OUR SERVICES

OUR SERVICES

In Antwerp, your congress or event, meticulously prepared for years, matters more. Because in Antwerp, you’re not just another congress, you get to be the main event. We prioritise a personal approach, putting your satisfaction and needs above all else and we work tirelessly to make you feel welcome and special. 

You can count on Antwerp Convention Bureau to support you before, during and even after your event.

OUR SERVICES

In Antwerp, your congress or event, meticulously prepared for years, matters more. Because in Antwerp, you’re not just another congress, you get to be the main event. We prioritise a personal approach, putting your satisfaction and needs above all else and we work tirelessly to make you feel welcome and special. 

You can count on Antwerp Convention Bureau to support you before, during and even after your event.

What we do

Bid coordination & support

We offer comprehensive support to event organisers bidding for large international congresses and conferences. Our team recognises the unique needs of organisations and we work closely with you to align our support with your goals, highlighting the distinct advantages your organisation offers.

From facilitating the bid process and creating compelling bid books, to administrative assistance with dossier compilation, we ensure a seamless experience. We help you present an airtight case for Antwerp as the perfect destination for your next event.

Communication and marketing

We offer a range of communication and marketing support services to enhance your event’s success.

With inspiring texts and high-quality photos, we help you inform delegates about the destination. We can develop a digital kit containing images, videos, and information for your conference website.

We employ targeted promotion strategies to maximise attendance and announce your conference on our website. And we combine social media and other channelsto help you spread the word about your event.

Organisational support

We provide extensive organisational support to ensure a smooth and successful event:

  • We arrange accommodation for attendees, speakers, and VIPs – negotiating group rates and managing room blocks for convenience and cost-effectiveness.
  • We offer you a user-friendly booking tool that provides participants with their own booking page, at no extra cost.
  • We can curate a selection of recommended restaurants, catering services, and activities.
  • We assist in coordinating receptions for your visitors, with the option of inviting city officials.
  • Top conventions may receive a VIP welcome at Antwerp’s Town Hall (subject to approval by the Mayor’s office).
Networking and connection

When you choose Antwerp, you gain access to a thriving network of parties for support and collaboration to enhance your event. Our services include:

  • Networking events that connect you with local businesses, professionals, potential sponsors, partners, and economic clusters.
  • Connections with audiovisual solution providers and entertainment recommendations
  • Introduction to policy makers & city officials.
  • Access to academic institutions for potential speakers and experts.

We also ensure you benefit from the support of local, regional, and federal governments. You will forge long-term relationships that extend far beyond your event.

Logistical guidance

Count on us for expert logistical guidance that ensures the smooth execution of your event: from expert advice on local logistics to recommendations for environmentally responsible choices that incorporate sustainable practices into your event. We also provide guidance on enriching social programs and cultural experiences for attendees.

Our dedicated support helps you plan and host a successful event in Antwerp with confidence.

Personal customised approach

We customise your visit to Antwerp. Our personal approach is crucial to ensuring that you feel supported and valued throughout the process. We also understand the absolute importance of making you feel welcome.

We believe in building long-term partnerships, based on continuity, where your particular needs are top-of-mind in everything we do.

We make sure that the city suits you perfectly. We help you create an event that matters more – an event that leaves an impact on both you and our city.

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Find the perfect match!

From iconic world heritage venues to state-of-the-art facilities, Antwerp offers a wide variety of venues, hotels, restaurants, and experience partners to perfectly suit your next event. Discover our recommendations for service providers that will make your event resonate.

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Local destination support in Antwerp was extremely valuable. That on-the- ground knowledge reduces uncertainty and allows organisers to deliver a high-quality event with confidence.

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Hosting ESF Europe 2026 in Antwerp was a strategic choice. As home to one of Europe’s largest integrated chemical clusters, the city offered a highly relevant setting for strengthening competitiveness and decarbonisation in refining and chemicals.

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Antwerp was a natural choice for CEDA Dredging Days 2026: central to Europe’s dredging community, easy to reach and rich in venues, with strong delegate value and direct links to port development and sustainable infrastructure.

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I warmly echo my colleagues’ praise and thank the Antwerp Convention Bureau team and partners. The programme was inspired and inspiring, a true benchmark among familiarisation trips. Antwerp’s beauty, including on the plate, was simply superb.

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