Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
Reno Summit is the B2B event where professionals from the renovation, restoration, and repurposing sectors come together to exchange knowledge and inspiration. Attendees will immerse themselves in the latest trends, techniques, and products shaping the future of sustainable building and heritage management.
This event is a unique opportunity to network with decision-makers and industry leaders. Reno Summit takes place in Gent, Belgium.
TL;DR
- 1Sector Focus: Renovation, restoration and repurposing of existing buildings - materials, techniques, systems and services for refurbishment and heritage projects rather than new-build construction.
- 2Co-located Event: The Edubuild Summit runs the same day in a neighbouring hall at Flanders Expo, so one trip covers renovation supply and education-building themes.
- 3Practical Snapshot: Brussels Airport (BRU) is the usual gateway, roughly 68 km and 51 minutes by road via the E40; from Gent-Sint-Pieters station, tram T1 or buses 76, 77 and 78 stop at Flanders Expo.
Why visit
Attend Reno Summit to stay updated on the latest developments in renovation and restoration. Dates and Venue: Thursday 26 November 2026 at Flanders Expo, Sint-Denijs-Westrem, Ghent, Belgium - reconfirm the final 2026 dates on reno-summit.be before booking travel. Organiser and Access: Organised by OOLA BV with visitor information and registration handled through reno-summit.be; check which registration category (visitor, trade, exhibitor) applies to you before travelling.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Reno Summit provides direct access to key decision-makers and stakeholders in the renovation sector. Showcase your innovative solutions and services, engage in valuable conversations, and generate leads in a compact, one-day format. Benefit from free catering and a hassle-free booth setup.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Architects seeking innovative materials and techniques
Contractors looking for efficient renovation solutions
Government officials interested in sustainable building practices
Building owners and property developers seeking partnerships
Facility managers looking for maintenance solutions
Energy experts focused on efficiency and sustainability
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Renovation specialists showcasing innovative techniques
Restoration experts presenting heritage management solutions
Suppliers of sustainable building materials
Architectural firms looking for collaboration opportunities
Contractors seeking to network with decision-makers
Technology providers for building management systems
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Sustainable building materials and techniques
Heritage restoration products and services
Renovation tools and equipment
Energy-efficient building solutions
Smart building technologies
Consulting services for renovation projects
Location & Facilities
Venue
Flanders Expo
Gent, Belgium
Facilities
Parking
Flanders Expo in Gent typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Flanders Expo in Gent typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Flanders Expo for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Who runs the show
Organisers
OOLA BV
What's on
Programme
2
Seminar
1
Event days
08:00–9:00
Typical time
Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
08:00 – 12:00
& 13:00 - 17:00 ・ 13:00 - 16:30 Fridays 08:00. CALL 34 3850 6217
Seminar
9:00
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Seminar
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Gent, Belgium
Why it matters
Attending Reno Summit on 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-26 in Gent lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
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Sustainability in procurement
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Automation and labour efficiency
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Regional supply-chain resilience
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Brussels Airport
to venue
by car
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
tram
Estimated costUSD 35-75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forGent-Sint-Pieters station to the Flanders Expo stop (tram T1, about 10 minutes)
Tram T1 has been temporarily not running between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Flanders Expo; if it is still suspended on your travel date, use bus 76, 77 or 78 from platform 8 at the station.
bus
Estimated costUSD 35-75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forBus lines 76, 77 and 78 to Sint-Denijs-Westrem P+R Flanders Expo
Buses run roughly every 20 minutes and connect the venue with Ghent city centre, Lochristi, Wachtebeke, De Pinte and Deinze; the same stop serves the P+R car park.
train
Estimated costUSD 12-28 airport or regional rail single journey
Best forBrussels Airport (BRU) airport station to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Then continue to Flanders Expo by tram T1 or buses 76-78. Check NMBS/SNCB route planners for the day of travel, since late-evening frequencies are lower.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 120-170 metered for the approx. 68 km airport transfer; short hops within Ghent approx. EUR 15-25 - confirm with the operator
Best forBrussels Airport (BRU) to Flanders Expo
Roughly 51 minutes by road via the E40 according to Google Maps routing. For the return leg, ask the venue desk to call a taxi rather than relying on street hailing after the halls close.
car
Estimated costParking tariff not published in captured sources - confirm with the venue
Best forE40 exit 14 and The Loop exit 7 to Flanders Expo car parks and the Sint-Denijs-Westrem P+R
On-site and P+R parking serve the halls; arriving before the morning peak avoids queues at the car park entrances on show day.
