Indonesia Creative Week Belgium (ICWB) is part of the Indonesia in Motion initiative, a long-term cultural and creative economy program designed to strengthen connections between Indonesia and Europe.
This year's theme, INDONESIA PULSE, celebrates the energy, diversity, and creativity of Indonesia through immersive experiences, fashion showcases, exhibitions, performances, discussions, and creative collaborations.
Experience
Fashion Shows & Emerging Designers
Cultural Performances
Photography Exhibitions
Film Screenings
Creative Industry Talks
Pop-Up Stores & Indonesian Brands
Networking Opportunities
Cultural Performances
Photography Exhibitions
Film Screenings
Creative Industry Talks
Pop-Up Stores & Indonesian Brands
Networking Opportunities
Indonesia Pulse: Creativity in Motion
Antwerp & Brussels | October 2026
For one week, Belgium becomes a stage where Indonesian creativity, fashion, culture, design, photography, film, and innovation connect with European audiences through a city-wide experience across Antwerp and Brussels.
More than an event, Indonesia Creative Week Belgium is a platform that bridges cultures, sparks collaborations, and creates opportunities for creative talents to reach international markets.
A space for everyone
Indonesia Creative Week Belgium is for anyone who loves creativity, culture, and new experiences.
Whether you're passionate about fashion, art, design, photography, film, or simply curious about Indonesia, you'll find inspiration, stories, and connections throughout the event.
We also welcome creative professionals, students, media, buyers, cultural organizations, and the Indonesian diaspora to connect, collaborate, and celebrate creativity together.
OPEN CALL FOR CREATORS
This Is Your Stage
We invite visionary creatives to present their work at
UNRAVEL
CROSS CULTURE FASHION LAB & COMPETITION
JUNE 2026 - AGUSTUS 2026
ANTWERP & BRUSSEL - BELGIUM
Registration & Application
REQUIREMENTS :
Portfolio (max. 10 pages)
Motivation & concept proposal (max. 300 words responding to UNRAVEL – Cross-Cultural theme)
CV / Designer Profile
Selected designers contribute a €350 participation fee to confirm their place in a curated international fashion lab and competition. (A curated starter kit of Indonesian traditional
textiles is included - Batik, Sasirangan, Tenun)
SELECTION CRITERIA :
Strong design identity & originality
Ability to work with heritage materials
Experimental and conceptual approach
Awareness of sustainability & craftsmanship
Potential for international market relevance
Openness to cross-cultural collaboration
SELECTED PARTICIPANTS:
A highly curated selection of 10 emerging designers across Europe.
Target Participants
Emerging fashion designers (0–5 years professional experience)
Based in Europe (fashion schools, independent designers, young brands.
Strong interest in:
- Material-driven design
- Craftsmanship & making
- Cross-cultural narratives