Building Bridges to the U.S. 2026

02/10/2026 (9:30 AM)
02/12/2026 (3:00 PM)
(GMT+01:00) Brussels

Belgium



Wednesday, February 11, 2026 


Join us in Brussels for an exclusive opportunity to explore business expansion in the United States. This event is tailored to connect Belgian companies with America, providing insights, and networking opportunities to create valuable connections. Don’t miss this chance to build valuable connections and explore new business frontiers.

 

Agenda - tentative

9:00 AM  
     
Networking for Belgian Trade Agencies, Industry Federations and Chambers of Commerce with U.S. States representatives.


10:00 AM
 Start of Plenary Session

U.S. Embassy - Welcome Remarks.

Welcome and introduction to SelectUSA by Stephanie Rothman
Keynote on the Administration's Trade and Investment Policy by Gabriel Monzon Cortarelli, Becker Lawyers 
Business Testimonial by Jacques Marbehant, Sr. VP and Head of Transformational Programs & Infrastructure at UCB 

U.S. States Pitches.
Panel discussion: A business perspective on the U.S. business and investment climate, participants; 

- Aertssen Logistics USA
- Agristo
- Dewulf
- Lamifil

End of plenary session.
12:30 PM U.S. State and Business Networking Lunch

3:00 PM  End of the event


Location:

BNP Paribas Fortis
Kanselarijstraat 1
1000 Brussel


PARTNERS




Contact

Karel Vantomme, U.S. Embassy
karel.vantomme@trade.gov