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!

Services we provide for press

01

Attend the official press events organised by ADW

02

Visit The Club and Expo Club to discover highlights and receive additional information about participating brands and exhibitions. As a press you also receive a goodiebag.

03

Read all stories prepared for press by our exhibitors.

04

Download the official digital press kit, including press releases, images and practical information

Press release edition 2026

find press release here

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

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.

apply here for one of the programs

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.”

intimate arena

“Antwerp offers a new and more intimate arena, which should be seen in contrast to how large 3 Days of Design has become… ”

authencity in design scene

Would I visit ADW again in 2026? Absolutely. Antwerp Design Week offers something rare in today’s fast-paced design scene: authenticity

press releases exhibitors

Looking for a story? Several of our exhibitors have prepared press releases for Antwerp Design Week. You might just find the inspiration you are looking for.