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Find out how to access our festival locations in Kortrijk City center, Belgium:
Oct.27 - Nov 8: FTI Expo
Reepkaai: Reepkaai, 8500 Kortrijk Belgium
Oct. 29 & 30
Depart (main venue): Nelson Mandelaplein 18 for the Conference, Career Fair.
The Level (conference stage): Botenkopersstraat 2
Hangar K (conference stage): Nelson Mandelaplein 2
Afterparty (Oct.29 only): Track & Kreun: Conservatoriumplein 1
Find places to stay during UNWRAP and check our FAQs for any other questions.
Still Have Questions? Haven’t found your answer yet? Contact us at festival@unwrap.be and we’ll gladly help you out!
Paid parking at Kortrijk Weide (Nelson Mandelaplein), Parking Station (Stationplein 8), in the street of Kortrijk Weide.
This is your best option. It’s approximately a 10-minute walk from Kortrijk railway station.
The building is designed with the necessary facilities to comfortably accommodate people in wheelchairs. There are ramps to access the building and an elevator to move around in between levels. There is also an adapted toilet available. This toilet is specially designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities, including wheelchair users.
Do you require any assistance or do you have questions? Do not hesitate to contact us: festival@unwrap.be
There is ample bike parking in front of Depart, Hangar K, the Level and Kreun.
With a week filled with inspiration, talks and network activities; you might want to consider getting a place to sleep in between the action. Kortrijk offers a variety of accommodations and facilities for all kinds of budgets and tastes. Head over to the website of the City of Kortrijk to find an overview of hotels close to the conference venue.
Coffee, tea, and water are available free of charge throughout the day. Our bar is also open, offering soft drinks, wine, and beer for purchase.
Lunch is included in all Professional Combi Passes. Students can purchase their lunch at student rates on-site. Prefer to explore? There are plenty of eateries in the immediate area.
UNWRAP believes our community should be truly open for everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or religion. This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participant behavior as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.
Yes, UNWRAP provides a special discount for graduate-founded startups (2024 and later). To make use of it, please contact festival@unwrap.be
Coffee, tea, and water are available free of charge throughout the day. Our bar is also open, offering soft drinks, wine, and beer for purchase. Lunch is included in all Professional Combi Passes.
Students can purchase their lunch at student rates on-site. Prefer to explore? There are plenty of eateries in the immediate area.
The building is designed with the necessary facilities to comfortably accommodate people in wheelchairs. There are ramps to access the building and an elevator to move around in between levels. There is also an adapted toilet available. This toilet is specially designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities, including wheelchair users.
Do you require any assistance or do you have questions? Do not hesitate to contact us.
Yes, there is a parking lot available for attendees. Parking Weide is in front of the main venue and Parking station is also nearby. Please note that parking is not free of charge.
Bring your ticket, ID, and any necessary personal items. We have a coat check where you can also leave your backpack if needed.
Kortrijk offers a variety of accommodations and facilities for all kinds of budgets and tastes. Head over to the website of the City of Kortrijk to find an overview of hotels close to the conference venue: https://www.kortrijk.be/meet-in-kortrijk/overnachten
The venue is accessible by public transport, car, and bike:
The festival takes place from October 29 - 30, 2026 in Kortrijk, Belgium. All talks, panels, networking events and the Career Fair are located in the vibrant festival main venue:
Depart Kortrijk: Nelson Mandelaplein 18, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
This ticket is meant for professionals and gives access to:
- All tracks on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 & 30
- Networking events
- Afterparty on Oct. 29
- Matchmaking tool
- Lunch is included
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This ticket is meant for students with a valid student id and gives access to:
- All tracks on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 & 30
- Networking events
- Afterparty on Oct. 29
This ticket is meant for professionals and gives access to:
- All tracks on Thursday or Friday, Oct. 29 & 30
- Networking events
- Afterparty only for Thursday Day Passes
- Matchmaking tool
- Lunch is included
Choose your day:
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