GENDER STUDIES: A State of the Art
A Sophia conference
Join Us for a Transformative Experience
Sophia, the Belgian network of gender studies, is delighted to invite you to our sixth edition of the State of the Art in Gender Studies in Belgium conference!
Over the course of two days and a half, we will bring together people from academia, civil society and the arts to exchange ideas and practices in a dynamic and interdisciplinary way.
Drawing from feminist, queer and intersectional perspectives, our objective is to foster dialogues and collective reflection.
Join us for a rich and diverse programme full of talks, workshops, exhibitions, screenings and more, using a gendered lens to unpack the challenges of our times.
The programme includes sessions in EN/NL/FR (no simultaneous interpretation)
REGISTRATION
Registration is mandatory for the entire programme
- Only ticket holders will be granted access to the venue
- The last evening (14 Nov) is free of charge but a ticket is required
- Sophia makes no profit from the conference and redistributes the proceeds to our volunteers and collaborators
PROGRAMME
Detailed Programme by Day
English and multilingual versions available:
Days 2 & 3
The full programme is in Word format for accessibility. For PDF version, email info@sophia.be
What to Expect
36 engaging sessions
Session Formats
- • Panel discussions
- • Roundtables
- • Film screenings
- • Interactive workshops
- • Art exhibitions
- • And more...
Key Topics
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
12 & 13 November 2025
Days 1-2Pianofabriek
Rue du Fortstraat 35, 1060 St-Gilles
14 November 2025
Day 3huisvandeMens Brussel
Sainctelette Square 17, 1000 Brussels
Children's Programme
On Wednesday 12 November, activities for children aged 4 to 14 will be available from 13:00 to 18:00.
Registration mandatory via the form above
Accessibility
Both venues are wheelchair accessible. For any accessibility questions or special requirements, please contact us.
WITH THE SUPPORT OF
We warmly thank the Institute for Equality between Women and Men, FNRS, the King Baudouin Foundation, and huisvandeMens for making this conference possible.
