We are all looking forward to welcoming you at IAPCO EDGE EUROPE 2024
in the beautiful city of Antwerp, Belgium

Social Programme

Monday 15th January 2024

WELCOME RECEPTION

Upon your arrival in Antwerp, we invite you to collect your registration badge in the lobby of the Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, which is across from the Central Station.
You will receive a complimentary entry to Chocolate Nation, the World’s largest Belgian chocolate museum where you will learn how chocolate is made and taste many different flavours.

Tuesday 16th January 2024

A GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCE SURROUNDED BY FISH

After a a short walk through the garden, we invite you to a unique dining experience surrounded by blacktip reef sharks and anemonefish.




Tropical fish and azure waves … With the unique Aquarium Seated Dinner, Antwerp ZOO offers us an attractive Immersion into the iconic Aquarium of the ZOO for an unforgettable night with your EDGE colleagues

Wednesday 17th January 2024

IAPCO DINNER AND PARTY

The beautifully renovated Antwerp Stock Exchange [Handelsbeurs] - an international top location for corporate and public events, congresses and fairs,- is the ideal location for our second IAPCO EDGE evening.

On our second evening, we are guests at the trade fair for a gastronomic feast followed by the traditional IAPCO EDGE party ... bring your dancing shoes

Arrive a few hours early and and explore Antwerp

Antwerp is a compact and cosmopolitan city so you may wish to arrive a few hours early to explore.




















Historic Charm: Marvel at the stunning Gothic architecture of the Cathedral of Our Lady, and the Grote Markt (Market Square) surrounded by beautifully preserved guildhalls.

Diamond District: Antwerp is renowned as the "Diamond Capital of the World." Stroll through the Diamond District and perhaps even learn about the diamond trade at one of the many workshops.

Fashion Hub: Known for its avant-garde fashion scene and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, which has produced many famous designers.

Culinary Delights: Savour Belgian waffles, chocolates, and famous Belgian fries washed down with delicious Belgian beer.

Art and Culture: Explore the city's deep connection to art and the work of the painter Peter Paul Rubens.