Valentine before Christmas
Feel through Music. Connect through Empathy.
See through Design.
CONCERT. NETWORKING. EXHIBITION.
Let’s connect! Take a moment to feel & engage with others before the holiday rush.
Enjoy a journey of emotions.
Book your spot nowEvent Expereince – Journey of Emotional Connections
In a world that moves too fast, take a moment to slow down, feel deeply, and engage with others in an intimate and artistic atmosphere. We will provide you with resources to access to your emotions through live music, empathic exercises and design pieces to establish conversations from our emotions.
Event Designer – Passion for Creating Happy Moments
Antonio Herrera loves to create event experiences where people can experience joy, a celebration and genuine happiness. Designing with everything that wakes up emotional memory to create spaces for empathic communication and meaningful relationships.
Event Highlights
Hosted at Design Hotel Mama Shelter Zurich, this unique gathering blends a soulful concert, a design exhibition, and purpose-driven networking designed to spark empathy, creativity, and conversation.
LIVE CONCERT
Jazz, Latin and Christmas Classics
Musicians
• Piano – Misha Korsakov
• Drums – Wanja Schaffner
• Double Base – Yannick Affolter
EMPATHIC NETWORKING
Open for change? Empathy as Strategy
Connect through:
• Guided empathic conversations
• One-to-one meetings via Conversation Starter
DESIGN EXHIBITION
Changing Emotions — Paper Architecture as Expression
Charity: 5% for Every Venezuelan Child
With every ticket, you support UNICEF Venezuela. Your presence contributes directly to improving the lives of children in need.
Event Schedule
Welcome & Opening
Start the evening with a warm introduction of the featured guests, a short empathy exercise and an overview of Antonio Herrera, HERR Design Collective, and the event experience concept.
Fireside Chat & Networking
Join Stefan Kopp CFO Lidl Switzerland for an intimate fireside chat on empathy in leadership, followed by guided networking and one-to-one meetings through Conversation Starter.
Concert
Experience a soulful concert by Antonio Herrera & Music Band, blending Jazz, Latin, and Christmas Classics in a warm pre-festive atmosphere.
Networking & Exhibition
Engage in empathic networking exercises and explore the paper architecture exhibition, using interactive prompts and the exhibition guide to connect and express creatively.
Featured Guests
Voices, Creators & Leaders Who Inspire Change – Our featured guests bring depth, creativity and humanity to this evening. Together, they enrich the atmosphere with insights, experiences, and stories that encourage us to connect more authentically.
Stefan Kopp
With over 25 years of financial leadership across multiple countries and more than 15 years shaping companies in Switzerland — Stefan brings deep experience in navigating growth, transformation, and complexity. Currently serving as CFO of a fast-growing food retail company, he shares his grounded yet forward-thinking perspective on empathy as a strategic advantage in modern leadership.
Bisera Tasic
A visionary force in Swiss fashion culture, Bisera is known for her passion, determination and ability to bring people together. She has built an inspiring platform outside the major cities — proving that creativity thrives where courage and community meet. Her work showcases the power of fashion to unite, uplift, and open new cultural dialogues.
Helena Pinto & Isabel Gauch
Helena and Isabel are the creators of Art and Vogue, a creative community dedicated to journeys of fun and self-discovery. Passionate about connecting people, they design experiences that build friendships, foster creativity and support wellbeing in a vibrant, artistic environment.
Happy Business Partners
We are happy to work with exceptional partners across the hospitality, technology, creative and music industry.
Testimonials
I still can‘t believe it! it was like a magical dream! thank you so much."
Ticket Categories
Be part of an evening that feels human. Music, emotions, design, and meaningful conversations — all in one intimate experience. Get your ticket.
Standard.
Concert, Basic Networking
– Access to live concert, preview to empathic networking and design exhibition
– 5% of ticket sales for every Venezuelan Child UNICEF Venezuela
Premium.
All Inclusive
– Access to live concert
– Empathic networking & access to Conversation Starter
– Fireside Chat with Stefan Kopp (CFO)
– Design exhibition
– Welcome drink & aperitif
– 5% of ticket sales for every Venezuelan Child UNICEF Venezuela
Inner Circle.
Full Experience
– Access to live concert
– Empathic networking & access to Conversation Starter
– Fireside Chat with Stefan Kopp (CFO)
– Design exhibition & digital exhibition guide
– Welcome preferred drink & aperitif
Priority front seating
– 5% of ticket sales for every Venezuelan Child UNICEF Venezuela
Become Event Partner
We offer only a small number of curated partnership spots to ensure quality, intimacy, and meaningful visibility for everyone involved. If you want to showcase your work, your brand, or your vision to a high-calibre audience in Zurich, now is the moment to join us.
You can partner with us as a:
• Featured Guest, Speaker or Performer (Art, Music, Design)
• Business Partner for co-promotion, product placement, or service integration
• Financial Supporter or Patron supporting the artistic and cultural creation of the event
Partnerships are reviewed selectively to maintain the elegance and emotional depth of the evening.
Apply early — spaces are limited.
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