Next Wednesday 1st October, from 9.00 to 10.15 a.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a breakfast-debate with the participation of Diego de Ojeda, Head of Unit for Coordination for Foreign Policy, Security and Defense at the Secretariat-General of the European Commission. He will speak about:

“The way forward for European Defence”

The event will take place in Brussels, at the premises of the Chamber (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9^th floor, 1210 Brussels).

The presentation will be in English. You can register for this luncheon in this link.

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg and INNSiDE by Meliá Luxembourg, in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy in Luxembourg, are pleased to invite you to a gastronomic dinner with a menu designed for the occasion by the chef Iñigo Urrechu, head chef in several prestigious restaurants such as Zalacain, the first Spanish restaurant to achieve three Michelin stars.

The dinner will take place on 1 October, from 19.30 to 21.30, at the INNSiDE by Meliá Luxembourg hotel.

The dinner aims to be a tribute to Spanish gastronomy, introducing local Luxembourgish products in the elaborations. The meal, in the form of a tasting menu, will be accompanied by a pairing with Spanish wines.

Next Tuesday 7th of October from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, will organise the conference “Should we bid or participate in a project? European opportunities within your organisation’s reach”, in collaboration with the Chamber’s member company Karine Brück International.

This session will offer a practical introduction to European funding opportunities, covering both tenders and directly funded projects, with a focus on strategic positioning, eligibility, and application processes.

The speakers will be Karine Brück is an expert in European Union law and international public procurement, with a strong background in advising SMEs, clusters and research institutions on EU funding and market access.

The event will take place in English at the premises of the Chamber (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9º – 1210 Brussels).

Admission is free, registration is compulsory.

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On October 15^th and 16^th 2025, from 9:00 to 11:30, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “Social Media Management for Businesses”, in collaboration with Philippe Schifflers, Digital Marketing Consultant and Online Instructor.

This training is designed for profiles looking to level up their social media, regardless of the industry or company size. To ensure the viability and lifespan of your Social Media project, it is vital to understand the importance behind a social media audit, the elements behind a social media strategy, how to engage with customers, understand GDPR, collaborate with stakeholders & influencers, effectively manage events & online reputation, as well as learning how to work with a social media calendar and how to navigate through a social media crisis.

This course will cover these and other hot topics and will provide the participants with different tools to help their level up their social media presence in this five-hour webinar divided in two days. The training will be held in English.

Check the full programme of the last edition of this online training here.

If you are interested in participating, register below:

Next Monday, 20 October, from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will host the conference ‘AI at work: Opportunities, risks and legal compliance’, in collaboration with the Chamber’s partner company, Derecho360.

This talk will address the opportunities, risks and legal obligations involved in using AI tools in companies and in everyday work.

The presentation is aimed at companies that use AI as a work tool (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, internal developments) and as an HR tool (talent assessment, staff performance, etc.).

The speakers will be Laura Van Gompel, a lawyer specialising in Mexican and Belgian law, with expertise in data protection and contracts, and Yirley Gonzales, a lawyer specialising in Peruvian law, with expertise in copyright and trademark protection.

The event will take place in Spanish at the Chamber’s premises (Av. des Arts 1, 9º, 1210, Brussels).

Entry is free of charge, registration is mandatory.

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with Baker McKenzie Luxembourg, is pleased to invite you next Wednesday 22 October from 18.00h to 19.30h to an onsite conference about “New CSSF circulars and DORA: Changes in the Luxembourg regulatory framework”, at the Baker McKenzie Luxembourg offices (10-12 Boulevard Roosevelt, L-2450 Luxembourg). Organized in the framework of the Spanish Financial Forum, the speaker Ana Vazquez, Counsel at Baker McKenzie, will discuss in detail how the Luxembourg regulatory framework is developing in the context of the implementation of DORA.

In the context of the ever-increasing risk of cyberattacks, DORA is a legislative measure that consolidates and updates information and communication technology (ICT) risk management and cyber risk in financial services.

• Why has CSSF issued these new circulars and what impact do they have on the current regulatory framework?
• Key elements of Circular 25/880, 25/882 and 25/893.
• DORA vs non-DORA entities: what are the specific differences?

