Women's Health Summit: The Brain-Body Connection

The Nine

Get ready for a bigger, bolder 2026 edition

Women’s health has too often been approached in fragments: hormones here, mental health there, the body somewhere in between.But the reality is far more complex, and far more interconnected.Following the success of last year’s inaugural summit, which brought together medical experts, policymakers, entrepreneurs and community leaders to examine the gender health gap, The Nine Women’s Health Summit returns in 2026 with a new focus: the powerful and often overlooked connection between the brain and the body in women’s health.From hormonal fluctuations and stress to neurological responses, mental load, and the physiological impact of burnout, women’s physical and cognitive wellbeing are deeply intertwined.Yet healthcare systems, research frameworks, and even workplace cultures continue to treat them as separate issues.This year’s summit explores what happens when we finally start connecting the dots.Throughout the afternoon, leading practitioners, researchers, innovators and policy voices will share insights on how neurological, hormonal, emotional and physical health interact across the female life cycle.Beyond the science, the event will also open space for lived experience, practical strategies, and collective reflection.The goal is simple but urgent: to better understand women’s bodies, support long-term wellbeing, and rethink the way health systems approach female physiology.Expect an afternoon of thoughtful conversation, accessible science and practical tools designed to help participants better navigate the complex relationship between our mental and physical health. <h4>Key Themes</h4>The brain–body connection: why women’s health requires an integrated approachStress, burnout, and the female nervous systemHormonal cycles as allies rather than obstaclesUnderstanding the female brain: beyond outdated medical assumptionsLifestyle, prevention, and functional health approaches that support long-term wellbeing <h4>Opening Panel Speakers</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.msf-azg.be/fr" title="https://www.msf-azg.be/fr" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Médecin Sans Frontière</a> Belgique</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laetitia-lusakivana/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laetitia-lusakivana/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Laetitia Lusakivana| Neuroscience</a> Neuroperformance</li><li><a href="https://themis-vision-onepager.lovable.app/" title="https://themis-vision-onepager.lovable.app/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stéphanie van de Werve</a>, Co-Founder <a href="https://wearethemis.org/" title="https://wearethemis.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Thémis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.epc.eu/team/elizabeth-kuiper/" title="https://www.epc.eu/team/elizabeth-kuiper/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Moderator Elizabeth Kuiper </a>Associate Director and Head of the Health and Societal Resilience Programme, European Policy Centre</li></ul> <h4>Breakout Sessions</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.madamepapillon.org/" title="https://www.madamepapillon.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Madame Papillon | Mental Health</a> | Stress, Burnout &amp; the Female Nervous System</li><li><a href="https://www.mariekesteen.com/" title="https://www.mariekesteen.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Marieke Steen </a>| The Brain-Gut Connection: Hormones as Friends not Foe</li><li><a href="https://soula.care/our-story" title="https://soula.care/our-story" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Natalia Miranchuk | Soula Founder</a> | Mind, Body &amp; Soula: Hyper-independency — the cost we pay for borrowing a male nervous system.</li></ul> <h4>Experiences</h4><ul><li>Nervous System Reset by <a href="https://palais-amador.salonized.com/" title="https://palais-amador.salonized.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Amad’or Soft Touch</a> A hands-on nervous system reset with a soft-touch treatment (clothed-no oil)</li><li>Longevity Workshop by <a href="https://emilieetoundi.com/" title="https://emilieetoundi.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emilie Etoundi</a> A small-group stretch and light workout session</li></ul> <h4>Demonstrations &amp; Pop-up</h4><ul><li><a href="https://fammevisible.com/fr" title="https://fammevisible.com/fr" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Famme.visible | Healthech</a></li><li><a href="https://www.shift2light.com/womens-health" title="https://www.shift2light.com/womens-health" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nina Noorali </a>| Menopause research survey</li><li><a href="https://www.moonbird.life/nl?srsltid=AfmBOooiqszs3ThRqAZ51w14wDdozwMqCEzVRgNk7HJIQeKGzxH7Kopp" title="https://www.moonbird.life/nl?srsltid=AfmBOooiqszs3ThRqAZ51w14wDdozwMqCEzVRgNk7HJIQeKGzxH7Kopp" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Moonbird</a> | Discover Belgium's breakthrough female-founded breathing device</li><li><a href="https://ikon-o.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooqEgxTMApM4lmuSfNC9O0SUqaIZSDMGXi3M4nmN2RQotMfrg6P" title="https://ikon-o.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooqEgxTMApM4lmuSfNC9O0SUqaIZSDMGXi3M4nmN2RQotMfrg6P" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ikonõ </a>| Inclusive swimwear pop-up for bodies in times of change and transition</li></ul> <h4>Pricing</h4><ul><li>€75 for Members of The Nine</li><li>€90 for Public</li></ul>_____________________________________________________Please inform us in advance of allergies and/or dietary requirements

Calendrier

Start the day the right way! Enjoy a delicious lunch with recipes expertly crafted to support your hormonal health cycle and immune systems.

Introduction & Lunch

Experts from medicine, policy, and reproductive rights discuss how we need an integrated approach to women's health, touching on biological, social, and political considerations.


Opening Panel Discussion | An Integrated Approach

Lightning discussions with leading medical practitioners, therapists, and women's health advocates

Breakout Sessions

Discover tea and super powders that can help boost functional nutrition, balance hormones, and cure the body from the inside out. Served alongside a selection of nutrient-packed sweet and savoury treats. Plus, explore the pop-up shop and charity initiatives supporting women’s health globally.


Afternoon Tea & Super Powders

From workshops to workout: get your brain and body moving for an exclusive session that puts theory into practice. Looking for something a little less physical? Sign up for an exclusive soft-touch treatment designed to soothe the nervous system.

Longevity Workout | Nervous System Treatments

We round out the day with a toast to equality, awareness, and taking control of your health.

Wrap Up & Networking Drinks

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