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Events & Gatherings

Gatherings that
become relationships.

Why we gather

Not a calendar. A conversation.

JAANTE gatherings exist to bring brands, buyers, artisans, journalists and thinkers into the same room. They are unhurried, small in scale and quiet in tone — the settings in which trust naturally forms.

Moments

A quiet archive
of gatherings past.

Fragments of runways, presentations and private conversations JAANTE has stood behind — in Brussels, Milan, Ho Chi Minh City and beyond.

Nine kinds of gathering

Every format has its own rhythm.

From private dinners to editorial conferences, each format serves a specific kind of relationship — never generic, never promotional.

  • 01

    Editorial Conferences

    Curated talks around craftsmanship, business and design.

  • 02

    Round Tables

    Closed-door conversations between founders, buyers and partners.

  • 03

    Private Dinners

    Small gatherings in Brussels and beyond — always by invitation.

  • 04

    Brand Presentations

    Intimate introductions to newly welcomed brands.

  • 05

    Buying Missions

    Curated professional trips across Europe and Africa.

  • 06

    Retail Experiences

    Physical showcases co-designed with KALA.

  • 07

    Africa Sessions

    Conversations bridging European and African creative practices.

  • 08

    Academy Sessions

    Live modules and workshops for JAANTE Academy members.

  • 09

    Community Gatherings

    Members' salons — quiet, thoughtful, in person.

Upcoming

The next gathering
is being prepared quietly.

Details of forthcoming gatherings are shared first with members and letter subscribers. Announcements appear only when the moment is right.