New Year’s Reception 2026
We’re living in a new reality where geopolitics and power politics carry more weight. That’s why our community keeps moving forward – grounded, courageous, and together. At our New Year’s Reception, we’ll celebrate that strength, unite with Chapter Zero Brussels, and appoint four new board members.
What to expect?
A time to come together, get inspired and remind yourself what you are doing it all for.
Expect:
a stronger connection to a Belgian sustainability community with more than 500 members working on the same issues and harbouring the same ambitions;
an inside look at our updated offering for 2026, including our new member charter;
the presentation of four new board nominees;
new focus thanks to inspiring insights and stories from trailblazers whose are investing in the future, today.
Who you might run into
Programme
| 16:00 | Doors open | |
| 16:30 | Introductory stories from network frontrunners. A look into the journal of Muriel Bernard, Wim De Bruyne and Magali Frankl | |
| 16:50 | Welcome and introduction by Tim Van den Bossche, president of The Shift | |
| 17:00 | The Shift & Chapter Zero Brussels: Announcement of one strengthened network by Tim Van den Bossche and Gilda B. Neiman, Chapter Zero Brussels | |
| 17:30 | Presentation and appointment of four new candidate board members: Wim Allegaert, Béatrice de Mahieu, Gilda B. Neiman and David Suetens | |
| 17:20 | New offerings and member charter in 2026 by Magali Frankl, CEO The Shift | |
| 17:40 | Open bar and finger food with a playful networking format that makes it easier to meet other members | |
| 20:00 | End |
Speakers
Tim Van den Bossche
Chairman of The Shift & CEO of Carmeuse EMEA
Magali Frankl
CEO The Shift
Wim De Bruyne
Co-owner Coeur Catering
Muriel Bernard
Board member The Shift & Founder eFarmz
Gilda B. Neiman
Chapter Zero Brussels
Who is this for?
Our annual kickoff is for all members of The Shift and Chapter Zero Brussels: from boards of directors to sustainability leaders, innovators, partners and anyone else who continues to choose a better future in these turbulent times.
Our partners
This evening comes to life in collaboration with:
Be there to kick off the new year with our 500 members.
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