Inclusivity/Diversity

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hybrid streaming lets remote audiences and speakers join live events, widening access and cutting CO₂.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.