Palliative care: a question of MEANING - 24 Oct 2026 Symposium

Registration is open!

Suffering and death are universal realities that force us to rethink our practices. This conference offers a space to reflect on profound insights in order to better support palliative care patients and their loved ones.

A symposium around companionship at the end of life

Who is it for?
This event is open to all those involved in end-of-life care: doctors, nurses, paramedics and family carers.

The programme
Experts in the field will share their perspectives — medical, philosophical, legal, psychological and spiritual — to address the complexity of palliative care. The day will be punctuated by testimonials and artistic breaks, designed as moments of respite and renewal.

Practical information

• Date: Saturday 24 October 2026
• Location: Lamot Congres- en Erfgoedcentrum, Mechelen
• Registration is open! Please register below.

This symposium is a joint initiative of Solidarité fin de vie asbl and the Belgian Medical Society of Saint-Luke.