Events in Belgium

The Innova Fair or the World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies at Brussels Expo is the event that appeals to the mad professor in all of us. Over 800 participants from 40 countries are brought together for this fair to showcase more then 1200 innovations and inventions. In attendance are the world’s more renowned researchers, inventors and official bodies from around the world. The world’s media always covers the event, hot on the trail of new technology and nutty inventors.

Nearly ten years ago the I Love Techno event started at Ghent’s Vooruit nightclub, but now with over 35,000+ people in attendance the promoters have moved it to Flanders Expo, which fills five large halls with music and people. Each year more and more people show up, so make sure to get your tickets in advance if you plan to attend.

What could be more magical then Christmas in Medieval Bruges, with its cobbled streets, historic buildings and horses and carts rolling by. The stalls for the Christmas market on the main square forms a ring around an open-air ice rink. Shoppers browse the market amongst festive Christmas lights for elegantly-package chocolates, brightly-colored sweets and unusual hand-made decorations.

This event taking place in Brussels’ Centre Culturel de Joli Bois in December takes a step back in time. They are not talking about Play Stations and iPod’s at this Toy Party. This is a nostalgic two-day event that brings the magic of real toys to life and looks at the secret behind games that have brought smiles to children for centuries. Ranging from classic train sets, remote control cars and tin soldiers through to magic lanterns, Viewmasters, building bricks and yo-yos, it should keep little minds and restless fingers busy.