Join us for an engaging programme of campaign case studies, pitches, panels and networking opportunities for all things impact. Connect with other international filmmakers, impact producers, philanthropists, and key human rights organisations based in Geneva and beyond.
⚠︎ Industry accreditation and daily pass holders must book their seats for the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evening screenings . You can do this from 12.02.26.
18:00– 19:30
Espace Pitoëff – Librairie
SOCIAL EVENT
Welcome Cocktail
19:30– 22:15
Espace Pitoëff – Grande Salle
SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
Impact Spotlight: To be announced on 12.02.26
09:15– 10:00
Espace Pitoëff – Théâtre
Keynote
From the Rubble to the Screen: Cinema for Survival
10:00– 10:45
Espace Pitoëff – Théâtre
Case Study
The Indigenous Impact Alliance: Multiple Films for Collective Impact
Speakers
Moderator
11:15– 12:00
Espace Pitoëff – Théâtre
Case Study
The Pickers Journey: How Strategy and Robust Funding Fueled a European Impact Campaign
Speakers
Moderator
12:00– 13:00
Espace Pitoëff – Théâtre
Panel
Beyond the Headlines: Media as Meaningful Partners for Change
Speakers
Moderator
13:00– 14:30
ESPACE PITOËFF – LE PROMENOIR
SOCIAL EVENT
Monday Networking Lunch
14:30– 15:30
Espace Pitoëff – Librairie
Meet the organisations
Navigating NGOs: From First Contact to Meaningful Collaboration
Speakers
Moderator
16:00– 17:30
Espace Pitoëff – Librairie
NETWORKING EVENT – BY INVITATION ONLY
Swiss Focus pitches and roundtables
19:30– 22:30
Espace Pitoëff – Théâtre
SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
Impact Spotlight: To be announced on 12.02.2026
09:00– 11:45
Espace Pitoëff – Théâtre
INTERNATIONAL SELECTION PITCHING SESSIONS
Twelve teams pitch their impact campaigns
11:50– 13:00
Espace Pitoëff – Théâtre
Panel
Impact Financing Today: Insights, Challenges and Opportunities
Speakers
Moderator
13:00– 14:30
ESPACE PITOËFF – LE PROMENOIR
SOCIAL EVENT
Tuesday Networking Lunch
14:00– 17:50
Espace Pitoëff – Librairie
NETWORKING EVENT – BY INVITATION ONLY
International Selection roundtables
15:00– 17:00
Espace Pitoëff – Théâtre
MEET THE GIPA: PANEL AND A.M.A
Anatomy of an Impact Campaign
Speakers
18:30– 20:30
ESPACE PITOËFF – LIBRAIRIE
SOCIAL EVENT
Awards and closing party
International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights Geneva
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