{"id":161172,"date":"2026-06-02T13:35:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/act-wise.be\/blogs\/ghent-as-a-capital-of-knowledge-compact-yet-world-class\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T13:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:35:32","slug":"ghent-as-a-capital-of-knowledge-compact-yet-world-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/act-wise.be\/en\/blogs\/ghent-as-a-capital-of-knowledge-compact-yet-world-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghent as a capital of knowledge: compact, yet world-class"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ghent proves that size isn\u2019t everything. According to the latest ranking by Dealroom.co\u2014an international data platform for startup and tech ecosystems\u2014Ghent ranks 10th globally as a \u201cDensity Leader\u201d and 4th in Europe, after Cambridge, London, and Stockholm. In other words: nowhere else packs as much innovation and knowledge per capita as Ghent.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dealroom doesn\u2019t just assess the number of companies or investments but focuses on impact relative to population size. And that\u2019s exactly where Ghent excels. The city combines top academic talent, cutting-edge research, and a business-friendly environment within a compact setting.
\nThis makes Ghent exceptionally attractive for conferences and seminars: knowledge, research, and innovation are literally within walking distance of each other. You\u2019re not spread across a vast metropolis, but right in the heart of a dynamic ecosystem that works, evolves, and grows.<\/p>\n

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Ghent is the ideal location to host a conference or seminar and maximize its impact: you combine meaningful content with a powerful context. Whether you want to share knowledge, build networks, or find inspiration in tech, research, or sustainability\u2014you\u2019ve come to the right place. Moreover, Ghent is centrally located and easily accessible from across Belgium and the Netherlands, with Brussels Airport just an hour away by car. Its proximity to Bruges and the port of Zeebrugge-Ostend also adds strong logistical advantages. And after a full day of content? Then you can enjoy a vibrant student city, offering a lively nightlife, diverse gastronomy, and a rich cultural scene.<\/p>\n

Our office is based in Ghent, so yes, we might be a little biased \ud83d\ude09. But precisely because of that, we truly understand how strong this city is. Ghent doesn\u2019t feel like a typical large city, but rather as a perfectly integrated knowledge hub where everything is close by and seamlessly connected.
\nDuring projects, we consistently experience how easy it is to build connections between universities, companies, and research centers. This dynamic collaboration makes every event here more impactful and content-rich. Ghent is vibrant and thriving, something you can feel before, during, and after every seminar.<\/p>\n

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What makes Ghent so strong?<\/p>\n