Next Monday 13^th July, 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 Henri Piffaut, Adviser to Director in charge of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation at DG COMP.

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

The topic of the breakfast-debate will be “The Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Current Developments and Outlook”.

The presentation will be in English. You can register for this breakfast in the link below.

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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 Wednesday 9 September 2026, at 6.30 pm, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a conference on “Entrepreneurship in Luxembourg: key considerations, common mistakes and practical advice”, which will take place at the Chambre de Métiers (2, Circuit de la Foire Internationale L-1347 Luxembourg).

This conference is primarily aimed at people interested in starting a business in Luxembourg, as well as entrepreneurs and professionals who wish to gain a practical understanding of the main aspects to consider when setting up and developing a business in the Grand Duchy.

The event will feature Maria Catalán, founder and Managing Director of Planinlux, who will share practical recommendations based on her experience supporting entrepreneurs and companies in Luxembourg.

The conference will take a practical approach, offering specific recommendations and real-life examples to help attendees avoid common pitfalls and make better decisions from the outset of their project.

For its part, the Chamber will present its entrepreneurship support programmes, EmprendeBeLux and the European Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) programme.

The event will be held in Spanish. You can view the full programme via the following link.

A networking reception will follow the information session.

You can register for this free session via the following link:

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with its member Ceca Magán Abogados and the law firm Philippe and Partners, is organising a conference on Thursday, 10 September 2026, from 12:00 to 13:30, entitled “M&A Processes in Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg: Similarities and Differences.” The event will take place at the Chamber’s premises (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9th floor – 1210 Brussels).

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain one of the most effective strategies for companies seeking growth, market expansion, or business consolidation. However, the legal, regulatory and transactional frameworks governing these operations can vary significantly from one jurisdiction to another.

During this session, experts from Ceca Magán and Philippe and Partners will provide a comparative overview of M&A processes in Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg, highlighting the key similarities and differences that businesses, investors and executives should consider when planning cross-border transactions.

This session is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and professionals interested in gaining a better understanding of the M&A landscape in these three strategic European markets and identifying opportunities for successful cross-border growth.

Following the conference, participants will have the opportunity to continue the discussion and network with fellow attendees during a light lunch.

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Next Tuesday 15th September, from 12.30 to 14.30, 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 Bernd Biervert, Head of Cabinet of Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security.

The event will be held in the Hotel NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon (Rue Bodenbroek 2, 1000 Brussels).

More information on the theme of the luncheon-debate will be available soon.

The presentation will be in English and under the Chatham House Rule.

You can register for this luncheon in this link.

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with Agoria (BSDI), is organising a speed networking event entitled “Spain-Belgium Business Meeting for the Security and Defence Industry” on Wednesday 16 September, from 10.00 to 13.15, which will take place at Agoria’s offices in Diegem (Amber Building, Hermeslaan 7, 1831).

Agoria BSDI is the cluster that gather Belgian companies providing technological solutions or services for military use – from rugged materials and mechatronics to digital systems for monitoring, communication and intervention.

The event aims to bring together a select group of Spanish and Belgian firms operating in the security and defence sector, with the aim of fostering high-value business relationships. To ensure the event’s direct focus, bilateral meetings are reserved exclusively for internal representatives and staff of the participating security and defence companies.

The programme will consist of one-to-one meetings lasting between 7 and 10 minutes, allowing participants to network with representatives from Belgian companies in the security and defence industry.

Participation is limited to 40 companies from the security and defence sector (20 from each country) to ensure the quality of interactions. Meetings will be pre-arranged based on the information provided during registration. Acceptance of registrations is subject to final approval by the organisers.

The event will conclude with a light networking lunch, offering further opportunities for professional exchange.

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with its member company Certa Insurance Partners, is hosting a breakfast conference on “Managing tax risk through insurance” on 22 September, from 9:00 to 10:00. The event will take place at the Hotel Meliá Luxembourg (1 Park Drai Eechelen, 1499 Luxembourg).

The event will provide a practical overview of tax risk insurance as a tool for managing fiscal uncertainty in transactions and corporate structuring. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the types of tax exposures that insurance can cover, as well as the jurisdictional considerations that shape the availability and scope of such coverage.

The session will walk participants through the end-to-end process of obtaining tax risk insurance, from the initial insurability assessment and engagement with underwriters to binding coverage and claims handling, and will include real-life examples drawn from the Luxembourg and Spanish markets.

The conference will feature four specialists from Certa Insurance Partners: Tom Cartwright, Director and Head of Tax; Alistair Godwin and Julia Monsech, Senior Tax Underwriters; and Alejandro Rams, Tax Underwriter.

The session will be held in English and will be followed by a networking breakfast. Places are limited.

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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.

On 24 September, from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with alinnea, the climate action think tank of its member IE University, is organising the event “Climate Transition and Competitiveness: Spanish Companies in the European Industrial Agenda”.

The climate transition has become a key pillar of Europe’s competitiveness agenda. Through initiatives such as the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal, the European Union is linking decarbonisation, industrial policy and economic resilience to strengthen its position in the global economy.

This agenda is driving new measures to accelerate investment in low-carbon technologies, foster industrial innovation and improve access to financing. In this context, climate action is increasingly regarded not only as an environmental imperative, but also as a key driver of business competitiveness and economic growth.

