Our essence

a holistic programme with a twist

Our community is curious about the world, comes from a range of fields, and possesses a passion for knowledge. Thats why our programme spans subjects, angles, fields and formats to bring you new perspectives on topics from art to tech to business to spirituality.  

We create unexpected alchemies thanks to disruptive moderators. We programme around the most pressing issues of tomorrows world and we search for the uniqueness and untold stories from each of our highly curated speakers. Behind our line-up of events is our exceptional events curation team, always looking forward, with an international perspective.

Art for breakfast: The Third Perspective
Art for breakfast: The Third Perspective

Fri. January 24, 8:00AM

Art

Art for breakfast: The Third Perspective

A guided tour of TheMerode’s current in-house exhibition with its curator Francesca Gavin.
Breathwork & healthy lunch
Breathwork & healthy lunch

Fri. January 24, 12:00PM

Wellbeing

Breathwork & healthy lunch

Recharge your mind and body with guided breathing and nourishing food
Art Matters with Goedele Bartholomeeusen
Art Matters with Goedele Bartholomeeusen

Mon. January 27, 12:15PM

Art

Art Matters with Goedele Bartholomeeusen

Join Kendell Geers for a monthly luncheon with a special guest and a passionate insight into why Art Matters. This month meet Goedele Bartholomeeusen.
Goedele Bartholomeeusen

speaker

Goedele Bartholomeeusen

(Dis)information Wars
(Dis)information Wars

Mon. January 27, 6:30PM

Politics

(Dis)information Wars

Renée DiResta, head of the US Senate investigation into Russian online propaganda, reveals the inner workings of today’s disinformation campaigns. 
Renée DiResta

speaker

Renée DiResta

No reading required: The Book Club experience
No reading required: The Book Club experience

Tue. January 28, 6:30PM

Culture

No reading required: The Book Club experience

‘Fluid identities’ Join Kriticos for a unique book club event where you do NOT have to read the book in order to participate.
Kriticos Mwansa

speaker

Kriticos Mwansa

The glasswork of Ettore Sottsass (1917 – 2007)
The glasswork of Ettore Sottsass (1917 – 2007)

Tue. January 28, 6:30PM

Art

The glasswork of Ettore Sottsass (1917 – 2007)

Shining a light on a lesser-known aspect of the iconic Italian architect and designer’s oeuvre.
Astrid Malingreau
Cristina Beltrami

speakers

Cristina Beltrami

Astrid Malingreau

Why management theories fail in the real world
Why management theories fail in the real world

Wed. January 29, 6:30PM

Business & Economy

Why management theories fail in the real world

Explore why traditional management theories fall short, uncovering the origins of this misconception and its impact on modern business practices.
Achraf Tiouali

speaker

Achraf Tiouali

Crafting an iconic dish: Dim Sum workshop & lunch
Crafting an iconic dish: Dim Sum workshop & lunch

Fri. January 31, 12:00PM

Community & Networking

Crafting an iconic dish: Dim Sum workshop & lunch

Learn the art of Dim Sum and enjoy a delicious lunch to celebrate the Lunar New Year