Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in the UK

THE (UN)USUAL SUSPECTS : Panel Discussion and Cocktail Reception at the Belgium Residence
2024-06-03 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Belgian Residence 36 Belgrave Square London, SW1X 8QB United Kingdom, Belgian Residence 36 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8QB, United Kingdom
In the context of the London International Disputes Week you are invited to a panel discussion and cocktail reception, jointly organised by CEPANI (the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation), AFA (French Association for Arbitration), VIAC (Vienna International Arbitral Centre) and NAI (Netherlands Arbitration Institute).
The key question debated over this evening session will be whether arbitral institutions should focus on welfare or order? Topics that will be addressed include amongst others the extent to which an arbitral institution should be proactive in finding amicable solutions to a conflict, whether institutions should provide rules of good conduct and ethical charts for arbitrators, and whether they need to ensure the latter are complied with.
PROGRAMME
18:00 Welcome and registrations
18:30 Panel discussion
Moderator: Mr. Gerard Meijer, Speakers: Mr. Marc Henry (President AFA), Mr. Benoît Kohl (President CEPANI), Ms. Niamh Leinwather (Secretary General VIAC) and Ms. Camilla Perera-de Wit (Secretary General NAI)
19:30 Champagne & canapés
21:00 End of the event
You can register via the website link below.

HR webinar: 16th May
2024-05-16 10:00 - 11:00
This webinar presents an excellent opportunity to interact with experts from our payroll and legal teams. Feel free to invite your colleagues who might find this session relevant as well!
Event Details: 📅 Date: 16th May 🕙 Time: 11am – 12pm (CEST)
Agenda:
Welcome by Michel Vanhoonacker, BLCC Chairman
Legal Insights by Philippe Sauvage, BLCC Legal Director: Changes in UK employment law
Payroll Essentials by TryLunn: Annual P11Ds declarations, Additional payments to UK employees
UK job market with Green Barks Search
Q&A Session
Don’t miss out on this informative session tailored for all individuals managing UK employment matters within your organisation.
The webinar link will be sent out a few days prior to the event.
Sign up here: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eP2l7xMuQ9-IArLpR5-R_w2dp663

LinkLounge: Empowering Innovation with Sasha Baillie
2024-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
The LinkLounge presents an innovative networking series set to unfold throughout the year, each session delving into diverse topics with distinctive themes and speakers. This dynamic platform fosters connections and collaboration. For the April event, the spotlight shines on World Creativity and Innovation Day, promising an inspiring journey into the realms of imagination and ingenuity. Participants can expect thought-provoking discussions led by industry pioneers, igniting sparks of creativity and paving the way for transformative ideas to flourish. Join us as we embark on this enriching voyage, celebrating the boundless potential of human innovation.

International Wine, Spirits and Beer Tasting Event with the Council of Foreign Chambers of Commerce in the UK (CFCC)
2024-04-17 17:30 - 21:00 | Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DQ, United Kingdom
Join us on Wednesday 17th April at the historic Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2N 2DQ. Experience an evening of global flavours right in the heart of the City, featuring a curated selection of wines, spirits, and beers from Argentina, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada, the Caribbean, France, Italy, South Africa, Spain, and Sweden!
The event will see the participation of 9 foreign Chambers of Commerce and over 10 drink suppliers presenting their drink selections. During the event, the 300 guests will be also able to network and meet members from other Chambers of Commerce.
Tickets are now on sale and are selling fast!
The cost per ticket is £45 for members, £54 for non-members, and it includes food, drinks and an incredible occasion of international networking!
Chambers’ members will be given priority in the ticket purchase.

