About USH2025

USH2025 Congrestival

Festival of the Senses

Saturday, June 21st, 2025

Saturday, June 21st of 2025, is a day for the USH community. A day to meet, to connect and to share knowledge

Combining the best of a traditional congress and an uplifting festival. We proudly present you: ‘USH2025 Congrestival’.

Alongside a plenary program you can join workshops and sessions, experience science and art, listen to stories and music. USH2025 Congrestival will target all your senses and aims to be an exciting and inclusive event for all. 

Even though the symposium is not hybrid, our live studio will enable you to follow along from home or catch up on some content that you might have missed. All videos can be seen on the Youtube channel of Stichting Ushersyndroom. 

Program

  • Plenary program with guest speakers and overview of the scientific days 
  • Optional program with workshops 
  • Optional program with sessions 
  • Optional program with group presentations 
  • Live performances by artists and musicians 
  • Haptic Technology & Design Lab 
  • The Synesthesia Lab 
  • Cinema ‘In the dark’
  • Silent café''Not the dark room’


In the city of Nijmegen you can visit an exhibition with art and photography created by, inspired by or featuring people with Usher Syndrome.

Events & Workshops

Cinema in the dark

A cinema where you can watch videos and documentaries.

Silent café Not the dark room

A well-lit and music-free space where people can gather in peace while enjoying snacks and drinks. 

Register for USH2025

Registration for USH2025 starts on November 1st, 2024.