US READINESS
TUESDAY MAY 5 - LEUVEN
THINKING ABOUT EXPANDING YOUR BUSINESS TO THE U.S.?
The BelCham U.S. Readiness Program is back! And to celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we’re bringing it live to Belgium!
TUESDAY, MAY 5 | LEUVEN
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM – Bootcamp featuring high-impact panels & focused breakout sessions
(Van Havermaet, Havenkant 8, Leuven)
6:30 PM – Jubilee Rooftop Networking Reception with the BelCham community
(Silo, Vaartkom 41, Leuven)
WHY JOIN? Learn from founders who have successfully expanded to the U.S. and get insider tips from our expert partners.
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE
Cultural Fit
Selling in the U.S.
Go-to-Market Strategy
The U.S. Legal System
Mastering Tax & Accounting
Hiring the Right Talent
Navigating Immigration
PRICING
Daytime Bootcamp (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
Free for BelCham members - limited seats available
Non-members: €650 (Includes breakfast, lunch, plus a ticket to the rooftop reception)
Hubs4Growth community residents may qualify for a subsidy: hubs4growth.eu
Rooftop Reception Only (6:30 PM)
Free for BelCham members - first come, first served
Non-members: €45 (Includes drinks & walking dinner by Foodmaker)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Founders and executives planning U.S. expansion
Scale-ups preparing their first U.S. hires
Companies looking to enter the American market
Belgian startups exploring the U.S. ecosystem
THE GO-TO BOOTCAMP FOR BELGIAN FOUNDERS AND EXECUTIVES EXPANDING TO THE U.S.
Klaas Van Wolvelaer, NewCo
"The US Readiness Program was a game-changer in my journey to launching a business in the US. What started as a simple idea quickly transformed into a solid, actionable plan, thanks to a powerful network of experts who are with you every step of the way. If you're serious about expanding to the US, this is where you start."
POWERED BY
Our main partners Hodgson Russ, KBC, U.S. Steuerberatung, and Van Havermaet
With thanks to sponsors Foodmaker, Hubs4Growth, and United Airlines for their support.
Questions or interested in joining as a partner? Reach out to Eline Van Eldere, BelCham Member Service Director: eline@belcham.org