Export Talk-Show: the secret recipe for a successful princely mission

21/05/25

The “rendez-vous” to be for Brussels-based companies looking to go global is back! The concept is simple: discover during an informal evening international business opportunities through real-life stories from entrepreneurs who’ve taken the plunge into export. Join us on Wednesday, May 21 from 6:30 PM at the offices of hub.brussels.

About

This informal evening aims to foster exchange and networking among Brussels entrepreneurs expanding beyond our borders. Whether you’re already active internationally or not, the practical knowledge and inspiring testimonials from our speakers will provide you with valuable insights to succeed internationally or to take the leap!

Learn from Entrepreneurs Like You

For this new edition of the Export Talk-Shows, we focus on international expansion with an exclusive spotlight on royal economic missions. These missions offer an unparalleled showcase for Brussels companies ready to stand out in foreign markets.

The program includes practical advice, winning strategies, and concrete experiences around three key questions:

  • How to stand out during a royal economic mission?

  • How to maximize the benefits after participation?

  • What are the long-term economic impacts?

Three Brussels companies — Dugardyn & Partners LawfirmA2M and Seco — will share their inspiring journeys and tangible benefits gained from participating in royal economic missions, alongside our representatives in Turkey, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Program

  • 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Doors open & welcome drink
  • 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM: ACE Presentation: Expanding Horizons through Royal Economic Missions
  • 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM: “The Secrets of a Successful Royal Economic Mission”
    • Testimonial from Olivier Dugardyn (Dugardyn & Partners Lawfirm) and Stefano Missir di Lusignano (General Delegate of the Brussels-Capital Region in Turkey)

    • Testimonial from Marcela Rocha (Architect Team Leader at A2M) and Dieter Poleyn (General Delegate of the Brussels-Capital Region in Brazil)

    • Testimonial from Wim Van Alboom (International Deputy Director at Seco) and Jimena Villar Bouchacourt (General Delegate of the Brussels-Capital Region in Uruguay)

  • 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Buffet, drinks, and networking
  • 9:00 PM: End of the evening

Practical info

Date: May 21, 2025, from 6:30 PM

Location: hub.brussels, Chaussée de Charleroi 110, 1060 Brussels

Admission: Free, but registration is mandatory

Useful resources

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*Inscriptions open until May 21, 2025

Any questions? Just Ask Lorenzo and Federica!