Question 1

Who qualifies for Be.Buz membership?

Accepted Answer

Senior decision-makers — founders, C-level executives, investors and partners — with a Belgian connection through nationality, business interest or mandate, and an active professional presence in or with Swiss Romande. Applications are reviewed monthly by the admissions committee.

Question 2

Do I need to be Belgian to join?

Accepted Answer

No. Swiss executives and international leaders with genuine Belgian business ties are welcome, and a share of each room is deliberately Swiss so conversations stay two-sided.

Question 3

Can I bring a guest to an event?

Accepted Answer

Individual members may invite one guest per year; corporate partners and sponsors have larger allowances. Guests must be registered in advance — breakfasts and roundtables are capped and never open to walk-ins.

Question 4

What are the attendance and confidentiality rules?

Accepted Answer

Roundtables and breakfasts follow the Chatham House rule: content may be used, speakers and affiliations may not be identified. No recording, no press, and no commercial pitching to other members without invitation. Cancellations are free up to 48 hours before an event.

Question 5

In which language are events held?

Accepted Answer

French and English. Breakfasts in Romandie usually run in French with English welcomed; innovation roundtables and the gala are predominantly English. All written communication is available in Dutch, French and English.

Question 6

How does Be.Buz support Swiss-Belgian bilateral business?

Accepted Answer

We connect members to the practical layer of market entry: company formation and permits, banking and tax structuring, recruitment, distribution and public-sector contacts. We also coordinate with the Belgian Embassy, regional trade agencies and Swiss chambers on delegations and policy positions.

Question 7

What does membership cost and when does it renew?

Accepted Answer

Individual membership is CHF 183.1 per year. Corporate sponsorship is available at request.

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