Practical Information
Here you will find useful tips on how to find your way to and around the conference venue.
Event venue
The 8th European Civil Protection Forum will take place at Tour & Taxis on 4-5 June 2024.
The venue is located at Avenue du Port 86c, 1000 Bruxelles.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the registration desk in the main entrance of the venue.
For more information please visit the venue website: https://tour-taxis.com/
Gare Maritime - a building next door - will be the venue for the networking dinner taking place on the evening of 4 June.
How to reach the venue
The venue is easily accessible by public transportation in Brussels.
By bus
You can reach the venue directly by taking STIB/MIVB bus lines 14, 15, 57, 88 or 89 and getting off at the stop “Tour et Taxis”. From there the venue is located a 4-minute walk away.
By tram
The nearest tram stop to the venue is “Sainctelette” which is served by tram lines 51 and 93. From there the venue is located an 11-minute walk away, along Avenue du Port.
By metro
The metro stops “Ribaucourt” and “Yser” are located a 10- and 15-minute walk from the venue respectively. The stops are served by lines 2 and 6.
By train
The Brussels-North train station, where many national and international trains arrive, is the closest train station to the venue. From there you can either walk for 15 minutes via Boulevard Simon Bolivar to reach the venue, take one of the dedicated shuttle buses (see below) or take STIB/MIVB bus lines 14 or 20, getting off at “Suzan Daniel”.
By car
The venue can also be reached by car. Parking is available 24/7 for 8euros/day at Drève Anna Boch.
By bike
The regional cycling route “CK” runs alongside the canal leading to the venue on Rue Picard. There are multiple outdoor bike parking spots available all around the venue. A Villo! station is located right in front of Tour & Taxis at 3 Rue Picard.
From Brussels Airport (Zaventem)
The fastest way to reach Brussels city from the airport is via train. Get off at Brussels North and follow the directions listed above.
For more details, visit https://tour-taxis.com/fr/votre-visite/
Shuttle buses
In order to facilitate easier access to the venue, special shuttle buses will be operating between Bruxelles-Nord train station – Tour & Taxis on the days of the Forum.
From Bruxelles-Nord to Tour & Taxis
07:00 – 09:30: A bus will depart to the venue every 8 minutes.
09:30 – 12:00: A bus will depart to the venue every 15 minutes.
From Tour & Taxis to Bruxelles-Nord
14:00 – 16:30: A bus will depart from the venue every 15 minutes.
16:30 – 18:30: A bus will depart from the venue every 8 minutes.
During the evening of 4 June additional buses will depart from the venue after the reception.
18:30 – 19:30: A bus will depart from the venue every 12 minutes.
19:30 – 22:00: A bus will depart from the venue every 15 minutes.
The bus stops will be clearly marked with the Civil Protection Forum logo for easy identification.
Brussels Factsheet
- Emergency number: 112 (fire brigade, medical assistance)
- Police number : 101
- Electricity: The voltage in Belgium is 230V, 50 Hz, European plug
- Local time : CET (Central European Time) UTC/GMT +1 hour
- Country code : Belgium (BE) +32
- Currency: Euros, for actual exchange rates please see the European exchange rate website
- Tap water: local water is regularly tested for quality and is safe to drink
Webstreaming
Sessions in selected rooms will also be livestreamed. Please go to the webstreaming page.
Contact
For general information about the conference and any technical support needed, please contact ECPF2024@cecoforma.com.