Organizing a conference is one thing. Organizing one in a location that immediately feels like a story in itself is quite another. Alden Biesen, one of the largest publicly accessible castle sites in Belgium, combines heritage, nature, and professional infrastructure in a single, fully self-sufficient venue. This makes a multi-day conference not only practical but also impactful.
1. Everything on one historical site: efficient and experience
With over 30 rooms and various outdoor venues, Alden Biesen has the capacity to accommodate any size plenary session, workshop, breakout, or networking event. From small meetings to large events with thousands of attendees, Alden Biesen offers a suitable setting.
Because all spaces are within walking distance, organizers create a single, logical flow without shuttles, commuting stress, or lost time—an efficiency that immediately benefits participants and planners.
2. Sleeping, eating and meeting in the same place
For multi-day conferences, it's a significant advantage that participants can stay overnight on the grounds. The stylish rooms are nestled in the heart of the heritage site, allowing participants to experience the same atmosphere and community from morning until evening.
Catering is also easily arranged: Alden Biesen works with both its own kitchen team and certified external caterers. The technical team supports all setups and makes organizing easier for planners.
3. Heritage that inspires and gives the right impression
Alden Biesen is more than just a location. The estate is a protected monument in a protected landscape, with a cultural and international profile. It hosts hundreds of cultural and business activities annually and attracts more than 250,000 visitors.
This atmosphere has a lasting impact: participants experience the conference as a true experience within a heritage site that has held significance for 800 years.
4. Practical features that planners love
Scalability: from 10 to thousands of visitors
Technical support: professional crew present
Flexible room layout: multiple rooms can be combined for receptions, dinners, lectures or parallel sessions
Recognized conference center: strong reputation in MICE and culture, with international appeal
5. A location that enhances the story of your conference
Alden Biesen elevates the experience even before the program begins: long avenues, heritage buildings, gardens, and the iconic moated castle create an atmosphere that exudes both tranquility and grandeur.
This makes every conference not just a gathering, but a memory; a story that lingers.
Alden Biesen... Where epic stories begin
