IN-PERSON EVENT

Credit Trends Belgium 2026

Global perspective. Local relevance. Real impact.

location_on Hotel Amigo, Brussels Map

Agenda

09.00
CET

Registration & networking 

10.05
CET

Europe in the crosshairs of geopolitical and geoeconomic shifts

  • What is the outlook for European economic growth given ongoing trade policy uncertainty?
  • How are governments likely to balance competing demands on public expenditure?
  • How is heightened political risk in Europe affecting sovereigns’ credit profiles?
10.25
CET

The future of Europe's security: who pays and who delivers?

  • Where are US and European governments channelling investment?
  • When public budgets fall short, will sovereign wealth funds and private investors bridge the gap?
  • Do companies have the scale and financial flexibility to deliver?
  • Are cyber risks and resilience being adequately incorporated into defense investment decisions?
10.50
CET

Networking break

11.20
CET

Europe's energy transition: challenges and opportunities

  • Outlook for power demand
  • The energy trilemma: decarbonization, security of supply and affordability
  • Investment opportunities for utilities
Nicolas Van Den Abeele
Nicolas Van Den Abeele Managing Director Benelux, Renewables & Batteries, ENGIE
11.40
CET

Transition finance: insights into Aperam's decarbonization strategy

  • Overview of Aperam’s decarbonization strategy, highlighting its strengths and challenges
  • The role of external evaluations like the Net Zero Assessment to enhance the credibility and transparency of Aperam’s decarbonization strategy
  • Analysis of the advantages that a robust decarbonization strategy provides, particularly in attracting investor interest and influencing the dynamics in the debt market
12.00
CET

Credit themes for 2026

  • Macro themes and their credit consequences
  • Unpicking Moody's default data and rating trends 
12.30
CET

Networking lunch

13.00
CET

Close of the event