School infrastructure
Large investments in both new construction and renovation of schools are necessary to future-proof our school buildings and give our youth every opportunity

Future-proof school buildings
An essential investment in the future
There are an estimated 20,000 school buildings in Flanders and Brussels, covering an area of 16.6 km2. But the state of education infrastructure in Belgium leaves much to be desired. Many school buildings suffer from aging, poor energy performance and a lack of modern facilities that respond to contemporary educational methods and needs.
In Flanders, the infrastructure issue received a major boost since 2010 through PPP programs such as Scholen van Morgen and Scholen van Vlaanderen and the DBFM model. Similar initiatives are in the pipeline in Wallonia and Brussels. But despite the efforts of all stakeholders, major investments in both new construction and renovation remain necessary to make our school buildings future-proof and give our youth every opportunity.

Decree on open schools
Open schools as engines of society
Schools increasingly occupy a central place in village life. Since March 1, 2024, the decree on open schools came into force, more and more schools are making their infrastructure available to associations and organizations, outside of normal school hours.
With the decree for open schools, the Flemish Government wants to further increase the extracurricular use of school buildings to meet a growing need for space for (sports) associations, youth clubs, after-school care and municipal or provincial services.
Record investments
Help build the schools of the future
In the coming years, record budgets will be released in Belgium for the construction and renovation of schools. Governments, schools and investors are actively looking for innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions – and Edubuild Summit is the place where decision-makers get ideas and choose their partners.
Edubuild Summit Brings professionals together
As an exhibitor, you will gain direct access to this fast-growing market and position your company as an essential player in the future of education infrastructure. Don’t miss the opportunity to win new clients and contracts in an industry with billions in investment potential.