What is the HCIM?

This Healthcare Clowning International Meeting (HCIM) brings together all the people who are part of the life-changing picture of healthcare clowning. We’re here to connect worlds, connect people and change spaces – ​in person and online 
​at 6 – 8 October 2021.
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We find ourselves in an extraordinary moment in time. We are more aware than ever how important human contact and connection are to our wellbeing. This meeting aims to nurture and strengthen this vital work.  
 
We are gathering experts from all over the world to look into the world of healthcare clowning. The meeting will approach the field from different angles including: impact and our role in  society, the art of clowning, innovation and online opportunities and fundraising.
 
And yes, you can be a part of it in person in The Hague, or from anywhere in the world online. Both will be energizing, informative and game-changing experiences!​

Who is it for?

Everyone committed to the success of healthcare clowning!
 
When a clown steps into the room, it’s because healthcare specialists, fundraisers, customer experience experts, administrators, and the artists themselves have been able to unite under a common purpose – to give light to the darkest of realities. To reduce pain, stress, fear and loneliness one human connection at a time.
 
We’re gathering all these disciplines together to ensure the success of healthcare clowning.

Would you like to...
  • Get better at what you're already good at?
  • Share good practices with each other?
  • Attend and actively participate in effective intervention    between clowns and (the) health care system?
  • Be challenged to think about innovations in this changing world?
  • ​Have discussions and promote common interests?
  • Know more about new and innovative ways of collaboration and co-creation?
  • ​Actively participate in this process?

Then this meeting is really something for you.
 
So if you’re a healthcare clown, a healthcare professional, or someone working in a field attached to this vital work – fundraising, management, customer journey – we want you in the room – online or in person - for what will be an important and enriching meeting. 
What are the topics?

​We have put together a program consisting of a diversity of topics.
Latest news
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12/14/2020 | The call for abstracts is open now.

Meet , join  
​& let's connect!

6 – 8 October 2021 The Hague I The Netherlands

Key dates
​March 1, 2021 Deadline to submit an abstract
May 15, 2021: Early bird registration
July 1, 2021: End of early bird registration
​September 20, 2021: End of registration​
* All dates are subject to change. Please check back regularly to have the most up-to-date information
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