We’re excited to announce that the Liberating Structures Global Gathering is coming to Brussels, Belgium, on September 18th & 19th, 2025!
This two-day event will bring together a vibrant, diverse community of facilitators, changemakers, and curious minds from around the world. Through Options Space, a dynamic, participant-driven format, you'll be able to explore, experiment, and deepen your understanding of Liberating Structures. 🌱✨
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.
Logo Design Contest
Calling all creatives! We're hosting a logo design contest for the Liberating Structures Global Gathering 2025. Submit your design and help us represent the spirit of this event. The winning design will be featured on our website, social media, and event materials. We will announce the contest on the LS Slack channel, where the community can vote for their favorite design. Learn more about the contest and submit your entry to info [at] liberatingstructures [dot] be.
What is Options Space?
Unlike traditional conferences, Options Space allows participants to choose from various simultaneous sessions on topics that matter most to them. This flexible, self-directed approach ensures a personalized and collaborative learning experience, with sessions led by participants just like you!
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.
Why Join?
- Collaborate and learn with people from all over the world 🌎
- Dive deep into Liberating Structures and explore new applications
- Engage in Options Space—choose sessions that resonate with your interests
- Be part of a global community committed to inclusion, participation, and innovation
You can propose sessions, facilitate, or simply participate. The "law of mobility" applies—if you aren't learning or contributing, you are free to move to another session!
Event Details
- When: September 18th & 19th, 2025
- Where: Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪
- What to Expect: Two full days of open, collaborative learning
- Format: In-person only, Options Space (a derivative of Open Space)
Photos of the previous LS Global Gathering
Attribution photos: Lisanne Lentink
Call for Participation
Everyone who joins can participate and propose a session in Open Space.
If you're interested in volunteering and helping out with practicalities during the preparation, please contact us directly at info [at] liberatingstructures [dot] be.
Ticket Information
To ensure this event happens, we need to meet a minimum number of attendees. Grab your ticket today and help us reach that goal! Once you purchase your ticket, you can choose to display your name on our website, allowing others to see you'll be attending.
- Tickets provide 2-day access to the gathering.
- Lunch and drinks are included on both days.
Organizer Info
The organizing team is small for feasibility, but we’re working hard to create a successful event. As a participant in Options Space, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and contribute to the event’s success.
Refund Policy
Full refunds are available up until 7 days before the event.
Practical Information
The event will take place in Brussels, Belgium. Detailed venue information will be confirmed closer to the date. We recommend waiting until the venue is finalized before making travel and accommodation arrangements.
We are exploring different venue options and will make final decisions based on attendance numbers.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Join us for pre-conference workshops on September 15th, 16th, and 17th, 2025. These workshops offer a deep dive into various Liberating Structures techniques, led by experienced facilitators. An additional ticket is required for workshop attendance.
Ticketing Information
We use a GDP-based pricing model to ensure fair and accessible ticket prices. This structure adjusts fees according to the relative wealth of each country, aligning with the economic conditions of the attendees.
You can contact us if your employer is unwilling to sponsor buying a ticket, you are unemployed, or you are a student to see how we can help you get to the gathering. The organization does not cover any travel or accommodation costs.
Check the list of countries for ticket price categories here.
VAT Information:
- Companies in the EU are subject to the VAT reverse charge mechanism.
- Private individuals within the EU are subject to VAT—please contact us for details.
- Invoices will be issued for companies; receipts will be provided for individuals.
Buy Tickets: Tickets are available through Eventbrite (note: there are only 2-day tickets, select Thursday to proceed).
Click the button below to purchase your ticket.
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Contact Us
For any questions or additional information, feel free to reach out to us at info [at] liberatingstructures [dot] be.
Let’s make the 2025 Global Gathering an unforgettable experience! We look forward to seeing you in Brussels. 😊
Best regards,
Frederik Vannieuwenhuyse & Frederic Vandaele
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Confirmed Event Attendees:
- Barry Overeem (Netherlands)
- Dana Pylayeva (United States)
- Dimitri Bauwens (Belgium)
- Fred Vandaele (Belgium)
- Frederik Vannieuwenhuyse (Belgium)
- Peter Latten (Netherlands)
- Robert van Lieshout (Netherlands)