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Meeting in the heart of a world heritage city makes every event unique

Rooms and capacity In the expo hall on the ground floor hall there is enough space for every type of event. With an impressive surface area of almost 4,500 m², it is perfect for trade fairs, larger public events and conferences. The multipurpose hall is the largest indoor event space in Bruges. It can be

used separately for events or as part of larger conferences The upper floors of the BMCC are designed for meetings, events and conferences for 10 to 516 participants. The design adheres to the “three chairs principle,” ensuring that each conference

Organizing an event at the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre combines cutting-edge faci lities with the charm of a UNESCO World Heri tage city, creating an unforgettable experience. The Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre (BMCC) is a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Bruges, Belgium. Opened in January 2022, the BMCC serves as a premier venue for conferences, exhibitions, and events, seam lessly blending modern architecture with the city's rich historical backdrop. The design of the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre is a project by the famous Portuguese architect and Pritzker Prize winner Eduardo Souto de Moura in cooperation with Antwerp based META architectuurbureau. The BMCC is the ideal venue for special events, conferences and trade fairs. Its outstanding location, within walking distance of numerous Bruges hotels and world-famous attractions, meets all the needs of a modern event and con ference location. Ideally located in the centre of the city The BMCC is easy to reach on foot, by bicycle, by public transport and by car. The BMCC is a 10-minute walk from the railway station. Interna tional visitors landing at Brussels Airport (Zaven tem) can get a direct train to Bruges Station. The train journey takes only 80 minutes.

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