Global civil society activity in Belgium
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the southwest, and the North Sea to the northwest. It covers an area of 30,528 km2 (11,787 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.5 million, making it the 22nd most densely populated country in the world and the 6th most densely populated country in Europe, with a density of 376/km2 (970/sq mi). Belgium is part of an area known as the Low Countries, historically a somewhat larger region than the Benelux group of states, as it also included parts of northern France. The capital and largest city is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven.
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Meetings Statistics
From UIA's International Meetings Statistics Report
Top 10 over 20 years
Belgium is ranked #3 over a 20 year period,
with 12443 meetings since 2001.
Top 10 in 2021
Belgium is ranked #4 in 2021, with 384 meetings.Local UIA Partner
VISITFLANDERS Convention Bureau
website: http://www.meetinflanders.com/
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
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
EDU - Brussels
International Council for Children's Play - Mechelen
International Union of Property Owners - Brussels
Association internationale de formation et de recherche en éducation familiale - Mons
Bureau international d'audiophonologie - Liège
Union of Socialist Local and Regional Representatives in Europe - Anthisnes
World Federation for Laser Dentistry - Brussels
European Street Rod Association - Berchem
European International Business Academy - Brussels
European Calcium Silicate Producers Association - Brussels
International Society for Construction with Alternative Materials - Leuven
World Carillon Federation - Averbode
Groupement des anthropologistes de langue française - Brussels
European Confederation of Search and Selection Associations - Brussels
European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organizations - Wemmel
European Radiation Research Society - Mol
Federation of European Motorcyclists' Associations - Brussels
European Performance Co-Extruders - Brussels
European Ophthalmic Pathology Society - Leuven
European Operations Management Association - Brussels
International Sweeteners Association - Brussels
European Business Schools Librarians's Group - Ghent
European Board of Anaesthesiology - Brussels
European Animal Protein Association - Brussels
Association of Universities for Textiles - Zwijnaarde
View More profiles (4087) in the Yearbook of International Organizations
Future Events in Belgium
2028 Annual Congress – International Union of Marine Insurance - Zwijnaarde
2027 Annual General Assembly – European Vegetable Protein Association - Brussels2026 Annual Scientific Meeting – International Society for Hip Arthroscopy - Bruges2026 Conference – European Society for Biomaterials - Ghent2026 World Conference on Marine Biodiversity – International Association of Biological Oceanography – World Conference on Marine Biodiversity2025 Annual Conference – International Management Assistants - Ghent2025 Associations Round Table - Europe – Union of International Associations - Brussels2025 ICSA : International Conference on Structures and Architecture – International Association of Structures and Architecture - Antwerp2025 Annual Scientific Meeting – European College of Veterinary Surgeons - Antwerp2025 International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR) – Multinational Arabidopsis Steering Committee - Ghent2024 Joint Colloquium of all IAA Sections (ASTIN, AFIR-ERM, IACA, IAALS, IAAHS and PBSS) – International Actuarial Association - Brussels2024 International Conference on Digital Preservation (iPRES) – International Conference on Digital Preservation - Ghent2024 ADEE Annual Meeting – Association for Dental Education in Europe - Leuven2024 Joint Scientific Meeting – European Leptospirosis Society – International Leptospirosis Society2024 International Conference – International Society for Third-Sector Research - AntwerpView More Future Events (78) in The International Congress Calendar
Past Events in Belgium
2023 International Conference on Industrial Packaging – International Confederation of Container Reconditioners - Ghent
2023 General Assembly – Society of European Affairs Professionals - Brussels
2023 European Heat Pump Forum – European Heat Pump Association - Brussels
2023 Blockchain for Europe Summit – Blockchain for Europe - Brussels
2023 What Hope for Europe? Rethinking the Christian Contribution – Jesuit European Social Centre - Namur
2023 Conference – European Brain Injury Society - Brussels
2023 Annual Meeting for International Relations Coordinators – Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen - Leuven
2023 Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance Conference – Medicines for Europe - Brussels
2023 European Congress on Assertive Outreach – European Assertive Outreach Foundation - Leuven
2023 Annual Conference – International Council for Information Technology in Government Administration - Brussels
2023 Conference – European Culture Collections' Organization - Brussels
2023 Annual Meeting – Safety Pharmacology Society - Brussels
2023 UNIC European Conference – European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities - Brussels
2023 Conference – European Association of Japanese Resource Specialists - Leuven
2023 Empower Health Conference – European Public Health Alliance - Brussels
View More Past Events (23157) in The International Congress Calendar
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