HTML Version On Monday 22 November 2010, the West Flanders Development Agency (POM) and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) together with the Port of Zeebrugge and the Intermunicipal Assocation WVI invite you to a business-oriented introduction of the economic, spatial and logistical assets of West Flanders, your gateway to Europe! Investing in West Flanders puts your business right at the beating heart of Europe. As Belgium’s most western province, West Flanders is situated along the North Sea coast and offers a prime location with plenty of business opportunities and excellent supporting infrastructure. The strategic location in northwest Europe with France, Germany, Luxemburg, the Netherlands and the UK as its immediate neighbours West Flanders is the ideal business region for companies whose focus is on international distribution and/or trade. During this seminar an overview will be given of the opportunities West Flanders offers for foreign investors. Discover what West Flanders has to offer for you! PROGRAMME 17h00 - 17h30 Registration 17h30 - 19h15 Seminar "West Flanders, your gateway to Europe" Welcome and opening word H.E. Paul Breyne, Governor of West Flanders Introduction film “The Province of West Flanders” Economic & Social development in West Flanders Mr. Philippe Tavernier, General director, West Flanders Development Agency The Port of Zeebrugge, your partner for the European Market Mr. Vincent De Saedeleer, Vice President, Port of Zeebrugge Business Parks in West Flanders - Opportunities for foreign investors Mr. Patrick Zutterman, Director WVI Q&A-session (chair Mr. Dominique Vanderhaeghen, Flanders Investment & Trade) Conclusion and closing word H.E. Christiaan Tanghe, Belgian Ambassador to Indonesia 19h15 - 20h30 Networking light buffet dinner