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February 2026
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EUpportunity: 16th Edition of Portugal Network Dinner
Congratulations to Henrique Burnay and the entire EUpportunity team! Once again, EUpportunity delivered one of the most insightful and engaging evenings under the PortugalNetwork initiative. On 3 February , CCBP members had the pleasure of participating in a high-level dinner featuring insightful interventions by Council President AntĆ³nio Costa and EU Ambassador JoĆ£o Vale de Almeida . Their messages were thought-provoking, forward-looking, and sparked excellent discussio
Feb 5
CCBP's Presence at Inauguration of Pestana Brussels Schuman Hotel
The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce was delighted to attend the inauguration of the Pestana Brussels Schuman hotel, reinforcing the portuguese-rooted Pestana Hotel Group 's solid presence in the heart of Europe. Located at the epicentre of European institutions, this new hotel brings the Pestana brand even closer to the pulse of the city and European life . It is an honour to see Portugal - and the island of Madeira - represented through this important international e
Feb 3
Reunion between CCBP and the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, EmĆdio Sousa
The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce was delighted to welcome Secretary of State EmĆdio Sousa last Friday as part of his official visit to Belgium. The meeting provided an opportunity for in-depth reflection on economic activity in Belgium , the strengthening of bilateral economic relations and the role of the Portuguese diaspora as a strategic asset for Portugal as a global nation , based on an international community with a common language, culture and economic cap
Feb 2
CCBP on Meeting with MEP Ana Vasconcelos over the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
š Last Tuesday, CCBP President Ā Kathleen Figueiredo Laissy Ā had the opportunity to take part in a working meeting at theĀ European Parliament , at the invitation of MEPĀ Ana Vasconcelos , portuguese member ofĀ Renew Europe / Iniciativa Liberal , on the Performance Regulation under the future EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) . This exchange took place at a very early stage of the legislative process, allowing the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) to bring
Jan 29
Recap - "Women from the Sea - Azores" Screening and Debate
š A deeply moving evening at the European Parliament Yesterday, the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce had the honour of co-organising the screening ofĀ āWomen from the Sea - AzoresāĀ (Raquel Clemente Martins, 2025) at the European Parliament Ā in Brussels, together with MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral Ā and Oceana . Endorsed by the United Nations Ā and recognised by UNESCO , the documentary highlights the powerful relationship between women in Azores and the sea āĀ reminding u
Jan 15
"Women from the Sea - Azores" Screening at the European Parliament
š 14 January 2026 , 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. CEST š European Parliament in Brussels , room Spinelli A5F385 Hosted by MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral with the support of the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Oceana , join us for a screening session of this documentary, followed by a debate over the topic. Endorsed by the UN and recognized by UNESCO, the āWomen of the Seaā project aims to understand the relationship between women living in Portugal and the sea that su
Dec 22, 2025
CCBP 2025 Year in Review
As 2025 comes to an end, we would like to take a moment to thank you sincerely for your trust, your engagement, and your continued support of the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. This year has truly been one of the CCBPās most impactful years yet. Ā Together, we strengthened our community by welcoming elevenĀ new members , deepening the diversity and dynamism of our network. Ā We organisedĀ 18 events , creating meaningful moments of exchange, visibility, and business op
Dec 18, 2025
CCBP's Annual Christmas Dinner 2025
š½ļøš² A season of Celebrations Last Thursday, 11 December , the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) organized its Christmas Dinner at @Studio , in Brussels. Celebrating the holiday season, this occasion served as an o pportunity for members and friends of the Chamber to socialise and network . The evening was a success, with a lively and cheerful atmosphere and delicacies of Portuguese origin, which were marvellously prepared and served by My Portuguese Friends Ā an
Dec 15, 2025
CCBP at Millenium Portugal Exportador - Business Internalization Forum
The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) was present atĀ Millennium Portugal Exportador ! Represented by InĆŖs Giesteira , our participation in this bustling event provided an opportunity to engage with numerous companies interested in expanding to the Belgian market, particularly in the metalwork, agro-food, and furniture sectors . As a bilateral Chamber, we support organisations at every step of their internationalisation process , offering: š¹ Market-entry guidanc
