The Art of Dialogue is a hands-on training series for researchers, educators, and practitioners who want to strengthen their dialogical skills and learn how to design meaningful dialogue processes. Whether you (want to) work in patient engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, public engagement, or science communication, this training offers practical tools and insights that can be applied directly in your own context.
The series is organised by Amsterdam Public Health, IXA-GO and Netwerk Wetenschap in Dialoog (VU).
Session 1: The Art of Dialogue – Engaging in Dialogue
Date: Monday 5 October 2026
Time: 13:00 – 17:00
Location: VU Campus Amsterdam
Focus: Interpersonal communication and the mindset of dialogue
In this session, participants explore the foundations of dialogue as a distinct form of communication, different from discussion, debate, or persuasion. Through practical exercises and reflection, participants learn how curiosity, deep listening, and suspension of judgement contribute to meaningful conversations. We will explore how different perspectives can be welcomed, and how dialogue can help navigate complexity in research, healthcare, and society.