Dear press relation,

Thank you for your interest in Antwerp Design Week and all its facets. We are happy to see our event is gaining more recognition. We sincerely appreciate your willingness to get to know this new design event better.

Our ultimate goal is to place Belgian Design and Antwerp firmly on the international map as a benchmark and design capital.

We greatly value your support in bringing this vision to life.

Thank you!

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Preview event

Concept
An exclusive first introduction before the official opening. Short, curated and high impact.

When

Friday 29 May

For who
Influencers, journalists and editors seeking early access.

What
Opening event invitation and visits to three selected sneak peek locations.

Mandatory
Full attendance on Friday 29 May

VIP Program

Concept
A fully hosted three day immersion in a small, curated group.

Registrations for VIP Program are closed!

Guided Tours

Concept
A curated one day visit with a fixed itinerary.

When

30 May - 1 June

For who
Press who prefer a structured day;

What
Start at EXPO CLUB, followed by guided visits across selected districts.

Themes
30 May, retail focus.
31 May, architecture focus.
1 June, hospitality focus.

Mandatory
Full attendance of the selected day.

Open Days

Concept
Explore freely and create your own route.

When

All days of the event

For who
Journalists and creators who prefer full autonomy.

What
Free access to all locations. Support and press materials at EXPO CLUB.

No fixed program. Full flexibility.

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4 reasons
to visit
as
press

01

Enter pop ups, galleries, hotels and studios that you would otherwise not find yourself!

02

Enjoy workshops, talks and other events to meet other design lovers!

03

Discover brands, events and creative spaces across Antwerp, all within a compact setting and meet the people behind the brands.

04

Experience a city that lives with design as a compas during this event.

words of our 2025 press

“ Unlike larger, more commercialised fairs, Antwerp Design Week offers an intimate platform where meaningful conversations unfold. It feels like a city ready to redefine the global design narrative on its own terms.”