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.

An unconventional life: From war zones to the wilderness
An unconventional life: From war zones to the wilderness

Mon. December 8, 12:15PM

Inspirational Stories

An unconventional life: From war zones to the wilderness

An intimate lunch with war correspondent, wilderness guide,  and conservationist Julius Strauss
Julius Straus

speaker

Julius Straus

Julius Strauss and the lessons of misread wars
Julius Strauss and the lessons of misread wars

Mon. December 8, 6:30PM

Politics and geopolitics

Julius Strauss and the lessons of misread wars

How groupthink distorts conflict — and what it takes to see clearly
Julius Straus

speaker

Julius Straus

TheMerode Run Club :  Run #17 with Valentin Poncelet
TheMerode Run Club :  Run #17 with Valentin Poncelet

Mon. December 8, 6:30PM

Modern Life

TheMerode Run Club : Run #17 with Valentin Poncelet

Your weekly training with TheMerode Run Club 
Valentin Poncelet

speaker

Valentin Poncelet

From apathy to agency: Gen Z reimagines democracy
From apathy to agency: Gen Z reimagines democracy

Tue. December 9, 12:00PM

Politics and geopolitics

From apathy to agency: Gen Z reimagines democracy

A participatory  workshop where young changemakers, activists and policymakers imagine the future of democracy together
Gaëtane Ricard-Nihou
Margarita Kaimaklioti
Benjamin Van Bunderen Robberechts
Across the aisle: Frédéric De Gucht and Ahmed Laaouej
Across the aisle: Frédéric De Gucht and Ahmed Laaouej

Wed. December 10, 12:00PM

Politics and geopolitics

Across the aisle: Frédéric De Gucht and Ahmed Laaouej

A  candid dialogue between Ahmed Laaouej and Frédéric De Gucht — led by Prof. Dave Sinardet — on how Brussels can move beyond institutional deadlock and build a political system that reflects its diverse reality. Language: French and Dutch
Ahmed Laaouej
Frederic De Gucht

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Frederic De Gucht

Ahmed Laaouej

Music Club: Bastian Baker – Art, grit & the Folk Rock grind
Music Club: Bastian Baker – Art, grit & the Folk Rock grind

Wed. December 10, 6:30PM

Culture

Music Club: Bastian Baker – Art, grit & the Folk Rock grind

Meet Bastian Baker, a folk-rock craftsman redefining the art of song and independent music, with a special showcase to discover.
Bastian Baker

speaker

Bastian Baker

Cocktail Masterclass at Ökēn
Cocktail Masterclass at Ökēn

Thu. December 11, 6:00PM

Modern Life

Cocktail Masterclass at Ökēn

Experience the Art of Mixology
Jonathan Verbois

speaker

Jonathan Verbois

Coding the future of planetary governance
Coding the future of planetary governance

Thu. December 11, 6:30PM

Tech & Innovation

Coding the future of planetary governance

Professor Hugues Bersini on how algorithms—from FARI to personal carbon accounts—could reshape consumption, power and collective responsibility
Hugues Bersini

speaker

Hugues Bersini