About BUBC
The Belgium–Ukraine Business Club was established in 2022, building on a series of well-received business events organized since 2018 by Kris Beckers in his capacity as Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Belgium. One of these was a business round table held at the InterContinental Hotel in Kyiv at the end of 2021, where owners and representatives of Belgian companies had an open dialogue with governmental representatives about the investment climate in Ukraine and the obstacles holding them back from making further investments. Following this exchange, several business leaders expressed the wish to see such initiatives continue, which ultimately led to the creation of the club.
The club was founded to bring together Belgian and Ukrainian entrepreneurs, companies, and relevant stakeholders in a practical and realistic way, with particular attention to investment, economic recovery, and Ukraine’s current business environment.
BUBC aims to remain selective, credible, and useful. Its activities are focused on carefully chosen events, trusted connections, and relevant information that can help support mutually beneficial business relations between Belgium and Ukraine.
Our Mission
Trusted Connections
We bring together Belgian and Ukrainian entrepreneurs, companies, and relevant governmental, institutional, and financial stakeholders through carefully selected events, trusted contacts, and meaningful dialogue.
Investment and Economic Recovery Dialogue
We support informed dialogue around investment, reconstruction-related opportunities, and the practical conditions shaping Ukraine’s economic recovery and long-term future development.
Practical Insight
We provide carefully selected information and perspectives on Ukraine’s business climate, current priorities, support frameworks, and relevant EU initiatives supporting Ukraine’s recovery and development.
People Behind BUBC
Kris Beckers — Chairman
Kris Beckers is Chairman of the Belgium–Ukraine Business Club. He is also Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Belgium and representative of the UCCI in Belgium. For many years, he has been actively involved in strengthening business and institutional relations between Belgium and Ukraine and has organized Ukraine-related business events since 2018. Through BUBC, he aims to build a practical platform that supports dialogue, relevant connections, and carefully selected business initiatives linked to Ukraine.
Luc Vancraen — Co-founder
Luc Vancraen is Co-founder of the Belgium–Ukraine Business Club. He has longstanding business experience and a strong interest in supporting meaningful cooperation with Ukraine. Through his involvement in the club, he contributes to the development of a credible and forward-looking business network between Belgium and Ukraine.
Honorary Counselors
The Belgium–Ukraine Business Club values the support of respected figures who contribute experience, insight, and credibility to its broader mission.
H.E. Vsevolod Chentsov
Ambassador of Ukraine to the European Union
More information coming soon.
H.E. Yaroslav Melnyk
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Belgium
More information coming soon.
Ph.D. Jan De Maere
More information coming soon.
BUBC continues to develop step by step, with the aim of remaining a serious, practical, and trusted platform for business dialogue between Belgium and Ukraine.