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Practical Information

What you need to know before you travel to the Summit.

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At a glance

Dates
26–31 October 2027
Location
Bruges, Belgium
Venues
Concertgebouw Brugge and the BMCC
Expected attendance
approx. 2,000 participants
Format
Inaugural International Rehabilitation Summit

Language

All abstracts and presentations must be in English.

Key dates

  • Abstracts openAutumn 2026
  • Registration opensNovember 2026
  • Early bird closesMarch 2027
  • The Summit26–31 October 2027

Getting there and staying

The Summit takes place at one meeting point in the heart of Bruges, a city you can walk end to end.

The International Rehabilitation Summit will take place at Concertgebouw Brugge and the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre (BMCC). Located only a few steps apart in the centre of Bruges, the two venues form a connected and inspiring setting for the Summit. Both are within walking distance of numerous hotels, historic landmarks and world-famous museums.

Concertgebouw Brugge
’t Zand 34, 8000 Bruges
BMCC
Beursplein 1, 8000 Bruges

Thanks to the compact nature of the city, many accommodation options in and around the historic centre are within walking distance of the Summit venues BMCC and Concertgebouw.

Special Summit Rates

We are currently working with Visit Bruges (visitbruges.be) to arrange preferential rates at a selection of hotels for Summit participants.

Further information about participating hotels, rates and booking instructions will be published on this page as soon as it becomes available.

Accessible accommodation

Are you looking for accommodation that meets specific accessibility requirements? The VISITFLANDERS Accessibility Finder provides detailed information to help you plan your stay. We also recommend confirming your individual requirements directly with the accommodation provider before booking.

You can also consult the practical guide Bruges: Accessible for Everyone, covering accommodation, transport, parking and other useful accessibility information.

In preparation

The practical guide for international visitors is still being written.

Two of these are already answered on the Travel & Accommodation page:

  • Visas and invitation lettersIn preparation
  • Arriving by train, plane or carTravel & Accommodation
  • Getting around BrugesTravel & Accommodation
  • Accessibility at the venuesIn preparation
  • Connectivity and Wi-FiIn preparation
  • Currency and paymentsIn preparation
  • Insurance, health and emergenciesIn preparation
  • Weather in late OctoberIn preparation

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Questions

  • The Summit

    summit@irsiglobal.org

    Attending, speaking, submitting an abstract, or asking about the programme, the dates and the city.