November 2026 Building Bridges to the U.S.A.

Join us in Brussels for an exclusive opportunity to explore possibilities for your business  in the United States. This event is tailored for Belgian companies seeking to enter and grow in the U.S. market. Participants will gain practical insights, build meaningful connections, and benefit from targeted networking opportunities.

You will have the opportunity to pre‑schedule meetings with up to 15 U.S. state representatives and connect with fellow Belgian business leaders to exchange experiences and best practices.

Agenda

09:00 AM – Doors Open (Warande)

Networking session for Belgian Trade Agencies, Industry Federations, and Chambers of Commerce with U.S. state representatives.

10:00 AM – Plenary Session (Whitlock Hall)

• US Embassy - Welcome remarks by Bill White, U.S. Embassador to Belgium 
• SelectUSA - Introduction to SELECTUSA and the SelectUSA Investment Summit
• DESOTEC - Belgian business testimonial on the launching of DESOTEC USA
• Bridging the gap - Panel discussion on the US business climate, the differences and investing in the USA 
• Build in the USA - Panel discussion on constructing your factory in the USA 

12:15 PM – Business Meetings & Networking (Warande)

Meet one‑on‑one with U.S. state representatives and connect with Belgian business leaders to share insights on investing and developing business in the United States.

2:00 PM – Join the Council of American States in Europe (C.A.S.E.) for their 50th Anniversary Reception and America 250 reception. (Warande)

Venue

Brussels — Warande & Whitlock Hall
Rue Ducale 2 / Hertogstraat 2, 1000 Brussels

Contact

Karel Vantomme
karel.vantomme@trade.gov