hub.brussels Agenda Webinar on the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement

Webinar on the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement

27/05/26

Did you know that the long-expected EU–Mercosur Agreement is entering into application in May 2026? Is your company ready to fully leverage its potential? Join us online on 27 May to know more and discover what are the business opportunities for Belgian companies.

About

The EU–Mercosur agreement represents a major and decisive opportunity for the Belgian economy, particularly in high-value-added sectors. By reducing tariffs, facilitating access to public procurement markets, and opening services markets, this agreement strengthens the internationalization potential of Belgium-based companies.

The main benefits concern but are not limited to industrial equipment, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, engineering, digital services and information technology as well as access to South American public procurement markets.

In this context, hub.brussels and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) invite you to a strategic webinar on the practical implications of the EU–Mercosur Agreement for Belgian companies.

The event will clarify the agreement implementation timeline, regulatory framework and key aspects that need to be considered by Belgian Companies. Participants will benefit from expert insights and providing concrete, hands‑on guidance to anticipate upcoming developments.

Program

Opening

Keynote Speech: EU Mercosur: a timely opportunity for European Companies

By Maurizio Cellini: Head of EU Delegation Trade Section in Brasilia

What are the implications of EU-Mercosur entry into force for Belgian Companies?

  • Implication for Goods: tariffs and non-tariff trade aspects

By Caroline Van Praet: Customs Attaché in Brazil

  • Implication for Services including overview of double taxation matters

By Anja Berlanger: Senior Advisor FPS Finance

An Overview of EU Mercosur Opportunities for Belgian Companies

By Lionel Van Reet: Principal, Customs and International Trade at Baker Mckenzie

Closing

Session Hosts:

  • Dieter Poleyn: Economic and Commercial Counsellor, hub.brussels
  • Jef Daeninck: Deputy Director for Trade Facilitation, Flanders Investment and Trade

Practical info

Date and time: 27 May 2026 – from 4PM CET (11AM in Sao Paulo).

Language: English

The webinar is free, but registration is mandatory.

Useful resources

Register here

Any questions? Just ask Eline and Dieter!

Eline Faoro

Area Manager Americas

M.:+32 479 45 79 13

efaoro@hub.brussels

Dieter Poleyn

Brazil

Avenida Paulista 1636, Conj. 210,
Edificio Paulista Corporate, Bela Vista,
CEP 01310-200, Sao Paulo
Brazil

+55 11 2368 0820
+55 11 91017 1050

saopaulo@hub.brussels