Formal · Events in Genève

Etna: Landscapes, Risks and Heritage

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Lecture

A scholarly exploration of Mount Etna’s landscapes, the risks it poses, and the cultural heritage of the surrounding region. Drawing on recent research and case studies, the talk examines how volcanic activity shapes terrain and communities.

63rd HRC organizational meeting

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Room CC (Palais des Nations)

Conference

An organizational meeting for the UN Human Rights Council's 63rd session, held in Room AH at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. A formal preparatory gathering for delegates and observers to review agenda items, confirm procedures, and set the timetable ahead of the session.

Ethnographic Art Exhibition at MEG

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Join an ethnographic art event at MEG in Geneva on 25 August 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Inside the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, a curated art exhibition invites you to explore cultural artifacts and contemporary interpretations from around the world, offering insights from curators and a distinctive museum setting.

Investment, Enterprise & Development Commission: 16th Session

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

An International Geneva conference as the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission meets for its 16th session at the Palais des Nations, gathering UN member-state representatives to discuss investment, enterprise and development policy on the global stage.

GGE on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

International Geneva event at Palais des Nations where the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems debates legal, ethical, and policy implications of autonomous weaponry under the CCW, with diplomats and experts shaping future arms-control norms.

Implementation Committee (Espoo Convention), 66th session

Tue, 1 Sept 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

The 66th session of the Espoo Convention Implementation Committee meets at Palais des Nations, Geneva, to advance environmental impact assessment governance, treaty compliance, and UNECE discussions among member states in a formal, international setting.

Lucy Thomas

Sun, 6 Sept 2026

Victoria Hall Plaza

Music

Lucy Thomas performs live at Geneva's Victoria Hall on 2026-09-06. An intimate evening of emotive singer-songwriter songs in a historic concert hall, blending storytelling with melodic vocals.

MEG program at Geneva Ethnography Museum

Sun, 6 Sept 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Explore world cultures at MEG in Geneva with a program of exhibitions and activities. The event showcases MEG’s current ethnography displays, with curator talks and interactive installations in a historic museum setting.

HRC 63rd Session

Mon, 7 Sept 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

International Geneva conference at the Palais des Nations for the United Nations Human Rights Council HRC 63rd session, gathering diplomats and experts to discuss global human rights issues and procedural deliberations.

Preparatory Committee for 7th Review Conference

Mon, 7 Sept 2026

Room CC (Palais des Nations)

Conference

Diplomatic delegates meet in Room Tempus, Palais des Nations, Geneva for the Preparatory Committee of the 7th Review Conference of the High Contracting Parties, shaping the agenda, timelines, and substantive discussions ahead of the treaty's review process.

97th meeting of the Standing Committee

Tue, 8 Sept 2026

International Conference Center Geneva

Conference

The 97th meeting of the Standing Committee convenes at the International Conference Center Geneva, gathering policymakers and delegates to discuss humanitarian protection, refugee governance, and international coordination in Geneva's policy hub.

ITU-T Study Group 2: Operational aspects of telecommunications and ICTs

Wed, 9 Sept 2026

https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/studygroups/2025-2028/17/Pages/default.aspx

Conference

International Geneva hosts the ITU-T Study Group 2 meeting on operational aspects of telecommunications and ICTs, a high-level conference where experts discuss standards, interoperability, and the future of networks under the ITU-T umbrella.

Geneva Peace Talks 2026

Wed, 9 Sept 2026

Geneva Peace Talks 2026

Conference

A high-profile international conference hosted at the Palais des Nations with online participation, gathering diplomats and policy experts to discuss global peace initiatives and coordinated action in Geneva.

14th Meeting of the Expert Group on ICT Household Indicators (EGH)

Wed, 9 Sept 2026

World Health Organization Headquarters

Conference

International Geneva event: ITU's 14th Expert Group meeting on ICT Household Indicators (EGH) at ITU Headquarters, discussing indicators for ICT access, device ownership, and household connectivity.

FESTIVAL DE PIANO 2026

Fri, 11 Sept 2026

Victoria Hall

Music

The FESTIVAL DE PIANO 2026 unfolds at Geneva's Victoria Hall with a series of standout piano recitals. Expect dazzling performances from celebrated pianists, a rich program spanning classical masterworks and contemporary pieces, set in an intimate concert hall.

Trade and Development Board, 73rd session

Mon, 14 Sept 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

International Geneva conference presenting the 73rd session of the Trade and Development Board at Palais des Nations, gathering UN officials, policymakers and diplomats to discuss global trade, development policy, and sustainable growth.

Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) / 31st session

Mon, 14 Sept 2026

Room PW1 (Palais Wilson)

Conference

International Geneva event hosting the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) 31st session at Palais Wilson. The gathering reviews cases, advances standards on prohibition and prevention of disappearances, and strengthens human-rights monitoring.

Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions

Mon, 14 Sept 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

International Geneva conference in the Palais des Nations to review the Convention on Cluster Munitions, gathering diplomats and experts to discuss compliance, humanitarian impact, and the next steps in international arms-control policy.

10th SRM TWG Meeting

Mon, 14 Sept 2026

World Health Organization Headquarters

Conference

International Geneva hosts the 10th meeting of the Standards Review Mechanism Tripartite Working Group (SRM TWG) at the ILO Headquarters, examining how draft labor standards affect workers, employers, and governments in a formal, high-level policy setting.

WTO Public Forum

Wed, 16 Sept 2026

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Conference

Global policy discussions at the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, featuring panels on trade, development and globalization at WTO headquarters; an international, professional conference attracting policymakers, economists and practitioners.

Matinale de la création d'entreprise (septembre 2026)

Thu, 17 Sept 2026 at 11:00

République et canton de Genève

Conference

Morning briefing in Geneva guiding aspiring entrepreneurs through the steps to start a business, with guidance from the cantonal Department of Economy, Employment and Energy (DEE) and the Office of Economy and Innovation.

Requiem ad Pacem – Orchestre des Nations & Lyrica-Opéra

Sun, 20 Sept 2026

Music

A majestic choral-symphonic evening in Geneva featuring the Orchestre des Nations and the Lyrica-Opéra/Pro-Arte choirs performing Requiem ad Pacem, with Michel Voïta reciting. A refined, ceremonial concert in a grand venue.

Exposition Observatoires. Carte blanche à John M Armleder

Sun, 20 Sept 2026 · All day

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève

Art

Visit 'Observatoires' at the Musée d'art et d'histoire in Geneva, a Carte blanche exhibition by John M Armleder. This guided-tour display blends Armleder's playful contemporary pieces with museum spaces, offering fresh perspectives on light, color, and perception.

ANGELIQUE KIDJO

Tue, 22 Sept 2026

Music

On Sep 22, 2026 Angelique Kidjo delivers a captivating world-music concert in Geneva, Switzerland. The show showcases her Afrobeat-infused vocals and global rhythms in a refined live setting.

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