Time flies! Another autumn is upon us and our convention bureau is celebrating 30 years in the business. The trees might be losing their leaves but our team is buzzing with energy! The energy to lift your conference in Bruges to the next level. Together with our Bruges partners, we are looking forward to the next 30 years!

Warm regards,
Kathy Van Wambeke

Visit Bruges Convention Bureau turns 30

Our convention bureau was officially established on 27 June 1995. We celebrated our 30th birthday with our Bruges MICE partners during a festive evening at Madeleine in Brugge (Flanders Heritage Venue).

The theme 'Futureproof convention tourism in Bruges' took centre stage, with insights from trend watcher Bert van Thilborgh and an inspiring panel discussion featuring Kathy Van Wambeke (Visit Bruges Convention Bureau) and Evelyne Bardyn (Flanders Convention Bureau).

The evening was wrapped up with networking, valuable meetings and a delicious walking dinner provided by La Muse de Marcel.

Watch our video that includes fascinating interviews with Bert and Kathy.

What can our convention bureau do for you?

Suppose you are a physician and want to convince your international association to hold the annual cardiology convention in Bruges in 2028. Where do you start?

Our team can help you:

compile a compelling bid book
request quotes from hotels and venues
develop an inspiring social programme

Our 30 years of experience means we know the Bruges MICE sector inside out. And the best bit? Our service is provided free of charge and completely without obligation.

👉 Interested? Contact us and we will be happy to discuss your needs!

Autumn 2025: where can you meet us?

Events Club Life Sciences Forum | 2–4 November, Madrid
An innovative MICE event bringing together leading organisers and destinations.
ICCA Annual Congress | 9–12 November, Porto
The meeting place of choice for the international meeting and events sector.
IBTM World | 18–20 November, Barcelona.

Meet Kathy & Saskia and our Bruges partners (BMCC, Concertgebouw Brugge, Provincial Palace, Historium, Bruges Beer Experience, Crowne Plaza Brugge, Grand Hotel Casselbergh, Radisson Blu Bruges and True Bruges) at stand G-40.

👉 Book your appointment now.

At a conference in Bruges: Bio€quity 2025

'Return on Experience' is one of the MICE trends. The Bio€quity 2025 conference perfectly reflects this unique experience in Bruges - before, during and after the event.

Want to find out more? Watch Ann Van Gysel's (CEO Biovia) testimonial.

In the spotlight

Ibis Styles Brugge Centrum undergoes complete renovation

After a thorough renovation, the former Ibis Brugge Centrum reopened as Ibis Styles with 128 rooms. Its charming medieval character has been preserved, and you can go to the Novotel across the road for breakfast or a drink.

If you would like more information about anything featured in this newsletter, please contact us at meeting@brugge.be or call +32 (0)44 46 66.