn personal, organizational and societal shifts into #opportunities? Join us for an insightful fireside chat on how to transform our TRANSITIONS into a resource for INNOVATION with: ✨Elina Viitaniemi – CEO at Cancer Support Switzerland ✨G. Bachand – Coach & Advisor, Founder of evolution evolution Together, we will explore how to leverage shifts and embrace change in order to unlock creativity, foster resilience and drive meaningful transformation. After the discussion, join us for networking drinks 🥂 and connect with like-minded professionals. 📅 Date: 3 April 2025 🍷17:30 Fireside Chat & Networking Drinks 📍Location: Château de Grand-Saconnex, Geneva ⚡ Limited places —register now! Check for more details and registration link in the comments section. This event is open to all public! GIM members have free access so if you want to join our community, feel free to reach out! #Leadership #Innovation #ChangeManagement #Networking #GenevaEvents #Transitions #GenevaInnovationMovement Katherine Tatarinov Tina Ambos Adriana De Oro (she/her) Kamila Ciok Ioana Stoica Anne-Liis Lääne-Sáez Nan Buzard Susanna Swann

GIM Founding Member Pradeep Kakkattil confirms it: Geneva is a great place for your innovation-related business!

Are you a professional in an International Organization and are you interested in collaborating in a scientific research project? Please take 3 minutes of your time to complete this survey ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4QWVtuc Professors Tina Ambos, Phanish Puranam and Yash Raj Shrestha will be grateful!

How should #Geneva navigate its #digital #future? 🚀 The full recording of The Innovation Debate is now available for all on our website. This year’s edition featured Deborah Mattatia, Alexandre Robert-Tissot, Sebastian Buckup, and Carmen Hett to discuss wether our city should enhance its technological expertise 🤖 or continue to strengthen its globally recognized role around digital ethics, policy, and regulation 🤝. 🌐 Key Takeaways include: - The #balance between technological advancement and ethical governance is crucial for sustainable innovation. One thing cannot thrive without the other. - Geneva's strength in building trust and facilitating international #collaboration sets it apart from other global hubs. - Leveraging Switzerland’s broader technological resources should include potential #synergies with already established tech hubs. - Initiatives like Giga’s school connectivity project exemplify how technology paired with thoughtful governance can address societal issues effectively. The debate ended with a split decision, reflecting the complex nature of this issue. 🗯 Join this debate and share your perspectives. How should Geneva position itself in the evolving digital landscape? 👉 Watch the full debate here: https://lnkd.in/ejp9TCKR #InnovationDebate #UniversityOfGeneva #DigitalTransformation #Geneva #DigitalFuture GSEM Webmaster University of Geneva Center for Innovation & Partnerships Junior Entreprise GenèveTina Ambos Lisa Canova Iris Dieleman Ane Casajús-Burutaran Katherine Tatarinov Lisa Meng christopher fabian Alex Wong Prof. Dr. Diego Kuonen Nadia Magnenat Thalmann

🔊Calling all professionals in United Nations, #InternationalNonProfitOrganizations, and all those interested in being their most efficient self! GIM Founder Member Prof. Tina Ambos and close friends to the GIM Prof. Phanish Puranam and Prof. Yash Raj Shrestha are launching a brand new research on efficiency and #AI in International Organizations! They will develop AI tools specifically for your work at the #InternationalOrganizations that can help improve the effectiveness of your efforts 🪫as well as your work-life balance🧘🏽! It is not too late yet to take this 3-minute survey and support the research: https://lnkd.in/e4QWVtuc 🙏 Center for Innovation & Partnerships University of Geneva HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne INSEAD UN 2.0 | United Nations United Nations Office at Geneva UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC International Labour Organization International Trade Centre IOM - UN Migration World Trade Organization World Health Organization International Telecommunication Union UNICEF United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) WWF Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

🔊Calling all professionals in United Nations, #InternationalNonProfitOrganizations, and all those interested in being their most efficient self!   GIM Founder Member Prof. Tina Ambos and close friends to the GIM Prof. Phanish Puranam and Prof. Yash Raj Shrestha are launching a brand new research on efficiency and #AI in International Organizations! They will develop AI tools specifically for your work at the #InternationalOrganizations that can help improve the effectiveness of your efforts 🪫as well as your work-life balance🧘🏽! Please take this 3-minute survey and support the research (preferably before 18 January): https://lnkd.in/e4QWVtuc 🙏 Center for Innovation & Partnerships University of Geneva HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne INSEAD UN 2.0 | United Nations United Nations Office at Geneva UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC International Labour Organization International Trade Centre IOM - UN Migration World Trade Organization World Health Organization International Telecommunication Union UNICEF United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) WWF Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

🚀 Last week, Geneva came alive with The Innovation Debate! 🌟 We gathered under one roof with over 150 thought leaders, professionals, and innovators to discuss how Geneva can shape its digital future. 🌐✨ 💡 Main Highlights of the event: 1️⃣ A spirited debate on whether Geneva should prioritize technical expertise or ethical governance in the next decade. 2️⃣ A first-ever robotic debater, Nadine, who stole the show with her thought-provoking insights. 3️⃣ Key announcements like the upcoming Giga Research Lab launch in partnership with the University of Geneva—bridging innovation with education. The evening wasn’t just about discussions—it was about challenging norms, connecting diverse perspectives, and envisioning a thriving, tech-conscious Geneva. 🌍🤝 Big thanks to everyone who braved the weather and joined us. Your engagement makes events like this meaningful! 🙏 A shout out to our debaters, moderator and other speakers! Tina Ambos Alex Wong christopher fabian Lisa Meng Deborah Mattatia Alexandre Robert-Tissot Sebastian Buckup Carmen Hett Prof. Dr. Diego Kuonen Nadia Magnenat Thalmann 📸 Swipe through the moments below. 🎤 What’s your view? Should Geneva invest more in tech skills or ethical governance? Let’s keep the debate alive in the comments! #GenevaInnovationMovement #InnovationDebate #FutureOfGeneva #GenevaInnovation #DigitalFuture Center for Innovation & Partnerships Katherine Tatarinov Iris Dieleman ANTONIA LOMER (安杜林) Nan Buzard Susanna Swann Michael Moller Corinne Momal-Vanian Elina Viitaniemi Adriana De Oro (she/her) Corinne Avakian Aildrene Israel Tan Vivien Gyuris Charlotte Arribe Ane Casajús-Burutaran Lisa Canova

