Thursday afternoon breakout sessions

On Thursday 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. Afternoon sessions take place at various locations across the city.

All registered participants will receive an email with instructions on how to sign up for the break-out sessions.

8 options – choose what sparks your curiosity!

Impact stories

3 X STORIES: Youth and mental health
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Story

Option 1: stories about 'Youth and mental health'

Young people face rising pressures and isolation. Creative and cultural programmes offer safe spaces to express themselves, connect, and build resilience.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
M Leuven (Foyer), Leopold Vanderkelenstraat 28, 3000 Leuven
4 x STORIES: Older adults & intergenerational practices
Story

Option 2: stories about 'Older adults & intergenerational practices'

Cultural activities help reduce loneliness, stimulate memory, and spark joy. Intergenerational initiatives strengthen mutual understanding and bring generations together.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
Leercentrum Agora (Aula Emma Vorlat), Parkstraat 47, 3000 Leuven
3 X STORIES: Community-Rooted Programmes
Story

Option 3: stories about 'Community-Rooted Programmes'

Communities flourish when people feel seen and empowered. Locally grounded cultural projects foster belonging, strengthen social cohesion, and support collective resilience.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
Agora Learning Center (Zaal Couvreur), Parkstraat 47, 3000 Leuven
3 x STORIES: Health & Heritage
Story

Option 4: Stories about 'Health & Heritage;

Medical heritage is more than a collection of objects, archives or buildings. It is a living memory of care, shaped by the experiences of patients and healthcare professionals across time.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
M Leuven (Forum), Leopold Vanderkelenstraat 28, 3000 Leuven

Workshops

WORKSHOP: Healing Movements by Brenda Anyango
Brenda Anyango
Workshop

Option 5: workshop 'Healing Movements' by Brenda Anyango

Experience Healing Movements is a unique journey of movement and stillness that invites young people and adults to listen to what their bodies are trying to tell them and bring that wisdom into daily life.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
STUK (Ensemblezaal), Naamsestraat 96, 3000 Leuven
Coconuts Clinic: 'Be part of THE creative assembly'
(c) Robin Joris Dullers
Workshop

Option 6: workshop 'Be part of THE creative assembly'

In this Clinic, Coconuts hosts an interactive session centered around their internationally acclaimed method. Coconuts invites you to learn how to turn chaos into creation and how to integrate madness into your process.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
STUK (Workspace), Naamsestraat 96, 3000 Leuven
WOKSHOP: Be quietly moved / Stil bewogen
Workshop

Option 7: workshop Be quietly moved / Stil bewogen

In this workshop, you will experience how subtle touch and movement can create deep connection with people living with dementia. You will learn how to listen with the body and discover moments of calm, presence, and genuine connection — for others and for yourself.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
Eduoard Remy Care Home (DoRemy)
Panel 'Shaping Policy Together'
Kato Vanpoperinghe © Martin Corlazzoli
Panel Discussion

Option 8: Panel 'Shaping Policy Together'

In this panel discussion, leading experts from the cultural and healthcare sectors explore how we can embed the collaboration between culture, well-being, and health into long-term policy.

Notice: This session will be held in Dutch.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
STUK (Auditorium), Naamsestraat 96, 3000 Leuven

Go to the Friday afternoon sessions

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.