Cooperation, Innovation and Competitiveness as
Drivers of Economic Growth

​The Czech–Belgian Business Forum represents an important platform for strengthening economic relations between Czechia and Belgium at a time of increasing global competition, technological transformation and supply chain restructuring within Europe. 

The event creates a structured space for dialogue between companies, public institutions and innovation actors from both countries. By focusing on SMEs, innovation and competitiveness, the forum addresses key pillars of sustainable economic growth and European resilience. 

The forum is structured around sectors where Czech and Belgian economies show strong complementarity and cooperation potential:

• Industrial and advanced manufacturing (including automation, advanced materials and supply chain integration)
• Deeptech and digital technologies (artificial intelligence, semiconductors ecosystem, cybersecurity, defence and space technologies)​

• Energy transition and industrial resilience (clean technologies, infrastructure, circular economy and dual-use capabilities)

Program:

13:00 – 13:15 | Opening remarks

• H.E. Jakub Skalník – Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Belgium
• H.E. Eléonore Simonet – Federal Minister for SMEs, the Self Employed, and SMEs  - TBC
• H.E. Vladimír Bärtl – Permanent representative of the Czech Republic to the EU

1:15 – 2:15 PM | SMEs, industrial cooperation and supply chain integration.

Speakers from Beci, AKT for Wallonia, the Confederation of Czech Industry, the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the European Union, and Czech and Belgian companies. Moderated Alain Heureux

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Coffee-break and networking

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Innovation, technology, and European competitiveness. 

Speakers from IMEC, ARICOMA, Charles University, DG DIFIS, European Parliament, Regional Development Agency of the Pilsen Region

3:30 – 5:30 | Networking, matchmaking, and company presentations​

Participants:

• Czech Confederation of Industry, Czech Chamber of Commerce,  Regional Development Agency of the Pilsen Region, Aricoma Systems, a.s., Charles University, Czech Centre Brussels, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Honorary Ambassadors of the Czech Republic to Belgium, etc.
• Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation; VOKA, AKT for Wallonia, Beci, FIT, AWEX, Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre – IMEC, Wallonia-Brussels International (WBI), etc.
• European Commission, European Parliament, NATO HQ, EUROPEUM -  Institut for European Policy

 Registration mandatory here