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.

Visit,  Concert & Lunch at Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel
Visit,  Concert & Lunch at Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel

Thu. October 16, 10:30AM

Culture

Visit, Concert & Lunch at Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel

An intimate journey through excellence in music, followed by a refined lunch at Le Chapel
State of Europe: Media, mistrust & polarisation puzzle
State of Europe: Media, mistrust & polarisation puzzle

Thu. October 16, 6:00PM

Society

State of Europe: Media, mistrust & polarisation puzzle

Join us for an exclusive session and engage in a discussion on Europe’s future in a time of democratic strain, media distrust, and rapid societal change.
Pawel Zerka
James Kanter
Malcolm Byrne
Eugene Slavnyi
Alessandra Cardaci
Europe’s Strategic Future with José Manuel Barroso
Europe’s Strategic Future with José Manuel Barroso

Mon. October 20, 11:45AM

Politics and geopolitics

Europe’s Strategic Future with José Manuel Barroso

A conversation with the former President of the European Commission on geopolitics, health, Europe-Africa relations and the role of Academia.
José Manuel Durão Barroso

speaker

José Manuel Durão Barroso

Inside journalism: Behind the shifting media scene
Inside journalism: Behind the shifting media scene

Mon. October 20, 6:30PM

Society

Inside journalism: Behind the shifting media scene

In a fast-evolving media landscape, four journalists from different outlets share their insights on the Brussels scene and wider global shifts.
Jack Schickler
Philip Herd
Javier Espinoza
Kait Bolongaro
Tax Shelter for Arts: From theory to practice
Tax Shelter for Arts: From theory to practice

Tue. October 21, 12:15PM

Business, Finance & Economy

Tax Shelter for Arts: From theory to practice

An expert panel on how companies  can reduce taxes while supporting film and performing arts.
Gregory Zalcman
Alon Knoll
Philippe Criel
House of - Energia Guided Tour
House of - Energia Guided Tour

Wed. October 22, 8:00AM

Art

House of - Energia Guided Tour

A guided tour of Energia, TheMerode’s current House Of exhibition with its curators.
Jazz for breakfast : an intimate performance
Jazz for breakfast : an intimate performance

Wed. October 22, 9:00AM

Culture

Jazz for breakfast : an intimate performance

Redefining the harp in jazz with Côme 
Céleste Comeliau

speaker

Céleste Comeliau

Networking for introverts
Networking for introverts

Wed. October 22, 12:00PM

Modern Life

Networking for introverts

How to connect without compromising who you are
Debbie Baute

speaker

Debbie Baute