Your hosted invitation:
For associations and PCO meeting planners to Experience Ghent
Monday 30 November to Wednesday 02 December 2026
Explore and discover how Ghent and the wider Flanders region of Belgium can help shape your future congresses.
Be inspired by how 'Ghent's Finest' local experts and Flemish 'Legacy Makers' can help you create tomorrow’s heritage for your association’s sector or industry.
Registrations are now open for international association executives and meeting planners to apply for one of the limited places available.
We invite you to take a closer look to find out more and to register your interest by competing the form below.
During this hosted Inspirational Visit to Experience Ghent & Flanders you’ll discover:
- Ghent’s fascinating cultural cocktail - a vibrant mix of historic heart, contemporary creativity and world-class cuisine. As Europe's ‘Veggie Capital’, Ghent also offers plenty of fresh ideas for sustainable plant-based options for your conference menus.
- A powerhouse of knowledge - home to the internationally celebrated Ghent University and considered the Belgium Capital of Knowledge. Home to a thriving ecosystem of research, innovation, institutions and start-ups in health, tech, sustainability, and more. Did you know Ghent was recently placed 4th in Europe and 10th in the World for tech companies per capita. See how Ghent’s academia, entrepreneurship and innovation can translate into added value for your conference.
- Flanders’ Legacy Makers Event – during this evening event on 01 December, you’ll meet the regions wide network of experts and influencers from world-class knowledge clusters and institutions across many key sectors. Explore how their insights and connections can empower your congress and create lasting impacts.
- Access to "Hidden Ghent" - exclusive behind-the-scenes access to innovation hubs and historic heritage.
- "High Networking Individuals" - connect with Ghent's top entrepreneurs and city leaders and policymakers, ideally matched to your associations field of expertise and sector.
- Co-creation in action - discover how Ghent acts as a "Legacy Lab" and how your congress can become a catalyst for tangible sector or societal impact.
- Exclusive sneak-peak at the brand new Design Museum - including a private tour of Ghent's revitalised icon, with its debut exhibition 'Democracy'.
All this is within a short, seamless transfer from Brussels - one of Europe's best-connected hubs, with direct flights to 200+ destinations worldwide. Plus fast international train connections are now better than ever, giving you maximum comfort and minimum carbon footprint.
Complete the form below to register your interest in one of the limited hosted places. One of the team will then be in touch with you directly about the next steps. If you have any specific questions in the meantime, please contact Paul Swain at paul.swain@visitflanders.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ghent and to Flanders for an inspiring, hands-on experience as a potential future host city for your event.
With best wishes from the team at Ghent Congress and Flanders Convention Bureau.
Register your interest now
Places are limited and for international association event planners and PCO’s. Please express your interest now by registering below. One of the team will be in touch with you after you have registered.
If any specific question, please contact Paul Swain or contact your local team member here.
Please note: There are only a limited number of places available on this trip, so registration doesn't automatically confirm your place. One of the team will be in touch with you after you have registered about the next steps.
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