Three perspectives on the return of European manufacturing
Tuesday Breakfast Ghent
Tuesday 28 April 2026 (7h30-9h30 CEST)
International breakfast meeting, organised by Tuesday Events Ghent, in cooperation with Alumnivereniging van Ingenieurs afgestudeerd aan de universiteit Gent (AIG), Boardio, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (Ghent University), ImpactBuilders Industry, Wellness Orbit.
Is the end of ‘made in China’ near?
Maritime transport patterns are shifting. Western companies are pulling production back from Asia. And Eastern Europe is emerging as acquisition territory for industrial groups looking to stay close to home.
Three keynote speakers will each give you 10 minutes of their essential vision. Between each speaker, you will have 10 minutes of stimulated networking — three insights and three new contacts in one hour.
Bart Fimmers (Market and Strategy Intelligence Manager, Port of Antwerp-Brugge)
Recent drastic evolutions in maritime transport as leading indicators for the European industry.
Geert Bruynsteen (Purchasing Project Lead, The LEGO Group)
Why Western European companies should stop subcontracting to Asia, and look at East Europe instead.
Jan Lagast (Founder and President of the ImpactBuilders Foundation)
There is a lot of subcontracting and acquisition potential in the Eastern flank of Europe. Where, why, what.
Who should attend
The events are targeted specifically to
- CEOs, COOs, board members, founders,
- supply and value chain managers,
- procurement leaders,
- sales directors, business developers, export managers
of mid-sized international industrial companies.
Why you should attend
- You will meet international colleagues facing similar challenges in different companies.
- You will get three inspiring keynotes in less than half an hour.
- Our stimulated networking will get you connected with three new business contacts.
- You will drive to the office before 10h and after the traffic jams.
- Our vetting process reduces the presence of consultants.
Practicalities
- Welcome at 7h30 (CEST)
- Start at 8h00 (CEST)
- Formal end of the event at 9h30 (CEST)
- Chat fade-out until 10h00 (CEST)
- Language: English
- Venue: Ghent University, Belgium
- Campus Technologiepark Zwijnaarde
- Participation: €95 (VAT excl.)
- Parking and breakfast included
Supported by
- Alumnivereniging van de Ingenieurs afgestuurd aan de Universiteit Gent
- Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland (ECCS)
- International Chambre of Commerce & Industry
- JCI Toompea
- Ukrainian Embassy in the Republic of Estonia
Sponsored by
- Concordia Mission Control Systems
- FunkyTime
- ImpactBuilders Studio
- Scanfor
- Flxion