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Ethics & Health Forum 2026
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Brocher interviews
Series of 12 interviews broadcast throughout the year on YouTubeBrocher Foundation Léman Bleu, hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell.
01
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Bernard Baertschi, Philosopher · Gilles Weder, CSEM, Director of Research and Organoid Expert · Hervé Chneiweiss, Neurologist, CNRS Director of INSERM
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
02
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Cécile Caldwell, Director, Brocher Foundation · René Frydman, Gynecologist-obstetrician, pioneer of assisted reproductive technology · Stéphanie Thomas, Journalist, director, author · Samia Hurst, Professor of Bioethics, University of Geneva
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
03
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Yvon Englert, Obstetrician-gynecologist, Former President Scientific President · Denis Mukwege, Obstetrician-gynecologist, Panzi Hospital, DRC
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
04
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Cécile Caldwell, Director, Brocher Foundation · Paco Prada, Psychiatrist, Chief Physician, HUG · Anne Edan, Psychiatrist, Head of the Malatavie Unit, HUG
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
05
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Samia Hurst, Professor of Bioethics, University of Geneva · Cécile Caldwell, Director, Brocher Foundation · Riccardo Pfister, Neonatologist, Head Physician, HUG · René Frydman, Gynecologist-Obstetrician · Yvon Englert, Gynecologist-Obstetrician
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
06
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Bernard Baertschi, Philosopher · Giovanni Frisoni, Professor of Neuroscience and Director of the Memory Center at UNIGE · Samia Hurst, Professor of Bioethics at UNIGE
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
07
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Bernard Baertschi, Philosopher · René Frydman, Gynecologist-obstetrician, pioneer of assisted reproductive technology · Nadège Salzmann, Lawyer, Law professor at the University of Geneva · Samia Hurst, Professor of Bioethics at the University of Geneva
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
08
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Bernard Baertschi, Philosopher · Karine Hadaya, Nephrologist, Clinique des Grangettes · Samia Hurst, Professor of Bioethics, University of Geneva
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
09
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Cécile Caldwell, Director, Brocher Foundation · Coralie Lemke, Science Journalist, Sciences et Avenir · Idris Guessous, Chief Physician, Primary Care Department, HUG · Samia Hurst, Professor of Bioethics, UNIGE
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
10
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Bernard Baertschi, Philosopher · Isabelle Streuli, HUG, Gynecologist-obstetrician · René Frydman, Gynecologist-obstetrician, pioneer of assisted reproductive technology · Samia Hurst, Professor of Bioethics, UNIGE
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
11
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Bernard Baertschi, Philosopher · Panteleimon Giannakopoulos, Psychiatrist, Director General of the Cantonal Health Office · Rémy Barbe, Child Psychiatrist, Head of the Hospitalization Unit at SPEA HUG · Elodie Pinel, Philosopher
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
12
2026
Brocher InterviewYouTube · Léman Bleu
Cécile Caldwell, Director, Brocher Foundation · Coralie Lemke, Science Journalist, Sciences et Avenir · Idris Guessous, Chief Physician, Primary Care Department, HUG · Samia Hurst, Professor of Bioethics, UNIGE
Hosted by Bernard Baertschi & Cécile Caldwell
April → October 2026
Apr
→ Oct
Children’s camps5 weeks · 125 children
In partnership with the Protestant Holiday Center (CVP)
Brocher Foundation Estate & Lucie's House
Five weeks of camps spread out from April to October 2026, welcoming 125 children. Participants take full advantage of Estate and its facilities. Topics covered include biodiversity, recycling and the circular economy, eco-energy and renewable energies, bio-indicators, as well as infrared and electricity. Learn more →
April 2026
20
Apr
Uni3 Conference
Julie Zaugg, freelance journalist
Brocher Foundation
For Uni3 and senior clubs in neighboring municipalities. Victims, consumers of online child pornography, and ethical and medical care.
May 2026
21
May
Literature Club
Philippe Grimbert (A Secret / The Wrong Encounter) · Marion Muller-Colard (The Order of Things) — moderated by Julie Vasa
Brocher Foundation Brocher Villa
Theme for 2026: mental health. Intimate book club meeting in the living room of Villa Brocher.
June 2026
03
Jun
Public lecture
Laurent Alexandre (urologist, writer, transhumanism expert) · Jean-Noël Missa (bioethicist, physician, director of CRIB — ULB)
Brocher Foundation
Major annual public conference: human enhancement, embryo selection, new forms of eugenics, and the ethical challenges of transhumanism.
September 2026
16
Sep
Annual ceremony
Brocher Foundation
Award given to fourth-year students at Geneva middle schools. All topics related to ethics, health, or the legal and social implications of medical innovations. Followed by a public lecture.
October 2026
03
Oct
Uni3 Conference
Brocher Foundation
Conference day for Uni3 seniors and Seniors clubs the theme of desire.
Throughout 2026
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2026
Traveling exhibition
7 educational institutions in Geneva, including the Haute École de Santé (University of Health Sciences)
In tribute to Jakob Dubs, grandmother of Madame Brocher. 27 portraits of women who have contributed to humanitarian Geneva, past and present.
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2026
Educational exhibition
Geneva University of Health
Exhibition on ethical and health issues at every stage of life. Teachers and students contribute to the development of educational materials.