We are thrilled to invite you to the launch event of BBC Chapter Kraków! Join us as we kickstart this exciting new chapter in Kraków, designed to bring together Belgian businesses and the city’s vibrant tech community.

BBC Chapter Kraków: Connecting Belgian Business with Kraków’s Tech Future will be a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, discover Kraków’s growing tech ecosystem, and explore potential business collaborations. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the region, this event is an ideal place to gain valuable insights and expand your network.

You’ll hear from city leaders, legal and industry experts, and voices from both business and academia - all focused on innovation, cross-border collaboration, and new investment potential.

Event Agenda:

09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome Coffee & Networking 

09:30 – 09:40 | Official Opening Remarks 
Speaker: Caroline Teugels, Board Member, Belgian Business Chamber (BBC) 

09:40 – 10:00 | Keynote Presentation: Strategic Vision of Kraków's Business Landscape 
Speaker: Katarzyna Wysocka, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department, City of Kraków

10:00 – 10:15 | Corporate Insight: Euroclear Polska SA 
Speaker: Julien Musial, IT Country Manager, STP – Tribe Lead, Euroclear Polska SA

10:15 – 10:30 | Distinguished Keynote Address 
Speaker: Philippe De Brouwer, Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Belgium in Kraków; Guest Lecturer, AGH University of Science and Technology, University of Warsaw, and University of Economics Kraków

10:30 – 11:15 | Panel Discussion: Driving Belgian-Polish Business Synergies 

Panelists:

1. Magdalena Madejska-Żurek, Client Business & Strategy Management Office Lead, Euroclear Polska 

2. Jeroen Fossaert, Founder and President of the Board, Inuits | Team Augmentation  

3. Sonny Van Assche, Partner, Easybooks 

11:15 – 11:30 | Coffee Break

11:30 – 11:45 | Presentation: Revolution in the Employment of Foreigners – New Regulations for 2025

Speaker: Andrzej Lulkowski, Legal Expert, Director Immigration Law Department at Sadkowski & Wspólnicy law firm 

11:45 – 12:00 | Presentation: Strengthening Bilateral Business Relations 
Speaker: Julia Stachowicz, General Director, Belgian Business Chamber 

12:00 – 12:15 | Q&A Session & Closing Remarks 

12:15 – 13:00 | Networking Brunch 

The event is free for Belgian Business Chamber members.

For non-members, the participation fee is 150 PLN + 23% VAT.

The number of places is limited - registrations will be accepted in the order they are received.

Want to be part of this exclusive community? Join the BBC Chapter Kraków WhatsApp group now: BBC Chapter Kraków

Want to know more? Contact us at bbc@belgium.pl.