The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) is pleased to invite you to an exclusive in-person China Dinner, taking place on Thursday 11 September at 17:00h at the historic Hotel Falligan, located in the heart of Ghent.

This event follows the recent publication “Navigating the New Chinese Business Environment”, developed in cooperation with Silk Road Partners, and supports business leaders in reassessing and future-proofing their China strategies in light of today's fast-changing realities.

Theme of the evening:

“From Survival to Success: Level Up Your China Strategy to a New Reality”

Why attend?

China continues to evolve rapidly: it remains a global economic powerhouse and is now a frontrunner in innovation, filing nearly 70% of all AI patents worldwide in 2023 (Stanford AI Index Report 2025). Geopolitical tensions are increasingly shaping the global economic order, creating heightened business uncertainty for companies operating internationally. Therefore, doing business has become more complex, demanding greater agility, strategic rethinking, and local adaptation. This dinner will offer practical insights and expert perspectives to help business leaders navigate risks, seize new opportunities, and realign their China approach for long-term success. In particular, it will provide participants with a framework to self-assess how they score in addressing this strategic rethink.

Keynote Speaker:

Mr. Peter Buytaert, Co-founder, Silk Road Partners

International advisor in net-zero strategy, M&A, and cross-border business development along the Silk Road region.

Programme:

17h00–17h30: Arrival and registration (optional guided visit of Hotel Falligan)

17h30: Welcome and introduction by Ms. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

17h40: Keynote presentation by Mr. Peter Buytaert, Co-founder, Silk Road Partners

18h25: Q&A and sharing of experiences

19h00: Networking dinner in the salons of Hotel Falligan

Who should attend?

This event is tailored for CEOs, export managers, international business developers, and entrepreneurs with current or future interests in China or the broader Asian region.

The event takes place in the 18th-century salons of Hotel Falligan, one of Ghent’s finest neoclassical landmarks. A guided visit of the historic building will be available for interested participants prior to the dinner.

Ensure your participation by registering before 4 September to secure your spot.