Exclusive for: M&A Community Members
Location: BDO Brussels
Date & Time: 26 February 2026 18:00
Kickstart 2026 at the M&A Trend Forum!
🗓️ Date: February 26th, 2026
📍 Location: BDO, BDO Brussels Airport, Leonardo Da Vincilaan 9, 1930 Zaventem
What challenges and opportunities will 2026 bring us? Join us on February 26, 2026, at BDO for an evening of insights, networking, and forward-thinking discussions at the M&A Trend Forum. Building on our collective insights and ideas we’ll bring together M&A experts, CFOs, and Directors to dive into the key issues shaping the future of mergers and acquisitions.
What to expect:
16:30 - Round Table for M&A Directors and CFOs (by invitation only)
18:00 - Welcome Reception: Drinks & networking.
18:30 - The M&A Trend Forum kicks off with engaging talks and panel discussions on the latest trends.
20:00 - Toast & Networking: Celebrate the year ahead with a festive toast.
Featuring:
A Keynote by Stef Verbeeck, brand strategist at BDO-Pavlov, sharing a clever approach to brand strategy, identity, culture and architecture to make acquisitions and exits profitable and rewarding.
Joining our panel:
Magali Fiechter-Deloof is a leading C-suite advisor who specializes in driving commercial growth through leadership-focused AI transformation. She empowers organizations to bridge the gap between technology and human expertise, helping executives navigate the strategic and cultural shifts required to thrive in the age of AI.
Bart Cauberghe is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Smile Invest, where he leverages over twenty years of experience in private equity and management consulting to support innovative growth companies. Prior to this, he held leadership roles as a Managing Partner at Gimv and a Principal at The Boston Consulting Group, building an extensive track record in scaling technology-driven businesses.
Robin De Cock is an Associate Professor at Antwerp Management School (AMS) and the University of Antwerp, where he serves as the Academic Director for the Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. His work bridges the gap between academia and industry, focusing on entrepreneurial team dynamics and the scaling strategies of technology-driven start-ups.
Dave Vanhaute is Partner at BDO Belgium leading Strategy, Growth & Innovation and Deal & Valuation Advisory. Dave specializes in tech-driven M&A, digital due diligence, AI in deals, and value creation, blending technology with human insight. He is closely involved in BDO's partnership with Antwerp Management School for scale-ups.
Thank you to our Principal Sponsor, Ansarada.
