Fifth congress confirmed at new Flanders Meeting and Convention Center Antwerp

The Flanders Meeting and Convention Center Antwerp that opens in November 2016, recently received confirmation from the 3rd International Strawberry Congress, which puts the total to five confirmed international conferences in the congress centre that is part of the Elisabeth Center in Antwerp ZOO. Four conferences were already confirmed to be held at Flanders Meeting and Convention Center Antwerp: the 2017 fall symposium of the Flemish Dentists’ Association (Verbond der Vlaamse Tandartsen); ECTMIH 2017, organised by ITG (Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp) in 2017; the 15th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies (CI 2018 International) in 2018; and Manuele Lymfdrainage a.m. Vodder: ‘BeNevolution’ in 2019.  

New international conference centre

The unique concept of the international conference centre in one of the oldest and best kept 19^th century zoos of Europe, was developed by Ian Simpson Architects from Manchester, who teamed up with Bureau Bouwtechniek and the Chicago based Kirkegaard Associates, who are world authorities in acoustics. Ian Simpson's team have created an inspiring, flexible, powerful, and energy-efficient building, making extensive use of natural light sources. The connection between the existing historical building and the hypermodern architecture will be a landmark of city innovation and a source of inspiration for everyone. The Flanders Meeting and Convention Center Antwerp will measure over 25,000 m², with centrally located the 2,000-seat Elisabeth Auditorium, 30 meetingrooms and a capacity of 2,500 guests.