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😎 Thanks to our sponsor in the middle of this page: Ecolint Autumn Camps held at La Grande Boissière campus, La Châtaigneraie campus, and Campus des Nations Saconnex. 19 through 23 October 2026. Multi-activities with various age groups. Reserve now!
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FOIRE DU VALAIS
2-11 October 2026
Martigny, VS
The Foire du Valais is the largest and most popular general trade fair in French-speaking Switzerland, held annually at the Martigny Expo with 250,000 visitors across its 10-day run. For its 66th edition, the Foire du Valais is stepping behind the camera and transforming Martigny Expo into a living set where you are the hero of the story. Click here for more information.
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CHEMIN DE FER KAESERBERG: FONDUE
Sunday, 11 October 2026
11h30-13h30
Granges-Paccot, FR
Enjoy an authentic “moitié-moitié” fondue for CHF 50.– per person: miniature train museum admission, fondue, and unlimited tea. Reservations required for groups of 2 or more. Registration closes on 7 October 2026. Click here for more information.
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BRISOLÉE ROYALE
Saturday, 10 October 2026
11h30-18h
Grimentz, VS
The royal brisolée atmosphere is relaxed and warm, with everyone sharing a table, and musical entertainment all day long. The meal includes roasted chestnuts, local cheeses, Anniviers cured meats, autumn fruit, rye bread and Valais grape mou. A real autumn delight! Make sure to reserve ahead of time. Click here for more information.
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SOLARI LECTURE 2026 BY PROFESSOR PHILIPPE AGHION: CREATIVE DESTRUCTION, AI, AND EUROPE’S AWAKENING
Friday, 9 October 2026
14h15
Geneva
This lecture will show how the Schumpeterian growth paradigm can shed light on recent history debates (secular stagnation, middle-income trap, European decline, impacts of AI) and be used to rethink capitalism. Click here for more information.
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FOIRE DU VALAIS
2-11 October 2026
Martigny, VS
The Foire du Valais is the largest and most popular general trade fair in French-speaking Switzerland, held annually at the Martigny Expo with 250,000 visitors across its 10-day run. For its 66th edition, the Foire du Valais is stepping behind the camera and transforming Martigny Expo into a living set where you are the hero of the story. Click here for more information.
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CHEMIN DE FER KAESERBERG: FONDUE
Sunday, 11 October 2026
11h30-13h30
Granges-Paccot, FR
Enjoy an authentic “moitié-moitié” fondue for CHF 50.– per person: miniature train museum admission, fondue, and unlimited tea. Reservations required for groups of 2 or more. Registration closes on 7 October 2026. Click here for more information.
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BRISOLÉE ROYALE
Saturday, 10 October 2026
11h30-18h
Grimentz, VS
The royal brisolée atmosphere is relaxed and warm, with everyone sharing a table, and musical entertainment all day long. The meal includes roasted chestnuts, local cheeses, Anniviers cured meats, autumn fruit, rye bread and Valais grape mou. A real autumn delight! Make sure to reserve ahead of time. Click here for more information.
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SOLARI LECTURE 2026 BY PROFESSOR PHILIPPE AGHION: CREATIVE DESTRUCTION, AI, AND EUROPE’S AWAKENING
Friday, 9 October 2026
14h15
Geneva
This lecture will show how the Schumpeterian growth paradigm can shed light on recent history debates (secular stagnation, middle-income trap, European decline, impacts of AI) and be used to rethink capitalism. Click here for more information.
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Our free “Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area” is kindly sponsored this week by: Ecolint Autumn Camps held at La Grande Boissière campus, La Châtaigneraie campus, and Campus des Nations Saconnex. 19 through 23 October 2026. Multi-activities with various age groups. Reserve now!
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AIWC: OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
10h-12h
Geneva
Learn more about what the Club offers and meet members from around the world who are part of this warm and friendly organization. Their volunteer activity leaders organize language classes, book groups, exercise classes, wine tasting and well-being seminars, meditation, Mahjong and Bridge, coffees, cultural excursion, road trips and so much more. Click here for more information.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS CLUB OF LAUSANNE: IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Friday, 9 October 2026
9h30
Lausanne, VD
Free of charge but registration necessary. Lorretta Cuff and Tania Le Cunff from PlusPlus will be sharing practical tools to navigate communication challenges. Click here for more information.
Our free “Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area” is kindly sponsored this week by: Ecolint Autumn Camps held at La Grande Boissière campus, La Châtaigneraie campus, and Campus des Nations Saconnex. 19 through 23 October 2026. Multi-activities with various age groups. Reserve now!
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AIWC: OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
10h-12h
Geneva
Learn more about what the Club offers and meet members from around the world who are part of this warm and friendly organization. Their volunteer activity leaders organize language classes, book groups, exercise classes, wine tasting and well-being seminars, meditation, Mahjong and Bridge, coffees, cultural excursion, road trips and so much more. Click here for more information.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS CLUB OF LAUSANNE: IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Friday, 9 October 2026
9h30
Lausanne, VD
Free of charge but registration necessary. Lorretta Cuff and Tania Le Cunff from PlusPlus will be sharing practical tools to navigate communication challenges. Click here for more information.
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COLLÈGE DU LÉMAN: OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 13h30-15h30: Primary
Thursday, 8 October 2026, 17h-19h: Middle School
Thursday, 8 October 2026, 17h-19h: English-language High School
Versoix, GE
See how your child could learn, grow and find their place at CDL. Meet teachers and students, join lessons and get a real feel for life on campus. Click here for more information.
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