5th International Family Business Research Forum
Date
Location
Organized by
Hasselt University, Host for 2022
IPAG Business School, Founder of IFBRF
Special thanks to
How to reach Hasselt
Due to its central location, Hasselt is easily accessible by various modes of transportation. When travelling by plane, multiple airports are available in the vicinity of Hasselt in various countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Germany). When travelling by train, it is recommended to use the direct connection from Brussels/Brussels Airport (+- 60 minutes) to reach Hasselt Station. When travelling by car, Hasselt is easily accessible through many major highways in Europe.
Conveniently reachable via the following airports:
- Belgium
- Brussels Airport: 75 km
- Charleroi Airport: 96 km
- Liège Airport: 40 km
- The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Airport: 195 km
- Eindhoven Airport: 70 km
- Maastricht - Aachen Airport: 30 km
- Germany
- Düsseldorf Airport: 120 km
- Köln-Bonn Airport: 150 km
(shuttle services are available depending on time and place of arrival)
When transporting by train, it is recommended to start your journey to Hasselt from Brussels or Brussels Airport (Eurostar/Thalys available)
There is a direct connection to Hasselt from Brussels and Brussels Airport (approx. 60 min).
Easily accessible by car using the following routes:
- E25/A2: Amsterdam - Luxembourg
- E40: Köln - Brussels
- E42: Liège - Paris
- E314: Maastricht - Aachen
Recommended accommodations
Since Hasselt is also called the Capital of Taste and is centrally located in the heart of Europe
(Aachen, Maastricht, Liège), a wide range of hotels to experience Hasselt is available. To make
sure that you have a great time during the 5th IFBRF congress, we have made a selection of hotels
that we think will meet everyone's wishes. The hotels are located in the city center, within walking
distance (5 to 15 minutes) of the conference venue, and range from 81 to 121 EUR per night
(including breakfast).
B&B Hotel***
- 200 meters from the venue
- 81 EUR/night
Holiday Inn Express***
- 550 meters from the venue
- 94 EUR/night
Radisson Blu****
- 700 meters from the venue
- 125 EUR/night
Radisson Park Inn***
- 700 meters from the venue
- 95 EUR/night
HasHotel****
- 850 meters from the venue
- 105 EUR/night
The Century**
- 1000 meters from the venue
- 95 EUR/night
Conference programme
Day 1 - Tuesday 27 September 2022
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Welcome Reception
(Buon'Eatalia - Zuivelmarkt 22, 3500 Hasselt)
Day 2 - Wednesday 28 September 2022
9:00am - 11:00am
Welcome and Keynote
11:00am - 4:30pm
Paper Discussions Sessions
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Social Activity
Jenever Museum - Tour & Tasting (Witte Nonnenstraat 19, 3500 Hasselt)
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Gala Dinner
(Blend by Rauw - Slachthuiskaai 5, 3500 Hasselt)
Day 3 - Thursday 29 September 2022
9:00am - 3:00pm
Paper Discussion Sessions