Healthcare Clowning International Meeting (HCIM) 2026

11–13 March 2026 | SwissTech Convention Center, Lausanne, Switzerland

The Healthcare Clowning International Meeting (HCIM 2026) is a global conference focused on the role of healthcare clowning in improving patient well-being and humanizing medical environments. This three-day international gathering brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and artists from more than 30 countries to explore how art, humour, and empathy can positively transform healthcare.

The programme features keynote lectures, research presentations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and artistic performances. HCIM 2026 offers a unique platform for interdisciplinary exchange, learning, and collaboration — shaping the future of compassionate, human-centered healthcare.