Programme overview

26 Feb 2026 | 09:00 - 27 Feb 2026 | 17:00

STUK | House for Dance, Image and Sound (main location)

Already welcome on Wednesday the 25th

Guests arriving on Wednesday February, 25 are warmly invited to join us for a guided tour of the Artefact Festival 2026: Grind Grind Grind, Release. An Exhibition as a Massage, followed by a welcome reception at STUK. We look forward to seeing you there.

17u30 - 18u30 guided tour

18u30 - 19u30 reception

Discover the full programme

Thursday, Feb 26, 2026

Explore Thursday’s morning plenaries and dive into an afternoon full of impact talks and hands-on workshops.

26 Feb 2026 - 9:00

STUK, Naamsestraat 96, 3000 Leuven

Friday, Feb 27, 2026

Explore Friday’s morning plenary sessions, then immerse yourself in an afternoon full of inspiring talks and practical workshops.

27 Feb 2026 - 9:00

STUK, Naamsestraat 96, 3000 Leuven

Direct link to the afternoon sessions

Thursday afternoon breakout sessions — LongLiveLust © Sarah Vanhee for Vesalius Museum

Thursday afternoon sessions

On Thursday afternoon, you can tailor your conference experience. Choose between a thematic session with powerful impact stories, a hands-on workshop exploring culture and care in action, or an interactive session that invites participation.

Friday afternoon breakout sessions — LongLiveLust © Sarah Vanhee for Vesalius Museum

Friday afternoon sessions

On Friday you can tailor your conference experience. Choose between a Round Table Discussion, a site visit to the University Hospital or a Workshop.