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Inclusive catering, supported employment and flexibility built into the operation: every participant looked after, without extra work for the organiser.

Plant-centered, welfare-conscious and chef-driven, so every plate at BluePoint Antwerpen actively lowers the event's footprint.

Wintercircus aligns club timings with train, tram and bus schedules to enable sustainable travel.

With a Mobiscore of 9.4, Oude Vismijn is easy to reach on foot, by bike, or by public transport.

Visitors can arrive at Oude Vismijn by boat from Gent Zuid via the venue's own dedicated jetty.

Oude Vismijn reuses a historic medieval market building as a contemporary, fully active event venue.

A vibrating dance floor lets deaf and hard-of-hearing guests feel the music at a gala.

A fully smoke-free building protects visitors and staff from exposure to second-hand smoke.

Caterers at Oude Vismijn offer their food surpluses via Too Good To Go instead of throwing them away.

Working exclusively with Belgian software providers strengthens the local tech economy and skills.

A campus of 36 impact-driven startups in tech, health and cleantech sharing one creative environment.toekomst van technologie te hervormen.

A free one-year Collective membership gives emerging entrepreneurs and academics access to the network.

Public subsidies are reinvested in Meet & Recharge packages: meeting rooms and sports for members.

A fully smoke-free venue with no ashtrays at the entrance: smokers handle their own cigarette butts.

The Wintercircus Fund and Impact Partner Program give socially engaged organisations free venue access.

A reused 1894 building with a publicly accessible Arena at its heart, blending heritage and city life.

Proactive communication and a direct contact line keep the Wintercircus a respectful neighbour.

The Wintercircus scores 9.5 on Mobiscore: an excellent location for sustainable, inclusive travel.

Shared suppliers and in-house materials cut deliveries to Wintercircus, easing city centre impact.

Awareness campaigns and a response team make the venue safe and inclusive for every visitor.

Every participant is asked whether they have any special needs

Er wordt fruit aangeboden tijdens het ontbijt naast de traditionele koffiekoeken. En bij de versnaperingen worden er ook gezonde alternatieven zoals snoepgroentjes aangeboden.

The Wintercircus strives for integral accessibility for all visitors — addressing not only physical access such as wheelchair-friendly circulation, lifts and adapted sanitary facilities, but also removing other barriers that could hinder participation.

A fully plant-based catering offering, built on seasonal and local ingredients

A calm, low-stimulation space makes a meaningful difference for a far broader audience than one might expect.

attendees are asked how they plan to travel to the event as well as their home postcode.

Flexible support rooms that double as breastfeeding, prayer or low-stimulation spaces for all visitors.

Step-free routes, lifts, lowered buffets and adapted sanitary facilities make the venue maximally wheelchair accessible.

Gender-neutral toilets, baby changing tables and adapted facilities make sanitary spaces inclusive.

Programming, communication and community-building actively pursue gender balance and inclusivity.

Volunteers are only used for non-commercial activities; all commercial work is paid employment.

Free earplugs are made available when needed, protecting visitors and staff from hearing damage.

Free drinking water is offered throughout the venue, supporting hydration and responsible use.

An attractive, high-quality non-alcoholic offer is fully integrated alongside alcoholic drinks.ondersteunen zij gezondere en duurzamere consumptiepatronen binnen hun hospitality-omgeving.

Free 24/7 covered bicycle parking for 542 bikes right next to the Wintercircus encourages cycling.

Clear info on public transport, walking and cycling routes encourages low-impact travel to the venue.

Shared bikes nearby cut car trips and boost city liveability with cleaner air and quieter streets.

Inclusive signage throughout the venue guides every visitor, whatever their language or background.

A calm, low-stimulation space makes a meaningful difference for a far broader audience than one might expect

Pictograms provide additional visual clarity, and full details are displayed for each dish

Every attendee could access all services independently and on equal terms

The signage at the Event Sector Congress was developed in consultation with INTER, ensuring it meets the needs of visitors with visual impairments

Removes a practical barrier that prevents parents with young babies from attending professional events.

Physical accessibility was treated as an integral part of the event design, not an afterthought.

Do you have specific needs or require support to participate fully? Please let us know, so that we can work together to ensure you have an enjoyable experience.