Plan your trip
Visa & entry documents
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Visa not required
ATA Carnet: check with organiser
Weather
Ghent in late November is cool, grey and damp: the average high is about 9 C (48 F) with an average low near 6 C (43 F), and rain falls on roughly 19 days of the month. Expect short daylight hours, wind off the open terrain around the Flanders Expo halls, and a mix of light rain and dry spells - layered, water-resistant clothing works better than a single heavy coat.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Belgian mobile plans commonly bundle fixed and mobile calls with generous 4G/5G data, and EU roaming rules let most European SIMs work in Belgium on their home allowance; check your operator before travel and compare a local prepaid SIM (Proximus, Orange, Telenet/Base) or an eSIM at Brussels Airport if you need more data. Venue Wi-Fi availability and any password are confirmed on site - ask at the registration desk rather than assuming coverage in every hall. Belgium uses 230 V type C/E sockets, so bring an adapter for UK, US or other non-European plugs.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language in Ghent
Ghent is Dutch-speaking; English is widely used in Belgian business settings, so English-language stand material is normal at a show like Reno Summit, but a Dutch one-line greeting or product sheet helps with local contractors, restorers and municipal buyers.
Registration and badge collection
Reno Summit uses registration through reno-summit.be, and visitor guidance for Flanders Expo has pointed to free visitor registration; bring the confirmation and a photo ID, and allow extra time at the entrance if you arrive at the opening hour.
Money, tipping and cards
Belgium uses the euro. Card and contactless payments are standard at hotels, restaurants and the venue, though small independent suppliers may prefer cash. Service is included in restaurant bills; rounding up or leaving about 5-10 percent is a normal courtesy, not an obligation.
Daylight and daily rhythm
Late November daylight in Ghent is short, with darkness falling in the late afternoon, so plan customer dinners and city walks around a compact window. Many restaurants in the centre fill up on show evenings - book ahead if you are hosting a group.
Getting around locally
De Lijn operates the tram and bus network linking Gent-Sint-Pieters with the Flanders Expo stop; buy or validate a ticket before boarding and confirm live fares on the De Lijn network, as ticket prices differ between the app and on-board purchase.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU) is the closest major gateway to Flanders Expo, about 68 km and roughly 51 minutes by car via the E40. Carriers flying into BRU include Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, SWISS, Turkish Airlines and AJet (via Istanbul SAW). From London, Brussels Airlines and British Airways operate direct flights of roughly 70-75 minutes, while direct Eurostar trains from London St Pancras to Brussels take about 2 hours and can beat a short-haul flight door to door; the onward rail leg from the airport or Brussels to Gent-Sint-Pieters then takes about an hour. Book into BRU for the shortest transfer to Ghent, compare bag and change fees before purchase, and check whether a rail ticket bundled with your journey is cheaper than a separate airport-to-Ghent fare.
Visa
Belgium is in the Schengen area. UK and US passport holders do not need a visa for business visits of up to 90 days within any 180-day period; other nationalities should check whether they need a Schengen short-stay visa and, if so, apply in person at the Belgian embassy or consulate for their country of residence.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
A Schengen short-stay visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days from entry into Belgium unless a shorter duration is specified. Even visa-exempt business visitors may be asked to prove the purpose of the trip and sufficient means of subsistence at the border.
OfficialHotels
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Check-in (recommended)
2026-11-25
Check-out (recommended)
2026-11-27
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Brussels Airport (BRU). Allow road or rail time to Flanders Expo; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Flanders Expo: Ghent (near Flanders Expo): Courtyard by Marriott Ghent; Ghent (near Flanders Expo): Van der Valk Hotel Gent; Ghent city centre (Dampoort): ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing coverage in Ghent is thinner than in Brussels, and availability around the Flanders Expo district can be limited when several halls empty at once. Confirm which apps operate in the city before you rely on them, and ask your hotel or the venue registration desk to call a licensed taxi for the return trip if no car is showing on the app.
Public transit: Tram T1 links Gent-Sint-Pieters to the Flanders Expo stop in roughly 10 minutes, and buses 76, 77 and 78 also serve the site, connecting it with Ghent city centre, Lochristi, Wachtebeke, De Pinte and Deinze on a roughly 20-minute frequency. Tram T1 has been temporarily not running between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Flanders Expo, in which case use the buses from platform 8 at the station. From Brussels Airport (BRU), take the NMBS/SNCB train to Gent-Sint-Pieters and continue by tram or bus. Single De Lijn journeys are approximately EUR 2.50-3.00 depending on app versus on-board purchase - confirm live fares before travel.
Parking: Flanders Expo has on-site car parks plus a P+R at Sint-Denijs-Westrem, reached via exit 14 of the E40 and exit 7 of The Loop. Daily parking tariffs were not published in the sources captured for this listing, so confirm current rates and which car park serves your hall with the venue or organiser. Exhibitor guidance currently states that exhibitors do not need a parking pass on the set-up day; arrive early on show day to avoid queues at the car park entrances.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: Late November in Ghent typically runs an average high of about 9 C (48 F) and an average low near 6 C (43 F); daily highs for the period have been forecast in the 48-59 F band. Expect a wide swing between damp, mild afternoons and cold evenings, and cool halls when doors are open for deliveries.
