On Wednesday, 10 June, from 9:00 to 10:30, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising, in collaboration with its member company Harmon, the in-person workshop in Brussels “Data-driven policy-making and case studies on measuring the social value of intangible assets, with support from Misura Economics by Harmon”. The event will take place at the Chamber’s offices (Avenue des Arts 1-2, Brussels).

This conference will offer a practical overview of the most advanced econometric methodologies in Europe for conducting impact studies and measuring the social value of intangibles, with particular focus on their application in engagement with public administrations and regulators.

European governments are increasingly drawing on these metrics to underpin their public policy decisions. Selecting the right methodology requires a thorough understanding of influence strategy, applicable regulatory frameworks, and the nature of the intangible to be quantified — factors of growing relevance as companies and institutions seek to demonstrate their social value to governments and regulators.

During this conference, Daniel Fujiwara, an economist specialising in social value measurement, will present the main measurement methodologies available, examine real-world cases in sectors such as utilities, telecommunications and infrastructure, and offer practical guidance on how to integrate these measurements into public affairs strategies.

Registration will open at 8:30, with a networking breakfast featuring churros with chocolate.

The session will be held in English. Places are limited.

You may register at the following link.

Next Friday, 12^th June, from 9.00 to 10:00, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with its member PIA Group, is organizing a breakfast session on “Navigating Belgian VAT: Practical Guidance for Spanish and Foreign Businesses Expanding into Belgium”. The event will be led by Glenn Van Hemelrijck, VAT Director at PIA Group, and will take place in the Chamber’s premises (Av. des Arts 1-2, 9^th, 1210 Brussels).

This session is designed to give Spanish entrepreneurs the clarity they need to avoid costly mistakes and set up their Belgian activities correctly from the start.

During the conference, Glenn Van Hemelrijck will provide a clear and practical overview of the three main VAT scenarios for foreign companies operating in Belgium; when a VAT registration is required, and when it is not; the differences between operating without presence, via a fixed establishment, or through a subsidiary; as well as the common pitfalls and administrative hurdles foreign entrepreneurs face.

Van Hemelrijck will finish the intervention by giving practical insights to help those interested in expanding their business to Belgium choose the right structure for their businesses.  

The event will take place in English. Limited places available.

You can register in the following link.

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a networking event on Wednesday 17 June, from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm, for members of the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg and the American Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg, in an exclusive event sponsored by EY Luxembourg.

Through this initiative, the Chamber aims to promote networking and the creation of business opportunities among members of both chambers.

The event will take place at the EY Luxembourg offices (35E Av. John F. Kennedy, 1855 Luxembourg).

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Next Thursday, 18th June, from 18:30 to 19:30, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with its member firm Stellan Partners, is organising an onsite conference on “GDPR and Data Protection in Practice: Key Compliance Updates and Risk Management”, followed by a networking cocktail. The event will take place in the company’s premises, in Lalux Building (9 Rue Jean Fischbach, 3372 Luxembourg).

Several years after the entry into force of the GDPR, organisations are facing a new reality: compliance alone is no longer enough.

The rapid evolution of digital technologies, in particular the increasing use of AI and automated decision-making tools, is reshaping the way personal data is collected, processed and protected. In this context, data protection has become a key element not only of legal compliance, but also of risk management, corporate governance and business reputation.

This session will offer a practical and forward-looking perspective on how organisations can address new data-related risks, including those arising from AI-driven systems, while strengthening trust and accountability.

The speakers that will conduct the event, Audrey Rustichelli, head of the New Technologies, Data & IP department, and Mar Ibáñez, Associate, both at Stellan Partners will explore recent enforcement trends, key compliance challenges and the interaction between existing GDPR obligations and emerging technologies. The conference will be followed by a networking cocktail.

The event will take in English. You can register in the following link:

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