Celebrating
the Microbiome

PUBLIC EVENT 2025

Held on June 22, 2025 at the Volkshaus in Zurich.

Fragments

In an imperfect attempt to portray some of the aliveness and inspiration that happened during the World Ethic Forum 2025 Public Event celebrating the Microbiome of the Earth (and ours), here is an evolving collection of fragments from the day. Photos: Joel Sames.

Sessions

Endless thanks to our speakers, musicians, artists, chefs who brought their expertise, experience and so much dedication to an enchanted crowd.

Helmy Abouleish

Gabriele Berg

Katharina Serafimova

Ivo Hutzli

Fabian Gutscher & Kaspar König

Josef Schmid

Dechen Shak-Dagsay

Child Collective

Child Collective. Image by Joel Sames.

WEFo Firekeepers

Food Celebration on Helvetia Platz

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.

Partners

Heartfelt thanks to our partners for their support on our shared journey.