The Healthcare Clowning International Meeting (HCIM) 2026, passionately supported by the Fondation Théodora, transformed the SwissTech Convention Center into a vibrant place filled with joy, smiles, and humanity. From March 11 to 13, the STCC welcomed hospital clowns, healthcare professionals, researchers, artists, and international experts gathered to celebrate and strengthen the global impact of healthcare clowning.
A magical atmosphere
From the very opening of the congress, a unique atmosphere settled over the SwissTech.
Hospital clowns brought their kindness, gentleness, and creativity, filling the convention center with a warm and deeply human ambiance.
The STCC’s corridors, usually dedicated to serious exchanges, turned into spaces for spontaneous encounters and bursts of laughter. Participants widely praised this “wonderful atmosphere”, filled with emotion, lightness, and inspiration.
A congress dedicated to human-centered innovation
The Healthcare Clowning International Meeting 2026 brought together speakers from around the world to share their research, methods, and experiences related to the therapeutic role of laughter and play in healthcare settings.
On the program:
- international conferences
- hands-on workshops
- interactive sessions
- artistic performances
- round tables dedicated to clinical and psychosocial research
The STCC: an ideal setting for HCIM 2026
Thanks to its unique modularity and large spaces, the SwissTech Convention Center hosted the event under optimal conditions, supported by the professionalism of our teams.
Joy heals as much as words
Thanks to the Fondation Théodora and all participants, HCIM 2026 reminded us of a fundamental truth: joy, laughter, and creativity are essential components of care.
By bringing together the global community of hospital clowns, the event highlighted the power of relational art within the care journey—not only for hospitalized children, but also for adults, families, and caregivers.
An unforgettable moment for the STCC
The STCC team is particularly proud to have hosted such an inspiring and profoundly human event. HCIM 2026 will remain a memorable, colorful, and radiant moment—one whose laughter still echoes through our spaces.
