Rally 12. International Swimmingpond Conference

Program Rally

On Monday, September 25 and Tuesday, September 26, 2023, we will be taking you to a series of leading swimming pond projects in Belgium. Hop on the bus and enjoy 2 carefree and inspiring days. We are taking care of everything: bus rides, catering, professional guides and explanations and of course the most beautiful swimming ponds in Belgium!

We always depart from the Van der Valk Hotel in Mechelen where the Swimming Pond Conference takes place on Wednesday and Thursday.

Be impressed by the program below and register quickly for this 2-day rally! 
Places are limited and are granted on a 'first come, first served' basis.

Participation rates

Early bird rate (for registrations until 31.03.2023)
Members: €195 incl. VAT - Non-members: €245 incl. VAT

Normal price (for registrations after 31.03.2023)
Members: €230 incl. VAT- Non-members: €285 incl. VAT

 

  • Monday 25/09/2023 Rally day 1 - Flemish route

Time Activity Program Speaker
10:30 Departure The bus departs from the Van der Valk Hotel in Mechelen heading for Antwerp.
11:00 Visit 1 Visit to the public swimming pond Boekenbergpark in Antwerp. TBD
12:15 Visit 2 Visit to a private project in Antwerp. TBD
13:45 Lunch Lunch at PCS Ornamental Plan Research in Ghent.
14:30 Visit 3 Visit to a swimming pond for research at PCS. TBD
15:45 Visit 4 Visit to a private project in Beveren. TBD
16:15 Visit 5 Visit to a private project in Rumst. TBD
18:00 End of Rally day 1 - Flemish route Bus ride to the Van der Valk Hotel in Mechelen. Arrival at 6 p.m.
19:00 City walk in Mechelen Discovering Mechelen during a walk in the city center. TBD
20:00 Dinner To end the day, we will enjoy dinner in downtown Mechelen.

 

 

  • Tuesday 26/09/2023 Rally day 2 - Walloon route

 

Time Activity Program Speaker
10:30 Departure The bus departs from the Van der Valk Hotel in Mechelen heading for Antwerp.
11:00 Visit 1 Visit to the public swimming pond Boekenbergpark in Antwerp. TBD
12:15 Visit 2 Visit to a private project in Antwerp. TBD
13:45 Lunch Lunch at PCS Ornamental Plan Research in Ghent.
14:30 Visit 3 Visit to a swimming pond for research at PCS. TBD
15:45 Visit 4 Visit to a private project in Beveren. TBD
16:15 Visit 5 Visit to a private project in Rumst. TBD
18:00 End of Rally day 1 - Flemish route Bus ride to the Van der Valk Hotel in Mechelen. Arrival at 6 p.m.
19:00 City walk in Mechelen Discovering Mechelen during a walk in the city center. TBD
20:00 Dinner To end the day, we will enjoy dinner in downtown Mechelen.