Brussels, January 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Belgium The first-ever House will open during the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos from January 15th to 19th. Switzerland. Belgium House is an initiative of the European Business Summit and a group of leading Belgian companies, with the support of the Belgian Federal Government, to showcase Belgian technology and innovation.
prime minister alexander de croo We held three flagship events at Belgium House, Belgian A commitment to advancing progress for all by embracing openness, innovation, and global partnerships.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo and Bill Gates
on tuesday, Belgium has demonstrated leadership in the green transition. “Clean tech innovation on the path to net zero” discussion. In the presence of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Belgium, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, served as a panelist. Rafael GrossiDirector-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. luc vandenbourkeDEME, CEO. Pascal de Bac, President and Representative Director of Fluxies.and Ilham QadriSyensqo CEO – sought innovative partnerships to turn ideas into cleantech reality.
on wednesday, Belgian position as a major pharma valley in Europe stimulate conversation in “Challenges and Opportunities” European Biopharmaceutical Division.What role does it play? Belgium? ”. Michel Desmarais, Chairman of the AstraZeneca Board of Directors, said: paul hudsonCEO of Sanofi, julia spencerMSD Associate Vice President; Tineke Van HoolandDeputy Secretary General of the Belgian Life Sciences Industry Federation, Moderator trevor mandelChairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for Global Health, talks about the future of life sciences Europe.
In addition, the panel “Tech.Money.Br.AI.n – What if money had a conscience?” highlight Belgian By reimagining money for this century, we demonstrate our strength in financial innovation. Panelists – Colin Bell, HSBC CEO. Marc Lessières, CEO of Belfius Bank. Catherine de Bord, Director General of Europol.and Kent WalkerPresident of Global Affairs, Google – Explore what superbr.AI.n can tell us about economics and society by reimagining the web of payment systems as neural networks.
“As Belgians, it is in our DNA to embrace innovation and openness to partnership,” said Prime Minister Decroo. ”davos It’s the perfect forum to invite others to discover sustainable and innovative solutions to global challenges. ”
Further program highlights include Tuesday’s panel discussion “How do we protect Europe’s major industrial and logistics centers?”hosted by Anneliese VerlindenMinister of the Interior; Belgian Critical infrastructure that facilitates the flow of goods, services, and people. on wednesday, Petra de SutterDeputy Prime Minister BelgiumParticipating in “Fact and Fiction: The Future of Democracy” A panel exploring the worldview based on science and facts, and the role of AI.
Belgium House is a partnership with major Belgian industry companies such as Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), Ciansco, Ackermans & Van Haren, DEME, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belphius and Flaxys.
about Belgium
Located in the heart of Europe, Belgium It is one of the world’s most open economies, with a population of 11.5 million and a reputation for innovation, hard work, partnership and multilingualism.strategically placed between Germany, Netherlands, France, Englandand LuxembourgIt is located in the heart of one of the richest and most densely populated areas of the country. Europe. Founding member of the European Union and NATO, Belgium enjoys full access to the world’s most developed single market and customs zone, guaranteeing widespread and frictionless trade. Belgium He currently serves as President of the Council of the European Union.
Belgium It boasts an advanced transportation infrastructure, including the second largest seaport in the country. Europe (antwerp). Belgium Home to world-class research and innovation facilities, multinational corporations and artisanal businesses supported by an investor-centric approach to public services.
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