Event Report: Portugal Live It! + Portugal Cup 2026

EVENT RECAP OVERVIEW

More than one hundred participants attended the two events organised by the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, bringing together representatives from the financial, real estate, tourism, business and institutional sectors to showcase investment opportunities, business prospects and quality of life in Portugal.

On 22 and 23 May 2026, the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) organised two of its flagship initiatives: Portugal Live It!, held at the Pestana Brussels Schuman Hotel in Brussels, and Portugal Cup 2026, its annual golf tournament, held at Château de la Bawette in Wavre.

The events brought together entrepreneurs, investors, representatives of European institutions, banks, real estate developers, professionals, members of the Portuguese community and institutional partners, confirming the growing interest in Portugal as a destination for investment, residence, tourism and business development.

PORTUGAL LIVE IT:

Portugal as a destination to live, invest and do business

Portugal Live It! provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the opportunities Portugal offers in the fields of investment, real estate, finance, tourism and quality of life.

As the main sponsors of the initiative and members of the CCBP, Caixa Geral de Depósitos and Santander Portugal presented their financing solutions and support services for Portuguese expatriates and international investors interested in developing projects in Portugal. Both institutions highlighted their role in supporting home purchases, real estate investment and the international expansion of business projects, underlining the importance of specialised banking support for those investing from abroad.

Turismo de Portugal presented the excellent performance of the Belgian market and its growth prospects for the coming years, highlighting Portugal as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for tourism, residence and investment. Safety, quality of life, accessibility, cultural heritage, gastronomy, climate and regional diversity were identified as some of the factors that continue to attract visitors, residents and investors from around the world.

Participants also had the opportunity to discover MVRX – Ambrose Hill, presented by Nic Reynaert, an innovative project currently being developed in Ericeira, combining hospitality, longevity, wellbeing, sport, business community and real estate investment. The project generated considerable interest among attendees, reflecting the growing demand for concepts that combine quality of life, work and investment opportunities.

The programme also included a presentation by Travel Tomorrow, the international media platform specialising in tourism, travel and mobility, which showcased its editorial projects and highlighted Portugal’s increasing international visibility and appeal.

Imocomunidades presented its digital platform designed to connect Portuguese communities abroad, Portuguese descendants and international investors with real estate opportunities in Portugal, facilitating access to trusted partners and investment opportunities across the country.

PORTUGAL CUP:

Sport, networking and the promotion of Portugal

The following day, Château de la Bawette hosted Portugal Cup 2026, the annual golf tournament of the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to the competition itself, the event included a golf initiation session for participants with no previous golfing experience, broadening participation and making the event more inclusive. The strong turnout confirmed the growing appeal of a format that combines sport, networking and the discovery of Portugal.

On a particularly warm and sunny day, participants enjoyed excellent conditions on the course. The breaks and networking moments throughout the tournament were especially appreciated, with the Super Bock beers offered during the day providing welcome refreshment for players and guests alike.

The afternoon culminated in the prize-giving ceremony and a closing cocktail reception, creating an excellent opportunity for networking and conviviality among participants, partners and sponsors, and bringing to a close two days entirely dedicated to promoting Portugal and strengthening ties between the Belgian and Portuguese communities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO SPONSORS AND PARTNERS:

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce would like to express its sincere gratitude to the main sponsors of both events:

• Caixa Geral de Depósitos

• Santander Portugal

The Chamber would also like to thank the partners whose support, prize donations and active participation contributed significantly to the success of the events:

• Super Bock (CCBP Protector Member)

• Pestana Hotel Group (CCBP Member)

• Kasa Digital (CCBP Member)

• iServices (CCBP Member)

• Nic Reynaert / MVRX – Ambrose Hill (CCBP Member)

• Buscardini Communications / Travel Tomorrow (CCBP Member)

• The Solar (CCBP Member)

• My Portuguese Friends (CCBP Member)

• Turismo de Portugal

• Imocomunidades

• Golf du Château de la Bawette

Their support was instrumental in delivering a high-quality experience for participants and in promoting Portugal in Belgium.

NEXT STEPS:

CCBP Real Estate Fair with Imocomunidades in Brussels

this September

Following the success of these events, the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the organisation of the Portugal Real Estate Fair, in partnership with Imocomunidades.

The event will take place in Brussels on 18 and 19 September 2026 and will bring together real estate developers, agencies, financial institutions, legal and tax experts, investors and representatives from various regions of Portugal.

The initiative aims to further connect Portuguese citizens living abroad and international investors with opportunities in Portugal, providing direct access to key industry stakeholders and fostering trusted relationships between buyers, investors and professionals.

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce will continue to develop initiatives that strengthen economic ties between Portugal and Belgium, promote Portuguese businesses and contribute to projecting a modern, dynamic and competitive image of Portugal to the international community.