Valentine before Christmas – Concert, Networking, Exhibition

Let’s connect! Take a moment to feel and engage with others before the holiday rush.

Step into an elegant, design-driven evening that blends Live Music, Empathic Networking, and Design as Art in an intimate atmosphere at Design Hotel Mama Shelter Zurich.

Concert – Jazz, Latin and Christmas Classics
Singer and designer ANTONIO HERRERA & Music Band presents a soulful concert of Jazz, Latin and Christmas Classics, creating a warm pre-festive experience that celebrates deep emotions, creativity, and human connection. Music Band (Piano: Misha Korsakov, Drums: Wanja Schaffner, Contrabass: Yannick Affolter).

Empathic Networking – Open for change? Empathy as Strategy
Firechat with Stefan Kopp (CFO - Chief Financial Officer) about Empathy as Strategic Advantage in Change Management — navigating change, growth, and leadership in rapidly changing professional and private environments. Build an empathic business and personal network through guided conversations and exercises. On Conversation Starter, you can connect through one-to-one meetings, all designed to build empathic relationships.

Design Exhibition – Changing Emotions into paper architecture
Discover Antonio Herrera’s paper wall art and sculptures that transform emotions into tangible and visible forms. Each piece combines emotions and facial expressions to inspire empathic communication — in both professional and personal contexts.

Charity: For every Venezuelan Child
5% of ticket sales to support UNICEF Venezuela.
 

Tickets Categories

CATEGORY 01 – Basic (Only Concert)

• Access to live concert (1h), preview to empathic networking and design exhibition
• 5% of ticket sales for every Venezuelan Child – UNICEF Venezuela
• Take part of the empathic networking or design exhibition for an additional fee (see options)

CATEGORY 02 – Premium (All Inclusive)

• Access to live concert (1h)
• Empathic networking & access to Conversation Starter
• Firechat with Stefan Kopp (CFO)
• Design exhibition
• Welcome drink & aperitif
• 5% of ticket sales for every Venezuelan Child – UNICEF Venezuela

CATEGORY 03 – Inner Circle (Full Experience)

• Access to live concert (1h)
• Empathic networking & access to Conversation Starter
• Firechat 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

CATEGORY 04 – Patron | Gönner

• Access to concert (1h)
• Empathic networking & access to Conversation Starter
• Firechat with Stefan Kopp (CFO)
• Design exhibition & digital exhibition guide
• Welcome preferred drink & aperitif
• Priority front seating
• Concert preview in Luzern (05.12.2025)
• Support the artists and the creation of the event
• Digital book preview “Empathy as Strategic Advantage – A new approach towards business and personal relationships”
• 5% of ticket sales for every Venezuelan Child – UNICEF Venezuela

When buying your tickets you need to summit your first name, last name and e-mail adress to access to the Conversation Starter platform (See our Data Policy).

Event Program

• 18.30 h – Doors open
• 19.00 h – Welcome & Opening, Firechat, Networking
• 19.50 h – Doors open (Basic – Concert Only Tickets)
• 20.00 h – Live concert
• 21.15 h – Design Exhibition, Networking
• 22.30 h – Event ends

Food & drinks can be ordered during the event. If you wish to pre-order, please write to contact@herrdesigncollective.com. 

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