Successful forensic care symposium brings 260 professionals together

Alden Biesen hosted a well-attended conference on the challenges and future of forensic care.

Symposium on the future of forensic care in Alden Biesen with 260 participants.
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Symposium on the future of forensic care in Alden Biesen with 260 participants.

On Tuesday, over 260 professionals, researchers, and partners convened at Alden Biesen for the symposium ‘Between Dream and Deed: Present and Future of Forensic Care’.

The event brought together expertise from various sectors for a day of knowledge sharing, networking, and inspiring discussions. The program featured lectures and practical examples addressing current themes within forensic care.
The symposium provided a platform to reflect on the sector's current challenges and to look ahead. Discussions focused on how to further strengthen forensic care, opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and scientific grounding, and how to continue building quality care that balances recovery with societal safety.
The organizers consider the event a great success, attributing it to the high level of participant engagement, insightful contributions from speakers, and valuable professional encounters.
Based on information from the official source: OPZC Rekem — Actueel (07/10/2026)