ICC.gent – discover Ghent, a city full of experiences

Ghent is an inspiring convention city where history and contemporary dynamism reinforce each other. The compact city center makes getting around easy, while the cultural offerings and unique atmosphere provide an added experience for your participants. Ghent combines a warm welcome with a wide range of restaurants, museums, and evening activities, ideal for supplementing your program with social and networking opportunities. And for those hosting international guests, the city offers a world-class icon: the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by the Van Eyck brothers, a unique cultural asset that adds extra prestige to your event.

More and more convention organizers and participants are consciously choosing destinations with a smaller ecological footprint. In Ghent, sustainability is not a slogan, but a daily practice. The city has been building a green policy for years: from being the veggie capital since 2009 to having one of the largest car-free city centers in Europe since 2017.

For conventions, this means a smooth, pleasant experience on a human scale. Venues, hotels, restaurants, and sights are located close to each other, allowing your participants to move around effortlessly on foot or by bicycle. Ghent is a compact, accessible city that is easy to discover, making it perfect for those who want to organize efficiently and travel consciously.

ICC.gent is located in the city’s ‘culture kilometer,’ a unique environment where art, heritage, and innovation reinforce each other. With leading museums such as the SMAK, the MSK, the GUM, and the STAM (Bijloke) as direct neighbors, you are in the cultural heart of Ghent. This inspiring environment makes every meeting more than just an event.

Just a 20-minute walk away, you can reach iconic locations such as the Castle of the Counts, the Belfry, and St. Bavo’s Cathedral, where the world-famous Adoration of the Mystic Lamb has inspired admiration for centuries. Discover the charm of the Graslei and Korenlei, experience the tranquility of the historic beguinages, or be surprised by contemporary art and lively city squares. By day, Ghent buzzes with energy, while in the evening, the city transforms into an atmospheric backdrop full of light and experience.

Museums, galleries, gastronomy, shops, and green spaces are all within easy reach. Ghent effortlessly combines its rich past with a contemporary, creative dynamism, offering an urban experience on a human scale.

Let your visit to ICC.gent become more than just an event. Discover a city that inspires, welcomes, and leaves a lasting impression. Ghent welcomes you.