CCBP & CCLBL Trade Mission 2026 Lisbon & Funchal | 5–9 October 2026
Updated: Sep 21
The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) and Câmara de Comércio Luso-Belga-Luxemburguesa (CCLBL) are pleased to announce the 2026 Trade Mission to Portugal, taking place in Lisbon and Funchal from 5 to 9 October 2026.
Designed as a high-level business and institutional programme, the mission will bring together companies, institutions and key stakeholders to explore opportunities in investment, innovation, competitiveness, sustainability and internationalisation.
The programme will include dedicated sessions, company and project visits, institutional meetings and networking moments, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage with Portugal’s dynamic economic ecosystem — from mainland Portugal to Madeira.
Participants of the Trade Mission will be lodged at Dorma Liberdade, while in Lisbon, and Pestana Casino Studio, while in Funchal.
DETAILED DRAFT PROGRAMME:
MONDAY, 5 OCTOBER - Day of Departure
17:05 — Departure of the delegation from Brussels to Lisbon (TAP)
19:00 — Arrival in Lisbon
20:00 — Check-in at hotel (Dorma Liberdade - Av. Duque de Loulé 124, 1050-093 Lisboa)
20:30 — Dinner in Mama Shelter Hotel (R. do Vale de Pereiro 19, 1250-270 Lisboa)
TUESDAY, 6 OCTOBER - Mainland Portugal as a Modern, Innovative Economy
08:30 — Departure from hotel
09:30 - 11:30 — Discussion on Portugal as an investment destination: real estate, wealth preservation and long-term value creation with BNP Paribas and/or AGEAS
11:30 - 13:30 — Tour at Unicorn Factory & Network lunch (Av. Infante Dom Henrique 143, 1950-406 Lisboa)
14:00 - 16:00 — Discussion on the future of growth: economic trends, artificial intelligence and competitiveness at Ernst&Young (Av. da Índia 10, 1st floor, 1300-299 Lisboa)
16:00 - 17:00 — Aperitif at LX Factory (R. Rodrigues de Faria, 1300-501 Lisboa)
18:30 - 21:30 — Reception at the residence of the Belgian Ambassador in Portugal (R. Garcia da Orta 45, 1200‑678 Lisboa)
WEDNESDAY, 7 OCTOBER - Mainland Portugal as a Modern, Innovative Economy
08:30 — Departure from hotel
09:00 - 10:30 — Meeting with AICEP and Banco Português de Fomento (BPF)
11:00 - 13:00 — Visit of NAM (project supported by DELTA) + talk on Sustainability & Investment (R. Marechal Gomes da Costa 98, 1685-901 Famões)
13:30 — Meeting with Banco Santander (R. da Mesquita 61070-238 Lisboa)
14:45 — Departure to the airport
16:45 — Flight (TAP) to Funchal
18:35 — Arrival in Funchal and transfer to hotel (Pestana Casino Studio, Av. do Infante 9, São Martinho, 9004-513 Funchal)
16:45 — Dinner in Funchal
THURSDAY, 8 OCTOBER - Madeira as a Unique European Platform
08:30 — Departure from the hotel to Madeira International Business Centre (Zona Franca da Madeira Industrial Park, 9200-047 Caniçal)
09:00 - 12:00 — Madeira as a European platform for international business and investment - Visit to Madeira International Business Centre by SDM + Meetings with Eutelsat Madeira Lda. and Madeira Wine Company
12:00 - 13:30 — Lunch in Funchal
13:30 - 14:15 — Visit to the Bolo de Mel Museum (traditional honey cake) (R. das Pretas 63, 9000-049 Funchal)
14:30 - 17:00 — Showcase of Madeira's innovation ecosystem, digital economy, entrepreneurship support and university-industry partnerships at Tecnopolo Madeira (University of Madeira) - Arditi - Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology, and Innovation (Caminho da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal)
17:30 — Visit to the Port of Funchal, followed by a cocktail reception with the President of the Ports of Madeira (Est da Pontinha, São Martinho, 9000-014 Funchal)
20:00 — Dinner with the Regional Secretary of Economy of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Invest Madeira
FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER - Madeira as a Unique European Platform
10:00 - 11:30 — Meeting with ACIF (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Funchal) (R. dos Aranhas 26, São Martinho, 9000-044 Funchal)
12:00 - 14:30 — Visit of Madeira banana production and lunch (Túnel do Lugar de Baixo 101 VE3, N.º 2, 9360-592 Ponta do Sol)
14:30 — Departure to Funchal and to the airport
17:20 — Flight (TUI) to Brussels
19:35 — Flight (TAP) to Lisbon
PRICING TIERS:
450€ - Exclusively Lisbon
Includes: Bus transfers and Meals.
1300€ - Lisbon & Funchal
Includes: Flights, Bus transfers and Meals (Lisbon & Funchal) + Hotel (Funchal).
1600€ - Lisbon & Funchal
Includes: Same as above + Hotel (Lisbon).
1800€ - Round-trip Brussels-Lisbon-Funchal
Includes: Full Package
⚠️ Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
⚠️To secure participation, a deposit of 30% must be paid by 24 July 2026, to IBAN BE37 2100 6794 6128. Registration will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment.
🔗 REGISTER YOUR PLACE HERE!
Registrations open until 30 July
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