AFT Leuven and SINC student start-up mission
2024-04-03 | BLCC Clubhouse, 8 Northumberland Avenue,, London, WC2N 5BY, United Kingdom

RBBS AGM
2024-03-26

Presentation Skills With AI by Andy Clark
2024-03-21 14:00 - 17:00 | BLCC Clubhouse, 8 Northumberland Avenue,, London, WC2N 5BY, United Kingdom
Clark Morgan is extending a special invitation to our community for a unique workshop on “Presentation Skills with AI.”
This engaging session will delve into the dynamic fusion of traditional presentation techniques with cutting-edge AI technologies.
In today’s fast-paced world, effective communication is more crucial than ever for personal and professional success. By embracing AI in Presentation Skills, individuals will refine their abilities to captivate audiences, convey ideas effectively, and leave a lasting impression.
This is particularly pertinent for SMEs, Consultants, and NGO professionals like yourselves, where impactful communication can significantly influence outcomes.
Clark Morgan’s mission revolves around enhancing presentation delivery through a diverse range of simple and memorable techniques. They understand the importance of staying ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of technology, which is how they designed this workshop tailored to your needs.
Join us for a LIVE session:
Date:21st March 2025, Thursday
Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
Location: Victoria Room, CQ Hotel Trafalgar Square
You can register for this event in the website link below

Thursday 21st March at 14.00pm GMT: changes to import processes for animal products from 30 April 2024
2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:00
If you import animal products from EU and EFTA countries into Great Britain, join Defra’s online information sessions in March 2024. These sessions will tell you all you need to know about changes to import processes from 30 April 2024 under the Border Target Operating Model.
You can register through the website link below

VIVES visit to London
2024-03-21

Tuesday 12th March at 14.00pm GMT: step by step guide to importing animal products from EU/EFTA countries to GB from 30 April 2024
2024-03-12 14:00 - 15:00

Wednesday 6th March at 11.30am GMT: changes to import processes for animal products from 30 April 2024
2024-03-06 11:30 - 12:30
If you import animal products from EU and EFTA countries into Great Britain, join Defra’s online information sessions in March 2024. These sessions will tell you all you need to know about changes to import processes from 30 April 2024 under the Border Target Operating Model.
This Session Covers:
• Entering through a port of entry with a border control post
• What happens at a border control post
You can register through the website link below

MEET A BLCCA: South Africa, Tuesday March 5th, 2024, 3.30 - 4:45 PM CET
2024-03-05 14:30 - 16:00
Highlights of the Session:
* In-depth analysis of the South African market and economic prospects.
* Presentation of business opportunities in various sectors.
* Information on the support and services offered by the BLCCA in Johannesburg and in Cape Town.
* Interactive Q&A session with experts from the region.
You can register for this event through the website link below. You will be sent the webinar link to join on the 4th March.

Futurebuild
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-07

The new world of AI-assistants by AxonJay- 28th & 29th Feb
2024-02-28 - 2024-02-29 | BLCC Clubhouse, 8 Northumberland Avenue,, London, WC2N 5BY, United Kingdom
Join for drinks and networking at AxonJay’s upcoming events in London:
– 28th Feb – 6pm till 9pm at Level39; One Canada Square, E14 5AB,
– 29th Feb – 6pm till 9pm at the BLCC; 8 Northumberland Ave, WC2N 5BY
They will share the experience of how AI is re-shaping the business of Family Offices, Banks and Investors by enabling better investment decisions with their AI-Private Fund assistant.
Find out how global customers are using their AI-assistants to generate more leads, close more business and keep more customers.
You can register for these events in the website link below.

Eurostart Venture Awards
2024-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Belgian Residence 36 Belgrave Square London, SW1X 8QB United Kingdom, Belgian Residence 36 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8QB, United Kingdom
EVA is a start-up competition held by the BLCC in which nine of the most promising university start-ups from Belgium, Luxembourg and the UK go head-to-head with the aim to win the top prize of £5000 that will support them in kickstarting their first business venture.
The competition will allow young entrepreneurs to showcase their new and upcoming ideas to a panel of expert judges who will evaluate each start-ups over a range of criteria.

