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 is organising on Monday 27 October a Networking lunch-debate in Brussels with Mirzha de Manuel, member of the cabinet of Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Simplification.

The event will take place at the Chamber’s premises (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9th floor, 1210 Brussels) and after the presentation, a cold buffet lunch will be offered, giving attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas and expand their network of contacts.

The topic of the presentation will be announced shortly.

The presentation will be given in English.

Places are limited.

Next Thursday 30th October, 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 Cristina Lobillo, Director of Energy Security and International Relations at DG ENER, who will speak about “EU energy security and geopolitical context”.

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 will hold its first Alumni afterwork event on Thursday 30 October, designed to bring together former interns and employees of the institution.

The meeting will take place at the Chamber’s new offices, located at Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9th floor (1210 Brussels). These more modern and better equipped facilities will serve as the setting for a reunion that seeks to keep alive the bond with those who have been part of the Chamber at different stages.

This after-work event will mark the start of a series of regular meetings with the Chamber’s Alumni network, with the aim of continuing to strengthen the professional and personal ties of a constantly growing community.

If you have ever been part of the Chamber’s team, you can request to register for the meeting by sending an email to comunicacion@e-camara.com.

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.

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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.

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is launching the third edition of its training program, “Introduction to the Luxembourg Financial Market”, which will take place from September 1 to 11, 2026, in Luxembourg. This initiative is aimed at young professionals seeking to develop their careers in the financial sector in the Grand Duchy, offering a unique opportunity to integrate into a dynamic and highly competitive market.

Training Objectives

The program aims to provide participants with the key skills required to operate in the Luxembourg financial sector, addressing it from both an economic and legal perspective. The curriculum combines theory and practice, consolidating fundamental finance principles while adapting to the local context to facilitate professional insertion. Upon completion, participants will have access to a minimum six-month contract with financial sector companies.

Target Audience, Admission Requirements, and Applications

The program is designed for graduates in Economics, Finance, Law with an economic specialization, Political Science with an economic focus, and Business Administration (ADE), as well as for master’s degree holders with at least one year of work experience and a good command of English, interested in expanding their knowledge of the Luxembourg banking and financial sector. Knowledge of other languages will be considered an advantage but is not a mandatory requirement.

Candidate selection will be carried out through resume review and a personal interview. Interested applicants must send their application to luxembourg@e-camara.com, including the registration form, CV, motivation letter, and a copy of their degree with courses and grades.

The program, delivered entirely in English, has a fee of €1,850 + VAT. An additional registration fee of €100 + VAT (non-refundable) is required, which will be deducted from the total amount in the event that the candidate is ultimately admitted to the program.

Organization and Program

The training will be conducted over two weeks, with 4-hour daily sessions, promoting interaction and the study of real case scenarios. The teaching staff will consist of recognized professionals from the Luxembourg financial sector.

The detailed program from the previous edition can be consulted at this link.

On 23^rd September and 24^th September 2026, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “Communication for European projects”, in collaboration with its member company Vision Communication Consultancy.

This webinar hosted by the trainer Ramón Vila, Director of Vision Communication, is focused on providing branding, public affairs, marketing, communication or community engagement professionals with the keys to execute and evaluate a comprehensive and effective communication campaign for their agencies, organisations, programmes and European projects.

During the first session, a presentation of EU communication will be given with an explanation of the different EU projects currently in existence. The reality of consortia in European projects and the need to adapt the project communication and dissemination strategy to different contexts will be explored.

The second session will focus on project communication, exploring the management of social networks, the different communication products, and the need for proper event management.

Throughout both sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn about examples of good and bad practices of communication in different European projects and how to effectively design and manage a communication strategy in different projects granted by the EU.

You can check the full programme of the course here.