The programme

1. 17h00

   18h00

   1 h

   Welcome and registration

   Registration, welcoming of delegations and first exchanges between participants.

2. 18h00

   18h20

   20 min

   Institutional opening

   Presentation of the MEB Summit 2026, welcome addresses and introduction to the themes of this second edition.

   • Massine Igalla

     Founder & Executive Director of MEB, co-founder of GIPC

   • S.E. M. Ahmed Réda Chami

     Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Morocco to the European Union

   • M. Maxime Prévot

     Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation

3. 18h20

   19h00

   40 min

   PANEL

   Panel 01 · The Gateways of Tomorrow

   An analysis of the role of ports, infrastructure and major projects in strengthening trade between Belgium, Morocco, Europe and Africa. Discussions will cover the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Moroccan port platforms, new trade routes, supply chains, infrastructure linked to the 2030 horizon and South-South cooperation.

   • ModeratorBadr Boussabat

     AI International Speaker, AI Automation Expert, Professor of AI in Business and President of Morocco’s 40 Under 40

   • Youssef Imghi

     CEO & Founder, Portus Advisory International · Port of Antwerp-Bruges Representative for Morocco

   • Patrick Van Cauwenberghe

     International Trade Networks Manager, Port of Antwerp-Bruges

   • Michael Dooms

     Professor of Strategic Management at VUB, specialist in port strategy, infrastructure governance and the competitiveness of maritime ecosystems

4. 19h10

   20h00

   50 min

   PANEL

   Panel 02 · Building Without Borders

   A discussion on the conditions that allow companies to cross borders and build sustainable international operations. The panel will address market access, partner selection, digital transformation, adapting operating models and business development in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

   • ModeratorBadr Boussabat

     AI International Speaker, AI Automation Expert, Professor of AI in Business and President of Morocco’s 40 Under 40

   • Jan De Keuster

     Managing Director, Soulco NV

   • Souleymen Mlalih

     Business Leader, Technology & Digital Transformation Expert

5. 20h00

   20h20

   20 min

   Special guest address

   An exceptional address on leadership, entrepreneurship and the outlook for international economic development.

   • Invité d’honneur

     The identity of the special guest will be revealed at the MEB Summit 2026.

6. 20h20

   21h40

   1 h 20

   Networking

   Professional meetings between institutional representatives, business leaders, investors, experts, entrepreneurs and partners. This sequence extends the discussions, identifies shared interests and encourages new collaborations.

The programme and the participation of the personalities mentioned remain subject to official confirmation.