Gateway²Britain demo Webinar - Port of Antwerp-Bruges
2024-02-08 09:00 - 11:00
What to expect:
• Introduction to the Gateway²Britain initiative.
• How Port of Antwerp-Bruges tackles digital supply chain products
• Live demo of the Gateway²Britain data sharing platform.
• How the platform can work with any organization no matter their
digital maturity.
• Q&A with the project team.ffective data exchange with partner
companies through a single integration.

Fox Williams Annual agent law seminar – Tuesday 6 February 2024 - Principals and agents, suppliers and distributors – the issues for 2024.
2024-02-06 18:30 - 21:00
This seminar considers the issues for 2024 for Principals and agents, suppliers and distributors:

Principals and agents – what is reasonable and what is not? Guest speaker, Oliver Segal KC, will share his views.
Set-off – do your supply and distribution agreements allow you to exercise a right of set off? And why it is important.
Commission – what are an agent’s entitlements following recent court judgments?
Giving notice of termination – how you can get it wrong when terminating your agency, distribution, or supply agreements and what you need to do to get it right.

The seminar will be followed by a drinks and canapes reception where guests will be able to network and discuss with the speakers any questions they may have.
You can register for this event in the website link below.

24th January Webinar - Border TOM: Prepare for import controls for animal products from 31 January 2024
2024-01-24 11:00 - 12:00
This session is relevant for all EU to GB importers of:

products of animal origin (POAO) for human consumption
germinal products
composite products
animal by-products

On 31 January, some of the processes you follow to import these products will be changing under the border Target Operating Model. This information session will provide you with the information that you need to prepare for these changes.
It will cover:

the new risk-based import controls, and how to work out the risk category of your product
importing products categorised as high or medium risk
importing products categorised as low risk

Learn more about the Border Target Operating Model here : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-target-operating-model-august-2023
You can register for this event in the website link below.

FOCUS ON GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS - Luxembourg for Finance
2024-01-23 09:00 - 10:00
FOCUS ON GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS featuring Clive Horwood, CEO of OMFIF, who will unravel the industry’s latest trends and delve into the intersection of innovation, policy, and shifting markets.
Discover how firms are navigating this dynamic financial order and converting imperatives into opportunities. What untapped potential does sustainable finance hold, and how can the digital revolution reshape the future of financial services?
Engage in discussions with policymakers, industry pioneers, and experts as we collectively examine how Europe can not only adapt but also lead in this evolving environment.

18th January Webinar - Importing HRFNAO via the EU to GB: the new CHED Part 1 notification from 31 January 2024
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:00
Join this online session to find out about the Common Health Entry Document that will be introduced for importing HRFNAO via EU to GB, from 31 January 2024.
As someone who imports HRFNAO via Great Britain from EU countries, you’ll already be making import notifications on IPAFFS – this will stay the same. This session will help you to understand the changes to the questions you will see as you make the new CHED-D Part 1 notification from 31 January 2024.
The introduction of the Common Health Entry Document import notification supports the new risk-based approach to official SPS controls set out in the UK Government’s border Target Operating Model.
You can register for this event in the website link below.

Meet the BLCCA in Kazakhstan
2024-01-18 10:00 - 11:30
With pleasure, we invite you to an exclusive online MEET a BLCCA session, organised in collaboration with the recently Accredited BENELUX Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan.
Highlights of the Session:
* In-depth analysis of the Kazakh market and economic prospects.
* Presentation of business opportunities in various sectors.
* Information on the support and services offered by the BLCCA.
* Interactive Q&A session with experts from the region.

17th January Webinar - BTOM: What does this mean for exports from Ireland?
2024-01-17 11:00 - 12:00
On 31 January, some of the processes you follow to export goods into Great Britain – will be changing under the border Target Operating Model. This training session will provide you with the information that you need to prepare for these changes.
It will cover:

the new risk-based import controls
transits – using Great Britain as a Landbridge for EU imports
introduction into pre-notification and what this means for Irish exporters

Learn more about the Border Target Operating Model here : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-target-operating-model-august-2023
You can register for this event in the website link below.

