Seminar ‘Introduction to the Economic Mission to Angola’
- Multisectors
- Angola
Interested in the Angolan market? Join us on 18 February for a seminar exploring new business opportunities in Angola. Prepare for May’s Belgian economic mission, either at the Embassy of Angola or online. Gain insights on the EU–Angola Business Forum, hear company testimonials, and expand your network!
About
hub.brussels, FIT, AWEX, the Embassy of Angola to Belgium, and the Embassy of Belgium to Angola are organizing an informative seminar on business opportunities on the Angolan market on Wednesday 18 February from 2 to 4 PM.
This seminar aims at informing companies ahead of the Belgian economic mission to Angola, taking place from 3 to 9 May.
The upcoming mission comes at an important moment marked by major investments in the Lobito Corridor, economic reforms underway in Angola, the European Union’s strategic interest in diversified supply chains, the EU Business Forum, and renewed regional integration opportunities in Southern Africa.
Program
Master of Ceremony: Ms. Silvana Coelho, Second Secretary Embassy of Angola
14:00 – 14:10 Welcome remarks – Introduction to Angola
H.E. Edgar Gaspar Martins, Ambassador of Angola to Belgium
14:10 – 14:20 Belgian / Angola Relations – Business Opportunities in Angola (Teams)
H.E. Stephane Doppagne, Ambassador of Belgium to Angola
14:20 – 14:35 Overview of the Mission to Angola
Mr. Thomas Dupan, Head of Export Promotion, hub.brussels
14:35 – 14:50 Overview of the EU Business Forum (Teams)
(TBC) Delegation of the European Union to Angola
14:50 – 15:00 Company testimonial: Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR)
Mr. Eric Peiffer, CEO Vecturis
15:00 – 15:10: Company testimonial: Port of Antwerp/Bruges in Angola
Mr. Kelly Broosens, Port Consultant & Project Lead, Port of Antwerp/Bruges Int.
15:10 – 15:20 Managing Risk: The Case of Angola
Mrs. Louise van Cauwenberghe, Senior Country and Risk Analyst, Credendo
15:20 – 15:30 Q&A
Ms. Silvana Coelho, Second Secretary, Embassy of Angola
15:30 Reception & networking
Practical info
Location: Embassy of Angola to Belgium and Luxembourg – Avenue Montjoie 165, 1180 Ukkel/Uccle
Possibility to attend online. Register to receive the online link OR to attend in person at the Embassy.
Attendance is free, but registration is mandatory. Register by Friday 13 February 11:59 AM.
The seminar will be held in English.
Useful resources
Register by Friday 13 February!
Any questions? Just ask Julia!
