Women’s Health Summit: Neuroscience Meets Executive Strategy
FemCourage VIP Strategy Forum · International Women’s Day 2026
On March 8, 2026, International Women’s Day will mark a high-level gathering at the Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, where neuroscience, leadership, and corporate strategy intersect. The FemCourage VIP Strategy Forum convenes global executives, researchers, and decision-makers to examine a topic rapidly climbing the strategic agenda: brain health and women’s health as critical levers of performance, resilience, and sustainable growth.
What was once framed as a policy discussion has now become an execution priority. Across sectors, organizations are recognizing that workforce health directly shapes productivity, cognitive performance, talent retention, and long-term enterprise value. This forum is designed to move the conversation from awareness to action.
A Distinct Belgian Connection
This edition highlights a strong Belgian presence anchored in the Ghent alumni network. Dr. Steven Laureys, MD, PhD, FEAN, MAE, who has been cited more than 60.000 times, globally renowned for his groundbreaking work in consciousness research, will deliver the neuroscience keynote, translating cutting-edge brain science into insights relevant for executive decision-making and leadership performance.
He is joined by Laimei Yeung, neuroscientist and founder of FemCourage, who will open the strategic narrative of the day, positioning health as an economic and organizational imperative rather than a peripheral HR initiative. Welcome remarks will be delivered by Mattias De Broyer of Brussels Hub, while Prof. Yang Sai of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, whose academic path includes Ghent University, will appear as a special guest.
Strategy, Data, Neuroscience
The agenda follows a structured progression from scientific insight to strategic application. Discussions will explore the brain as a strategic asset, the hidden business costs of neglected health challenges, and the neurological foundations of sleep, energy, and sustained executive performance. Panels and a fireside conversation will examine how companies can embed health into corporate strategy, internal culture, and external ecosystems.
The 2026 Context: Year of the Horse
Aligned with the symbolism of the Year of the Horse, representing energy, endurance, and forward momentum, the forum reflects a broader shift in leadership thinking. In an era defined by volatility and transformation, investment in human performance and resilience is emerging as a decisive competitive advantage.
The Belgian Sensory Experience
A signature moment of the event will be the Belgian Sensory Experience, curated by Pierre Marcolini, Maison Belgique. This immersive segment explores the intersection of neuroscience, perception, attention, and pleasure — offering participants a memorable bridge between science and sensory engagement.
Event Timeline
08:30 – 09:30 | Executive Registration & Immersive Networking
09:30 – 10:15 | Welcome & Opening Addresses
09:55 – 10:10 | Neuroscience Keynote – Dr. Steven Laureys
10:15 – 10:40 | Data Keynote
10:40 – 12:05 | Expert Sessions & Panel Discussion
12:05 – 12:30 | Fireside Chat
12:35 – 13:30 | VIP Strategic Lunch
13:15 | Belgian Sensory Experience
13:30 | Closing
Participation & Pricing
Only 5 seats left! Get your hands on the final tickets now.
🎟 Corporate Delegate – 1,000 RMB
Full forum access, VIP brunch, and Belgian Sensory Experience
(Final seats released)
Date: March 8, 2026
Time: 08:30 – 14:00
Venue: Portman Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing West Road, Shanghai
For inquiries: me@laimeiyeung.com or wechat: 13671653955
