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Liberating Structures
Gathering

A participatory event for facilitators,
changemakers, and curious minds

Past Gatherings

The Liberating Structures Gathering took place in Brussels in 2025 and in Eindhoven in 2026.

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Our purpose is to co-create an inclusive, in-person safe space for joyful experiment, playful connection, and shared happiness.

The Liberating Structures Gathering is an Open Space community event where facilitators, coaches, and changemakers come together to learn and practice Liberating Structures. Using a participant-driven format, everyone can propose sessions, share experiences, and explore facilitation techniques in an inclusive, self-organizing environment. Whether you are new to LS or an experienced practitioner, the gathering is a space to deepen your skills, exchange ideas, and connect with a global community.

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What are Liberating Structures?

Liberating Structures are powerful facilitation techniques designed to engage and empower groups of any size to collaborate, innovate, and solve problems together. Unlike traditional, top-down approaches, Liberating Structures provide a set of easy-to-learn methods that unleash everyone's potential by fostering inclusive, participatory, and creative environments. Each structure is adaptable and designed to include every voice, encourage fresh ideas, and lead to more effective, sustainable solutions. Whether used in workshops, meetings, or strategic planning sessions, Liberating Structures help teams work together more effectively, fostering alignment and ownership.

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What is Options Place?

Options Place is a dynamic, participant-driven format that puts you in control of your learning experience. Unlike traditional conferences, it empowers all participants to shape the agenda and lead discussions on topics they're passionate about. The 2-day gathering itself is entirely in-person.

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Why Join?

This is a unique gathering! Whether you're new to Liberating Structures or have been using them for years, this gathering offers you the chance to connect, collaborate, and co-create in ways beyond the ordinary conference format. Expect meaningful conversations, unexpected insights, and ample room for creativity.

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Participants at LS Gathering Brussels 2025
Participants collaborating at LS Gathering Brussels 2025

What is Options Place?

We use Options Place, a dynamic, participant-driven Open Space format that puts you in control of your learning experience. It empowers all participants to shape the agenda and lead discussions on topics they're passionate about.

How It Works

  • Co-Create the Agenda: At the start of each day, participants propose sessions they want to lead or topics they want to explore
  • Choose Your Path: Multiple sessions run simultaneously - you decide which ones to attend
  • Freedom to Move: Following the "Law of Two Feet," if you're not learning or contributing in a session, you're welcome to move to another
  • Flexible Spaces: Sessions take place in various rooms and spaces, allowing for different group sizes and discussion formats

What Makes It Special

  • Self-Organization: Topics emerge from participants' real needs and interests
  • Shared Leadership: Everyone has the opportunity to lead sessions and contribute
  • Deep Learning: Engage in meaningful conversations and collaborative problem-solving
  • Organic Networking: Connect with others who share your interests and challenges

"Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to Liberating Structures, Options Place creates opportunities for everyone to learn, share, and grow together. Come ready to participate, contribute, and be surprised by unexpected insights and connections!"