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 (4367) 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 ConferenceInternational Society for Emotion Focused Therapy - Antwerp

2027 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

View More Future Events (99) in The International Congress Calendar

Past Events in Belgium

2026 Society and Materials International Conference (SAM) – Society and Materials International Conference - Liège
2026 Aeroacoustics Conference – Council of European Aerospace Societies - Brussels
2026 Conference – European Construction Technology Platform - Brussels
2026 Meeting of the MEP Interest Group on Brain Health and Neurological Conditions – European Federation of Neurological Associations - Brussels
2026 Discovery to Innovation in Animal Health Conference (DIAH) – Discovery to Innovation in Animal Health Conference - Bruges
2026 Computers, Privacy and Data Protection International Conference (CPDP) – Computers, Privacy and Data Protection - Brussels
2026 Summit – TIC Council - Brussels
2026 General Assembly – EuroGeographics - Ostend
2026 Dredging Days – Central Dredging Association - Antwerp
2026 Congress – European Citizen's Band Federation - Brussels
2026 International Conference on Networked Learning (NLC) – Networked Learning Consortium - Brussels
2026 Disinformation Immunity Summit – Beyond the Horizon International Strategic Studies Group - Brussels
2026 Pharmaceutical Innovation Summit – European Social Insurance Platform - Brussels
2026 Annual Meeting – European Compost Network - Brussels
2026 Prevent the Preventable: Accelerating Action on Inherited Lipid Disorders to Power Europe's Cardiovascular Health and Competitiveness – FH Europe Foundation - Brussels

View More Past Events (25395) in The International Congress Calendar

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