Friday April 2nd 2027
Friday | 09:00 – 09:15 | Main Hall
Conference Opening
A Warm Welcome From Your Conference Hosts
Arnoud Huibers and Ben Furman
Friday | 09:15 – 10:00 | Main Hall
Keynote Address 1
Exploring What Helps People, Teams and Communities Move Forward
Plenary
Friday |10:00 – 10:10 | Main Hall
Questions & Answers
Engaging directly with the keynote speaker
Facilitator: Sarah Berg
Friday | 10:10 - 10:20 | Main Hall
Live Musical Interlude
Yuri Shundyak on the Violin
Playing Christian Petzold and Johan Sebastian Bach
Friday | 10:30 - 10:45 | Conservatory
Coffee & tea break
Chat with colleagues, coffee, tea, soft drinks
and ..... Baklava
Friday | 10:45 - 11:30 | Amsterdam City and Main Hall
The Amsterdam Curiosity Challenge
Conversations that Reveal Everyday Wisdom
Group Activity with Meaningful Feedback
Friday | 11:30 - 12:15 | Main Hall
Keynote Address 2
What Happens When People Focus on What Works?
Plenary
Friday 12:30 - 14:00
Lunch
In the city of Amsterdam
We suggest that everyone heads into town for a wonderful lunch
Friday | 14:00 - 15:00 | Various Rooms
Solution Focused Parallel Forums
Choose from a range of engaging sessions led by experienced practitioners from around the world. Explore fresh ideas, practical tools, inspiring conversations, and real-life applications of solution-focused practice.
Please check the notice board for room assignments.
"Solution-Focused Wellness (SFW): An Evidence-based Approach for Healthy Lifestyle Change among College Students"
James Beauchemin is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Boise State University, U.S.A. He received his PhD from Ohio State University and MSW from the University of Vermont.
"In the footsteps of Milton H. Erickson - Using Teaching Stories With Clients"
Maarit Pietiläinen is a Solution-Focused Psychotherapist from Finland, Master of Health Care/Clinical Specialist in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care. Advanced Solution-Focused Practitioner (IASTI), registered nurse (psychiatric), Bachelor of Culture and Arts.
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15:15 - 15:45 Conservatory
Refreshment Break
Coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks & chat with colleagues
Friday 15:45 - 16:15 Main Hall
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Friday 16:15 - 16:45 Main Hall
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Friday 16:45 - 17:00 Main Hall
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Friday 17:00 - 17:15 Main Hall
17:15 - 17:30 Main Hall
Solution-Focused
18:00 Conference Group Photoshoot
A Collective Capture
In the Vibrant Ambiance of Amsterdam Centre
Don't be late! 😉
18:30 - 20:30 City of Amsterdam
Conference Gourmet Gathering
In Café-restaurant De Bazel
Vijzelstraat 32, 1017 HL Amsterdam
What we eat and drink can affect how we feel.
21:00 - 22:15 Amsterdam Canals
The Great Conference Canal Expedition
Amsterdam's Nighttime Embrace
Sightseeing you will never forget