✨ How did 2025 kick off for the GIM Community? ✨ Debating about innovation and putting up a challenging motion for discussion: ➡️ Geneva's strength in the next decade will be enhanced by fostering technological expertise, coding, and data science skills rather than prioritizing digital ethics, policy, and regulatory knowledge. We witnessed a dynamic exchange of ideas at the 2nd Annual Innovation Debate, co-organized by the Geneva Innovation Movement Association, the Center for Innovation & Partnerships (University of Geneva), and Giga. This one-of-a-kind event brought together forward-thinkers, industry leaders, and emerging innovators to explore the evolving relationship between humans, robots, and our collective future. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, attendees, and partners for making this event a success: 👏 Prof. Dr. Tina Ambos (UNIGE) - Welcome & moderation of the event 👏 Alex Wong (ITU - Giga) & christopher fabian (UNICEF - Giga) - Introduction of Giga 👏 Lisa Meng (UNICEF - Giga) - Presentation of the Motion 👏 Deborah Mattatia (KollectiveLabs) - Speaking for the Motion 👏 Alexandre Robert-Tissot (ART Computer) - Speaking for the Motion 👏 Carmen Hett (UNHCR) - Speaking against the Motion 👏 Sebastian Buckup (WEF) - Speaking against the Motion 👏 Prof. Dr. Diego Kuonen (UNIGE) 🤖 Nadine, Social Robot Miralab (UNIGE), created by Prof. Nadia Magnenat Thalmann. What was your favorite moment from the event? 💖 Did the debate shift your perspective, or did it reinforce your original view? 👓 Let us know your key takeaways in the comments and keep the conversation going! ⬇️💬 #InnovationDebate #FutureOfGeneva #Innovation Katherine Tatarinov Iris Dieleman ANTONIA LOMER (安杜林) Ane Casajús-Burutaran Lisa Canova Nan Buzard Susanna Swann Michael Moller Corinne Momal-Vanian Elina Viitaniemi Adriana De Oro (she/her) Yannick Heiniger Corinne Avakian Aildrene Israel Tan Vivien Gyuris Charlotte Arribe

🥂 Wishing all innovators a very happy, healthy, and successful 2025! 💫 We will start the year with a bang 🎆 with the 2nd Annual Innovation Debate! 🌟 Our most popular event is here, and it’s bigger and bolder than ever! 🗓️ 8th January 2025 @ 17:00 | 📍 Campus Biotech, Geneva, in collaboration with the Center for Innovation & Partnerships and Giga. This year, we’re pushing the boundaries of innovation—literally! Meet 🤖 Nadine, the remarkable social robot from Miralab (University of Geneva), who will join top industry leaders in debating the motion: "Geneva’s strength in the next decade will be enhanced by fostering technological expertise, coding, and data science skills rather than prioritizing digital ethics, policy, and regulatory knowledge." 👀 Curious about what the high-profile panel and a robot think about the future of Geneva’s workforce? The insights might surprise you! 👥 Why Attend? 🔹Hear from senior managers from across public, private and international organizations 🔹Participate in a live audience vote and Q&A session. 🔹Network with Geneva’s innovation community over a relaxed apéro. 📌 The Debate is organized as following: 🎤 Prof. Dr. Tina Ambos (UNIGE) - Welcome & moderation of the event 🎤 Alex Wong (ITU - Giga) - Introduction of Giga 🎤 Lisa Meng (UNICEF - Giga) - Presentation of the Motion 🎤 Deborah Mattatia (KollectiveLabs) - Speaking for the Motion 🎤 Alexandre Robert-Tissot (ART Computer) - Speaking for the Motion 🎤 Carmen Hett (UNHCR) - Speaking against the Motion 🎤 Sebastian Buckup (WEF) - Speaking against the Motion 🎤 Discussant: Prof. Dr. Diego Kuonen (UNIGE) 🤖 With input from Nadine, Social Robot Miralab (UNIGE) 🎟️ Free Registration Required – Secure your spot now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/emEJDJBZ 💡 Let’s shape Geneva’s digital future together! Share your thoughts below: Should Geneva prioritize technical skills or digital ethics in the next decade? Comment your perspective! 👇 #GenevaInnovationMovement #InnovationDebate #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #InnovationLeadership Katherine Tatarinov Iris Dieleman Ane Casajús-Burutaran Lisa Canova ANTONIA LOMER (安杜林) Adriana De Oro (she/her) Nan Buzard Susanna Swann Michael Moller Corinne Momal-Vanian Elina Viitaniemi Yannick Heiniger Corinne Avakian Aildrene Israel Tan Vivien Gyuris Charlotte Arribe christopher fabian Nobuntu N. Gilbert Probst Nadia Magnenat Thalmann