Global civil society activity in Brussels, Belgium

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Meetings Statistics

From UIA's International Meetings Statistics Report

Top 10 over 20 years

Brussels is ranked #2 over a 20 year period,
with 11552 meetings since 2005.

Top 10 in 2023

Brussels is ranked #2 for 2024, with 388 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. 


VISITFLANDERS Convention Bureau

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




Organizations based in Brussels

European International Business Academy Est. 1974

European Operations Management Association Est. 1993

European Animal Protein Association Est. 1988

European Landscape Contractors Association Est. 1963

International Antimony Association Est. 2000

Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations Est. 1999

European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Est. 2000

Association of European Coeliac Societies Est. 1988

International Association of Construction, Urbanism, and Environment and Life Style Est. 1957

Confédération interalliée des officiers de réserve Est. 1948

Association de recherche et de formation sur l'insertion en Europe Est. 1992

European Marketing Academy Est. 1975

European Land Registry Association Est. 2004

Young Entrepreneurs for Europe Est. 1988

Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe Est. 1989

European Society of Lymphology Est. 1980

European Security Transport Association Est. 1975

Association européenne pour le développement et la santé Est. 1984

European League for Economic Cooperation Est. 1946

European Food Emulsifier Manufacturers' Association Est. 1973

Barytes Association, The Est. 2000

Biopolymer International Est. 1989

European Patent Lawyers Association Est. 2001

European Alliance for Restless Legs Syndrome Est. 2009

Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters

View More profiles (3302 total) in the Yearbook of International Organizations

Future Events in Brussels

2027 Annual General AssemblyEuropean Vegetable Protein Association

2027 European Control Conference (ECC)European Union Control Association

2027 Forum AcusticumEuropean Acoustics Association

2027 CongressUnion Internationale des Avocats

2026 European Hydrogen WeekHydrogen Europe

2026 Autumn MeetingEuropean Automotive Research Partners Association

2026 European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis (ECASIA)European Association on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis

2026 General ConferenceInternational Association for Research in Income and Wealth

2026 ILSI Europe Annual SymposiumInternational Life Sciences Institute

2026 Photonics Partnership Annual MeetingEuropean Technology Platform Photonics21

2026 CongressEuropean Glaucoma Society

2026 Aeroacoustics ConferenceCouncil of European Aerospace Societies

2026 Annual ConferenceEuropean Association of History Educators

2026 Spring MeetingEuropean Automotive Research Partners Association

2026 Annual ConferenceCropLife Europe

2026 Annual CongressUnion of European Football Associations

2026 What's New in Brussels?Academic Cooperation Association

2026 Annual Seminar on ComplianceInternational Pharmaceutical Congress Advisory Association

2025 Power Profile: United StatesRoyal Academy for Overseas Sciences

2025 High-Level Policy ConferenceEuropean Energy Research Alliance

2025 Annual ConferenceCOGEN Europe

2025 Cybersecurity SummitCentre for European Policy Studies

2025 Water, a Critical ResourceRoyal Academy for Overseas Sciences

2025 Chief Executives Officers ConferenceEuropean Association of Public Banks

2025 Autumn CongressEuropean Coil Coating Association

View More Future Events (31 total) in The International Congress Calendar

Past Events in Brussels

2025 Annual Conference – European Capital Markets Institute
2025 European Parliament of Enterprises Session – Association des chambres de commerce et d'industrie européennes
2025 World Ethanol & Biofuels Annual Conference – World Ethanol & Biofuels
2025 Global Healthcare Conference – GS1
2025 General Assembly – European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education
2025 Triennial Congress – Union Européenne de Systémique
2025 Knowledge exchange day – Water Reuse Europe
2025 Annual Conference – Association of European Coeliac Societies
2025 Autumn General Assembly – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration European Association
2025 European Biogas Conference – European Biogas Association
2025 ESIP Annual Forum – European Social Insurance Platform
2025 International Gas Turbine Conference – ETN Global
2025 Energy Storage Global Conference (ESGC) – European Association for Storage of Energy
2025 European Week of Regions and Cities Meeting – European Committee of the RegionsEuropean Commission
2025 Le nouvel ordre mondial – Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences
2025 Conference – International Association for Research on Pottery of the Hellenistic Period
2025 Rencontre entre les Doyens des Facultés de Droit des Universités Belges et des Universités Congolaises dans le Cadre des 50 Ans de la Création de la Faculté de Droit de l’Université Lovanium – Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences
2025 Autumn Plenary Assembly – Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union
2025 EBC 35th Anniversary Conference – European Builders Confederation
2025 Biennale de la Langue Française – Biennale de la langue française
2025 Retail and Wholesale Week Meeting – EuroCommerce
2025 European Hydrogen Week – Hydrogen Europe
2025 Annual Conference – Pan-European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers
2025 Autumn General Assembly – European Liberal Forum
2025 European Heat Pump Forum – European Heat Pump Association

View More Past Events (18558 total) in The International Congress Calendar

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