Kick off the new season: Politics meets Business at the Beci Summit 2026!

On August 26, Beci and AG will bring together the Region's key economic and political players at the AG Campus for a brand-new edition of the Beci Summit. Following a highly successful first edition that set the tone for the Brussels economic season, the event is back with a theme that speaks for itself: Politics Meets Business.

Six months after taking office, members of the Brussels Government will come to exchange views with the driving forces behind the Region's economy. Alongside business leaders, ministers and state secretaries will address the crucial issues shaping the future of the capital: budget, employment, mobility, safety, and housing.

Through four panel discussions, the Beci Summit aims to foster a direct dialogue between the political and economic worlds. It is a prime opportunity for businesses to voice their expectations, and for public officials to keep their finger on the pulse of the business community.

Featured Guests: 

• Geoffroy Gersdorff , CEO Carrefour Belgium
• Jean-Philip Vroninks, CEO Befimmo
• Paul Gérard, Chief Editor L’Echo
• Isabelle Albers, General Editor L’Echo/DeTijd
• Laurent Hublet,  Brussels Minister of the Economy, the Digital Economy and Employment
• Denis Gorteman, CEO D’Ieteren
• Heidi Delobelle, CEO AG Insurance
• Ahmed Laaouej, Minister for Social Action and Solidarity, Local Authorities, Equal Opportunities and Educational Support
• Dirk De Smedt, Brussels Minister of Finance, Budget, Civil Service, Administrative Simplification and Digitalisation
• Karine Lalieux, State Secretary responsible for Housing, the Taxi Sector and Sports Infrastructure​
• Ans Persoons,  State Secretary of the Brussels-Capital Region for the Environment, responsible for Climate, Urban Renewal, Heritage and the Image of Brussels
• Elke Van den Brandt, Minister for Mobility, Public Works, Road Safety and Animal Welfare 
• David Weytsman, Chairman of MR Brussels & Periphery
• Audrey Henry, Staatssecretaris bevoegd voor Ruimtelijke Ordening, Stedenbouw, Openbare Netheid en Energie 

Whether you are a business leader, an entrepreneur, or an active player in the Brussels ecosystem, come and join the debate! 

Programme

• 5:30 PM - Welcome & Registration
• 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM- Plenary Session & Panels 
• 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM - Walking Dinner & Networking

Informations pratiques

Practical Information

• €75 for Beci members
• €150 for non-members

Seats are limited. Register now to secure your spot!

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