Next 24th April, Thursday, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a luncheon-debate in the framework of its Business Circle tribune on the occasion of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the participation of Agnieszka Bartol, Ambassador Permanent Representative of Poland to the European Union, who will speak about “Enhancing the competitiveness of the EU through the digitalisation of SMEs”.

The event will take place in the Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place (Rue Auguste Orts, Grand Place 3-7, 1000 Bruxelles, Bélgica), from 12.30 to 14.30 p.m.

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

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Next Friday, 25th April, the Chamber is organising a guided corporate visit to the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec), with partner companies and other organisations interested in getting to know first-hand the world’s largest independent research and innovation centre for nanoelectronics and digital technology.

The visit will start at 9.00am and will include a tour of the imec lab cleanroom and a presentation by imec Vice President Jo de Boeck.

Although the meeting point for the visit will be the imec premises (Remisebosweg 1, 3001 Leuven), the Chamber will arrange a bus from Brussels, leaving from Rue de Loxum (in front of the cathedral). The bus will leave at 8.15 a.m. and will return after the visit at 12.30 p.m.

See the detailed agenda of the visit at the following link.

You can register for this visit by clicking on the button below:

On 14^th and 15^th May 2024, 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.

Next Thursday 15th May, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a luncheon-debate in the framework of its Business Circle tribune with the participation of Daniel Calleja, director general of the European Commission’s legal services.

The event will take place in the Hotel NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon (Rue Bodenbroek 2, 1000 Bruxelles), from 12.30 to 14.30 p.m. More information on the theme of the lunch will be available soon.

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

Next Friday, May 16, 2025, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organizing a guided corporate visit to the Port of Antwerp, one of the largest ports in Europe and the second largest in terms of total cargo transported.

Its central location, extensive transport connections and great infrastructure make the Port of Antwerp an excellent choice for business.

Patrick Van Cauwenberghe, Business Development Officer of the Port of Antwerp for the United Kingdom, will be in charge of welcoming the participants.

During the visit, the participants will be able to see first-hand the Port’s facilities (the spaces destined for RORO, containers, general cargo, the chemical cluster, its Next Gen projects and sustainable initiatives, its rail connections…).

After the visit, a networking lunch will be held in a restaurant.

Although the meeting point for the visit will be the Antwerp Port Authority building (Zaha Hadidplein, 1), the Chamber will provide a direct bus from Brussels. More information on schedules coming soon.

Next Monday 19th May, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a luncheon-debate in the framework of its Business Circle tribune with the participation of with Jessika Roswall, commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy at the European Commission.

She will speak on ‘Changing the Mindset: Challenges and opportunities in a Circular Europe’, focusing on the circular economy and the bioeconomy in the EU and its key role in shaping a more competitive, resilient and autonomous Europe.

The event will take place in the Hotel NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon (Rue Bodenbroek 2). More information on the theme of the lunch will be available soon.

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

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is pleased to invite you to an exclusive tasting of Spanish wines, accompanied by cheeses, ham and typical Spanish inlay. The event will take place next Wednesday 21th May, from 18:30 to 20:30, in Luxembourg (70 Rue de l’école, 8353 Garnich).

The tasting will be conducted by Jesús Vicente, Manager of Vicente & Fils, a boutique specialising in wines and gourmet products. During the tasting, seven wines will be presented (five red wines and two white wines) and you will be able to enjoy selected gourmet snacks.

Don’t miss this opportunity to taste the best of Spanish wine!

Limited places.

Next 18 and 19 June, from 9.00 am, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg organises the online training ‘Programmes and opportunities available under the Erasmus+ programme’, a course given by the business developer at CWC Consulting and EU project writer Paloma Cantero, member of the EmprendeBeLux programme.

This workshop will allow educational centres, or public or private companies committed to education to better understand the Erasmus+ programme and the different funding opportunities through its different actions.

Specifically, the training will go in depth into the different types of projects offered by the programme and the main novelties and sources of funding recently incorporated into the programme. It will also explain how to start using the programme’s electronic platform.

The full course programme can be found here.

To register for the training, please click on the button below:

Next Thursday 19th June, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a luncheon-debate in the framework of its Business Circle tribune with the participation of Miguel Gil Tertre, Head of Cabinet of Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition at the European Commission.

The event will take place in the Hotel NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon (Rue Bodenbroek 2). More information on the theme of the luncheon-debate will be available soon.

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

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On 15^th and 16^th and July, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “Public speaking and networking: How to understand and connect with your audience”, in collaboration with Masha Tarle, Communications Skills Trainer and Communication Expert.

This training is focused on providing professionals with the necessary tools to make presentations and talks oriented to the audience’s needs.

The training will be practical and based on scenarios and role plays.  Some of the situations that may be covered are the following:

• Introducing ourselves in a networking event, at the beginning of a speech, in a group situation
• Using our voice, face, and body to engage an audience that is ‘sleepy’ or uninterested
• Giving a great introduction for a speech or talk ( ‘catching their attention’)
• Dealing with a difficult audience
• Pitching our ideas or offers
• Preparing and structuring what we want to say
• Concluding a speech or meeting

The trainer will offer concrete tips based on her experience and research, to help participants improve their presence and impact, both in networking and in speaking in public.

Throughout the session, participants will have the opportunity to learn about examples of good and bad practices in public speaking and how to effectively design and manage an audience-focused communication strategy.

The training will be held in two sessions, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.

You can consult the complete program of the course through this link.

In order to respond to the demand for professionals in the Luxembourg financial sector, the Chamber organises the second edition of the training programme ‘Introduction to the Luxembourg financial market’. This programme enables candidates to acquire the necessary skills to work in the banking sectors, the fund and insurance industry and, more generally, in the Luxembourg financial sector.

The training offers a consolidation of the fundamental principles of finance and provides both theoretical and operational knowledge, adapted to the Luxembourg context to ensure a good adaptation to the labour market. It will take place on a face-to-face basis from 1 to 12 September in Luxembourg at the Chambre des Métiers Luxembourg (2 Circuit de La Foire Internationale, 1347 Kirchberg Luxembourg), and at the end of the course a 6-month contract in a company in the financial sector will be offered.

Applications for admission should be sent to luxemburgo@e-camara.com, including a duly completed application form, CV, motivation letter, copy of the diploma with the subjects taken and the corresponding marks before 11 April at 12:00 (Brussels time).

The training is organised over two weeks, with 4 hours per day. The selection procedure allows for the selection of 20 participants, so the sessions will be interactive, offering hands-on experience with real work scenarios. The lecturers will be renowned professionals from the Luxembourg financial sector.

The training will be helded in English.

Last year’s full programme can be found at the following link.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 11 APRIL.

On the 17^th and 18^th of September, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “The playbook on innovative campaigning in Brussels“, given by our EmprendeBelux member Sebastián Rodríguez Pérez, Campaign Consultant and author of the European Campaign Playbook.

In this training, professionals tasked with branding, public affairs, marketing communications, or community engagement will learn to identify the core messages for their organizations, craft convincing stories and launch integrated campaigns to achieve their goals.

This is a hands-on workshop in which participants will collaborate and work towards creating a “Communications Plan” for their respective organisations by the end of the training.

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:

The training on “Advocacy strategies in the EU” returns to Brussels. On 18 and 19 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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