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Registration for EOSC-A’s 10th General Assembly is now open

Venue

Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Koningin Astridplein 7
Antwerp, 2018 Belgium
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EOSC Association

The 10th General Assembly meeting of the EOSC Association will be held as an in-person, lunch-to-lunch event on 27-28 May 2025 in Antwerp. Details regarding registration, event venue, accommodation options, and recommendations for things to do in Antwerp are provided below.

GA#10 will take place alongside the closing event for the EOSC Focus project and the kick-off of its successor, EOSC GRAVITY. Members planning to attend the handover from EOSC Focus to EOSC GRAVITY on 26 May 2025 need to complete a separate registration form.


Registration

Registration for GA#10 is now open! To participate in this important event, where members will elect the next President of the EOSC Association, please complete the registration form by 5 May 2025 (23:59 CEST).


Venue

EOSC Association’s 10th General Assembly will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre.

The hotel is ideally located in front of the magnificent Antwerp Central Station, just steps away from the city’s trendy and historic center. The venue is easily accessible by train and car, with a direct train from Brussels Airport (Zaventem) to Antwerp Central Station in just 30 minutes. There is also a direct Eurostar connection to Antwerp.

  • Address: Koningin Astridplein 7, 2018 Antwerp
  • Telephone: +32 (0) 3 203 12 34
  • E-mail: info.astrid.antwerp@radissonblu.com
  • Parking: Private underground parking with direct hotel access (€21.00/24h)

 


Accommodation

We have negotiated preferential rates for EOSC-A participants at the following hotels:

1. Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre

  • Enjoy a 15% discount on the best available rate when you book through this link
  • Discount Code: EOSC25 (entered automatically if you book through the link above)

2. Park Inn by Radisson Antwerp City Centre

  • Hotel located right next to event venue
  • Enjoy a 15% discount on the best available rate when you book through this link
  • Discount Code: EOSC25 (entered automatically if you book through the link above)

3. Hotel Indigo Antwerp – City Centre

  • Hotel located right next to event venue
  • A limited number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at a preferential rate of €142.00 per night for a Standard Single Room (double bed). The rate includes breakfast, WiFi, VAT, service charges, and city tax of €2.97 per person per night.
  • Book through this link (preferential rate available only for dates between 25-28 May 2025)

Other recommended hotels

  • Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
  • Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
  • Hilton Antwerp Old Town

Explore Antwerp

Antwerp is a vibrant city offering a mix of history, culture, shopping, and gastronomy. Whether you’re a fashion lover, art enthusiast, or foodie, there’s something for everyone.

  • Antwerp Zoo: One of the oldest ZOOs in Europe, located just opposite the event venue.
  • Chocolate Nation: The world’s largest Belgian chocolate museum, a must-visit for chocolate lovers.
  • KMSKA – Royal Museum of Fine Arts: Home to an extensive collection of Flemish and international masterpieces.
  • Cathedral of Our Lady: A UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral featuring works by Rubens and stunning architecture.
  • Grote Markt & Historic City Center: The heart of Antwerp, surrounded by beautiful guild houses, the town hall, and lively cafés.
  • MAS (Museum aan de Stroom): A striking modern museum offering panoramic city views and exhibitions on Antwerp’s history, trade, and culture.
  • Red Star Line Museum: An immersive museum telling the story of millions of emigrants who traveled from Antwerp to America.
  • Het Steen: Antwerp’s medieval fortress, now a visitor center with exhibitions on the city’s maritime history.
  • Meir Shopping Street: The city’s main shopping avenue, home to both international brands and Belgian designers.
  • Port of Antwerp & The Havenhuis: The second-largest port in Europe, featuring the stunning Port House designed by Zaha Hadid.

Antwerp bike tours

Explore Antwerp’s hidden gems with a guided Antwerp Bike Tour, an eco-friendly way to enjoy the city in a group.

  • Email: info@antwerpbiketours.eu
  • Telephone: +32 488 55 38 69

Contact EOSC-A Secretariat

For any question you may have, please contact the EOSC-A Secretariat at ga@eosc.eu.