Dec 4, 2025
Recap - CCBP Meet the Members with Time & Place Consulting
Last Tuesday, 2/12, we hosted a new edition of our Meet the Members series ā this time withĀ Time&Place Consulting . Thank you toĀ Glenn Cezanne , Founder & CEO, for an engaging session on what truly shapes impactful decision-making: āļø Understanding the ādiplomatic spaceā around decisions; āļø Keeping values and empathy at the centre of professional life; āļø Bridging communication, public affairs and innovation; āļø Embracing AI ā while staying firmly powered by people. We al
Dec 4, 2025
CCBP Meet the Members ā Time&Place Consulting
š Tuesday 2 December 2025, 9:30h-10:30h (CEST) š Time & Spaces Board Room Ā (Rue de la Loi 81A, 6th Floor, 1040 Brussels) + Online (hybrid event) For this month's edition of ourĀ Meet the Members Ā initiative, theĀ Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP)Ā is happy to invite youĀ invite you to a networking breakfast to discoverĀ Time & Place Consulting . With an international presence and expertise in many sectors, this member of the CCBP provides integral approaches t
Nov 11, 2025
CCBP's presence at The Sol Ar's "Portes Ouvertes" wine tasting event
A huge thank you to everyone who attended The Sol Ar's 2025 "Portes Ouvertes" event last Thursday! It was a pleasure welcoming CCBP members and their guests to discover and taste a high quality selection of wines each telling its own story of tradition and passion. In addition to a variety of Portuguese wines ā highlightingĀ ANTĆNIO BRAGA WINES ,Ā Santos e Seixo Wines , Cabral de Almeida e Fonseca, Zulmira Vinho Verde,Ā Quinta da Lapa , Alves de Sousa - Douro & Porto Wines
Nov 3, 2025
CCBP Meet the Members: KWAN
š Tuesday 14 October 2025 , 9:30h-10:30h (WEST); 10:30h-11:30h (CEST) š Online Ā For this month's edition of our Meet the Members initiative, the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) invited its members and friends to discover KWAN . This member of the CCBP shines through its talents within the IT area, and focuses on bringing together professionals and projects tailored to their specialties. Ā This session featured Vasco Fradinho , Head of Business Development an
Oct 6, 2025
"Women of Lusophony" - Speech from CCBP President Kathleen Laissy
Last Saturday, Kathleen Figueiredo Laissy, President of the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP), had the honour of serving as...
Sep 22, 2025
CCBP Meet the Members: Travel Tomorrow
On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2025 , the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to a networking breakfast Ā to discover Travel Tomorrow . Get to know this Brussels-based media outlet reporting on the travel and tourism industry , and a long-standing member of the CCBP. Ā This session will featureĀ AntĆ³nio Buscardini , Founder & Editor-in-Chief ofĀ Travel Tomorrow. Ā Topics of discussion : ā¢ Presentation of Travel Tomorrow , celebrating its 5th
Sep 16, 2025
Webinar over Longevity Sector ā CCBP x NEXii Longevity
As a lead-up to the NEXii Longevity Congress 2025, in Porto, to which the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) is partnering with, a special webinar has been held on the previous 8 September. With contributions from Ana Clara Silva Ā (Governo Regional da Madeira); Prof. Dr. Pedro Barata Ā (Centro Hospitalar UniversitĆ”rio); Marcos Leal Ā (Kompassium); e Ana JoĆ£o SepĆŗlveda Ā (40+ Lab), the webinar offered a sneak peek of the topics that will be covered during the main Ā
Sep 11, 2025
CCBP's Presence at "Women of Lusophony" event
āØĀ The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) is proud to support the upcoming eventĀ āMulheres da Lusofonia - Vozes da DiĆ”sporaā (Women of Lusophony ā Voices of the Diaspora), taking place onĀ 20 September 2025Ā at theĀ Press Club Brussels Europe Ā (Rue Froissart 95, Brussels). This initiative, organised by the international non-profitĀ For Women by Women Foundation Ā (FWBW) , aims to celebrate and give visibility to inspiring women of the lusophone diaspora , active in cu
Sep 4, 2025
CCBP partners with NEXii Longevity Congress 2025, Porto
šāØĀ The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) is proud to be an official partner of theĀ NEXii Longevity Congress 2025, Porto , taking place onĀ 8-9 October at the AlfĆ¢ndega Porto Congress Centre. The Longevity sector is one of the fastest-growing fields worldwide , with transformative economic, social, and healthcare implications. Portugal ā including its dynamic regions such as the Autonomous Region of Madeira ā has much to offer for the development of this activity
Sep 4, 2025
CCBP at Douro Business Sunset
A week of connections, insights, and new opportunities! Last Thursday, Kathleen Figueiredo Laissy had the pleasure of joining the Douro...