During this interactive session, the expert will answer these questions and analyse the impact of the new CSSF circulars, the main requirements and impacts that DORA will have on the financial sector and how to anticipate key deadlines (registration of information, appointment of a cloud officer, eDesk reporting, etc.).

The session will be held in Spanish.

Free entrance and mandatory registration.

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with Baker McKenzie Luxembourg, has the pleasure to invite you to a conference about “Interactions between transfer pricing and VAT: another twist to increase”  the next Wednesday 5 November, from 18:30 to 20:00, in the offices of Baker McKenzie Luxembourg (10-12 Boulevard Roosevelt, L-2450 Luxembourg).

Transactions between head offices and their branches are once again in the spotlight of European tax agencies, especially in the areas of VAT and transfer pricing. Growing litigation before the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) reflects the challenges companies face in complying with ever more stringent and evolving rules.

In this context, we invite you to a practical seminar with the participation of:

• Antonio Weffer, Transfer Pricing Partner, Baker McKenzie Luxembourg.
• Antonio Merino, Lawyer in charge of the VAT practice, Baker McKenzie Luxembourg.
• Antonio Albarran, VAT lawyer, Baker McKenzie Madrid.

The speakers will decipher the latest jurisprudential trends of the CJEU, the transfer pricing documentation requirements and the best practices to optimise the tax burden of your business group. A unique opportunity to resolve doubts and prepare your company for current and future regulatory challenges.

The session will be held in Spanish.

Free admission, registration is mandatory.

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg has the pleasure to invite you next Thursday 6^th of November from 11.30 a.m. to 13.30 p.m. to the luncheon-debate in Brussels with Theo Francken, belgian minister of Defence and Foreign Trade, who will speak about:

“National and European defence investment programs of the legislature.”

The event will take place at the Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place (Rue A. Orts 3-7, 1000 Brussels).

The event will be held in English.

Limited places.

Sponsored by:

On 15 November, from 12.00 to 4.00 p.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising its III Padel Tournament in Brussels, with the aim of promoting professional networking among its network of contacts. The event will take place at the Tour & Taxis Padel Club (Av. du Port, 86C – 1000 Brussels), on indoor padel courts.

There will be two competition categories: amateur (1-2,5 Playtomic level) and advanced (+2,5 Playtomic level). The necessary equipment for the game (rackets, balls, etc.) will be made available to participants. In addition, each participant will receive a sports T-shirt and will be entered into a draw for a long-haul flight to Latin American countries for two people.

After the tournament, there will be a networking lunch and an awards ceremony.

If you would like to participate and do not have a playing partner, please contact info@e-camara.com.

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The training on “Advocacy strategies in the EU” returns to Brussels. On 19 and 20 November, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is holding the seventh edition in Spanish of one of its top trainings, in hybrid format.

Now more than ever, the European Union plays a key role in the establishment of the regulatory framework in which companies work. For this reason, this course offers the opportunity to acquire a global vision of the functioning and competencies of the EU institutions, as well as the various communication channels with them, in order to provide participants with the knowledge and tools that will enable them to establish effective communication with the European authorities.

The course will be taught by renowned professionals from a wide range of backgrounds: multinationals, specialised consultancies, business organisations, senior European officials, etc. and will include practical case studies that will bring you closer to the day-to-day running of the Brussels bubble.

In addition, those who choose to attend the course on-site will be able to visit the European Parliament and the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, where they will explain how they work and what the role of the Council is.

See the programme of last year’s edition here.

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is pleased to invite you to a guided visit to the Council of State of Luxembourg that will take place next Tuesday 25 November 2025.

The President of the Council of State, Marc Thewes will be accompanying us on the visit, and will explain in detail the functions of this institution, how it works and who its members are.

The Luxembourg Council of State is a consultative body of the Executive that advises the government of the Grand Duchy and the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg, providing opinions on draft and proposed laws and on their compliance with the national Constitution. It also has important regulatory and administrative functions.

The Council of State is a building closed to the public generally, which will be opened exceptionally for members of the Chamber on this guided tour.

The tour will be conducted in English. Places are limited.

Next Thursday 27^th November, from 9.00 to 10.00 a.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a breakfast-debate with the participation of Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union.

The topic of the presentation will be announced shortly.

The event will take place in Brussels, at the premises of the Chamber (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9^th floor, 1210 Brussels).

The presentation will be in English. You can register for this luncheon in this link.