First Tuesday

International business networking re-invented

First Tuesday is thé fastest growing international business networking event series. Its aim is to increase the international success for businesses across Europe. The specific format of the events is designed for fast learning, fast exchange, and fast connections that last.

Guests are invited by a series of business partners who co-create the First Tuesday, and alliance partners who increase their network’s value by inviting leaders to the First Tuesday of every even month.

What

Bi-monthly gatherings of international business leaders, European investors, and business experts in several cities across Europe — at the exact same time. Each First Tuesday event offers a mix of short insights, new introductions, and an open exchange between people who want to improve the business results and the society impact of European companies.

For who

For business owners, family office representatives, C-level management, business development leaders, export managers, industrial holding managers, institutional and private investors, their advisors, and various institutional stakeholders who want to expand their network across Europe. Participation is by invitation or referral through the ImpactBuilders network.

When & where

Always on the first Tuesday of every even month: in February, April, June, October, and December. Starting in the afternoon after and before the traffic jams, and ending when everyone leaves the building. First Tuesday gatherings in 2026 are hosted in Ghent (Belgium) and Tallinn (Estonia). Milan, Zürich, and other locations are joining soon.

How to get on the mailing list

Calendar

2 Dec 2025

Tallinn
Focus Industry = Construction and Materials
Thematic = Recycling
Focus Rooms for investors, international businesses, and temporary leaders.

More info
Register for Tallinn
Register for Europe (online event)

3 Feb 2026

Ghent and Tallinn
Focus Industry = Machines
Thematic = Supply risks
Focus Rooms for investors, international businesses, temporary leaders and defence.

More info
Register for Ghent
Register for Tallinn

7 Apr 2026

Ghent and Tallinn
Focus Industry = Infrastructure
Thematic = Public Private Partnership
Focus Rooms for investors, international businesses, temporary leaders and banking.

More info soon

2 June 2026

Ghent and Tallinn
Focus Industry = Healthcare
Thematic = Efficiency versus service
Focus Rooms for investors, international businesses, temporary leaders and hospitals.

More info soon

6 October 2026

Ghent, Milan, and Tallinn
Focus Industry = Corporate and govt ICT
Thematic = European tech stack
Focus Rooms for investors, international businesses, temporary leaders and government department leaders.

More info soon

1 December 2026

Ghent, Milan, and Tallinn
Focus Industry = Energy
Thematic = European self-reliance
Focus Rooms for investors, international businesses, temporary leaders and energy sector stakeholders.

More info soon

Partners & sponsors

First Tuesday is a joint initiative of Boardio, Conversation Starter, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of the University of Ghent, ImpactBuilders, PRnews.io, Still Frame, Wellness Orbit. 

We warmly welcome the members and friends of our alliance partners

  • Alumnivereniging van de Ingenieurs afgestudeerd aan de Universiteit Gent (AIG)
  • Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Estonia
  • Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland (ECCS)
  • Estonian Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
  • JCI Toompea

As well as the clients and business relations of our business partners and sponsors

How to become a partner

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