The Wellbeing Summit

16 & 17 november 2023 - brussels

Wellbeing inspires welldoing

TheMerode is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Wellbeing Project to organize the first Regional Wellbeing Summit in Brussels on November 16th and 17th, 2023.

The Wellbeing Summit Brussels presents a 2-day tailored and holistic programme emphasizing the systemic interconnections among individual, organizational, social, and planetary wellbeing.

A new wave of consciousness is sweeping across organizations and corporations as they embrace the urgent need to prioritize the holistic health of their employees and stakeholders. By doing so they cultivate a thriving ecosystem that extends beyond their walls, driven by determination and compassion, leading us towards 
a brighter tomorrow.

Prices

take advantage of our early bird offer until september 30th

* Prices include Food & Beverages for both dates (2 lunches, 1 dinner and snacks)
** All prices exclude VAT

 

Corporate package available : 2,000€ (excl. VAT) with 4 interchangeable tickets within your organisation, for booking contact us at wellbeingregistration@themerode.com 

Interested?

Be part of a new paradigm of holistic wellbeing, as diverse minds unite to shape a thriving future for individuals, organizations, and the planet. Join us in forging a collective journey towards lasting impact.

Programme

Our programme offers a transformative journey, bringing together speakers from diverse backgrounds to explore thrilling topics like the intersection of wellbeing with technology, business, and intergenerational trauma, among other fascinating subjects. These immersive talks will deepen our collective understanding, building bridges and fostering unity in our shared purpose.

  • “Using the Arts as a way to cope, to flourish and to make a positive impact” – fireside chat
  • “Free your full potential - Illuminating the Past, Empowering the Present!” - panel discussion
  • “Healing trauma through radical Love” - conversation
  • “The Power and danger of Pursuing Dreams" - Wellbeing for welldoing – Caring for Change Makers fireside chat

Keynote speakers

speakers and artists

Confirmed speakers are Eleanor Allen, Kim Polman, Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Satish Kumar, Adélaïde Charlier, Yaël Naïm, Mathieu Seynaeve, Nicolas Janssen, Aaron Peirera, Sandrine Woitrin, Bart Weetjens, Thierry Geerts, Peru Dharani, J-C Tellier, Nikita Stampa, Benoit Legrand, Katrien Herdewyn, Roger Higman, Isabelle Grosmaitre, Shadille Estepan, Danielle de Wilde, Robin de Carteret, Frédéric Bardeau, Dan Acher, Jacob Krzanowski, John Gasko,… More presenters to be announced …

Michel Mersch
Michel Mersch

CEO Nestlé Belgium and Luxemburg

Gregoire de Hemptinne
Gregoire de Hemptinne

Co-founder and COO Shayp

Karen Northshield
Karen Northshield

fitness coach, yoga instructor and Personal Trainor - Ambassador for Hope, Empowerment and Resilience

Prof. Dr. Tania Singer
Prof. Dr. Tania Singer

Social neuroscientist and psychologist, world expert on empathy and compassion

Roger Higman
Roger Higman

Director of the Network of Wellbeing

Danielle de Wilde
Danielle de Wilde

co-founder of BAO Group Learning & Development and the Elan Vital Mentoring & Coaching Institute

Sandrine Billiet OLY
Sandrine Billiet OLY

Judoka & Development Officer @ World Olympians Association - Africa - Europe, Olympian

Dan Acher
Dan Acher

Founder Happy Citylab

Peru Dharani
Peru Dharani

Head Corporate Innovation, Barco

Jacob Krzanowski
Jacob Krzanowski

Addiction Psychiatrist

Eleanor Allen
Eleanor Allen

Lead Executive of B Lab Global

Sandrine Dixson-Declève
Sandrine Dixson-Declève

Co-president of the Club of Rome

Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar

Earth & Peace Activist, Author

Kim Polman
Kim Polman

Founder Reboot the Future Foundation

Mathieu Seynaeve
Mathieu Seynaeve

Medical Doctor | Neuropsychiatry Researcher

Isabelle Grosmaitre
Isabelle Grosmaitre

Catalyst for positive change, Speaker and Founder Goodness & Co

Shadille Estepan
Shadille Estepan

Communications and Creative Manager – Born This Way Foundation (Lady Gaga Foundation)

Nicolas Janssen
Nicolas Janssen

Member of Parliament at the Walloon Parliament and the French Community Parliament

Jean-Christophe Tellier
Jean-Christophe Tellier

Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Executive Committee – UCB

Thierry Geerts
Thierry Geerts

Country Director Google Belgium & Luxembourg

Aaron Peirera
Aaron Peirera

Co-Lead The Wellbeing Project

Sandrine Woitrin
Sandrine Woitrin

Co-Lead The Wellbeing Project

John Gasko
John Gasko

Engagement Lead The Well-being Project

Bart Weetjens
Bart Weetjens

Zen Buddhist monk, personal growth coach and social entrepreneur

Adélaïde Charlier
Adélaïde Charlier

Climate and Social Justice Activist

Magali Bodeux
Magali Bodeux

Senior Manager Bain & Co, Co-founder Cohesion

Frédéric Bardeau
Frédéric Bardeau

Founder, Simplon

Muriel Bernard
Muriel Bernard

CEO Efarmz

Robin de Carteret
Robin de Carteret

Professor at Schumacher College, facilitator, and consultant

Katrien Herdewyn
Katrien Herdewyn

Founder at Elegnano | Belgium's 40 under 40

Nikita Stampa
Nikita Stampa

In charge of design and development of the leadership support programme - European School of Administration

Diane Thibaut
Diane Thibaut

Executive coach and facilitator

Benoit Legrand
Benoit Legrand

Business leader

Inspired?

Join us and become the architects of a world where collective aspirations transform into an unstoppable momentum of collective action. 

In collectivity, we find strength. In action, we forge change. In wellbeing, we inspire impact.

About the Wellbeing Project

The Wellbeing Project is co-created with Ashoka, Georgetown University, Impact Hub, Porticus, Skoll Foundation and Synergos.

We are a network of over 400 organizations including grassroots networks, intermediaries, foundations, universities, progressive businesses and governments.

The Wellbeing Project is catalyzing a culture of inner well-being for all changemakers by:  

  • Strengthening the research case for inner well-being at the heart of social change
  • Connecting a growing network of organizations building a culture of well-being
  • Accelerating the growth of well-being initiatives around the world
  • Convening Summits at the intersection of inner, organisational, societal and planetary well-being
  • Mainstreaming a well-being and social change narrative