BJA New Year Cocktail Celebration

Wednesday 28 January 2026

The Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce is honored to invite you to an exquisite evening of celebration as we usher in the New Year 2026 at the prestigious Tapestry Gallery of BNP Paribas Fortis in Brussels.

2026 is the year in which we will proudly mark 160 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium - a remarkable milestone that celebrates not only historical ties but also a thriving partnership built on mutual respect, cultural exchange, and economic collaboration.

Let us gather to welcome the Year of the Horse, a timeless emblem of strength, energy, and success. Join us in raising a toast to fresh beginnings, enduring relationships, and a future filled with prosperity and promise for all.

Program

17:30	Registration
18:00	Start of Celebration
18:15	Opening words by Professor Gilbert Declerck, Member of the Board of imec International and BJA President
	Welcome address by Virginie Martens, Head of Corporate Coverage and CIB Belgium and
	member of the Executive Committee, BNP Paribas Fortis
	New Year greetings by H.E. Takeshi Osuga, Ambassador-Designate of Japan to the Kingdom of Belgium
18:30	Kagamiwari Ceremony: Traditional Japanese sake barrel-breaking
	Reception featuring exquisite sushi and canapés
19:30	Evening adjourns

Venue

BNP Paribas Fortis, Rue Royale 20, 1000 Brussels

Participation fee

BJA 2026 members: 45 €
Non-members: 125 €

This event is supported by

Please make your reservation latest by 20 January.
Registrations are made automatically upon completion of the online form, on a first come, first served basis, with limited capacity.
Cancellations are accepted until 21 January. After this date, the fees will be charged and not refunded.