Participant Information Guide
📍 BIP Meeting Center, Brussels
📅 25–26 June 2025
1. Conference Venue
BIP Meeting Center
Place Royale 2-4, 1000 Brussels
🔗 Website – BIP Meeting Center
Located in the heart of Brussels’ historic district, the BIP Meeting Center is easily accessible by public transport and within walking distance of major city landmarks.
BIP Meeting Center, Brussels
Located on Place Royale, in the historic centre of Brussels, the BIP Meeting Center, home of the Brussels-Capital Region , offers a unique and prestigious setting for events.
Seminars , meetings , and press conferences are hosted in a neoclassical architectural venue dating back to 1788 and fully restored.
2. How to Reach the Venue
✈ From Brussels Airport (Zaventem, BRU)
By Train:
– Direct trains to Bruxelles-Central every 15 minutes
– Duration: ~17 minutes | Fare: ~€12
– From the station: 8-minute walk to BIP
By Taxi:
– Duration: 20–30 minutes | Fare: €45–€60
By Ride-hailing:
– Uber and similar apps available
✈ From Charleroi Airport (CRL)
By Shuttle (Flibco):
– Shuttle to Bruxelles-Midi (~55 min | ~€15.50)
– Metro Line 2 or 6 to Trône/Troon (12 min), then 5-minute walk
By Taxi/Private Transfer:
– Duration: 60–75 minutes (pre-booked)
🚉 From Bruxelles-Central (Gare Centrale)
– On Foot: 8-minute walk
– By Bus: Bus 71 to Place Royale (2 minutes)
By Metro:
– Lines 1/5 to Parc/Park
– Lines 2/6 to Trône/Troon
– Both stations are ~5–7 minutes’ walk
🚇 Nearest Metro Stations
– Parc/Park (Lines 1, 5) – 5 min walk
– Trône/Troon (Lines 2, 6) – 7 min walk
3. Conference Dinner (By Invitation Only)
📍 Restaurant Gioia
Rue Belliard 36, 1040 Brussels
🗓 25 June – 19:00
Audience: Speakers and high-level guests
Cuisine: Modern Italian
Distance from BIP: ~10-minute walk
Walking Directions:
Exit onto Rue Royale → Southeast on Rue de la Loi → Left onto Rue Belliard → Gioia is on your left.
4. Recommended Hotels
All hotels are within walking distance to both the BIP Meeting Center and Restaurant Gioia and are centrally located and public transport friendly.
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Distance to Gioia
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5. Local Transport
Operator: STIB/MIVB (Metro, tram, and buses)
Fares:
• Single ticket: €2.40
• 48-hour pass: €10
Where to buy: Ticket machines, kiosks, or STIB app
Taxis & Ride-hailing: Uber, Bolt, and taxis available throughout the city
6. Practical Information
– Languages Spoken: French, Dutch, English
– Currency: Euro (€)
– Electricity: 230V, Type E plug
– Emergency Number: Dial 112
We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels and wish you a successful and enjoyable conference experience.
Visit the event page for more: INESC Brussels HUB Summer Meeting 2025
