Building Bridges to the USA 2025

Friday, February 21, 2025  - event sold out -

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

09:00 AM  
     
Networking for Belgian Trade Agencies, Industry Federations and Chambers of Commerce with U.S. States representatives.

10:00 AM   
Start of Plenary Session

Tim Richardson – CDA US Embassy - Welcome Remarks    

Charles R. Ranado - Minister Counselor US Commercial Service - Introduction to Building Bridges. 

Fabienne L’Hoost - General Director BFTA - Introduction to the Belgian Economic Mission to the U.S.A

Ilham Kadri - CEO of Syensqo - How US industrial policy can advance your US business
  

A panel discussion - The business perspective on the US business climate and investing in the U.S.A. 

Moderator: Kristen Andersen, Transatlantic Advisor AMCHAM
Panel
Claire Burtin - Head of Strategy and Planning - John Cockerill Hydrogen
Emmanuel Flaam - CEO - Netalux
James Zackheim – Head of Corporate Strategy - UCB 
Yves De Vinck – CEO - Roger & Roger
 

Stephanie Rothman - SelectUSA HQ – Introduction to SelectUSA

Introduction to the U.S. States: a panel discussion with Wisconsin, North Carolina and New Jersey 
Moderators: Karelle Lambert and Kristof Lowyck - Director Americas FIT and AWEX

12:00 PM  US State and Business Networking Lunch

03:00 PM
End of the event

Venue : BNP Paribas Fortis Rue Baron Hortastraat 4, Brussels

Contact:

Karel Vantomme

karel.vantomme@trade.gov