The Next Era
of Impact
December 4th 12:00 - 19:30 CET The Merode, Brussels
December 4th 12:00 – 19:30 CET
The Merode, Brussels
200 B Corp leaders, changemakers, and ecosystem innovators will gather in Brussels for a day of reflection, reconnection, and forward momentum. We’ll chart how business can rise to the challenges of our time—not by returning to normal, but by reimagining what’s next.
Beyond Summit in a Nutshell
A community of impact. A call for action. A moment to connect.
Back for its second edition, Beyond Summit 2025 is the moment for Belgium B Corps to meet and connect. It’s where our community comes together to reflect, align, and look ahead.
This year, we explore the theme “The Next Era of Impact” – moving from intention to implementation, and from individual leadership to collective responsibility.
With 200+ B Corps, changemakers, and purpose-driven professionals in one space, this is where ideas take shape, partnerships grow, and momentum builds.
It’s not just another event. It’s the one time we meet as a community to turn conversations into commitments and purpose into action.
Together, we take the next step.
Back for its second edition, Beyond Summit 2025 is the moment for Belgium B Corps to meet and connect. It’s where our community comes together to reflect, align, and look ahead.
This year, we explore the theme “The Next Era of Impact” – moving from intention to implementation, and from individual leadership to collective responsibility.
With 200+ B Corps, changemakers, and purpose-driven professionals in one space, this is where ideas take shape, partnerships grow, and momentum builds.
It’s not just another event. It’s the one time we meet as a community to turn conversations into commitments and purpose into action.
Together, we take the next step.
Program Overview
What’s Happening at Beyond Summit 2025?
12:00 - 12:45
Registration
12:15 - 13:15
Welcome drink, light lunch & networking
Shaping the Next Era of the B Corp Movement
What If Business Led the Next Era of Impact?
14:30 - 15:15
Breakouts I
Interactive sessions on mission and purpose, biodiversity, communications, and an interactive game on JEDI.
15:45 - 16:30
Breakouts II
Interactive sessions on biodiversity, collective action, AI, speeddating, and an interactive game on JEDI.
Powering the Next Era of Impact: Why Strong Legal Frameworks Matter
Creative Performance & Closing
17:30 - 19:30
Networking drinks
Explore the Breakout Rooms
Dive into the spaces that matter most to you.
Each of the 8 breakout rooms will focus on a key theme, including: Diversity & Inclusion, AI & Technology, Communications, Stakeholder Governance, Biodiversity, Collective Action and Speeddating.
Seeing JEDI Through New Eyes: Let's Play Equal in Action
"Let's Play Equal" is an interactive serious game designed to reconsider stereotypes and privileges. Created in 2023 by four B Corp companies in the Netherlands, it simulates the challenges of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Participants engage in a giant version of the game, followed by a panel discussion on integrating these values into corporate CSR strategies.
The Communications Paradox: Being Responsible vs. Being Recognized
What really matters to consumers when it comes to responsible business and where do you stand? Gain practical insights from the 2025 Responsible Business Index to uncover practical ways to strengthen your company’s reputation, communications, and relevance in a meaningful way.
B is for Biodiversity: Your Business & the Living World
Join The Shift Belgium and WWF Belgium to explore how biodiversity connects to business. Discover initiatives, hear experiences from Belgian companies and take part in an open discussion on building nature-positive strategies.
Governance That Serves All: The Steward-Ownership Approach
Discover steward-ownership: a bold alternative to traditional business ownership where companies serve purpose. With legal insights, lived experiences from fellow Belgian companies, and space for honest dialogue, this session invites you to rethink the foundations of business and who it’s really for.
Speak Up, Act Together: Advocacy Pathways for the B Corp Community
Explore how businesses can drive policy change and collective action for a sustainable future. This session highlights best practices, tools, and collaborative approaches to influence regulations and create impact at scale, empowering companies to lead responsibly and advocate for systemic change.
Demystifying AI: Support, Regulation and Innovation Paths
Unlock the potential of AI for your business. Discover regional and EU-level support, funding opportunities, and key regulations to drive responsible innovation. This session is your starting point for a hands-on ideation experience a,d to map out your next steps in exploring AI.
B is for Biodiversity: Your Business & the Living World
Join The Shift Belgium and WWF Belgium to explore how biodiversity connects to business. Discover initiatives, hear experiences from Belgian companies and take part in an open discussion on building nature-positive strategies.
Meet the Speakers
The voices shaping the next era.
More speakers to be confirmed soon!
Tickets
Be part of the movement!
This summit is designed to strengthen our community, so B Corps are encouraged to bring as many colleagues and teammates as they want. The more, the better!
Just note: each attendee will need their own ticket.
We offer three ticket phases: Early Bird, Regular Ticket, and Late Bird, with Regular Tickets priced at 75€ (excl. VAT and service fee). Each ticket includes access to the event, a light lunch, and drinks/snacks during the networking reception.
Please note: These tickets are intended for attendees with a valid VAT number. If you do not have a VAT number, we kindly ask you to email us at benelux@bcorporation.eu, and we will provide you with a link to the correct ticket option. Thank you for your understanding!
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Venue
The Merode, Brussels
Place Poelaert 6,1000 Brussels, Belgium
We’re gathering at The Merode, a place where ideas, culture, and positive impact converge in the heart of Brussels. Rooted in purpose and designed for dialogue, it’s the ideal setting for a community shaping what’s next.
Our Partners
Thank you to our partners!
We are proud to be supported by a network of values-aligned partners. Together, we’re building the Next Era of Impact.
FAQs
2024 Recap
Relive the energy of last year
From purpose to action.
From community to movement.
This is the Next Era of Impact. Let’s raise the standard — together.
