In Antwerp, your event doesn’t just take place, it comes alive. Organise a congress here and you unlock an entire city. One that’s creative, compact and full of character
Centuries of art and commerce help set the stage for your bold ideas in the city of Antwerp. From the cobbled charm of the old town to sleek riverside architecture, every corner invites connection and sparks the imagination.
Easy to reach and even easier to explore -
Getting to Antwerp is a breeze. Just 30 minutes from Brussels Airport, the city connects to more than 200 destinations worldwide. High-speed trains bring your delegates straight into Antwerp Central Station – regularly ranked among the most beautiful
in the world.
Once you’ve arrived, the city’s scale does the rest. Most venues, hotels and restaurants are within a 20-minute walk. No long transfers, no stress, no additional costs. Just more time for ideas to be shared, conversations and connections to flow and grow.
A city where history meets inspiration -
With 2,000 years of history, Antwerp offers a unique backdrop. Renaissance façades, medieval guildhalls and modern landmarks stand side by side, providing environments that spark the imagination.
Host a private dinner in Rubens’ former home, a keynote at Handelsbeurs, the world’s oldest stock exchange, a reception at the 18th-century rococo Paleis op de Meir or meet with a view at the Zoo.
And that’s just a glimpse of the 100-plus unique venues waiting to be discovered in Antwerp.
Powered by innovation, driven by ideas -
Antwerp’s beauty is matched by its brainpower. Home to Europe’s second-largest port and one of the world’s leading chemical clusters, the city is a driver of sustainable progress. It’s also a centre for healthcare and biotech innovation, led by the University
of Antwerp, the Institute of Tropical Medicine and Vaccinopolis.
Add The Beacon – home to more than 100 tech companies – and you’ll find a city that thrives on partnership, creativity and forward-thinking.
We’d love to share more of what makes Antwerp special. Meet our team at IBTM Barcelona (18–20 November) or get in touch today: antwerpconventionbureau.be/contact
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