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.

Curating today with Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung
Curating today with Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung

Fri. January 16, 6:30PM

Art

Curating today with Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung

Meet the curator of the São Paulo Biennial, Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, in conversation with Kathleen Weyts, Editor-in-Chief of Glean Magazine. 
Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung

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Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung

Building bridges in uncertain times
Building bridges in uncertain times

Mon. January 19, 12:15PM

Society

Building bridges in uncertain times

Antisemitism, islamophobia, and the search for common ground
Wassim Allouka
Sacha Guttmann

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Sacha Guttmann

Wassim Allouka

Walnuts from the field to the table
Walnuts from the field to the table

Mon. January 19, 6:30PM

Sustainability & Engagement

Walnuts from the field to the table

Why the walnut matters more than we think.
Isabelle Arpin
Teresa Fernández-Gil
Hortense de Castries
Music Club: the melody of two-star chef Pascal Devalkeneer
Music Club: the melody of two-star chef Pascal Devalkeneer

Tue. January 20, 6:30PM

Inspirational Stories

Music Club: the melody of two-star chef Pascal Devalkeneer

A tasting experience at the Chef’s table where the act of cooking becomes music, and every gesture tells a story.
Samy Ayachi
Pascal Devalkeneer

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Pascal Devalkeneer

Samy Ayachi

Breathwork & Lunch: Clarity and Renewal
Breathwork & Lunch: Clarity and Renewal

Wed. January 21, 11:30AM

Modern Life

Breathwork & Lunch: Clarity and Renewal

Transform Winter’s vitality into fresh momentum for the months ahead
Aurélie Dierge

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Aurélie Dierge

Design Salon by Barbora Žilinskaitė 
Design Salon by Barbora Žilinskaitė 

Wed. January 21, 6:00PM

Art

Design Salon by Barbora Žilinskaitė 

As part of the Design Salon at TheMerode, Astrid Malingreau, Director of Friedman Benda Paris, will present the exhibition of Barbora Žilinskaitė during a one-hour talk dedicated to her work and practice.
Thursdays are for DJs
Thursdays are for DJs

Thu. January 22, 7:00PM

Modern Life

Thursdays are for DJs

Unwind, connect with fellow members, and enjoy an exclusive DJ set at ökēn, TheMerode’s cocktail bar
Art Matters: Ghosts, memory and the fragile world
Art Matters: Ghosts, memory and the fragile world

Mon. January 26, 12:15PM

Art

Art Matters: Ghosts, memory and the fragile world

Join Marcella Barceló and Kendell Geers for a conversation on impermanence, imagination, and our uneasy relationship with nature.
Marcella Barceló

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Marcella Barceló