Belgium. Health and Biotech Valley.
Belgium is a global leader in biotech and biopharma R&D innovation, clinical trials, and cutting edge biomanufacturing platforms.
Belgium’s unique Health and Biotech Valley has driven € 5.7 billion in investment to date, is home to 43,000 direct jobs, and is the result of Government support in collaboration with business and academia.
The Health and Biotech Valley would not be possible without Belgium’s culture of openness.
That’s why we like to say that Belgium is open for Business.
The Belgian Federal Authorities, in collaboration with the 3 regions, invite you to discover these amazing experiences you will only find in Belgium.
DAY 1 | August 25, Brussels
10:45 | Gathering at the Hotel Reception
11:15 | Visit of the Bar Magritte (Hôtel Amigo)
11:30 | Visit to Belgian Beer World
12:00 | Welcome drink on the Skybar of the Bourse
12:30 | Lunch at the Brasserie 👉 View menu
14:00 | Guided tour of the historic center of Brussels
17:00 | Return to hotel for a break (leisure time)
19:00 | Meeting in the lobby of the hotel
19:30 | Welcome dinner at Chalet Robinson (in the presence of the CEOs of the regional agencies and singer Helena) 👉 View menu
22:00 | Return to the hotel in Brussels
DAY 2 | August 26, Antwerp
08:25 | Meeting at the lobby of the hotel
09:42 | Arrival in Antwerp Central Station by train
10:20 | Visit to Vaccinopolis research center
12:30 | Visit to the Del Rey chocolatier and lunch 👉 View menu
15:00 | Guided tour through the historical city centre
17:00 | Leisure time
18:25 | Meeting at Nello & Patrasche to walk to Sir Anthony Van Dijck
18:30 | Reception and aperitif at Sir Anthony Van Dijck
19:30 | Dinner at Sir Anthony Van Dijck 👉 View menu
22:00 | Return to the hotel in Brussels
DAY 3 | August 27, Brussels
08:45 | Meeting in the lobby of the hotel
09:30 | Health and Biotech Valley: panel of experts at Résidence Palace
12:00 | Lunch at the Atomium 👉 View menu
14:00 | Visit to Axiles Bionics and meeting with MedTech startups
16:30 | Leisure time
18:30 | Meeting in the lobby of the hotel
19:00 | Dinner at Sanzarù 👉 View menu
22:00 | Return to the hotel in Brussels
DAY 4 | August 28, Wallonia
07:20 | Meeting at the lobby of the hotel
08:30 | Visit to IBA in Louvain-la-Neuve
11:00 | Arrival in Dinant - visit of the citadel and cable car ride up the hill
12:30 | Cruise on the Meuse, lunch and round-table discussion with business leaders 👉 View menu
14:45 | Visit of the Freÿr Castle
16:30 | Visit of the Château de Bioul and its vineyards
19:00 | Dinner at Brasserie 1815 and meet the singer Mentissa 👉 View menu
22:00 | Return to the hotel in Brussels
