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 south, and the North Sea to the west. It covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.7 million,. With 383 people/km2, Belgium's population density ranks 22nd in the world and 6th in Europe. 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 metropolitan region 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 #2 over a 20 year period,
with 13426 meetings since 2004.
Top 10 in 2023
Belgium is ranked #1 for 2023, with 708 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
EDU - Brussels
International Council for Children's Play - Mechelen
International Union of Property Owners - Brussels
Bureau international d'audiophonologie - Liège
Union of Socialist Local and Regional Representatives in Europe - Anthisnes
European International Business Academy - Brussels
International Society for Construction with Alternative Materials - Leuven
World Carillon Federation - Averbode
European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organizations - Wemmel
European Radiation Research Society - Mol
European Operations Management Association - Brussels
International Sweeteners Association - Brussels
European Animal Protein Association - Brussels
Association of Universities for Textiles - Zwijnaarde
European Ceramic Society - Mons
European Society for Social Drug Research - Ghent
European Federation of EPR Groups - Wilrijk
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
ETIS - Global IT Association for Telecommunications - Brussels
European Association Medical Devices of Notified Bodies - Liège
High Council of Islamic Economy in Europe - Antwerp
View More profiles (3971) in the Yearbook of International Organizations
Future Events in Belgium
2028 Annual Congress – International Union of Marine Insurance - Antwerp
2027 Annual General Assembly – European Vegetable Protein Association - Brussels2027 European Control Conference (ECC) – European Union Control Association - Brussels2027 World Tunnel Congress – International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association - Antwerp2026 World Conference on Marine Biodiversity – World Conference on Marine Biodiversity - Bruges2026 Annual Scientific Meeting – International Society for Hip Arthroscopy - Bruges2026 Congress – European Union of Insurance and Social Security Medicine - Liège2026 Conference – European Society for Biomaterials - Ghent2026 Annual Meeting – European Finance Association - Ghent2026 World Congress – World Association for Medical Law - Antwerp2025 Associations Round Table - Europe – Union of International Associations - Brussels2025 Conference – World Union of Wholesale Markets - Brussels2025 Symposium – International Society for Biosafety Research - Ghent2025 Business Meeting – SNOMED International - Antwerp2025 Annual Conference – International Management Assistants - HasseltView More Future Events (38) in The International Congress Calendar
Past Events in Belgium
2024 General Assembly – European Association of State Veterinary Officers - Brussels
2024 Autumn Congress – European Coil Coating Association - Brussels
2024 Half-Yearly Meeting – Council of European Dentists - Brussels
2024 Annual Congress – International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed - Brussels
2024 Investment Management Forum – European Fund and Asset Management Association - Brussels
2024 Annual Conference – European Payment Institutions Federation - Brussels
2024 European Business Summit – BUSINESSEUROPE – European Business Summit
2024 Europe Data Protection Congress – International Association of Privacy Professionals - Brussels
2024 European Cancer Summit – European Cancer Organisation - Brussels
2024 Cartoon Business Seminar – CARTOON - European Association of Animation Film - Brussels
2024 Conference – European Central Securities Depositories Association - Brussels
2024 Autumn Volunteering Congress – Centre for European Volunteering - Brussels
2024 Brussels Summit – Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Associations - Brussels
2024 Lifelong Learning Week Meeting – European Youth Forum – Lifelong Learning Platform - European Civil Society for Education
2024 European Hydrogen Week – Hydrogen Europe - Brussels
View More Past Events (24198) in The International Congress Calendar
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