Geoeconomics Group Conference 2026

Conference Details

Date: 29 January 2026

Time: 13:00

Duration: 4 hours

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Cost: Register online for more information.

Organiser: Geoeconomics Group

Conference Website

Conference Description

In an increasingly tumultuous world, geoeconomics has emerged as a key foreign policy tool for states to protect their national interests. For Belgium, with a globally integrated economy, this trend presents both opportunities and challenges. 

The global rise of geoeconomics has prompted scholarly efforts to define the concept and analyse its use in policy. Simultaneously, policymakers have been confronted with the day-to-day task of both designing and responding to geoeconomic policies. 

This conference aims to bridge the gap between academia and policymaking. Convening researchers from Belgian universities and research institutions working on geoeconomics, and policymakers from the Belgian federal and regional government services, it provides a platform for mutual learning and dialogue about geoeconomics. Through a mix of plenary sessions and thematic breakouts, it facilitates the dissemination of research insights and the articulation of policy priorities directly from practice. 

Ultimately, the conference seeks to strengthen Belgium’s capacity to navigate the rise of geoeconomics and reinforce Belgian policy making on this increasingly important topic.