Venue

Brussels Expo
Exhibition hall 11
Place de Belgique 1
BE - 1020 Brussels, Belgium
http://www.bruexpo.be

With its 115,000m2 of facilities, Brussels Expo is Belgium’s biggest exhibition centre and reflects the enthusiasm and energy of the ‘Capital of Europe’.
Brussels and Brussels Expo are much more than the heart of Europe: they are at the crossroads of the international world of trade and industry, commerce and business. Brussels Expo is synonymous with unlimited potential and unrivalled service.

Belgium Tourist Office
http://www.visitbelgium.com

Why Brussels?

Brussels is a city you simply don't want to miss out on. As the headquarters to the EU (European Union) and NATO it is often referred to as The Capital of Europe. It is an international metropolis – a mosaic of languages, cultures, and traditions. Aside from the spectacular and unique architectural styles of the city, Brussels also hosts over 80 museums, numerous tourist attractions, a vibrant nightlife, and more restaurants than you could count.

The starting point for any visit to Brussels is the Grand Place which was built as a merchant’s market in the 13th century. It serves as the center of the city and hosts a variety of  festivals including the Ommegang pageant held every July .

Shopping in the distinctive fashion boutiques, lingering over a delicious lunch in a bistro or a top restaurant, people watching from a street cafe, or picking up an original antique on the Sablon - Brussels is a city you can call your own.

• Brussels – the art of living
  Cosmopolitan and diverse city
  Friendly and relaxed – you’ll feel right at home
  24 city parks and 300km² of forest
  Internationally renowned cuisine
  Belgian chocolate, beer and food specialities
  1,000 pubs, taverns and sunny terraces

• Accessible and compact
  Easy to reach by air, road and rail
  20 minutes from Brussels Airport to city centre
  Easy to get around, on foot and by public transport
  Easy shopping near the exhibition centre
  Wide selection of hotels

• The heart of Europe
  Leading conference city
  Political and commercial centre
  Home of the European Union and over 1,700 international companies
  1,000 press correspondents and most of the European lobbying industry
  Multicultural and multilingual
  Bilingual French/Dutch, with English widely spoken

• Brussels – yours to discover
  Historical splendour of a 1,000-year-old city
  The Grand Place and Mont des Arts
  Museums and Art Nouveau houses in city centre
  Walls painted with comic-strip heroes
  Fascinating history of kings and queens
  City of fashion and design
  Exciting nightlife and entertainment
  Lively local festivals, folklore, street markets and exhibitions