Dear Member and Friends, The Câmara de Comércio Luso-Belga-Luxemburguesa (CCLBL) and Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) are pleased to announce the 2026 Trade Mission to Portugal. Designed as a high-level business and institutional programme, the mission will bring together companies, institutions and key stakeholders to explore opportunities in investment, innovation, competitiveness, sustainability and internationalisation. The programme will include dedicated sessions, company and project visits, institutional meetings and networking moments, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage with Portugal’s dynamic economic ecosystem — from mainland Portugal to Madeira. Participants of the Trade Mission will be lodged at Pestana Vintage Hotel, while in Lisbon, and The Editory Ocean Way, while in Funchal. DETAILED DRAFT PROGRAMME: Tuesday, 6 October Mainland Portugal as a modern, innovative economy 08:30 - Departure from hotel 09:30 - 11:30 - Discussion on Portugal as an investment destination: real estate, wealth preservation and long-term value creation with BNP Paribas and AGEAS 11:30 - 13:30 - Tour at Unicorn Factory & Network lunch 13:30 - Departure from EXPO to Alcântara 14:00 - 16:00 - Discussion on the future of growth: economic trends, artificial intelligence and competitiveness at Ernst&Young 16:00 - 17:00 - Aperitif at LX Factory 19:30 - 21:30 - Reception at Belgian Embassy in Portugal Wednesday, 7 October 08:30 - Departure from hotel 09:00 - 10:30 - Meeting with AICEP and Banco Português de Fomento 11:00 - 13:00 - Visit of NAM (project supported by DELTA) + talk on Sustainability & Investment 16:45 - Flight to Funchal 18:35 - Arrival in Funchal and transfer to hotel 20:00 - Dinner in Funchal Thursday, 8 October Madeira as a unique European platform 08:30 - Departure from the hotel to Madeira International Business Centre in Caniçal 09:00 - 12:00 - Madeira as a European platform for international business and investment - Visit to Madeira International Business Centre by SDM. Meetings with Eutelsat Madeira Lda. and Madeira Wine Company 12:00 - 14:00 - Lunch in Funchal 17:30 - Visit to the Port of Funchal, followed by a cocktail reception with the President of the Ports of Madeira 20:00 - Dinner with Invest Madeira and Regional Secretary of Economy 14:30 - 17:00 - Showcase of Madeira's innovation ecosystem, digital economy, entrepreneurship support and university-industry partnerships at Tecnopolo Madeira (University of Madeira) - AI, tourism tech, blue economy, digital services, gaming, entrepreneurship and internationalisation 17:30 - Visit to the Port of Funchal, followed by a cocktail reception with the President of the Ports of Madeira 20:00 - Dinner with Invest Madeira and Regional Secretary of Economy FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER 08:30 - 09:30 - Meeting with Banco Santander Funchal 10:00 - 11:30 - Meeting with ACIF (Associação Comercial e Industrial do Funchal) 12:00 - 14:30 - Visit of Madeira banana production and lunch 14:30 - Departure to Funchal and to the airport 17:20 - Flight to Brussels 19:35 Flight to Lisbon EARLY BIRD PRICING: 450€ - Exclusively Lisbon Includes: Bus transfers and Meals. 1300€ - Lisbon & Funchal Includes: Flights, Bus transfers and Meals (Lisbon & Funchal) + Hotel (Funchal). 1600€ - Lisbon & Funchal Includes: Same as above + Hotel (Lisbon). 1800€ - Round-trip Brussels-Lisbon-Funchal Includes: Full Package. ⚠️Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. ⚠️To secure participation, a deposit of 30% must be paid by 24 July 2026, to IBAN PT50 0007 0067 0000 9460 0054 2. Registration will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment. Registrations open until 30 July. We look forward to welcoming our community, a strong, engaged group ready to join this mission and make it truly impactful. 