Call for Abstracts: Wellbeing in a Changing world: Promoting Mental & Social health Across the Life Course

On Friday 26 June, 2026, the Belgian Association for Public Health (BAPH) is organizing, at the Galilee building, Brussels, the symposium:

Wellbeing in a Changing World: Promoting Mental and Social Health Across the Life Course

The morning of the symposium will be organized around plenary sessions and practical workshops during which Belgian experts will address the fundamental principles of mental health, well-being and social health. The afternoon will be structured around parallel sessions with oral presentations on various research related to the theme of the symposium, and a round table. Several networking opportunities will also be planned during the day. 

Organising Committee: Simon Beerten (Chair), Julie Vanderlinden, AVIQ representative, Brecht Devleesschauwer, Pierre Smith, Eva Verdonck, Tadek Krzywania, Sherihane Bensemmane

Venue

Location:
Galilee Building, Avenue Galilée 5, 1210 Brussels 

Access:
Metro: Botanic metro station (5 minutes’ walk)
Train: Brussels-Congress train station (10 minutes’ walk) 

Abstract submission:

The BAPH wishes to give Belgian public health researchers, experts and practitioners the opportunity to present their research and/or practices related to the topics of the symposium: Mental health, Wellbeing and Social Health. 

Each abstract will be evaluated by the scientific committee. The deadline for submission is Tuesday 31 March. More information about abstract submission here.

A prize will be awarded for the best oral presentation and the best rapid-fire presentation.

Registration

Registration is open, you can register now via this link.
• Free registration for members of the association
• Price of 60 EUR for non-members (25 EUR for students), this price covers membership of the association for 2026, which brings other advantages

Accreditation will be requested. 

Program (TBD)