VENUE

The 2025 Conference will take place at the KBR - Royal Library of Belgium, located at Mont des Arts 28, 1000, Brussels, in the historic centre of Brussels, immediately next to Brussels‑Central railway station.

Opening hours
Library opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 09:00–17:00. Conference and meeting rooms follow the event programme schedule.

How to get there

On foot

From Brussels‑Central Station (Brussel‑Centraal / Bruxelles‑Central), KBR is a 2–5 minute walk, depending on which station exit you use. Follow the signs for Mont des Arts / Kunstberg. The main public entrance is located at Mont des Arts 28.

By train

• Brussels‑Central Station (Brussel‑Centraal / Bruxelles‑Central) is the closest railway station to KBR. KBR is a 2–5 minute walk, depending on which station exit you use. Follow the signs for Mont des Arts / Kunstberg. The main public entrance is located at Mont des Arts 28.
• From Brussels Airport (Zaventem), direct trains run to Brussels‑Central approximately every 10–15 minutes, with a journey time of about 18 minutes. Timetables and tickets are available via the Belgian national rail operator.
• From Brussels South Charleroi Airport, take a TEC bus from the airport to Charleroi‑Central railway station (approximately 20 minutes), then a train to Brussels‑Central. Trains run at least twice per hour, with a total travel time of approximately 1 hour 15–30 minutes, depending on the connection. Rail connections and tickets can be checked on the NMBS/SNCB website.
• For international train travel to and from Belgium (including Eurostar, TGV and ICE services), tickets and schedules are available via the NMBS/SNCB International website.

By metro, tram or bus

ACCESSIBILITY | ACCOMMODATIONS

• A breastfeeding room is available in the building.
• A quiet room with the possibility to lie down is available for visitors who need rest or reduced sensory stimulation.
• The Mont des Arts square includes stairs, but signposted step‑free routes are available to reach the entrance. A limited number of parking spaces for persons with reduced mobility are available at Boulevard de l’Empereur 4.
• Detailed accessibility and access information is available on KBR’s official page on how to get to and access the building.

WIFI

• eduroam: log in using your home institution credentials
• KBR Guest Wi‑Fi: select the network KBR_Guest, enter your email address, and accept the terms and conditions

ELECTRICITY & PLUGS

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Food and beverages are available on site at Albert, the restaurant located within the KBR building. Albert offers lunch and refreshments during opening hours. More information about the restaurant is available on the restaurant's website and on KBR’s page about food and drink. Please note that food and drinks are not permitted in conference rooms outside designated catering areas.

TRAVEL INFORMATION, TOURISM & WEATHER

City maps & transport apps

Official tourist information, city maps and guides for Brussels are available via Visit Brussels.
For walking routes, navigation, and public transport directions, Google Maps is widely used and reliable in Brussels.

•  Official Brussels tourist information, maps, and city guides (English)
• Official Brussels public transport app (metro, tram, bus; tickets, timetables, and route planning)
•  National rail services, timetables, and tickets within Belgium
•  International train tickets (e.g. Eurostar, TGV, ICE) to and from Belgium

Visa

• According to the Belgian Immigration Office, if you reside outside of the EU, you may require a Visa to enter Belgium. A short-stay visa is valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Exempt countries / Visa Required
  If you need a visa invitation letter, please make sure to reach out to us well in advance.   

Medical information

• The European emergency number is 112, available throughout Belgium and the European Union.
• Visitors from the EU/EEA, Switzerland or the UK are entitled to necessary healthcare during a temporary stay under the EHIC/GHIC scheme. Practical information about unplanned healthcare in the EU is available via the European Union’s website.
• Visitors from outside the EU/EEA, as well as anyone requiring urgent medical care in Brussels, may consult the guidance for international patients provided by the Saint-Pierre hospital website.

Weather

Official weather forecasts for Belgium, including Brussels, are provided by the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium which offers an English‑language interface.

HOTELS

• Bedford Hotel [11-minute walk to KBR]
• Hotel Chambord [9-minute walk to KBR]
• IBIS City Centre [14-minute walk to KBR]
• Novotel Brussels City Centre [14-minute walk to KBR]
• IBIS off Grand Place [5-minute walk to KBR]

CONTACT

For questions related to conference logistics, please contact events [at] netpreserve.org.