By briefing both speakers and staff directly on inclusive welcome practices, the organiser extends the commitment to accessibility beyond the physical environment

A signed commitment transforms accessibility from a good intention into a shared and accountable standard across the entire event supply chain.

Attendees who arrive by carpool with at least three people in the vehicle park for free.

STOMP shifts the focus to how attendees can realistically arrive on foot, by bike or via public transport

In 2023, the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre (BMCC) installed two beehives on its green roof, now home to no fewer than 100,000 bees. These hives not only support a thriving bee population, but also produce an impressive annual yield of approximately 80 kg of BeeMCC honey.

The Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre (BMCC) installed two beehives.

Where architecture meets nature: a congress centre designed to grow in harmony with its surroundings.

Flexible support rooms that double as breastfeeding, prayer or low-stimulation spaces for visitors who need them.

Step-free routes, lifts, lowered buffets and adapted sanitary facilities make the venue maximally wheelchair accessible.

Oude Vismijn offers its halls free or at a discounted rate to charity organisations

Caterers at Oude Vismijn are required to offer free water to visitors at every event.

The BMCC proudly showed its warmest heart. 🔥

Awareness of responsible alcohol use is growing across the events sector. Today, receptions and events are typically guided by thoughtful policies that discourage excessive drinking. The BMCC fully supports this approach and actively promotes responsible alcohol consumption.

In the events sector, hearing protection is essential to prevent damage for both visitors and staff. The BMCC integrates this into its prevention policy and informs organisers of legal requirements.

The venue provides a spacious underground parking area for bikes and electrical vehicles.

Refill your bottle with tap water; a sustainable and cost-free hydration option.

Transparent communication makes sustainability a shared commitment at BMCC.

Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre provides gender-inclusive toilets on level -1 to create a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity, or gender expression.

A trajectory to explore how diversity and inclusion are experienced within the venue

Onder het BMCC zijn een 80-tal parkeerplaatsen voor gebruikers en bezoekers van het BMCC waarvan 7 voor andersvaliden en 6 voor elektrische wagens met laadpaal. De parking is betalend. Op het Beursplein is er een snellaadpaal.

Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre offers four multifunctional lounge rooms that contribute to an inclusive experience for all visitors.

An exceptional Mobiscore of 9.3 proves BMCC’s outstanding accessibility and low mobility impact.

Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre is the first exhibition, meeting, and congress centre to receive the “M+ label” from Visit Flanders, officially recognising it as highly accessible conference infrastructure.


Een meetinglocatie kan zich onderscheiden en certifiëren met het beschermde label toegankelijke meetinginfrastructuur.

Het label garandeert aan organisatoren van meetings en congressen dat het BMCC goed toegankelijk is voor iedereen. Het label bevat niet alleen criteria voor mensen die een rolstoel gebruiken, maar ook voor mensen met een auditieve of visuele beperking.

Bij het ontwerp heeft het bouwteam goed nagedacht over hoe bezoekers door het gebouw circuleren. Dat moet logisch en intuïtief zijn. Niet evident, want het gebouw heeft veel niveauverschillen. De ruimtes kunnen apart verhuurd worden, dus bezoekers met een beperking moeten ook elke afzonderlijke ruimte goed kunnen bereiken.

The elevators are equipped with spoken instructions to support visitors with visual impairments. This system is also available in the service lift, making it easier for staff and suppliers with visual impairments to move safely through the building.

The entire building is designed to be free of physical thresholds and barriers.

Food is deeply connected to belief and identity for many people.

The BMCC ensures that every guest can eat with confidence.

Van 28 tot 31 augustus 2025 is Ronse het kloppende hart van het WK G-wielrennen. 328 atleten uit 51 landen maken er een historisch sportfeest van.

A single supplier for light and sound at Oude Vismijn cuts deliveries and eases city centre impact.

Innovative technology plays a key role in making events and congresses accessible to everyone.

Real-time AI subtitling makes every presentation accessible in multiple languages.

At the close of the day, the objectives, results and key learnings were shared transparently with all attendees in a dedicated 'Walk the Talk' session, brought together with the event's partners.

Er wordt een impactrapport opgemaakt door een partner My Impact Tool. Dit wordt ook ter beschikking gesteld van de bezoekers.

We voegen nog een link naar het rapport toe, van zodra dit beschikbaar is.