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"Women from the Sea - Azores" Screening at the European Parliament
🕒 14 January 2025 , 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. CEST 📌 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 ‘Women of the Sea’ project aims to understand the relationship between women living in Portugal and the sea that su
Dec 22
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 CCBP’s most impactful years yet. Together, we strengthened our community by welcoming eleven new members , deepening the diversity and dynamism of our network. We organised 18 events , creating meaningful moments of exchange, visibility, and business op
Dec 18
CCBP's Annual Christmas Dinner 2025
🍽️🌲 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 an
Dec 15
CCBP at Millenium Portugal Exportador - Business Internalization Forum
The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) was present at Millennium Portugal Exportador ! Represented by Inês 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: 🔹 Market-entry guidanc
Dec 4
Recap - CCBP Meet the Members with Time & Place Consulting
Last Tuesday, 2/12, we hosted a new edition of our Meet the Members series — this time with Time&Place Consulting . Thank you to Glenn Cezanne , Founder & CEO, for an engaging session on what truly shapes impactful decision-making: ✔️ Understanding the “diplomatic space” around decisions; ✔️ Keeping values and empathy at the centre of professional life; ✔️ Bridging communication, public affairs and innovation; ✔️ Embracing AI — while staying firmly powered by people. We al
Dec 4
CCBP Meet the Members – Time&Place Consulting
🕘 Tuesday 2 December 2025, 9:30h-10:30h (CEST) 📍 Time & Spaces Board Room (Rue de la Loi 81A, 6th Floor, 1040 Brussels) + Online (hybrid event) For this month's edition of our Meet the Members initiative, the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) is happy to invite you invite you to a networking breakfast to discover Time & Place Consulting . With an international presence and expertise in many sectors, this member of the CCBP provides integral approaches t
Nov 11
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 – highlighting ANTÓNIO BRAGA WINES , Santos e Seixo Wines , Cabral de Almeida e Fonseca, Zulmira Vinho Verde, Quinta da Lapa , Alves de Sousa - Douro & Porto Wines
Nov 3
CCBP Meet the Members: KWAN
🕘 Tuesday 14 October 2025 , 9:30h-10:30h (WEST); 10:30h-11:30h (CEST) 📍 Online 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. This session featured Vasco Fradinho , Head of Business Development an
Oct 6
"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
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 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. This session will feature António Buscardini , Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Travel Tomorrow. Topics of discussion : • Presentation of Travel Tomorrow , celebrating its 5th
Sep 16
Webinar over Longevity Sector – 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 (Governo Regional da Madeira); Prof. Dr. Pedro Barata (Centro Hospitalar Universitário); Marcos Leal (Kompassium); e Ana João Sepúlveda (40+ Lab), the webinar offered a sneak peek of the topics that will be covered during the main
Sep 11
CCBP's Presence at "Women of Lusophony" event
✨ The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) is proud to support the upcoming event “Mulheres da Lusofonia - Vozes da Diáspora” (Women of Lusophony – Voices of the Diaspora), taking place on 20 September 2025 at the Press Club Brussels Europe (Rue Froissart 95, Brussels). This initiative, organised by the international non-profit For Women by Women Foundation (FWBW) , aims to celebrate and give visibility to inspiring women of the lusophone diaspora , active in cu
Sep 4
CCBP partners with NEXii Longevity Congress 2025, Porto
🌍✨ The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) is proud to be an official partner of the NEXii Longevity Congress 2025, Porto , taking place on 8-9 October at the Alfândega Porto Congress Centre. The Longevity sector is one of the fastest-growing fields worldwide , with transformative economic, social, and healthcare implications. Portugal – including its dynamic regions such as the Autonomous Region of Madeira – has much to offer for the development of this activity
Sep 4
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
CCBP's 2025 Summer Aperitif
Last Thursday, July 10ᵗʰ , 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, 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
Visit to Group Lhoist HQ - Art Collection Guided Tour
Last Thursday, 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, the Board of Directors of the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of being welcomed at the headquarters of Lhoist 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 in Limelette by Marcos França, CEO of Lhoist Group, and Paulo Correia, Vice President Commercial, Lhoist Europe. Together with H.E. 𝗛.𝗘. 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗹, Ambassador of Portugal to Belgium, and Rui Paulo Almas, BENELUX Director of Portugal Trade and Invest, participants enjoyed an insigh
Jul 7
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 golf tournament, in partnership with Château 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). For those willing to take part in a golf initiation, you can join a course with a professional at the cost of 1
May 12
CCBP appoints first-ever Chairwoman and renews Board of Directors
PRESS RELEASE Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce appoints first-ever Chairwoman and welcomes a renewed Board of Directors Brussels, 5 May 2025 — The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the election of Kathleen Figueiredo Laissy as its new Chairwoman, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to assume the role since the Chamber’s founding in 1938. Ms. Figueiredo Laissy brings to the position a dynamic vision rooted in innovation, inclu
May 5
16.05 | Portugal LIVE IT! 2025
‘Portugal Live It!’ 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
CCBP's Annual Christmas Dinner 2024
On Friday, December 6, the awaited CCBP Annual Christmas Dinner was held at the ‘Don Luis’ 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 , João Silva and João Ramos Assunção for their interest and availability and the members of our Chamber, João
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, Mónica Vicente Cristina , followed by speeches from Stefaan Fiers , president of the Belgian lobbying association, BEPACT, Sofia Cartó , president of
Oct 3, 2024
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