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SUMMARY:First Tuesday Drinks
DESCRIPTION:From Scale to Value: What the Fortune 500 Europe Reveals About Europe’s Corporate Future\nJoin us on Tuesday\, 3rd March 2026\, for our next First Tuesday Drinks\, a relaxed evening of networking featuring a special guest speaker from Fortune\, held in collaboration with the KU Leuven Alumni Chapter UK. \nFirst Tuesday Drinks are our quarterly networking evenings\, bringing together members\, alumni\, students\, and guests for informal conversations\, new connections\, and the exchange of ideas in a friendly setting over drinks. \n  \nSpecial Guest Speaker\nWe are pleased to welcome Grethe Schepers\, Lists Director for Europe at Fortune\, who will share insights from the 2025 Fortune 500 Europe. \nGrethe Schepers is a trained economist who has served as director of research\, editor\, and head of communications. With a professional background at leading financial institutions\, including Fidelity International and HSBC\, she specialises in expanding Fortune’s renowned rankings across the European market and developing innovative new lists that reflect the region’s evolving business landscape. \nIn her talk\, Grethe will explore why Europe’s corporate champions appear economically powerful yet strategically squeezed. From ageing industrial giants and margin pressures in Europe’s largest economies to the widening valuation gap with U.S. tech-driven leaders\, the data reveals a deeper story about scale\, innovation\, and what may be holding Europe back. \nFollowing the talk\, guests are invited to continue the conversation and expand their network over drinks. \n  \nHow to Book\nTo attend\, please register by clicking here. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an evening of insight\, discussion\, and networking.
URL:https://www.blcc.co.uk/event/first-tuesday-drinks-5/
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 8 Northumberland Avenue\, London\, WC2N 5BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:First Tuesday Drinks,United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Eurostart Venture Awards 2026 - Student & Start-Up Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 25 March 2026 for the start-up edition of the Eurostart Venture Awards (EVA)\, a dynamic pitching event showcasing the next generation of student and early-stage entrepreneurs. \nDelivered in partnership with leading BeLux and UK universities\, including Lancaster University\, KdG\, University of Ghent\, EPHEC and Luxembourg University\, the event will bring together selected start-ups\, faculty representatives\, guests and an expert jury panel for an afternoon dedicated to innovation\, ambition and entrepreneurial talent. \n  \nWhat to Expect\nStudent and early-stage start-ups will take to the stage to present their projects to an expert panel of judges. \nEach venture will receive: \n\n5-minute pitch presentation\n10-minute Q&A with the jury panel\n\nThe programme will open with welcome remarks from the Ambassadors and an introduction to the Eurostart Venture Awards and its mission to support the next generation of founders. Following the pitching sessions\, guests are invited to a drinks reception to continue discussions and celebrate the participants.
URL:https://www.blcc.co.uk/event/eva-2026-startups/
LOCATION:Luxembourg Embassy\, 27 Wilton Cres\, London\, SW1X 8SD
CATEGORIES:Awards,Networking,United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Eurostart Venture Awards 2026 - Raising Capital Event
DESCRIPTION:New for 2026\, the Eurostart Venture Awards are expanding to showcase established\, revenue-generating university spin-offs to an audience of investors. Join us on Thursday\, 26 March 2026\, for an exclusive evening dedicated to connecting promising spin-off ventures with investors and the wider business community. \nThis event will bring together up to 80 guests\, including founders\, investors\, and members of the BLCC network\, for a focused evening of presentations\, Q&A\, and high-quality networking. \nWhat to Expect\nThe evening will showcase six innovative spin-off projects\, each delivering: \n\n5-minute investor pitch\n10-minute live Q&A with the audience\n\nFollowing the pitching session\, guests will be invited to continue conversations during a standing drinks reception. \nThis is a unique opportunity to discover emerging ventures\, engage directly with founders\, and build valuable investment and strategic connections within the Belgian-Luxembourg and UK innovation ecosystem.
URL:https://www.blcc.co.uk/event/eva-2026-raising-capital/
LOCATION:Belgian Residence\, 36 Belgrave Square\, London\, SW1X 8QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,Networking,United Kingdom
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