Opening SF24 2026
Apr 13, 2026
Introduction by Annie Bordeleau
Perhaps it is the way the conversation travels, moving gently across time zones, carried by stories and moments of progress that make the SF24 Conference such a unique event. It is held within a sense of being among friends, companions in a shared endeavour to discover and evolve.
In his opening to this year’s event, Anton Stellamans captures this beautifully. He speaks of Solution Focus as a dear friend, one we return to, speak about, and rediscover time and time again. A generous and humble friend in whose company we find ourselves doing work that is both simple and profound.
Over the coming months, we will be sharing a series of Solution Focus features in organisational contexts, drawn from SF24 stories, reflections and practices. These are invitations to listen, to notice, and find something new and insightful that resonates with your own context.
Anton’s introduction offers a gentle doorway into this series. It reminds us of the spirit of the SF24 conference. We invite you to begin here, take a moment to watch and listen in to see what you notice.
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Anton Stellamans
Board Member
SFiO Chapter Head
SFiO Contributor
Anton Stellamans works as a Solution-Focused coach, trainer and facilitator at Ilfaro, Belgium. After his studies (philosophy and history) he was trained in SF Brief Therapy at the Korzybski Institute in Bruges. He is co-autor of “Resilient People, Resilient Teams” and “The Art of Giving Feedback.”