# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Big Leap USA - Flanders Investment & Trade
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: Whether the US is still an "American dream" on your roadmap or you're already deep in planning mode, this afternoon is built to give you reaAbout this EventThinking about expanding to the US? Or already knee-deep in the process?Join us for The Big Leap USA, an afternoon built for ambitious Belgian startups and scaleups looking across the Atlantic.📍 The Beacon, Antwerp📅 September 10th, 12:30 – 16:30 CET🍻 Drinks until 18:00 - first round's on usWhat to expect:12:30 - Lunch & networking13:30 -  Catalina Daniels, author of Smart Startups and Venture Partner at ERA (NYC accelerator)14:15 - Panel discussion with founders and operators who've made the leap and / or are currently in the process:Amaury Hellebuyck, Global RevOps @ TechWolfJonathan Bovijn, Chief of Staff @ PolySenseAndreas Geamanu, Co-founder @ introw.io15:30 - The No-Nonsense US Expansion Playbook: practical, tactical, no fluff16:00 - After-work drinks, because the best insights happen off-stage tooWhether the US is still an "American dream" on your roadmap or you're already deep in planning mode, this afternoon is built to give you real, hands-on insights.Spots are limited. Looking forward to a room full of ambitious founders and operators. See you in Antwerp!🚲🚗 HOW TO REACH THE BEACON - Sint-Pietersvliet 7, 2000 AntwerpenTRAM: take tram 7 to stop Sint-PaulusplaatsVELO: Velo station 049, Tolhuis / 050, Klapdorp / 058, NoorderterrasBIKE: park your bike in the bikepark below the buildingCAR: parking Grote Markt - 10-minute walk❗parking Rijnkaai ❗️is closedCAR: paid parking at The Beacon - Reserve hereTake note of the fact that The Beacon is located in the LEZ zone and that the rules regarding public parking have been made stricter.❗️❗️ EVENT DISCLAIMERThank you for your interest in our event. Please review the following information before registering:Cancellation: Cancellations must be made at least 48h in advance and through your Eventbrite ticket, not via email.Photography and Recording: Photos, audio, and video may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to this use. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify the staff at the registration desk.By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this information. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you at the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/antwerpen/the-big-leap-usa-flanders-investment-and-trade/100001995640339978
- **Event Categories**: business, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: The Beacon
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR

## Event venue details

- **city**: Antwerpen
- **state**: AN
- **country**: Belgium
- **location**: The Beacon
- **lat**: 51.2255612
- **long**: 4.4007181
- **full address**: The Beacon, 7 Sint-Pietersvliet, Antwerpen, Belgium

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Big Leap USA - Flanders Investment & Trade being held?
  - **A:** The Big Leap USA - Flanders Investment & Trade takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Beacon, 7 Sint-Pietersvliet, Antwerpen, Belgium.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Big Leap USA - Flanders Investment & Trade?
  - **A:** The Big Leap USA - Flanders Investment & Trade is organized by The Beacon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Big Leap USA - Flanders Investment & Trade is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Antwerpen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Big Leap USA - Flanders Investment & Trade sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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