Belgian Chambers: Innovating business models for sustainable transformation
2024-01-16 14:00 - 15:30
The key ingredients that constitute sustainable business models and various types of models. The concept of value creation.
Date: 16th of January (between 3 and 4.30 pm Brussels time)

16th January Webinar - Border TOM: Prepare for import controls for plants from 31 January 2024
2024-01-16 14:00 - 15:00
This training session will focus on the certification requirements that are coming into force from January 2024. It is aimed at traders who import medium-risk plants and plant products from the EU to GB . If you’re unsure of which risk category your goods fall into, you can check this on the Plant Health Portal.
You can register for this event in the website link below.

11th January webinar - Importing POAO from the EU to GB: the new CHED Part 1 notification from 31 January 2024
2024-01-11 14:00 - 15:00
Join this online session to find out about the Common Health Entry Document that will be introduced for importing animal products from the EU to GB, from 31 January 2024.
As someone who imports animal products into Great Britain from EU countries, you’ll already be making import notifications on IPAFFS – this will stay the same. This session will help you to understand the changes to the questions you will see as you make the new CHED-D Part 1 notification from 31 January 2024.
You can register for this event in the website link below.

9th January Webinar - Border TOM: Prepare for import controls for animal products from 31 January 2024
2024-01-09 10:00 - 11:00
The UK Government’s border Target Operating Model (BTOM) sets out our new approach to Sanitary and Phytosanitary controls (applying to imports of live animals, germinal products, animal products, plants and plant products) at the border. Read the full document at The Border Target Operating Model: August 2023 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
You can register for this event in the website link below.

Belgian Chambers: The ESG regulation and its potential impact on businesses
2023-12-12 14:00 - 15:30
Belgian Chambers presents The rise of the ESG regulations, focusing on the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Finance Agenda, and how they may impact businesses. Date: 12th or 19h of December (between 3 and 4.30 pm Brussels time)

First Tuesday Drinks
2023-12-05 18:30 - 20:30
Tuesday, 5th December 2023 18:30 – 20:30 in Boyd’s Bar
BLCC Club House, 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY
Join us for a drink at the BLCC clubhouse. This is a traditional BLCC quarterly networking event where you can meet fellow members of the Chamber, the Club and the Anglo-Belgian Society in a relaxed atmosphere. The event is suitable for both social and business purposes with a cash bar and as always, the event is free of charge.

Golden Bridge Awards 2023
2023-11-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Belgian Residence, 36 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8QB, United Kingdom
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Golden Bridge Awards for its 23rd edition this coming November alongside the Ambassador of Belgium, HE Mr Bruno van der Pluijm.
The event will see awards be given to the most successful Belgian and Luxembourg companies trading and investing in the UK, in either the service or manufacturing sectors. Awards will be given to multiple categories which include the Carbon Reduction Award, the ESG Award, Best Small & Best Medium Entreprise and Best Tech company. The first 2 categories underline the Jury’s special attention towards companies who care passionately about Sustainability, in particular Net Zero Targets and/or providing sustainable, innovative products or services.
This year’s event will take place on the 23rd of November at the Belgian Ambassador’s Residence in London. Tickets are free* for BLCC members plus one guest (places are restricted and will be given on a first come, first served basis). To register, please click here.
*This event is in support of the Royal Belgian Benevolent Society charity which helps UK based Belgians in need and Belgian students studying in the UK. Participants are welcome to donate via our just giving page here.

UK Pensions for EU Citizens
2023-10-04 10:00 - 11:00
The BLCC, in collaboration with Belgian UK pension specialist Yoran Raymaekers, Wealth Management Consultant at deVere, is organising a free of charge online event for EU citizens with a UK pension.
The webinar will cover everything about the change in UK pension accessibility and taxation regulations for EU Nationals since Brexit. This webinar is of particular interest to those who plan to move, at some point, from the UK back to the EU.
Date: October 4th 2023 Time: 10:00 AM.
Place: Online TEAMS
We are looking forward to seeing as many of you join.
To register for this free webinar, please click here.
