Biennial Event – Registration and Information
Next Event : November 2026
Registration opens : 15 September 2026
The registration link will be available here, on this page.
Each Biennial Elargis tes Horizons's (EtH) event offers more than 25 ateliers interactifs en mathématiques, sciences et ingénierie, animés par des women scientists, engineers and mathematicians. Les participantes découvrent que ces matières peuvent être passionnantes, tout en explorant des pistes de carrière et l’importance de les approfondir à l’école.
The workshop leaders share their experience, serve as inspiring role models and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
A Salon des Découvertes with around twenty stands also enables girls to interact with women who live their passion for science on a daily basis in their profession.
Thanks to the generous support of our Partners and Sponsors, the ETH Biennial Event is completely free for all participants!
Strengths
- FREE for 400 girls aged 11 to 14 from the canton of Geneva and surrounding areas
- More than 25 practical workshops
- Un Salon des Découvertes avec plus de 17 stands interactifs
- Lunch is OFFERED for all participants and volunteers
- And many other fun surprises ...
Programme
8h15 – Welcome and check-in
On the day of the event, remember to bring your confirmation ticket.
It is not possible to register on the day of the event!
During the check-in, each participant will receive her personalised diary, including two workshops and a visit to the Discovery Fair.
SESSIONS 1, 2 and 3
There is always a meeting point at the start and end of each session, then the girls will be guided vers leur atelier ou vers le Salon des Découvertes. Ce sera expliqué en détails lors des Messages de bienvenue dans l’auditoire.
12h20 – Lunch
At lunchtime, the girls will be guided to the cafeteria by the guides.
No need to bring a picnic: a warm meal will be offered to each participant. On the menu: beef or vegetarian lasagna, and a fruit salad.
15h20 – End of the day
Parents are requested to collect their daughter(s) from the main hall.
Registrations
During registration, each participant will choose two workshops.
Click below to see upcoming workshops and stands, and a preview of previous years.
Important information
⚠️ All girls must register online to participate. No registrations will be accepted on the day of the event.
As the number of places is limited, we advise you to register quickly in order to secure your place and enjoy a wider choice of workshops.
Cancellation : Already registered but unable to attend? Please notify us by text message at +41 79 456 99 10 or by email at contact@elargisteshorizons.ch [↗].
This will allow a girl on the waiting list to take your place.
General terms and conditions
Please consult our terms and conditions before the event.
Nous cherchons des Ambassadrices !
Si tu as entre 10 et 14 and tu peux devenir une ambassadrice d’Elargis tes Horizons !
🎯 Your mission :
- Share the information : distribute flyers and notices around your school.
- Make STEM subjects cool : bring your creativity to social media!
💥 What you gain from it :
- You have a real impact : inspires other girls to explore science and technology.
- You break stereotypes : become an agent of change.
- Tu reçois : affiches, flyers, stylos et badges d’Elargis tes Horizons.
👉 Join us in broadening horizons and building the future for girls in STEM!
Write to us at this address : contact@elargisteshorizons.ch [↗]
Map and transport
Nous vous encourageons à utiliser les transports publics.
📍 Adress
Uni Mail
Bd du Pont-d’Arve 40, 1205 Genève
Tél: +41 22 379 71 11
🚇 Public transport
From the airport :
– Bus 5 or 10 → Gare Cornavin → Tram 15 towards Palettes → Uni Mail stop
From Cornavin station:
– Tram 15 towards Palettes → Uni Mail stop
🚗 Parkings
– Parking Uni Mail [↗], Boulevard Carl-Vogt 102 or Quai Ernest Ansermet 14
– Parking Quai Ernest-Ansermet [↗], Quai Ernest-Ansermet 18
Frequently asked questions
How should girls dress ?
Wear comfortable clothes and don't be afraid to get dirty !
Can my other children attend the biennial event ?
The event is open only to girls aged 11 to 14, or in 8P and CO (or equivalent).
As a parent, may I attend the workshops at the biennial event with my daughter ?
No, the workshops for girls are designed to enable them to meet female scientists, explore new topics and discover exciting careers, together with their peers. However, you are welcome to attend the opening and closing sessions in the lecture theatre at 9am and 3pm.
Can the girls bring their phones ?
It is possible to leave it in the cloakroom to avoid losing it when moving around the building. However, if the girls wish to keep it with them, please put it in airplane mode.
Who are the supervisors for the day?
They are volunteers, either professionals working in a scientific environment or former participants who come back to help afterwards.
Are the girls free to wander around and leave the building during the day?
No. They are always guided to their workshops and do not leave the building, even to eat.
Is the cloakroom supervised?
Yes, it is monitored throughout the day. If it needs to be unlocked, please ask the Help Desk to open it.
How do girls find their guides?
There is always a meeting point at the beginning and end of each workshop/discovery fair session. This will be explained in detail during the opening session in the lecture theatre.
What happens if I do not want my daughter to appear in the photographs?
Photographers are instructed not to film or photograph girls wearing a red lanyard. There may be some cases where a girl wearing a red lanyard is in a group that is being filmed or photographed. When sorting through the photos, either the photo will be rejected or the girl's face will be blurred.
What will the girls have for lunch and how is it organised?
The girls can choose between a meal with meat or a vegetarian meal. If your daughter has any specific dietary requirements, please have her bring a picnik. At mealtimes, the girls will be guided to the cafeteria by the guides.
Why do we need a special science event just for girls?
European research has shown that in 2017, 41% of scientists and engineers in the EU were women. However, women accounted for only 17% of those employed in high-tech and medium-high-tech manufacturing. In Switzerland, only 32% of scientists and engineers were women.
Figures published by the Federal Statistical Office show that in certain research sectors in Switzerland, very few women obtain a doctorate. For example, in information and communications technology, only 15% were women in 2016, and in engineering, only 27%. These women worked mainly in agriculture and veterinary sciences (76%) and education (61%). But even in these fields, women failed to gain access to management positions (only 29% in agriculture and veterinary sciences).
To ensure that girls are prepared for the 21st century, we must address this issue early on, when they are deciding which subjects to study at school.
Are there any risks associated with participating in the ETH biennial event?
To enable their daughters to participate, one of the parents must agree during the online registration process to the Disclaimer of liability for risks.
