The program

Meeting Point: Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel (lobby)
Address: Koningin Astridplein 7, Antwerp, Belgium
Time: 11:00 - 13:00

Get ready for a first glimpse of the stunning city of Antwerp! Your host, BNIX, invites you on a two-hour walking tour through the historical heart of the city. This journey will take you in a straight line from east to west, starting at the impressive Antwerp Central Station—often called the “railway cathedral”—and ending at the magnificent Cathedral of Our Lady.

After soaking in the city’s vibrant past, it’s time to enjoy its culinary delights!
 

13:00: Lunch at Restaurant De Bomma (Willem Ogierplaats 3, 2000 Antwerp).

More information can be found here.

We invite all forum attendees to join us for a welcome drink and buffet.

Registration desk will be open from 18:30 - 20:30.

Where: Radisson Blu Hotel Astrid City Centre, in room Aurora  Private & Diamond.

Details of the run in Antwerp are in the Socials tab for the Forum. Bring your running shoes and enjoy the beautiful streets of Antwerp in the early morning light. 

Meeting location and time tbc.

If you haven't had a chance to collect your badge and lanyard on Sunday, you can now collect it. 

Where: Outside the main meeting room - Esperanza Ballroom 3&4.

Where: Esperanza Ballroom 3&4

Monday Evening Tour - The Nokia Labs

Time: 17:45 - 18-45

Antwerp is the location of Nokia’s global innovation lab and Euro-IX is delighted to announce that Nokia has very kindly extended an invitation to the Euro-IX community attending the 42nd Forum to attend a tour of the facility during the Forum on Monday, 2nd June. 

The tour will take approximately one hour (starting at 17:45pm). All those who wish to attend the Nokia Lab tour must register in advance. Any individuals who are not on the registration list, provided to security in advance, will not be admitted. You can find registration details here.

Logistics:

The Nokia Lab is 850m (10 min walk) from the Euro-IX hotel and the tour will take place after the forum on Monday finishes and immediately prior to the Monday evening dinner. 

Monday Dinner Venue: A Room with a Zoo
Address: Koningin Astridplein 20, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium

Time: 18:45 – 19:45 Welcome Drinks

Dinner from 19:45 to 21:45

NOTE: The location is just a short walk from our Euro-IX hotel and therefore you can simply enjoy the stroll of ~10 mins.

Join us for an unforgettable evening on Monday, where we’ll dine in a truly exceptional setting: the Antwerp Zoo.

One of the oldest scientific zoos in the world, this 19th-century historic monument is a place of beauty and heritage. While the animals will be resting for the night, you may still catch a glimpse of the elegant flamingos.