During the event, the main findings of the study Climate Action in Spanish Companies will be presented. This is the first study conducted in Spain to assess the impact of corporate climate initiatives on competitiveness, including among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The session will also provide a forum for a practical discussion on how businesses can leverage European funding opportunities and the evolving industrial policy framework to strengthen their competitive advantage in the new European industrial landscape.

The event will be held in English at the Chamber’s offices (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9th floor, 1210 Brussels).

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Next Thursday 1^st 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 Raúl de la Hoz Quintano, rapporteur of the European Parliament on the Industrial Accelerator Act, who will outline the parliamentary work carried out in support of this legislation.

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 breakfast in this link:

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Next 7th and 8th of October 2026, from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, will organise an online training on “Artificial Intelligence Tools to improve efficiency and productivity”, in collaboration with Communication Package.

This training will allow participants to improve their productivity and the effectiveness of their daily work. In a world where technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool for improving efficiency and effectiveness at work.

Thus, throughout the two days of training, attendees will be provided with tools to make the most of artificial intelligence such as advanced generation of prompts, the creation of customised GPTs or working with documents, data, and presentations.

The course will be taught in English, in online format.

You can consult the full course programme here.

If you are interested in participating in this training, you can register here:

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with its member firm Aptus, is organising on October 8th, from 12.30 to 13.30 pm., an online workshop on “Compliance Under Pressure: From Regulatory Chaos to an Actionable Plan”.

As the 2026 regulatory deadlines are now upon us, financial institutions and compliance professionals are facing an unprecedented convergence of demands. AML Package RTS, DORA, ESG/SFDR, and evolving Corporate Governance frameworks are arriving simultaneously — and the real challenge is no longer understanding each regulation in isolation but knowing how to prioritise them and translating them into an executable Compliance Monitoring Plan.

This session will offer a practical and tool-driven perspective on how Boards and Chief Compliance Officers can move from regulatory awareness to structured action, using a Compliance Monitoring Plan as the central instrument for governance and risk management.

The speaker, Borja Gomez, Market Strategist at Aptus, will walk participants through a concrete methodology — from gap analysis to risk-area prioritisation — and demonstrate through a live use case how the Aptus platform enables compliance testing and connects multiple regulatory frameworks in an integrated way.

The session will close with a Q&A and open discussion, giving participants the opportunity to raise specific challenges and share experiences with peers.

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Next Tuesday 27th October, from 12.30 to 14.30, 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 Michael Hager, Head of Cabinet of Valdis Dombrovskis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity.

The event will take place in the Hotel The Dominican (Rue Léopold 9, 1000 Brussels).

More information on the theme of the luncheon-debate will be available soon.

The presentation will be in English and under the Chatham House Rule.

You can register for this luncheon in this link.

On November 5^th and 6^th 2026, from 9:00 to 12:00, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg organise an online training on “Content Marketing Mastery: Generative AI, SEO and Content Strategy”, in collaboration with Philippe Schifflers, Digital Marketing Consultant and Online Instructor.

This hands-on course teaches professionals how to design and execute a practical Content Marketing strategy aligned with their business objectives. Participants learn how to create SEO-optimized blog posts, newsletters, social media content, high-converting landing pages, and impactful images and videos, while leveraging Generative AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and performance.

Content marketing and content creation have become essential strategies for companies that want to grow their visibility and build lasting relationships with their audience. By creating and sharing valuable, relevant content, brands can attract attention, nurture trust, and strengthen engagement. When trust is established, it becomes significantly easier for followers to turn into customers and, ultimately, advocates for the brand.

The training will be delivered over two days, with sessions of three hours each, and will take place in English.

You can check the full programme of the training through this link.

To register in this online training, click in the registration button below:

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising the fourth edition of the padel tournament in Brussels on 14^th  November, from 12:00 to 17:00, to be held at the Tour & Taxis Padel Club (Av. du Port, 86C, 1000 Brussels).

With the aim of fostering professional relationships, a networking lunch will also be held during the tournament, and at the end of the day, an awards ceremony will take place for the teams finishing in the top two places.

Participants must register in pairs*; each team will play a minimum of two matches. The skill levels, which must be specified at the time of registration, are the following:

• Beginner level = Playtomic levels 1 to 2.5.
  • Advanced level = Playtomic level 2.5+.

Each participant will receive a sports T-shirt to wear during the tournament (please state your preferred size in the comments section when registering)

*If you wish to take part but do not have a playing partner, please contact info@e-camara.com and we will put you in touch with other players.

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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 eighth 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.

On 2 and 3 December 2026, from 9.00am to 12.00pm, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising an onsite training course in its premises in Brussels (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 1210) entitled “Strategies for success in the European Union: tenders and projects in practice”, delivered by our member company Karine Brück International.

This course is designed to help companies and organisations take the next step into the success of their projects: to identify opportunities with real potential, preparing competitive proposals and increasing their chances of success.

Over the course of two sessions, both European tenders and direct funding projects (Horizon Europe) will be covered, incorporating recommendations based on experience, real evaluation criteria and common mistakes to avoid.

The training will be delivered in English and will be divided into three-hour sessions, from 9:00 to 12:00 on both days.

You can view the full course programme here.

You can register in the following link.

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