The Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) is delighted to invite you to our upcoming event, “Bridging Markets: Belgium–China Business Exchange,” taking place on Thursday, 7 May 2026, at 10:30 CET. This event is proudly organized with the participation of Belgian and Chinese business communities, including Deloitte Belgium and Huawei
Join us for a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts from academia and industry, as we explore the dynamic and evolving business landscape between Belgium and China.
This event is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange on the key opportunities and challenges shaping ongoing bilateral trade and investment. We will address the impact of ongoing geopolitical and economic developments, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technology trends.
This is an ideal event to connect with influential stakeholders of business communities from both China and Belgium.
Agenda:
10:30-11:00: Registration
11:00-11:05: Welcome Remarks by Mr. Renaud Hendrice, Partner at Deloitte Belgium.
11:05-11:25: “Navigating Between Economic Dependency and Autonomy” by Prof. Bart Dessein, Professor at Ghent University.
11:25-11:55: “Challenges and Opportunities for Chinese Companies in Belgium and Europe” by Mr. Xu Lin, Manager and Mr. Tomo Matsui, Senior Manager of Deloitte Belgium.
11:55-12:10: “What Chinese Companies Can Bring to the Belgian Market?” by Mr. Gert-Jan van Eck, COO of Huawei Benelux and Ireland.
12:10-12:50: Panel Discussion: Enhancing Belgium-China Collaboration – Practical Perspectives joined by Belgian and Chinese business leaders
- Mr. Eric Touati, Business Director of the China Belgium Technology Center (CBTC)
- Mr. Lionel Kohn, Senior Investment Project Manager of AWEX
- Mr. Matthias Lommers, Partner of Global Employee Service at Deloitte
- More panelists TBC
12:50-12:55: Closing words by Mr. Bernard Dewit, Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC)
12:55-14:00: Networking lunch
Registration:
BCECC Members: Free of Charge
Non-members: €60/person (VAT Excl.)
Venue:
Radisson Collection Hotel Grand Place
Wolvengracht 47 Rue du Fossé aux Loups
B-1000 Brussels
Interested in joining the event? Please fill in the form before May 4, 2026!