Global civil society activity in Belgium

Meetings Statistics

From UIA's International Meetings Statistics Report

Top 10 over 20 years

Belgium is ranked #2 over a 20 year period,
with 13740 meetings since 2005.

Top 10 in 2023

Belgium is ranked #2 for 2024, with 523 meetings.

Local UIA Partner

visit.brussels

website: http://visitbrussels.be/


Things happen in Brussels! There’s always a buzz. Not just because it’s the capital of 500 million Europeans and political decisions are made here, but also because Brussels offers you an exciting cultural, artistic and social scene... at sensible prices. All in a city with historical beauty and a multicultural soul. No wonder Brussels is the n°1 destination for congresses in Europe and world's n°1 for international associations headquarters. 

visit.brussels is the Brussels tourism and culture agency with a multitude of services adressed to international associations. 

The Convention and Association Bureau o develop the range of choices and opportunities in Brussels for conferences, trade shows, meetings and events. And furthermore to support the professionals and bring together the stakeholders from the Brussels "meetings industry" as well as international associations community in order to develop a strong, coherent offering.

Our approach is to listen carefully to you, understand your objectives, and then give you the services you need to achieve your goals. From your first request for information through to your event’s closing speech, the VISITBRUSSELS team will accompany you with professional and proactive help. Because our mission is always to make your event as successful as it can possibly be or help you in setting up your association in Brussels thanks to the large network of professionals. 


Local UIA Partner

VISITFLANDERS Convention Bureau

website: http://www.meetinflanders.com/




Local UIA Partner

Visit Antwerpen

website: http://www.visitantwerpen.be/


Visit Antwerp offers professional and independent complimentary support for each stage of your conference process, from the preparation phase to hiring  the venue, finding accommodation to social programmes.


The Antwerp team has years of experience combined with unique skills and can provide you with the right services or put you in contact with a local partner or stakeholder. Our local and international network is put to use in order to give you the perfect solution.


We work closely with Antwerp Convention Bureau who is your guide for any practical assistance and is happy to put you in touch with the right local suppliers,



Local UIA Partner

Meeting in Brugge

website: http://www.meetinginbrugge.be/



Meeting in Brugge is the official Convention Bureau of the City of Bruges. They offer free professional advice to the organisers of conventions, seminars, meetings, incentives, product launches and training courses.

Meeting in Brugge helps you find the right venue, introduces you to the right people and suggests events for your social programme as well as restaurants and caterers. The city's many assets serve to enhance the unique and authentic experience that convention attendees are looking for.


Organizations based in Belgium

Bureau international d'audiophonologie - Liège
Union of Socialist Local and Regional Representatives in Europe - Anthisnes
European International Business Academy - Brussels
World Carillon Federation - Averbode
European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organizations - Wemmel
European Radiation Research Society - Mol
European Animal Protein Association - Brussels
European Ceramic Society - Mons
International Diamond Council - Antwerp
European Landscape Contractors Association - Brussels
International Antimony Association - Brussels
European Cell Death Organization - Zwijnaarde
Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations - Brussels
Association of European Coeliac Societies - Brussels
Confédération interalliée des officiers de réserve - Brussels
International Union for Electricity Applications - Leuven
Association de recherche et de formation sur l'insertion en Europe - Brussels
European Marketing Academy - Brussels
Young Entrepreneurs for Europe - Brussels
European Canicross and Bikejöring Federation - Theux
Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe - Brussels
European Kurdish Democratic Societies Congress - Charleroi
European Society of Lymphology - Brussels
European Security Transport Association - Brussels
Confederation of European Scouting - Braine-le-Comte

View More profiles (4369) in the Yearbook of International Organizations

Future Events in Belgium

2028 Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal ProtocolSecretariat for the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer - Havelange

2028 Annual CongressInternational Union of Marine Insurance - Antwerp

2028 International Strawberry Symposium (ISS)International Society for Horticultural Science - Antwerp

2028 International Strawberry CongressInternational Strawberry Congress - Antwerp

2028 Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group to the Montreal ProtocolSecretariat for the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer - Havelange

2028 CongressCIMAC - Antwerp

2027 Annual General AssemblyEuropean Vegetable Protein Association - Brussels

2027 Meeting of the Conference of the PartiesSecretariat for the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer - Havelange

2027 Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal ProtocolSecretariat for the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer - Havelange

2027 International Congress on Trends in Medical Mycology (TIMM)European Confederation of Medical Mycology - Antwerp

2027 World Veterinary Poultry CongressWorld Veterinary Poultry Association - Brussels

2027 European Control Conference (ECC)European Union Control Association - Brussels

2027 NeuroGASTRO MeetingEuropean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility - Leuven

2027 CongrèsAssociation Francophone de Psychologie de la Santé - Liège

2027 ConferenceInternational Society for Emotion Focused Therapy - Antwerp

View More Future Events (87) in The International Congress Calendar

Past Events in Belgium

2026 Conference – MEDEA: MEDIA and LEARNING - Leuven
2026 Annual Conference – Cosmetics Europe - The Personal Care Association - Brussels
2026 ILSI Europe Annual Symposium – International Life Sciences Institute - Brussels
2026 Symposium – International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety - Brussels
2026 Annual Conference of EUROPUR & EURO-MOULDERS – European Association of Manufacturers of Moulded Polyurethane Parts for the Automotive IndustryEuropean Association of Flexible Polyurethane Foam Blocks Manufacturers
2026 General Assembly – Association of the European Rail Supply Industry - Brussels
2026 EXPANDEO Annual Conference – European Association of Remote Sensing Companies - Brussels
2026 Conference – FuelsEurope - Brussels
2026 Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting – European Technology Platform Photonics21 - Brussels
2026 Lead with us - Turning 25 Years of Advocacy into Action for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons – AGE Platform Europe - Leuven
2026 Annual Conference – International Employee Benefits Association - Brussels
2026 ECOS Network Days – Environmental Coalition on Standards - Brussels
2026 TechNet International – Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association International - Brussels
2026 Congress – European Association for the Taps and Valves Industry - Brussels
2026 Congress – European Federation of Fortified Sites - Diest

View More Past Events (25439) in The International Congress Calendar

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