BIM FORUM 2026
The 14th of September – TheMerode, Brussels
The Bank & Insurance Marketing Forum 2026 is a new initiative designed to bring together Belgium’s key players in banking, insurance, and marketing. At a time when the sector is undergoing profound transformation, from political and regulatory shifts to digital innovation, new risk models, and evolving customer expectations, this event offers a national stage for meaningful exchange across financial institutions, insurers, agencies, regulators, and technology partners.
Program Highlights
Panel 1 : Innovation at Scale: From Compliance to Customer Impact
“Innovation at Scale: From Compliance to Customer Impact”
How leading players from fintech to AI pioneers turn regulatory constraints into engines of innovation and growth.
With perspectives from Revolut, Brussels Government, Belfius and NVIDIA, the discussion bridges policy, technology, and real-world deployment.
From AI-driven banking products to public-private collaboration, the focus is on scaling innovation that delivers tangible customer value.
A forward-looking conversation on how compliance, data, and technology reshape the financial experience.
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Panel 2 – Local Trust, Strong Brands: How Financial Institutions Navigate Change
How financial CMOs build trust and strong brands amid digital acceleration and shifting customer expectations.
With AXA, Bancontact and additional CMOs joining the panel.
From brand positioning to customer experience and data-driven marketing, a practical exchange on turning complexity into clear, credible impact.
Panel 3 : Leadership Roundtable: The Future of Belgium in Banking & Insurance: Where Policy, Risk and Trust Align
A high-level conversation on how regulation, economic policy and financial leadership shape the future of Belgium’s financial ecosystem.
With David Clarinval, Étienne Bouas-Laurent and economist Bruno Colmant and more panelists to come.
From mobilizing Belgian savings into investment to navigating risk, trust and competitiveness, the panel offers a forward-looking perspective on the country’s financial trajectory.
Forum Program
16:00 – 16:30 Welcome
16:30 – 16:45 Opening remarks by Principal Partners
16:45 – 17:45 Panel 1 - Innovation in Banking & Insurance: From Product to Customer Experience
17:45 – 18:45 Panel 2 - Local Engagement, Global Brands
18:45 – 19:00 Break
19:00 – 20:00 Panel 3 - Leadership Roundtable: The Future of Belgium in Banking & Insurance
20:00 – 21:30 Apéritif & networking
BIM Forum Ticket Prices
1 TICKET BIM FORUM - Members of Media Marketing: €229 exl. VAT
1 TICKET BIM FORUM - non-members of Media Marketing: €349 exl. VAT
3 TICKETS BIM FORUM - Corporate Bundle: €600 exl. VAT
(more than 3 tickets, contact us directly for corporate group discount)