Program

The HCIM 2026 program is designed to offer a rich and diverse experience, bringing together experts, practitioners, and researchers to explore the latest developments in healthcare clowning. Through a combination of keynote speeches, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions, participants will engage in inspiring conversations and hands-on learning.

Stay tuned for the detailed program schedule and get ready for three days of insightful exchanges, creative exploration, and meaningful collaboration.

  • © Operação Nariz Vermelho

  • Klinikclowns © Marina Weigl

  • © Prescription of Joy

  • Theodora Foundation © Inthenightprod 2024

  • Performing arts and clowning in healthcare

  • Art of connecting

  • Sustainable management and fundraising strategies

  • Research, impact and social sustainability

  • The future of humanizing care

Day 1

Wednesday, March 11

  • 08:00 - 09:00Registration & welcome coffee

  • 09:00 - 10:30Opening

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 10:30 - 11:00Coffee break

  • 11:00 – 12:00Parallel sessions round 1

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 12:00 - 13:45Lunch break

  • 13:45 - 14:45Parallel sessions round 2

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 15:00 - 16:00Parallel sessions round 3

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 16:30 - 18:00Plenary session 1

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 18:00 - 19:00Swiss aperitif & networking (EPFL)

  • 19:00 - 20:00Evening show

Day 2

Thursday, March 12

  • 08:00 - 09:00Registration & welcome coffee

  • 09:00 - 11:00Plenary session 2

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 11:00 - 11:30Coffee break

  • 11:30 - 12:30Plenary session 3

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 12:30 - 14:00Lunch break

  • 14:00 - 15:00Parallel sessions round 4

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 15:00 - 15:30Coffee break

  • 15:30 - 16:30Parallel sessions round 5

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 18:30Festive dinner at Musée Olympique
    (can be booked separately)

Day 3

Friday, March 13

  • 08:00 - 09:00Registration & welcome coffee

  • 09:30 - 10:30Planary session 4

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 10:30 - 11:00Coffee break

  • 11:00 - 12:00Parallel sessions round 6

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 12:00 - 13:30Lunch break

  • 13:30 - 15:00Plenary session 5

    Program soon to be announced.

  • 15:00 - 15:30Closing ceremony

  • 15:30-16:00Goodbye snack

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