Last week we had the honor to host the Network event of Antwerp Convention Bureau after an inspiring afternoon with great insides in the healthcare sector of Antwerp. #TheCityisYourVenue #Healthcare #Antwerp
𝗔𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽: 𝗔 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗯 Did you know that ZAS - Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom is a key player in Antwerp’s healthcare landscape? It is the largest hospital group in Belgium and one of the biggest in Europe. Yesterday, at our 1st partner event in 2025, held in the stunning Handelsbeurs Antwerpen, we celebrated the start of the new year and explored the opportunities that make #Antwerp a premier congress destination. 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 One of Antwerp’s key strengths is its thriving Healthcare Ecosystem, and this event highlighted why the city is a top choice for medical congresses. • Anne Van Aperen (Business & Innovation, Stad Antwerpen) showcased how Antwerp’s healthcare sector is flourishing, thanks to the unique synergy between institutions like Vaccinopolis, Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde in Antwerpen , Universiteit Antwerpen, dunden, Antwerp’s Health hub, Leading Pharmaceutical & Biotech companies and Strong government support. • Marie-Claire van Heeswijk (Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen) emphasized the crucial role of conferences and events in advancing medical innovation. • Jill Meirte shared exciting news: Antwerp will host the European Burns Association (EBA) Congress, held in Antwerp in 2027, returning to Belgium for the first time in 30 years. This international congress brings together experts in burn care, from doctors and paramedics to researchers, to advance burn prevention, innovative treatments, and patient care. A key stakeholder in this field is Oscare vzw, a leading aftercare and research center for European burn victims. • Belgin Topkaya, AIM Group International, outlined why Antwerp stands out as a top choice for hosting medical congresses: ✅ Flexibility & value for money ✅ A thriving Healthcare Ecosystem ✅ Strategic location After an inspiring afternoon, we continued the conversation at Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott, enjoying great company and valuable networking moments. A big thank you to Anne Van Aperen, Marie-Claire van Heeswijk, Jill Meirte and Belgin Topkaya for sharing their valuable insights. Are you planning a medical or healthcare conference? Contact us via info@antwerpconventionbureau.be #Healthcare #Innovation #EventProfs #TheCityIsYourVenue #Antwerp