Conference & Meetings World Issue 105 | Page 54

Advertisement feature SQUARE BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE A unique sustainable venue at the heart of Europe Ideally located in the historic and cultural heart of Brussels, the ISO 20121 on sustainability SQUARE - BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE certified is known as the European premium venue. Built on the occasion of the Expo 58 which was focused on the values of Freedom and Progress, SQUARE had a top-to-bottom refurbishment in 2009, and now offers 13,500sqm of meeting space and can easily host all kinds of events, with its biggest auditorium seating up to 2,100 people. SQUARE also boasts 27 meeting rooms of 40 to 1,200 pax, for a total capacity of 6,750 delegates theatre style. The exhibition area of 4,000 sqm is divisible into two distinct entities with a free ceiling height of 6m. SQUARE is located on Mont des Arts, inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylone. Its famous Panoramic Hall offers a breathtaking view of Brussels, with the renowned Grand Place, UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Basilica of Koekelberg and the iconic Atomium. EASY ACCESS: SQUARE is two steps away from the capital’s main transport hub, Central Station, which has a direct and fast train connection to Brussels Airport. Local train, tram, metro and bus lines all converge at Central Station, providing access to the entire city and rest of the country. STATE-OF-THE-ART VENUE: With a total of 13,500 square metres of modular space built to state-of-the-art standards, SQUARE has the capacity to welcome up to 7,000 attendees. With 5 auditoria, 6 multipurpose halls, 25 modular rooms and 4,000 square metres of exhibition halls, there is enough scope and flexibility for all kinds of events: international congresses, summits, conventions, product launches, corporate events, shows and more. SUSTAINABILITY: SQUARE proudly holds the ISO 20121 certification. From our board of directors to the service teams, reducing the impact of our operations on the environment is an always ongoing challenge. UNIQUE LOCATION: Centrally located in the heart of Brussels, European Capital, next to the European HQ in a fine combination of culture, business and leisure. Surrounded by 11 museums, SQUARE is at a walking distance from 10.000 hotel rooms. 54 / CONFERENCE & MEETINGS WORLD PRESTIGE: Unique art with wall frescoes by the surrealist artists Paul Delvaux, René Magritte and Louis Van Lint / ISSUE 105 Email: [email protected] Phone: +32 2 515 13 00 Website: www.square-brussels.com Everything you need to inspire the mind to greater heights and ambition. Within walking distance from major hotels and just 17 minutes away from Brussels airport, SQUARE is at the very heart of Europe. Honouring the value of Progress that has been its value since 1958, SQUARE proudly holds the ISO 20121 certification, focusing on waste management, safety of people, and a responsible food and beverage offering. Focus on staying on top of the technological development, SQUARE – BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE continuously invests in the newest technologies to ensure that your creativity has no boundaries.