Theme: What's next?

We all have our impact on society, the environment, our community, even on life as we know it. In the year we remember the local historic hero Hugo de Groot, making a stand 400 years ago to be considered about how your heritage will look like, we will dive into what we can do to make a difference. What will you leave behind? What's next?

theater Nieuwe Doelen/Vijfzinnen
Haarstraat 64
Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland, 4201 JD
Netherlands

Alice Visser

Biohacker

Alice is combining data, science and biology to improve your own DNA. From life hacking to bio hacking, with the right knowledge and tools you can have a healthy, fit and more enjoyable lifestyle.

Andrew Greenwood

Movement developer for Parkinson's and Artistic Director online ballet class

Andrew will get you out of your seats, explaining the Art of Movement, Health & Wellbeing. With his dance classes he helps people, both healthy and with illnesses, young and old, to live a better life. Join us to learn the art of aging.

Ed Dumrese

Director Slot Loevestein

As director of Slot Loevestein, Ed is a must-have in the line up of our 2021 Hugo De Groot themed edition. Apart from his current role, he is an experienced speaker on peace and freedom.

Jasmijn Melse

Philanthropy Advisor and author Charity jungle

Jasmijn is advising philanthropists, foundations, and corporates on meaningful and effective giving. She is bringing people closer to charitable causes, and bridging the gap between nonprofits and private sector.

Joris van der Gun

Project manager Blauwe Hotspot

Joris specializes in water and climate and shares his knowledge with students and in the Blauwe Hotspot project. He has become one of the selected Sustainable Teachers in The Netherlands. Rising tides and countries heating up? He is here to give some perspective.

Lisette Colijn

Director Gorcums Museum

Lisette is the newly appointed director of the local museum and shares with us the crucial value of art being made and being made accessible. What's the role of art in our heritage?

Streetartist Bricksy

Streetartist

With the placement of 40 'memory bricks' in the city center of Gorinchem, Bricksy created a street art project that captured the imagination of the inhabitants of the town. Nobody knows who he is, but he has become part of the local heritage.