Seasonality: November is one of Ghent's wetter months, with rain recorded on roughly 19 days. Monthly rainfall averages around 53 mm (2.1 in) and rarely exceeds 94 mm (3.7 in), so the pattern is frequent light rain and drizzle rather than extreme downpours; even a dry forecast day can turn wet while you are inside the halls.
Packing: Pack a warm, water-resistant outer layer, a couple of mid-layers, an umbrella and waterproof shoes for the walk between car parks, tram stops and the Flanders Expo entrances. Bring a compact bag that fits a laptop or catalogues, since halls are warm inside but the walk from the P+R and bus stops is exposed, and plan for a dark, cold journey back to Ghent in the late afternoon.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Reno Summit usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
14 days before
Confirm the 26 November 2026 Reno Summit date on reno-summit.be, complete your visitor registration, and check whether the co-located Edubuild Summit in the neighbouring hall needs a separate sign-up. — Source: https://www.reno-summit.be
12 days before
Book flights into Brussels Airport (BRU) or a train ticket to Gent-Sint-Pieters; the rail leg from the airport station to Ghent takes roughly an hour, so a late arrival pushes you past the show opening. — Source: https://www.google.com/travel/flights?q=Flights+from+London+LHR+to+Brussels+Airport+BRU+on+2026-11-26&gl=be&hl=en
10 days before
Reserve a hotel: central Ghent options such as ibis Gent Centrum Opera and ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort are usually cheaper, while Courtyard by Marriott Ghent and Van der Valk Hotel Gent sit closer to Flanders Expo. — Source: https://www.google.com/travel/search?q=hotels%20near%20Flanders%20Expo%2C%20Gent%2C%20Belgium&checkin=2026-11-26&checkout=2026-11-27&gl=BE&hl=en
7 days before
If you travel from outside the Schengen area, confirm visa or entry requirements for Belgium and carry trip-purpose evidence, accommodation proof and your registration confirmation. — Source: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium
3 days before
Plan the last mile to Flanders Expo: tram T1 or buses 76, 77 and 78 from Gent-Sint-Pieters drop at the Flanders Expo stop; drivers use exit 14 of the E40 and the venue or P+R car parks. — Source: https://www.flandersexpo.be
1 day before
Pack for damp November weather in Ghent (rain on roughly 19 days of the month, highs near 9 C), print or download your registration confirmation, and allow extra time for badge collection if you arrive at peak opening hour. — Source: https://www.weather-atlas.com/en/belgium/ghent-weather-november
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Flanders Expo
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Reno Summit registration concourse
Flanders Expo
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Flanders Expo
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$228.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
- Visa$185.00
Estimated total$563.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Reno Summit fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When and where is Reno Summit 2026 taking place?
Reno Summit 2026 runs on 26 November 2026 at Flanders Expo, Maaltekouter 1, 9051 Ghent, Belgium.
Who is Reno Summit aimed at?
Reno Summit is a B2B event for professionals from the renovation, restoration and repurposing sector, focused on sustainable renovation and building transformation.
How do I get to Flanders Expo by public transport?
Take the train to Gent-Sint-Pieters and continue by tram T1 (about 10 minutes to the Flanders Expo stop) or by bus lines 76, 77 or 78, which stop close to the venue. Note that tram T1 has been temporarily not running between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Flanders Expo at times, in which case use the buses from platform 8.
Is there parking at Flanders Expo?
Flanders Expo is reached from exit 14 of the E40 Brussels-Ostend motorway; use exit 7 of The Loop for the visitor car parks PB and PC operated by the City of Ghent. P+R The Loop is a large parking facility at the site.
Do I need a visa to attend Reno Summit in Belgium?
Belgium is in the Schengen area. Many nationalities, including UK and US passport holders, can attend short business visits of up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa; other nationalities should check visa requirements with the Belgian embassy or consulate for their country of residence.
Is admission to Reno Summit free?
Visitor registration for Reno Summit 2026 is promoted as free entry; register in advance via the official Reno Summit website to secure access.
Glossary
- Repurposing
- Giving an existing building a new use without full demolition, a core theme alongside renovation and restoration at Reno Summit.
- Renovation
- Upgrading an existing building's structure, systems or performance, the central professional focus of Reno Summit attendees.
- Restoration
- Careful repair and conservation of buildings with heritage or architectural value, represented by specialists such as Belgian restoration contractors.
- Edubuild Summit
- A co-located event held on the same day in an adjacent hall at Flanders Expo, focused on the education-building sector.
- Schengen short-stay visa
- A visa allowing a visit to Belgium and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, applicable to some non-EU attendees.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Reno Summit 2026
- renovation trade show Belgium
- restoration expo Gent
- repurposing event 2026
- Reno Summit
- Reno Summit Gent
- Reno Summit Gent 2026
- Gent Belgium
- Trade Show Gent 2026
- Renovation
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