Event Confederation

10/06/2026

On June 8, 2026, we hosted our annual Summer Drink! ☀️

We were thrilled to welcome 250 event professionals to the stunning Africa Palace in Tervuren for an evening filled with great connections, refreshing drinks, and engaging conversations.

The networking event for the event sector was preceded by our General Assembly earlier in the day.

📸 Take a moment to relive the magic and enjoy some highlights captured in stunning photos by event photographer 𝗘𝘃𝗶 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀.

🔗 Head over to the news page on our website to see more pictures: https://event-confederation.be/nieuws/throwback-summer-drink-2026/

08/06/2026

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸! ☀️✨

Tonight, we’re welcoming about 250 event professionals to the beautiful Africa Palace in Tervuren for a cozy summer evening full of great connections, drinks, and conversations.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀! Before the drinks and music start flowing, we are kicking things off with our General Assembly to share our future ambitions and look back at an incredible year.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻! 🎉 Since 2025, Event Confederation has transformed into a true membership organisation, welcoming federations, companies, and freelancers directly.

To power this growth, we have divided the event sector into 8 clusters:

👉 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀: event agencies, congresses & exhibitions, public events
👉 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀: technical support, non-technical support, venues, crew, catering

Each cluster will henceforth be represented in a new Board of Directors. More updates on this soon …

03/06/2026

🚀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀

During the build-up and breakdown phases, event sites are legally classified as temporary or mobile construction sites. This means everyone working on-site must have completed a basic safety training course.

To help you and your team stay compliant, we’re launching a new series of practical 𝗧𝗠𝗕/𝗖𝗧𝗠 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 training courses in collaboration with SPOQ Academy, designed specifically for the event sector.

📆 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
▪️ June 16 (Tue)
▪️ June 30 (Tue)
▪️ September 26 (Sat)
▪️ October 28 (Wed)
▪️ November 19 (Thu)

Get certified and stay safe. Sign up today! 👇

Read more:
▶️ in French: https://event-confederation.be/fr/actualites/nouvelles-sessions-de-formation-ctm-events/
▶️ in Dutch: https://event-confederation.be/nieuws/nieuwe-opleidingsmomenten-tmb-events/

Evenementen worden tijdens de op- en afbouwfase beschouwd als een Tijdelijke of Mobiele Bouwplaats (TMB). Iedereen die op zo’n terrein werkt is wettelijk verplicht een basisveiligheidsopleiding te volgen, tenzij je reeds verworven kennis kan aantonen. Daarop wordt door de overheid ook gecontroleer...

01/06/2026

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹! ⏳ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟴𝘁𝗵 ☀️🥂

Want to join our annual networking event for event professionals? Come and enjoy delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and great conversations with colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere at the beautiful Africa Palace in Tervuren!

👉 Don't forget to secure your spot before June 5th: https://eventbox.idloom.events/summer-drink-2026

Also our Summer Drink partners can’t wait to welcome you:
🤝 Huis Van Dijck
🤝 Mise en Place
🤝 Craftails
🤝 Meynendonckx
🤝 The Frontline Company
🤝 LEVI
🤝 fielddrive
🤝 idloom
🤝 Tom Demyttenaer - DJ Tom
🤝 ShoeShine And More
🤝 Evi Ramaekers Photography
🤝 EventNews.BE nl

27/05/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀! 🎬

Today, our members of the clusters Technical Support, Non-Technical Support, and Crew visited Barco for an amazing Experience Tour.

Did you know that this global entertainment tech giant started over 90 years ago as a small Belgian radio and TV developer? Talk about scaling up! 📈

We got a guided tour through the incredible, immersive spaces of the brand-new 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿. To top it all off, Senior Vice President Research Peru Dharani left our team feeling incredibly inspired 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗕𝗜𝗚! 💡💥

25/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆!

While event professionals continue to organise and connect, the challenging economic climate is taking its toll.

The April 2026 sector survey by Event Confederation and IVOX reveals some tough realities.

