EVENT | Resilient SMEs in Times of Global Crisis: Legal, Business and Diplomatic Strategies for Cross-Border Operations

Apr 8

Written By BE-NEXEL

Resilient SMEs in Times of Global Crisis:

Legal, Business and Diplomatic Strategies for Cross-Border Operations

📅 29 April 2026 | 14:30 – 16:30 CET

📍 HCLA Office, The Hague & Online Format

✅ Free | By Registration Only | Hybrid Participation Available

About the Event:

HCLA, BE-NEXEL, Knowleds and the Brussels Diplomatic Academy of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel are pleased to present a high-level and practice-oriented hybrid webinar on how SMEs can navigate legal, commercial, and strategic risk in cross-border operations amid growing global uncertainty.

Discussion & Insight:

This webinar will address the most pressing challenges for SMEs operating across borders:

Legal and Compliance Risk in Cross-Border Operations
Sanctions and Regulatory Challenges
Resilient Supply Chains and Operational Stability
Strategic Governance and Continuity Planning
Geopolitical Risk and Business Adaptation

Panelists:

Dr. Jafroudi — Business Conduct Officer, Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Banking
Ms. Yaroulina — Innovation Strategist | Expert in Open & Collaborative Innovation
Mr. Bosch — CEO & Founder, Birdwatcher Group | Global Security Expert

Organised by HCLA · BE-NEXEL · Knowleds · Brussels Diplomatic Academy – Vrije Universiteit Brussel

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWPaxqNdniDCdP7IY1_RRFdBeKedmvTDsBpU6Kl0SELYsbcg/viewform?usp=header