Geriatrics Symposium

The must-attend event for anyone and all healthcare professionals interested in geriatric care and care pathways that support healthy ageing for older adults.

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Symposium de Gériatrie de l'H.U.B 2026 - Vivre pleinement, à tous les âges de la vie, Hôpital Erasme

Preliminary Programme

  • 6:00 PM – Welcome and registration
     
  • 6:30 PM – Keynote: Geriatrics – Helping People Continue Living What Matters Most
    Dr Pierre Hanotier, Head of the Department of Geriatrics, H.U.B
     
  • 6:40 PM – 7:00 PM | Flash Talks – One Expertise, One Message, Five Minutes
     
    • 6:40 PM – Cardiogeriatrics: From Organ-Based Medicine to Person-Centred Care
      Dr Véronique Lesage, Geriatrician specialised in cardiogeriatrics and palliative care, Erasmus Hospital, H.U.B
       
    • 6:45 PM – Orthogeriatrics: The Care Model That Improves Outcomes for Older Patients
      Dr Laetitia Beernaert, Geriatrician specialised in orthogeriatrics, Erasmus Hospital, H.U.B
       
    • 6:50 PM – Oncogeriatrics: When Age No Longer Determines Treatment
      Dr Julie Caillet, Geriatrician specialised in oncogeriatrics, Jules Bordet Institute, H.U.B and Dr Nathalie Compté, Geriatrician, CHU Helora
       
    • 6:55 PM – Sexual Health: Pleasure Has No Expiry Date
      Dr Nathan Franceschi, Geriatrician, Erasmus Hospital, H.U.B
       
  • 7:00 PM – Geriatric Rehabilitation: Regaining Abilities, Preserving Life Goals
    Dr Anne Mergam, Geriatrician, Geriatric Rehabilitation Centre (GRC), Erasmus Hospital, H.U.B
     
  • 7:10 PM – Healthy Aging Keynote: Supporting Health and Independence for as Long as Possible!
    Dr Pierre Hanotier
     
  • 8:00 PM – Networking Dinner
     
  • 9:30 PM – End of the Symposium
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Practical Information

  • Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
  • Venue: Jules Bordet Institute, 90 Rue Meylemeersch, 1070 Brussels, Tagnon Auditorium (1st floor). Directions

This symposium is open to everyone: healthcare professionals, people interested in geriatric care, anyone wishing to learn more about healthy ageing, and general practitioners who would like to strengthen collaboration with geriatricians.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. Registration deadline: 6 November 2026.

Participating physicians will receive accreditation points. Accreditation points will only be awarded to physicians who attend the symposium in its entirety.

The symposium will be held in French.

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Symposium de Gériatrie de l'H.U.B 2026 - Vivre pleinement à tous les âges de la vie