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗰 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:
📉 53% report fewer orders than usual
📊 76% expect the economic climate to worsen
🏭 Companies are operating at just 78% capacity compared to last year

Our sector isn't standing still, but to keep moving forward, we need clarity, simplification, and stronger policy support.

Read the research summary on the news page of our website:
▶️ in Dutch: https://event-confederation.be/nieuws/eventsector-blijft-veerkrachtig-maar-vraagt-sterker-beleid/
▶️ in French: https://event-confederation.be/fr/actualites/le-secteur-evenementiel-reste-resilient-mais-demande-une-politique-plus-ferm/

21/05/2026

How is the event sector holding up? 📊 The latest benchmark study of 𝗠𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 on sustainability shows a nuanced reality.

Following a tough year that put sustainability to the test, the sector is now working to balance economic pressures with a rising demand for transparency.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱?

Read more to discover the essential trends and numbers:
▶️ in Dutch: https://event-confederation.be/nieuws/benchmark-2026-de-eventsector-tussen-vertraging-en-vooruitgang/
▶️ in French: https://event-confederation.be/fr/actualites/benchmark-2026-le-secteur-evenementiel-entre-ralentissement-et-progres/

19/05/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? 🚀

At Event Confederation, we believe in the power of connection and unity. Our Belgian event sector is buzzing with talent, creativity, and entrepreneurship. And you can help make this network even stronger!

Our Daily Office team is looking for reinforcement starting September 1st, 2026.

We are looking for a driven 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 who will:
🌱 help our members and clusters grow
🤝 build and maintain strong relationships within the industry
🔥 foster collaboration across our vibrant community

Are you the community builder we’re looking for, or do you know the perfect match? Thanks for sharing this opportunity with your network! 🌟

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:
▶️ in Dutch: https://event-confederation.be/nieuws/word-jij-onze-nieuwe-membership-community-manager/
▶️ in French: https://event-confederation.be/fr/actualites/serez-vous-notre-nouveau-nouvelle-membership-community-manager/

18/05/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 📈

The Belgian public is flocking back to events in massive numbers.

A new April 2026 survey by Event Confederation and IVOX (among 1,000 Belgians) shows that 74% attended at least one event in the past year—a 6% increase compared to last year!

While the desire to connect and enjoy is stronger than ever, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴. Today’s visitors demand a clear focus on:
🔹 comfort & well-being
🔹 prevention & crowd safety

Organising an event soon? Make sure safety and well-being are at the top of your checklist!

Check out the research summary on the news page of our website!
▶️ in French: https://event-confederation.be/fr/actualites/les-belges-souhaitent-continuer-a-profiter-des-evenements-mais-exigent-une-attention-particuliere-portee-a-la-securite-et-au-bien-etre/
▶️ in Dutch: https://event-confederation.be/nieuws/belgen-willen-blijven-genieten-van-evenementen-maar-verwachten-duidelijke-aandacht-voor-veiligheid-en-welzijn/

De Belg blijft massaal naar evenementen gaan en hecht er steeds meer belang aan. Uit een grootschalig publieksonderzoek van Event Confederation en iVOX bij 1.000 Belgen in april 2026 blijkt dat 74% van de Belgen het voorbije jaar minstens één evenement bezocht. Dat is 6% meer dan een jaar geleden....

12/05/2026

Following recent tragic accidents with bouncy castles, we’re reminding all organisers that 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. As an organiser, you are legally responsible for providing a safe environment.

To keep the fun safe for everyone, ensure these 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 for inflatable fun are followed:

1️⃣ Securely anchor the castle
2️⃣ Use impact-absorbing mats
3️⃣ Provide plenty of fall space
4️⃣ Ensure constant adult supervision
5️⃣ Keep air blowers out of reach of children
6️⃣ Deflate during bad weather

Please note: a "𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸" sign does not waive your liability.

Stay safe, stay responsible! 🛡️

Read more:
▶️ in French: https://event-confederation.be/fr/actualites/sauter-sans-souci-quelques-precautions-importantes/
▶️ in Dutch: https://event-confederation.be/nieuws/springen-zonder-zorgen-enkele-belangrijke-voorzorgsmaatregelen/

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