We are kicking off GCB in Belgium in the best possible way: with an inspiring, dynamic, full‑day GCB Annual Summit 2026 on ‘Creating Value in a Changing Corporate Legal Landscape’.

Wednesday 6 May 2026 from 9:15 AM to 6:00 PM, set in the unique surroundings of Salons de Romree (just north of Brussels), the programme includes two outstanding Keynote sessions, two GCB Speed Dates, a GCB Network Walk following the GCB Lunch, two a GCB Roundtables and, of course, we conclude with the first informal GCB Drinks Reception.

With AI accelerating change at an unprecedented pace, the corporate legal landscape is being reshaped from the ground up. Both in‑house legal teams and external advisers must rethink their positioning and redefine how they create value. At this GCN Annual Summit, we will explore how to redefine our role as GCs, reshape our teams, and build future‑ready legal services powered by strategy, sound judgment, technology, talent, and trusted advisers.

For this special first GCB Annual Summit, we are kicking off with none other than Bjarne Tellmann, who until recently served as CLO at several major global enterprises and who, in 2017, wrote the only truly practical handbook ever published for General Counsel: Building an Outstanding Legal Team. This April, his new book ‘Law in the Era of AI: Clients, Firms, and the Future of the Legal Industry’ will be released, incorporating all recent technological developments, AI in particular.

The programme that follows consists of two GCB Speed Dates, the GCB Lunch, the GCB Network Walk, and two GCB Roundtables. All designed to help participants get to know each other better and to share experiences and questions. Before the GCB Drinks Reception, we will conclude the day with another truly exceptional keynote: Cedric Dumont, whose out‑of‑the‑box approach to leadership development will inspire us on how to best navigate and embrace all the transformations. Lies Martens, always an engaging and highly professional host, will lead the day.

If you serve as the ultimate responsible in-house counsel within a company in Belgium, this first GCB Annual Summit is designed especially for you. We warmly invite you to be part of this milestone moment by registering now using the form below. The all-in participation fee is € 395,- excl VAT. Expect a highly engaging and inspiring day marking the launch of GCB.