Antwerp Sets the Stage for a Transformative Year in Healthcare and Tech Events

Antwerp Convention Bureau is gearing up for a landmark year, solidifying the city’s position as an European leader in medical and healthcare congresses while also making strides in the tech sector.

With an exceptional healthcare ecosystem and a thriving innovation landscape, Antwerp continues to attract high-calibre international conferences in 2025, further establishing itself as a centre of excellence for medical and technological advancement.
 

A Healthcare Innovation Hub at the Forefront of Global Medical Progress

Antwerp is recognised as an international hub for healthcare innovation, boasting world-class institutions such as the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Vaccinopolis, and the Innovation Hub Dunden. With the University of Antwerp and a 28-campus hospital network, the city is a powerhouse for research, digital health, biotechnology, and medical advancements.

This dynamic ecosystem has made Antwerp the preferred destination for major medical conferences, including:

• EMCA (International Institute for Tropical Medicine) (March 25-28, 2025)
• International Sleep and Breathing ESRS Conference (April 10-12, 2025)
• European Conference on Healthcare Engineering (May 21-23, 2025)
• European Society for Dermatological Research Annual Meeting (September 10-13, 2025)
• European Conference on Mental Health (September 10-12, 2025)
• Snomed International Conference (October 22-24, 2025)

"Antwerp is more than a host city; it’s a thriving centre of medical innovation," said Tadejs Pivc Coudyser, Head of the Antwerp Convention Bureau. "Our healthcare institutions, research centres, and startups continue to push boundaries in fields such as vaccine development, digital health, and mental healthcare. This makes Antwerp an ideal location for knowledge exchange and industry-defining discussions, where we are able to ensure that the City is Your Venue."

A Thriving Tech Hub: Hosting Groundbreaking Technology Conferences

Beyond healthcare, Antwerp is also making waves in the tech sector. Recognised as one of Europe’s emerging technology hubs, the city will host a series of cutting-edge events, including:

• SuperNova – A premier event showcasing breakthrough technology, AI, and future innovations. (March 27-28, 2025)
• DDD Europe – One of Europe’s leading software development conferences, bringing together experts in domain-driven design, engineering, and tech leadership. (June 2-4, 2025)

These events reflect Antwerp’s growing reputation as a technology and innovation powerhouse, further strengthening its global appeal for forward-thinking businesses and researchers.

A Future-Ready City for Global Conferences

With a world-class infrastructure, including the first seaport in the world to operate across the entire logistics chain in accordance with the EU Guidelines on Good Distribution Practices (vital to the life sciences and healthcare sectors), strategic location, and thriving knowledge economy, Antwerp remains one of the go-to destinations for high-profile congresses and industry gatherings.

As the city continues to foster innovation and collaboration across healthcare and technology sectors, Antwerp Convention Bureau looks forward to another successful year of inspiring events. Through its focus on the fact that the City is Your Venue, the CVB delivers support for events that make the most of everything Antwerp has to offer, whether it be world class venues and hotel or the open and friendly welcome provided by its citizens.