Dear members and friends of the BCBL,

We are pleased to invite you, in partnership with ING Belgium, to an insightful evening featuring a keynote address by Philippe Ledent, Senior Economist at ING Belgium, dedicated to the theme: “Economic and Financial Outlook: Stagflation – Yes (maybe). Paralysis – No!”. This exclusive talk will provide valuable insights to help navigate uncertainty and safeguard your business in a rapidly evolving economic environment.

The keynote will be followed by a guided tour of ING’s iconic Marnix headquarters, and a cocktail dinner offering excellent networking opportunities.

Date & Time: 12 May 2026, from 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM

Location: Avenue Marnixlaan, 24 in 1000 Brussels

RSVP: We kindly ask you to register by Thursday 7 May 2026.
 

About the speaker:

Philippe Ledent is Expert Economist at ING Belgium

He has a master degree in Economics and in financial economics from University of Louvain-la-Neuve.

He’s part of the team responsible for the global economic and financial scenario of ING Group. He is also specifically in charge of the Belgian and Luxembourg economies. He also teaches economics at University of Louvain. Previously, he was a researcher in economics. He is also the author of scientific articles on the Belgian economy and columnist in different newspapers, including Trends Tendances, Agefi and PaperJam.

To further enhance the networking experience, each member is offered the opportunity to bring a senior executive from a company with an interest in the BELUX business community.

This event promises an engaging evening of discussion, exchange, and inspiration, while further strengthening connections between Luxembourg and Belgium.

We look forward to welcoming you.