A HOMEDEM finale: co-design, dementia, home
Join us in Hasselt (Belgium) on 23–24 April 2026 for the HOMEDEM end-of-project event: two days of keynotes and interactive discussions on dementia, participatory design, and care.
HOMEDEM (“CoDesigning a home with dementia”) is a European research project focused on improving the lives of people with dementia and their caregivers. To mark the project’s conclusion, we’re hosting a series of keynote lectures and interactive sessions exploring design, dementia and care—connecting research insights with real-world challenges and opportunities.
Practical details
Where: Care facility Clarenhof, Hasselt, Belgium
When: 23–24 April 2026
Registration & cost: Free entrance (with a €50 no-show fee); register via this link
What to expect
Across two days, we’ll dive into themes including nightly agitation, home-making, open-ended play, shared decision-making, policy making, and the unmet needs of people with dementia from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Expect a mix of presentations and interactive discussions designed to spark exchange between researchers, practitioners, and anyone working at the intersection of dementia and design.
Keynote speakers
You’ll hear from four experts bringing complementary perspectives across social care, inclusive design, and quality of life (photo from left to right): Dr. Claire Craig, Dr. Clarissa Giebel, Dr. Sandra Suijkerbuijk, and Prof. Dr. Debby Gerritsen. Their expertise spans inclusive design and palliative care, health inequalities and social care, co-creation and care practice, and wellbeing and long-term care.
Early-career researcher opportunity
Early-career researchers are invited to share their work in one-on-one feedback sessions on Friday with HOMEDEM supervisors and the keynote speakers. If you’re looking for targeted input on your ideas, methods, or next steps, this is a built-in chance to get constructive feedback in a supportive setting.
Any Question?
Please contact our project manager - Britt Pellens britt.pellens@luca-arts.be
This project has received funding from European Union's EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Europe Horizon Europe (HORIZON) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) under the grant agreement 101072827
