June 20 -21, 2024 | Brussels, Belgium
The Brussels study tour is designed specifically for international public affairs senior executives who want to gain a better understanding of the EU’s public affairs, advocacy, and lobby environment. This year, the program will have a particular focus on the changes occurring in Brussels as a result of the EU elections of June 2024. Gain the knowledge and network necessary to effectively advocate for your interests within the EU.
Highlights of our 2023 Study Tour
June 19
17:30 – 19:00
Welcome cocktail and networking
Public Affairs Council – Square Ambiorix 7 – 1000 Brussels
June 20
10:00 – 11:00
Welcome to the study tour
Introduction to the European institutional, policy and political framework
Location: Public Affairs Council – Square Ambiorix 7 – 1000 Brussels
11:00 – 11:15
Coffee break
11:15 – 12:30
Roundtable with Brussels-based practitioners
Location: Public Affairs Council – Square Ambiorix 7 – 1000 Brussels
12:30 – 13:45
Networking lunch with an EU-based association
Location: Public Affairs Council – Square Ambiorix 7 – 1000 Brussels
13:45 – 14:00
Transfer to the European Parliament
14:00 – 16:15
Visit to the European Parliament
Location: European Parliament
16:15 – 16:30
Transfer to the Ambiorix Centre
16:30 – 17:45
Working with European capitals and regions
Location: Public Affairs Council – Square Ambiorix 7 – 1000 Brussel
17:45 – 19:00
Refreshment break
19:00
Meet at the Restaurant Maison du Luxembourg
19:00 – 21.00
Networking Dinner: Working with European media
Location: Restaurant Maison du Luxembourg
21:00
End of Day 1
June 21
08:50 – 09:00
Location: European Commission, Charlemagne Building
Optional: Meet at the Ambiorix Center. (We are departing to walk to the European Commission, Charlemagne Building at 8:50)
09:30 – 12:00
Visit to the European Commission
Location: European Commission, Charlemagne Building
12:00 – 12:30
Walk back to Ambiorix Center
12:30 – 14:15
Networking lunch: Working with the New European Parliament
Location: Public Affairs Council – Square Ambiorix 7 – 1000 Brussel
15:30 – 15:45
Coffee break
15:45 – 16:45
Challenges and Opportunities for Public Affairs in the EU – Insights from a European PA Leader
Location: Public Affairs Council – Square Ambiorix 7 – 1000 Brussels
16:45 – 17:30
Bringing it all together – Public Affairs Council
Location: Public Affairs Council – Square Ambiorix 7 – 1000 Brussels
17:30
Adjourn
Secretary General
AIJN European Fruit Juice Association
Director General
Toy Industries of Europe
Political advisor for the S&D Group
European Parliament
Global Vice President, Public Affairs & Regulatory Affairs
Neste
Director of the Hanse-Office in Brussels and
Head of the Department for European Affairs
in the Senate Chancellery of Hamburg
CEO & founder
EUmatrix.eu
Partner
Acumen Public Affairs
Public Affairs Manager
Public Affairs Council
Founder and Editor
EU Scream
Managing Partner
Rud Pedersen Public Affairs
Managing Director European Office
Public Affairs Council
spokesperson of the President of the
European Parliament
Managing Partner
Dober Partners
Director for Research & Innovation
Common Implementation Centre (DG R&I)
European Commission
Director of Public Affairs
AmCham EU
Public Affairs Council
Square Ambiorix 7
1000 Brussels
[email protected]
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PAC Members: : $1,250 + VAT if applicable
Others: Early bird non-member: $1,650 + VAT if applicable
As participants in the Study Tour, you are entitled to complimentary access to the Brussels Public Affairs Forum on June 19th. Kindly express your interest by filling out the Forum’s registration form here and specify your participation in the Brussels study tour in the comment section.
Questions
Amanda Crafford
Program Assistant, European Office
+32 476.639.503 | [email protected]