For the second year in a row, the country is showcasing its priorities and expertise at the Belgium House at the World Economic Forum 2025.
This year's meeting of global leaders in Davos (Switzerland) centres around the main theme of 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.'
At the Belgium House debate venue, sessions aim to promote sustainable, inclusive and resilient global economies. Simultaneously, the initiative focuses on showcasing Belgium's expertise in security, clean technologies, energy infrastructures, and international collaboration.
The list of speakers features a series of high-profile names, including outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open VLD) and Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte.
Outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. Credit: Belga / Jasper Jacobs
A significant focus of the Belgium House's programme is security. "In a difficult geopolitical context, the Belgium House is rightly focusing this year on security and defence," said De Croo. "There can be no secure society without a strong economy, and no strong economy without security."
Notably, Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde made an appearance on Wednesday, for a cocktail reception with a panel discussion about "building war-proof economies to maintain peace."
L-R: Director of Virunga National Park Emmanuel de Merode, King Philippe of Belgium, and the King's Economic Advisor Brent Van Tassel. Credit: Belga / Jasper Jacobs
The Belgium House is a private-sector initiative supported by Belgium's federal authorities. It is part of the 'Belgium. Embracing openness' international campaign to boost the country's image.
"Belgium is open for business," said De Croo. "Our open economy can only develop by connecting its know-how and performance with foreign stakeholders," he added.
The Belgium House is an initiative by the European Business Summits. It is organised with the support of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation.
