Benelux Chamber | Annual General Meeting 2024

Note that the Annual General Meeting is accessible only for members of the Benelux Chamber. Please bring your Passport or ID (身份证) to identify yourself upon entering the Embassy.

Introduction

The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China | North China | Beijing will be held on Friday, April 25th, 2025. This is one of the most significant events of the Benelux Chamber each year, providing an invaluable opportunity to review the chamber's activities, assess its financial standing, and offer a well-founded outlook for the year ahead. We highly appreciate and strongly encourage all members to attend, as your participation is essential to the continued success and development of the chamber.

We look forward to presenting the challenges we faced in 2024 in the most transparent manner possible. However, we are even more excited to share how the Benelux Chamber, following a strong first quarter in 2025, has set ambitious goals to sustain and build upon this success throughout the remainder of the year.

The number of Benelux professionals in Beijing has decreased in recent years, and both macro economic challenges on a global scale and micro challenges specific to foreign businesses operating in China have intensified. In light of these factors, we believe it is more important than ever for the Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourgish business communities to unite and seek common ground. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to join us at the AGM.

Board Elections

The AGM will also serve as the occasion for the election or re-election of board members. The Benelux Chamber consistently seeks dedicated and talented individuals who are eager to contribute to the strategic guidance and management of the chamber. In order to be considered as a candidate for the Board of Directors, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• You are member of the Benelux Chamber (Individual member or Corporate Member)
• You are a Benelux Nationalworking in China OR you are a Non-Benelux National, but working at a Benelux Company or Organization
• You are residing in China
• You have the support of at least one current Board Member that signs your candidate application form

Representing the Benelux Chamber as a board member is a significant responsibility, offering both professional growth and valuable opportunities for networking. Serving on the Board provides access to influential connections and opens doors to new possibilities. Board members are expected to play a central role in the governance of the chamber, leading and guiding its strategic direction. At the same time, they are tasked with engaging our members in specialized committees and industry-focused working groups, ensuring that the chamber's initiatives remain relevant and aligned with the needs of our community.

If you are interested in joining the Board of the Benelux Chamber, please submit an email outlining your background and motivation to one of our current board members and/or to President Tom Hoogendijk at tom@bencham.org - Kindly ensure that you also CC the Benelux Chamber Office Manager, Claire, at claire@bencham.org in your communication.

Sponsorship Opportunities

For Member Companies: Should you wish to sponsor the Annual General Meeting or if you have an important announcement concerning your company that you would like to present during the AGM, we kindly request that you reach out to our General Manager, Chloe Song, at chloe@bencham.org - She will be pleased to assist you in discussing how the Chamber can facilitate your request and address any inquiries you may have.

AGM Details:

Date: Friday 25 April, 2025

Time: 15:00 pm - 18:00 pm

Agenda：

• 15:00 - 15:30 Walk-in & Registration
• 15:30 - 16:45 AGM Presentation & Board Election
• 16:45 - 17:30 Post-AGM Networking Reception
• 17:30 - 18:00 Closing of Event

Venue: Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in China

Unit 1701, Tower B, Pacific Century Place, 2A Gong Ti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing

北京市朝阳区工体北路甲2号, 盈科中心B座1701室