Why Attending an Economic Diplomacy Event Can Transform Your International Development?
- Magali Dugardin
- Apr 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 11
Five Concrete Reasons Not to Miss The Economic Diplomacy Day
🎯 In an uncertain world, the smartest move is to invest in the right connections
Inflation, trade disputes, geopolitical tensions, monetary instability…
In recent months, the world has become a shifting terrain for international entrepreneurs. Traditional trade routes are fragmenting.
Growing a business internationally now requires more than just a competitive offer.
In this context, economic diplomacy is making a quiet yet strategic comeback.
What if a well-targeted diplomatic event could unlock a situation, open up a market, or lead to a decisive meeting?
Here are 5 concrete reasons why this type of event could transform your international trajectory:
1️⃣ 🌍 Identify high-potential markets faster
Success in international business often starts with information that others don’t yet have.
At a diplomatic event, you gain access to firsthand insights shared by diplomats, regional agencies (AWEX, Hub Brussels, FIT), or foreign chambers of commerce.
These are the people who know the emerging markets, local incentives, and the right public or private partners on the ground.
🗣 A recent example is the Belgian Royal Economic Mission to Vietnam, which perfectly illustrates how economic diplomacy opens doors.
Such official visits often include informal moments where business leaders and diplomats exchange ideas, uncovering new growth opportunities like project calls or strategic local partners.
🎯 Attending these events helps you move faster and smarter.
2️⃣ 🤝 Build strong ties with key decision-makers
Who you know often matters as much as what you do.
But meeting the right people at the right time isn’t easy. High-quality diplomatic events allow you to engage with:
• Ambassadors and honorary consuls
• Representatives of international agencies
• CEOs of internationally active companies
• Institutional players in economic development
These are not stiff, formal meetings. In an informal, premium setting, conversations happen naturally, and connections become meaningful.
✨ That’s the spirit of The Economic Diplomacy Day: a premium, relaxed format that fosters authentic exchanges among strategic players.
3️⃣ 🔐 Access exclusive circles and build credibility abroad
One major challenge internationally is perceived legitimacy. Local decision-makers, investors, or potential partners want to know who you really are.
By attending a recognized event alongside institutional figures and seasoned business leaders, you instantly boost your credibility.
It signals you’re playing at the strategic level.
🛡 The high-end positioning of EDD — with a curated guest list and limited seats — reinforces this feeling of being vetted by the network.
📣 Being seen in such ecosystems also gives your company a form of implicit endorsement: you’re viewed as engaged, connected, and internationally credible.
4️⃣ 🧭 Get clear answers to your international development challenges
Too often, international entrepreneurs waste precious time looking for the right person, the right program, or the right information.
At a well-targeted diplomatic event, you ask your questions directly to the right people.
It’s a major time saver and an opportunity to receive advice tailored to your reality.
💬 A Walloon company recently saved several months of waiting thanks to concrete recommendations from an AWEX expert met at a diplomatic event.
One connection. One answer. One action.
🎯 What you unlock in one day can accelerate your international roadmap by months.
5️⃣ 🚀 (Re)ignite your international strategy
An economic diplomacy event isn’t just about content and networking.
It’s also a time to step back, validate your direction, and find new ideas.
This is where alliances are formed, joint projects are born, and ambitions evolve.
✨ The Economic Diplomacy Day offers the perfect setting for that: an inspiring venue, high-level speakers, and a rhythm designed to maximize interaction — all in a refined, friendly atmosphere.
🧩 What if one day could reshape your entire international network?
In a world where markets are becoming more complex and alliances are shifting, attending a diplomatic event is no longer a luxury — it’s a strategic move.
The Economic Diplomacy Day is your opportunity to:
✔ Meet over 50 ambassadors and economic decision-makers
✔ Create top-level connections in an exclusive setting
✔ Leave with concrete pathways to grow your international business
📆 Next edition: June 1st, 2025
📍 Two venues, one strategic day:
🚗 Morning: departure of the Ambassador’s Rally from Brasserie d’Upigny.
🌿 Afternoon: Garden Party at Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne, where all participants gather for a unique business experience in a prestigious and inspiring setting.
🎟️ Book your spot now and give your international development a fresh boost.
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