Aug 11, 2025
CCBP's 2025 Summer Aperitif
Last Thursday, July 10įµŹ° , the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce organized a Summer Aperitif in the center of Brussels, celebrating the arrival of this season and the beginning of the most recent stage for the institution, under the leadership of its new president,Ā Kathleen Figueiredo Laissy . The meeting was also an opportunity to pay tribute to three figures who have marked the Portuguese presence in Belgium in recent years and who are now preparing to conclude th
Jul 14, 2025
Visit to Group Lhoist HQ - Art Collection Guided Tour
Last Thursday, šÆšæš± š¼š³ ššš¹š, the Board of Directors of the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of being welcomed at the headquarters of Lhoist ššæš¼šš½ in Limelette by Marcos FranƧa, CEO of Lhoist Group, and Paulo Correia, Vice President Commercial, Lhoist Europe. Together with H.E. š.š. šš¼šæš“š² šš®šÆšæš®š¹, Ambassador of Portugal to Belgium, and Rui Paulo Almas, BENELUX Director of Portugal Trade and Invest, participants enjoyed an insigh
Jul 7, 2025
17.05 | Portugal Cup'25
INVITATION PORTUGAL CUP '25 The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce invites its Members on this 17th of May to participate in the Portugal Cup Ā golf tournament, in partnership with ChĆ¢teau de la Bawette golf club. The golf tournament will start at 08:30 and is free of charge for Members of the Chamber (participants must be affiliated to the Golf Federation). Ā For those willing to take part in a golf initiation, you can join a course with a professional at the costĀ of 1
May 12, 2025
CCBP appoints first-ever Chairwoman and renews Board of Directors
PRESS RELEASE Ā Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce appoints first-ever Chairwoman and welcomes aĀ renewed Board of Directors Ā Brussels, 5 May 2025 Ā ā The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the election ofĀ Kathleen Figueiredo LaissyĀ as its new Chairwoman, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to assume the role since the Chamberās founding in 1938. Ā Ms. Figueiredo Laissy brings to the position a dynamic vision rooted in innovation, inclu
May 5, 2025
16.05 | Portugal LIVE IT! 2025
āPortugal Live It!ā is an event organised by the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce since 2007, aiming to promote Portugal as a tourism and investment destination. Held in the heart of Brussels' European Quarter, the event features property developers, financial experts, and legal service providers, offering their products and services to potential international investors based in Belgium who are interested in acquiring high-return property investments. As part of its 202
Apr 11, 2025
CCBP's Annual Christmas Dinner 2024
On Friday, December 6, the awaited CCBP Annual Christmas Dinner was held at the āDon Luisā Restaurant in Brussels. The event served as an opportunity for members and friends of the Chamber to socialize and network, offering a lively evening for all those present and accompanied by delicacies with Portuguese origins.
Dec 6, 2024
CCBP x Startup Portugal
Last Friday, November 29, we met in Brussels with representatives from Startup Portugal , with whom we had the pleasure of discussing the startup ecosystem in Portugal and the European Union and the main challenges and opportunities they face. Opportunities for cooperation with CCBP and its members were also discussed. We would like to thank Antonio Dias Martins ,Ā JoĆ£o Silva Ā andĀ JoĆ£o Ramos AssunĆ§Ć£o for their interest and availability and the members of our Chamber, JoĆ£o
Nov 29, 2024
CCBP Organizes event regarding Lobby legislation in Portugal, Belgium and in the EU
Brussels, 03 Oct 2024 : The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) organized a hybrid event this morning in Brussels, at the offices of Weber Shandwick, on lobbying regulation in Portugal, Belgium and the European Union. The event opened with words of welcome from Rui Faria da Cunha , president of the CCBP, and the host, MĆ³nica Vicente Cristina , followed by speeches from Stefaan Fiers , president of the Belgian lobbying association, BEPACT, Sofia CartĆ³ , president of
Oct 3, 2024
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