Celebrating
the Microbiome
June 22, 2025 at the Volkshaus, Zurich
Endless thanks to our speakers, musicians, artists, chefs who brought their expertise, experience and so much dedication to an enchanted crowd.
The programme
Music: Tibetan Mantras by Dechen Shak-Dagsay and Helge Van Dyk
Keynotes:
Helmy Abouleish, SEKEM Egypt: Greening the Desert
Gabriele Berg, Microbiome Researcher, Technical University of Graz
Katharina Serafimova, Living Lake Constance
Ivo Hutzli, Permaculture Living
Lunch at Helvetiaplatz:
Celebrating the Microbiome with Child Collective & Fermenting Humans
Afternoon
Sound Performance: Fabian Gutscher and Kaspar König – What Does a Biome Sound Like?
Participatory Dialogue: How do I/we connect with the beings of the Earth?
Josef Schmid: Experiment in Expanded Perception
"What is the most beautiful microbiome question that we could propose as a popular initiative in Switzerland?"
Catering: Refreshments and snacks included in the ticket price and available in the Volkshaus during the breaks. Lunch (separate tickets available), provided directly on Helvetiaplatz opposite.
Want to dive deeper? The WEFo Book Shop at the Volkshaus features hand-picked jewels: Books about the microbiome in agriculture and in ourselves, books that clarify connections and show new ways in the quest for mindfulness, care and the realization of true connectedness with all life.
Organizer: WorldEthicForum – Team
Moderation and Curation: Linard Bardill / Luea Ritter
/ Anais Sägesser
Simultaneous Translation: German – English
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