Recognition from its peers: Luxembourg has been chosen to host its annual conference in 2023 by one of the world's leading congress centre associations, the AIPC. This choice is as much a tribute to the quality of Luxembourg's infrastructure as it is to the fact that the country is one of the world's leading convention centres. the professionalism of its Convention Bureau. In mid-July, these professionals will be able to see for themselves the European Convention Center Luxembourg's (ECCL) expertise in organising major events.
Located in the Kirchberg district, the ECCL is ideally situated for its proximity to the European institutions, numerous hotels and easy tram access from the city centre. But the ECCL, classified as a 'green' building, stands out above all for its unique installationsIt has everything that organisers need. Meeting rooms galore, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, a host of screens and translation booths: the quality of its facilities is put to the test three months a year by the Council of European Ministers. A guarantee of excellence and a convincing argument, which prompted Patrick Hoffnung, CEO of the ECCL, to say in a conversation with Sven Bossu, CEO of the AIPC: " When you come here, you have a ready-to-use concept ".
The international aura of the ECCL is part of the destination's appeal to professional event organisers. But no matter how excellent a venue may be, it is not enough on its own. In this context, the forthcoming AIPC congress is also a tribute to the efforts made over the last few years to showcase Luxembourg, its areas of excellence and its multilingual population. " This shows that the country has made great strides in developing itself and its business meetings sector. "said François Lafont, CEO of the Luxembourg Convention Bureau.
Close to innovation
The concentration of opinion leaders in the fields of research and technology and the presence of solid sectoral clusters in Luxembourg are other major strengths that the country likes to highlight. And this no doubt explains why another major international association, IASP, the most prestigious in the world for innovation ecosystemshas also chosen Luxembourg as the venue for its world conference. While several other major cities were in the running, the IASP Board explained its choice by describing the Grand Duchy as a country that "... has the potential to become a major player in the global financial services industry. which has put innovation at the forefront of its social and economic development ".
While ECCL is preparing to host the event in September this year, the organisation of the IASP world conference is based on a key player in innovation, the Technoport incubatorlocated near the University of Luxembourg in Belval. This is where the national ecosystem dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation has been shaped around the development of start-ups. For four days, the 800 participants will be able to immerse themselves in the world of Luxembourg tech, as this global conference celebrates the 25e anniversary of Technoport.
Luxembourg is an innovative and creative destination, driven by a community of enthusiastic and skilled designers. Gathered around the Design Luxembourg association and supported by Business Events Luxembourg, the sector supported the country's bid to host European Design Festival 2023. A winning bid, since the European design community, including some of the continent's most innovative agencies and top designers, will be gathering in the city in the run-up to summer.
Les Rotondes, the Cercle Cité, the Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain and luca - Centre d'architecture du Luxembourg: a number of cultural institutions will be hosting the event. Through exhibitions and conferences, ephemeral boutiques and studio visits, the European Design Festival will provide an opportunity to present a creative and dynamic local sceneto showcase its best talent.
The major events expected in the Grand Duchy echo the motto of the Luxembourg Convention Bureau: " let us put you in touch ". Working closely with the leading sectors in this country on a human scale, the organisation in charge of business events is also playing to another of Luxembourg's strengths: its close links with local experts and key players. Making the right contacts, getting to know the right people, finding the best venues: these are the keys to the destination's success.
Contact:
LUXEMBOURG CONVENTION BUREAU G.I.E.
35, AVENUE DE LA LIBERTÉ | L-1931 LUXEMBOURG
Tel.: ++352 22 75 65 1
Internet : www.business-events.lu
