Why you should come
- Shape the future of AEJ: Important decisions will be taken at this crucial moment in our 63-year history.
- Experience Brussels: The Conference is at the European Parliament, the Gala dinner at the Mont des Arts.
- Affordable Registration: The registration fee will be covered by the annual membership fee, HOWEVER we need you to use the link to register your presence
- Personalised stay: Enjoy the leisure options and decide on your preferred duration in Brussels or Belgium.
For registration we use an Eventbrite link:
The Programme
Thursday, November 13
- Welcome reception at Press Club Brussels Europe (optional)
Friday, November 14 – Conference (at European Parliament)
- 08:00–10:00 Breakfast and/or arrival in Brussels
- 11:00 Opening Speech (EU Ombudsman)
- 11:30-13:00: State of journalism in Europe, Case study National Geographic, Case study Creative Europe
- 13:00 lunch & afternoon program
- 15:00 Visit the House of European History (House of European History)
- 19:00 Gala dinner at Mont des Arts (VisitBrussels)
Saturday, November 15 – General Assembly (at Press Club Brussels Europe)
- 10:00 Start GA
- 13:00 Lunch and start Leisure program
Sunday, November 16
- Leisure program (optional)
Hotel Options
Option 1) Accommodations between €100 and €130 per night-
Penta Hotel Brussels City Centre
Modern hotel near Avenue Louise. Standard amenities including flexible check-in, on-site restaurant, Green Key certified. Website -
Radisson Hotel Brussels Centre Midi
Close to major transport links. Standard rooms, reliable facilities. Website
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La Troupe Grand Place
Central hostel with private rooms. Functional accommodation. Website -
Urban City Centre
Basic hostel with central location. Website
We are working to provide a discount price on the above special prices, however please use the above options if you can. By October 6th, we will update this section with the latest information we have.
Leisure Options
Brussels and Belgium have a lot to offer and Dirk Vandereyken (Board member AEJ Belgium) is our “Belgian ambassador”. He has selected several options for your visit. If you have any questions, feel free to contact him directly: LinkedIn profile .
First selection of suggestions:- Belgian Beer World
Visit website - Museum Magritte / Museums in the park
Museum Magritte / Museums in the Park - Brugge
Visit Brugge - Gent
Visit Gent
Venue Locations
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Press Club Brussels Europe
– Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels
The location for the welcome reception and the General Assembly -
The European Parliament
– Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Bruxelles
The most suitable place for a Conference about Journalism and Europe -
Mont des Arts – Salle de Guichets (Visit.Brussels)
– Rue Royale 2-4, 1000 Bruxelles
The location for the Gala dinner