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.

The Future of Capitalism: What Comes Next?
The Future of Capitalism: What Comes Next?

Tue. January 21, 6:30PM

Business & Economy

The Future of Capitalism: What Comes Next?

Is capitalism at a turning point? Join Estelle Cantillon and Baudouin Regout as they discuss new economic models and the future of our economy.
Baudouin Regout
Estelle Cantillon

speakers

Estelle Cantillon

Baudouin Regout

The Third Perspective: artist talk
The Third Perspective: artist talk

Thu. January 23, 8:30AM

Art

The Third Perspective: artist talk

Francesca Gavin, curator of our in-house exhibition, in conversation with Danish artist Cecilie Norgaard.
Cecilie Norgaard

speaker

Cecilie Norgaard

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

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

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