Map of Belgium in Europe with cities marked, including Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Leuven, and others.
Modern wooden slat chapel with a tall spire and cross on a grassy hill overlooking farmland under blue sky.
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You could write a whole book about Flemish cities.
That's what we did, with beautiful photos in it. Discover the cities of Rubens, Van Eyck, beer and chocolate as the ideal location for your next conference.

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Cities

Modern or historical, small and cosy or large and multifuncional, from medieval to contemporary, from Art Nouveau to avant garde,... The cities in Flanders will surprise you with 1001 views and as many opportunities for your conference.

4 excellent reasons to organize your conference in a Flemish city or region

All of Flanders' major meeting cities are accessible in less than one hour from either Brussels Airport or Brussels South railway station.
The venues are located in the city center, making public transportation an attractive option.
The Flemish cities are pearls of historical heritage, and make an unforgettable impression on the delegates of your congress.
Because of their location in the center, your guests will enjoy all the Flemish assets: excellent hotels, refined gastronomy and world-class art.

Free e-book about Flanders as a dream location for your conference

Rubens, Van Eyck, Bruegel, chocolate and beer. Cities with a thousand-year history. Venues unique in the world. Flanders has a lot of trump cards to delight your delegates.

This beautiful e-book reveals all the assets for you, in 36 pages full of impressive photos. Download your free copy here.

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Get to know our cities and discover the ideal biotope for your conference.

Fountain sculpture with figures spraying water above ornate historic buildings under a blue sky with clouds.

Antwerp

Welcome in an industrial and cultural diamond on the river Scheldt.

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Horse-drawn carriage in a cobblestone square with people and historic buildings, including a tall clock tower.

Bruges

Organise your conference in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Low-angle view of ornate historic buildings and a tall spire against a clear blue sky.

Brussels

Be our guest in a multicultural metropolis in the heart of Europe.

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People sit along a canal embankment beside historic stone buildings, with boats and gabled houses in the distance.

Ghent

Discover a medieval city with a contemporary heart.

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Evening view of a cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, historic buildings, and a bicycle in the foreground.

Leuven

This is your premier destination for books and beer.

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People relax on stepped riverbanks in a city center, with buildings and church spires at sunset reflected in water.

Kortrijk

Embrace a creative city where ideas flow like the river Lys.

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White wooden windmill with four sails in a grassy field, fenced path in foreground, trees and blue sky.

Limburg

Welcome to Flanders' premier knowledge region.

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Interior of a Gothic church nave with tall arches, statues on columns, and large stained-glass windows

Mechelen

The former capital of the Burgundian Netherlands is small and picturesque, steeped in history.

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Wide sandy beach with scattered sunbathers, seaside buildings in the distance, and a clear blue sky.

Ostend

Walk in the footsteps of Albert Einstein, Karl Marx, and James Ensor.

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Overhead view of a group meeting at a round table with papers on a patterned wood floor

Impress your delegates with a Flanders Heritage Venue

By choosing one of the Flanders Heritage Venues, you can welcome your delegates in a building with a unique story and offer them an amazing heritage experience. The location always has exceptional architectural value, is situated in the historic city centre, and is within walking distance of all of Flanders’ cultural, artistic, and culinary assets. In that sense, you are really creating the legacy of the future in today’s heritage, while offering your guests an unforgettable experience.

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A successful conference is one that inspires. That’s why we offer you here tons of inspiration. For a conference in your domain, for your conference in Flanders.

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Gastronomy and Nutrition

The delicious taste of science

Flemish gastronomy excels in innovation. It not only comes from the creative minds of the chefs, but is also scientifically underpinned.