With a unique view of Lake Geneva, how can we not take the opportunity to address the subject of the blue economy and everything it makes possible?

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Theme and Objective:

This educational workshop explores the intricate connections between rivers, lakes, and the ocean, drawing parallels between these natural systems and the circulatory network of the human body. Just as blood vessels transport vital nutrients through our body, rivers act as channels that link freshwater ecosystems to the vast, interconnected world of the ocean.

Participants will engage with both visible and invisible links that sustain these ecosystems, focusing on the endless cycle of water. From the evaporation of water over the oceans (where it becomes almost invisible, forming clouds) to its transformation into rain that nourishes rivers, the workshop will delve into the invisible dance of water between land and sea.

The information session will also highlight the impact of human activity on these natural systems.

Pollution that enters rivers and lakes eventually finds its way to the ocean, emphasizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems.

This year, we are tackling the problem of water pollution caused by eternal pollutants, their causes and consequences on human health (thyroid disease, high cholesterol levels, liver damage, cancer, reduced response to vaccines, low birth weight).

Participants will reflect on how contaminants—whether plastic waste, chemicals, or other pollutants—cycle through the environment, showing that what happens in one body of water inevitably affects the entire system.

Through discussions on the water cycle, the subtle interactions between freshwater and saltwater, and the way water shapes landscapes and supports all forms of life, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth.

By connecting the dots between human actions and environmental consequences, the workshop aims to inspire a more conscious approach to preserving the health of our waterways and oceans.

2025 Indicative program and vertical streams

Science popularisation workshop and information session (The endless danse of water)

Innovation game about gender equality and climate change (impact on oceans)

Co-development with new partners attending the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva fair

Co-creation with values we share.

Without taking ourself seriously!!!

Who to contact for more information about:

Scientific awareness raising, artisitic co-creation, publication and funding opportunities,

contact Yves Zieba

Diane, Sophie and Yves respective lead the scientific committee, the artistic curation and the organizing team for the Syntezia Open 2025 edition.

Diane leads the scientific popularisation activities

Sophie leads the artistic curation and communication activities

Yves coordinates sponsorship opportunities and challenge based innovation activities