Chief Economist Debate 2026
Thu, 29 Oct
|Handelsbeurs
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Vlerick Alumni will organize the Chief Economist Debate with great enthusiasm. This event provides a platform for the chief economists of the major banks to share their insights and views on the macroeconomic environment, all in the form of a debate.
Time & Location
29 Oct 2026, 18:00 – 22:00
Handelsbeurs, Kouter 29, 9000 Gent, Belgium
About the event
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Vlerick Alumni Finance & Investments Club will organize the Chief Economist Debate with great enthusiasm. This event brings together leading economists from UBS, ABN AMRO and the National Bank of Belgium for an exclusive debate on the global macroeconomic outlook, financial markets and key geopolitical trends shaping the investment landscape.
The aim of this debate is to have an in-depth discussion on current economic issues and to gain insight into the different perspectives of the chief economists of the major banks.
Hosted at the historic Handelsbeurs in Ghent, the event is expected to welcome more than 300 guests, including Vlerick alumni, business leaders, investors and corporate professionals.
The Vlerick Alumni Finance & Investments Club, the official alumni association of Vlerick Business School. We proudly represent a thriving global community of more than 22,000 alumni, spanning more than 100 countries worldwide.
Agenda:
18:00 - Welcome
Tickets
Early Bird
Sale ends
18 Sept, 21:00
This ticket includes access to the event (debate + walking dinner)
€99.00
+€2.48 ticket service fee
Vlerick Alumni
Sale ends
22 Oct, 21:00
This ticket includes access to the event (debate + walking dinner)
€99.00
+€2.48 ticket service fee
Regular Ticket
Sale ends
22 Oct, 21:00
This ticket includes access to the event (debate + walking dinner)
€149.00
+€3.73 ticket service fee
Total
€0.00