Location
The 6th Food Structure and Functionality Symposium will be held at the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre(opens in new tab/window) (BMCC), Bruges, Belgium.
Beursplein 1, 8000 Bruges, Belgium.
About Bruges
Welcome to UNESCO World Heritage City(opens in new tab/window) Bruges. Bruges is a feast for the eyes. In the charming city centre, packed with history and heritage, or in the woods and wetlands with its picturesque villages and vast polders. A visit to our city is a delightful voyage of discovery that is guaranteed to leave an impression, making you want to stay and enjoy for as long as possible.
For more information about the city and tips on how to make the most of your stay please visit the Visit Bruges(opens in new tab/window) website.
Accommodation
Accommodation has been reserved for conference delegates at the nearby Hotel Le Bois De Bruges(opens in new tab/window), located a 2-minute walk from the conference venue.
Please note that Bruges is a very popular destination and we advise early booking to avoid disappointment.
Rates: €179 per room, per night (single occupancy)
€199 per room, per night (double occupancy)
Rates include breakfast and VAT. City tax of €4 per person, per night is not included.
The deadline for booking accommodation is Friday, 12 July 2024. After this date accommodation will be subject to availability at the prevailing rate.
To reserve a room, please contact the hotel directly: Email: [email protected](opens in new tab/window) and quote code ‘FOOD’
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Travel Information
Bruges is centrally located in north-western Europe, at the heart of the London, Paris, Amsterdam triangle. Rapid connections to these and other major European cities mean that travelling to Bruges couldn't be easier. Whether you start your journey from a railway station or airport, or travel to Bruges by car, bus or ferry. There are various ways to get to Bruges. Once you've arrived, the relaxation and enjoyment doesn't stop, thanks to our tips for getting about within the city.
For more information on how to travel to and in Bruges please visit the Visit Bruges(opens in new tab/window) website.
Accessibility
Is there disabled parking?
Yes. The BMCC has a private underground, paid car park with 80 spaces for the building’s users + 7 reserved adapted spaces for wheelchair users. These spaces are located near the entrance to the BMCC.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all entrances are wheelchair accessible. https://bmccbruges.com/en/accessibility-m-label/(opens in new tab/window) The Flemish Tourism Board(opens in new tab/window) has awarded the very first ‘M+ label’ to the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre. This officially makes the BMCC an easily accessible conference infrastructure.
Are there accessible elevators close to the conference rooms?
Yes, on all floors. Also voice activated lifts: to accommodate visitors with a visual impairment, the lifts can be operated with voice instructions. The goods lifts can be voice operated by visually impaired employees and suppliers.
Are there accessible restrooms near the conference rooms?
Yes, on all floors. Attention was paid to every detail. In the adapted toilets, mirrors, soap dispensers, clothes hooks etc. are mounted low on the walls.
Catering. On request we can arrange for early access to the catering space and assistance with the collection of catering. Please contact us at [email protected](opens in new tab/window)
Please contact us at [email protected](opens in new tab/window) if you would like to have an orientation tour of the venue on 6th October 2024.