When?
20 June 2024 form 08:30 to 19:30 CET.
Where?
Square Bruxelles, Mont des Arts 1000 and online.
How to participate?
The Summit is free of charge, but will be open only to registered participants.
PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
Online Streaming
More information on the streaming platform will be provided closer to the event date.
Venue Accessibility
The main entrance is under the glass cube shown in the picture. You can access it via the Mont des Arts park, taking the staircase underneath it.
If you have mobility problems, the venue has a side entrance at the terrace the Glass Cube, which is accessible from the Rue du Mont des Arts level and provides access to an elevator leading to the Registration Hall and floor 0. However, for security reasons, you need to indicate this when you fill out the registration form. We will follow up with dedicated instructions on how to reach the secondary entrance.
As attendees, you will have the opportunity to explore various areas within the venue. These include the spacious registration hall, Silver foyer, Magritte foyer and Magritte lounge. You can also look forward to attending panels and speeches in the Copper hall, The Arc and Hall 300. For a detailed schedule, please refer to the programme.
Find out more about available rooms here.
How to reach the venue
Ride Green, Arrive Clean! Check the options for sustainable transportation to reach our venue here. Please help us reduce the CO2 emission of our event!
Bicycle: The Brussels bicycle network is well-marked on all routes around the city, and cycling is encouraged as an excellent way for visitors to discover the city. Cycling is permitted on all roads in both directions, even on one-way streets for vehicles. Look for the signs with “Excepte / Uitgezonderd” and a bike picture.
There are several parking spots close to the venue and you can rent bicycles throughout Brussles using different services like:
- Bike for Brussels
- Villo! (There are two stations within 2 minutes walk from SQUARE.)
- ProVelo
- Blue-bike
Renting an electric scooter is also part of the sustainable solutions offered in Brussels with:
Public Transportation: The Central Station of Brussels is a short walk across the Mont-des-Arts public gardens. All main tram, bus, metro and train lines converge here, as well as the fast train from Brussels International Airport. Train routes to every part of Belgium run from the same station, including Antwerp, Bruges, Charleroi, Gent, Mons and Liège. Here are the main lines you can use to get to the venue:
- Metro lines 1 and 5
- Tram lines 38, 63, 65, 86, 92 and 93
- Bus lines 29, 38, 48, 66, 71, 86 and 95
- Night bus services N06, N08, N09, N10, N11
Find all the latest news and information about public transport here:
Taxi: If you need a taxi, here are four of the main taxi companies providing transportation to and from Brussels Airport :
- Taxis Verts: +32 2 349 49 49
- Taxis bleus: +32 2 268 00 00
- Autolux: +32 2 512 31 23
- Belgium Limousines: +32 2 319 45 57
You can also use Uber, Victor Cab, or Collecto for travelling around Brussels
Car: Two public car parking are accessible 24H with recharging facilities for electric cars:
- Parking Albertine #1 – Place de la Justice 16, 1000 Brussels
- Parking Albertine #2 – Rue des Sols 3, 1000 Brussels
It is also possible to rent a car using the various mobile applications available:
Check-in and badge pick-up
The registration desk will be open from 8:30 AM and accessible throughout the day. However, we advise participants to arrive a little before the beginning of the event to ensure a smooth check-in process.
You will be welcomed with a badge and a surprise gift when you arrive at the registration desk. Then, you can proceed to the Copper and Magritte foyers, where a welcome coffee and waffles will be waiting for you. The Summit will start at 09:15 AM straight.
Cloakroom
A space to deposit your belongings will be available for you to use behind the registration desk, please note that it will be unattended.
Wifi
An open WiFi connection will be available for all participants.
SSID: EDPS-SUMMIT
Password: summit2024
How to access to our Wi-Fi network:
- Enable your Wi-Fi
- Join the SSID (Network Name)
- If the login page isn’t automatically opened, open a web browser (Chrome or Firefox is highly recommended)
- Try to connect to any website and then you’ll be automatically redirected to the authentication page.
- Enter the password
- Click Connect
- You are connected to Internet
Tips if you have any troubles regarding connecting to the Wi-Fi
- Check your Wi-Fi network card – TCP/IPv4
- Check box: obtain an IP address automatically (no fixed IP address)
- Check box: obtain a DNS Server address automatically (no fixed IP address)
- Try to launch your VPN first
- Open a web browser (Chrome or Firefox is highly recommended) and type: https://wifi.square-brussels.com/
Recording of Video and Photos
All sessions will be web-streamed and recorded. The cameras will focus on the speakers, so you will appear on screen only if you actively engage in the Q&A section. A photographer and videographer will also be on-site to document the event. Please make sure to pick the RED sticker at the registration if you do not want your picture or video used. For more information on our pictures and videos policy, please read our Data Protection Notice.
Lunch and coffee breaks
We will provide attendees with a welcome coffee, three coffee breaks, lunch, and a farewell cocktail. The coffee bar will be open throughout the day. Lunch will consist of a selection of sandwiches with a vegan option. Labels will indicate any allergens present in the food. The day will end with a cocktail reception.
Sustainability of the venue
From 2014 to 2018, SQUARE was awarded the first star of the Eco-dynamic label by the City of Brussels and in August 2019, achieved ISO 20121 certification. To find out more, click here.