Cafebabel Events

Discover Brussels! Exploring the influence of foreign communities in Brussels' history and role as European capital

Cafebabel Brussels is organising two interactive events in the frame of the exhibition How Do Yo Do...Brussels?, with the partnership of the BreXpat programme of King Baudouin Foundation.

« When Europe meets Brussels » / « Quand Bruxelles rencontre l'Europe »

A Speed-Dating on May 25 at 7pm at Halles St-Géry

Meet your new Brussels' neighbours! A "speed-dating" type evening in which expatriates and Bruxellois have 7 minutes to exchange and share views and get to know each other.

Around 60 participants (30 Bruxellois and 30 Europeans) will, in 7 minutes, exchange information on their lives in Brussels, their culture, their reasons for living in Brussels, but also their favourite spots and activities in the capital. The event aims to bring Belgians and Europeans together. .

"Brussels, one thousand pages of history and culture"

Debate on 11 May 2011 at 6 pm at Halles Saint-Géry

Brussels and its hidden treasures are to be revealed. As Belgium's and Europe's capital, Brussels has over the last 50 years become a melting pot of cultures and communities, giving it a truely international character. Lovers of Brussels, but also newcomers to the city, can discover Brussels' thousand year long history, its different communities, and the cultural heritage which the capital has amassed since its inception.

Roel Jacobs, an expert in the history of Brussels for Visitbrussels, will talk about the history from the Middle Ages until today, about Brussels' position in Belgium and in Europe and the important historical events of the city making Brussels this International city.

Louis Lohle-Tart, an renowned ethnologist, will discuss about Brussels as a meeting point of the communities, the demographic development of Brussels and the contribution of the different communities and the waves of immigration.

Sonja De Smedt, a multicultural and multifaceted guide, holds a PhD is Art History and Philosophy and has specialised in alternative touristic tours, often accompanied by sweets. She will talk about the influence that foreign communities and traditional crafts have had on Brussels' architecture. She will also be happy to share some of her most secret spots.

Christian Ronsmans, Brussels' guide specialised in the esoteric, masonic and alchimic secrets of the city. Christian will talk about the symbols engraved in the history and architecture of Brussels.

How Do Yo Do...Brussels? is an artistic exhibition started by four foreign women of different nationalities living in Moscow. They were motivated to discover how other people lived, felt and thought about the city. The positive feedback they received inspired them to create an exhibition.

A diverse selection of foreigners were questioned and photographed resulting in the very successful “How do you do…Moscow?” exhibition at the MMOMA (Moscow Museum of Modern Art) in September 2009.

“How do you do ... ?” is now coming to Brussels in May 2011 at the Halles Saint Géry. A large cross section of foreign Bruxellois will be taking part an exhibition that includes black and white photos, interview extracts and "mixed media" artworks.

Wednesday, April 13 2011 By manajan - Cafebabel Events

R.I.P. Traditional Media Conference

RIP Traditional Media debate

Cafebabel Brussels invites you to the debate

R.I.P. Traditional Media Conference. New ways to Communicate Europe.

Thursday 9 December at 18.30

The development of new media represents a great opportunity to change the way we communicate about Europe. Despite their influence, traditional medias often fail to inform properly about European issues, leading to a general desinformation, or even mistrust toward the EU institutions.

The Web 2.0 generation are Internet users sharing information, knowledge and creativity, but also interacting in real time. Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and Flickr are just the emerged part of the iceberg of new media impact on information.

For communication professionals, all of those tools changed their own communication strategy. On the European level, citizens, public figures and institutions are embracing the movement.

Students of CAE Master of IHECS organises a debate to share ideas and experiences of new media technologies and strategies, where communication professionals and journalists will discuss the use of new media tools in their work and in its impact in the way they communicate about Europe.

With:
Juan Arcas, Managing Director of Tipik Communication Agency
Laurent Kinet, Managing partner at K Company
Jean-Sébastien Lefebvre, Journalist in European Affairs
Florent Le Montagnier, Web editor at the European Parliament
Tomas Miglierina, Vice President of the International Press Association

The debate will be followed by a drink!!

Thursday 9 December at 18.30
IHECS, Velge Room - 1° floor
Rue de l'Etuve 58-60, 1000 BXL
Access: Bus 95 and 71; Tram 3 and 4 (Anneessens); Metro 2 (De Brouckère) and Metro 1, 5 (Gare Centrale)

A debate organised by the student of CAE, in partnership with Cafebabel Brussels, IHECS and European Commission Representation in Belgium.

Wednesday, December 8 2010 By blog.bruxelles - Cafebabel Events

Cancún, Full of Hot Air?

Cafebabel Brussels Debate, December 7

Cancún, Full of Hot Air?

As the first global climate treaty, Kyoto Protocol, is set to expire in 2012, the governments have until December 10th to find an agreement to take its place. Will Cancún Summit be the site for concrete progress?

In Copenhaguen, the EU was bypassed by the US and BRIC countries. Will the European have enough power to unblock the climate talks in Cancún?

Isabelle Durant, Vice-President of the European Parliament (Greens/EFA), will shine some lights on the latest developments at the Cancún Summit and the state of play on Climate Change negociations.

Tuesday 7 December 2010 at 6:30 pm
Café New Moderne
Place Helmet 7
1030 Schaerbeek
Tram 33/55, station Helmet

REGISTER HERE

The first drink is on us!

A debate organized by Cafebabel Brussels and Afaf HEMAMOU, Deputy Mayor for European Affairs of Schaerbeek.

Tuesday, November 23 2010 By manajan - Cafebabel Events

I know Europe: so what? Where you can and cannot go with a career in European Affairs

Specialized in EU Affairs, what are the job options?

Is there a right way to build an 'EU carreer'?

Come and join us for a debate on Wednesday 20 October 2010 at 6:30 pm
@ café des épices, Place Jourdan 21!

And… the first drink is on us!

This meeting is the sixth 'Babel Apéro' organised for young EU professionals.

Monday, October 11 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

What’s in my food? Decoding food labels

Cafebabel.com Brussels Debate, October 5

What's in my food? Decoding food labels

Do you understand food labels? Which information is really useful? Should we value some labels more than others? What is the role of the EU institutions in consummers health protection?
Get answers to all your questions and receive good advices on how to respect your health and the environment.

With
Marc Vandercammen, General Director of CRIOC
Nouria Alami, Dietitian Nutri-Challenge
Marie Ramot, Specialist of consummers protection at European Parliament

Tuesday October 5 at 6.30 pm

Maison des Femmes de Schaerbeek

Rue Josaphat 253

1030 Schaerbeek

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Monday, September 27 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

Big Bucks in an EU Institution or moral satisfaction in a NGO?

What is most important for your career?

For what price would you sell out on your principles?

Do you think you can have both ways?

Come and join us for a debate on Wednesday 15 September 2010 at 6:30 pm
@ café des épices, Place Jourdan 21!

And… the first drink is offered!

This meeting is the fifth 'Babel Apéro' organised for young EU professionals.

Monday, September 6 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

What is in for me after my internship? How to best prepare your future in Belgium

Do we know what we want to achieve?

Are we pleased with the outcome of the internships we have done?

Do we know where are we heading to? Is the way forward correct?

Do we apply for the most suitable jobs?

Come and join us for a debate on Thursday June 24 2010 at 6:30 pm
@ café des épices, Place Jourdan 21!

And… the first drink is offered!

This meeting is the fourth 'Babel Apéro', informal conversations organised for young EU professionals.

Thursday, June 17 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. Cafebabel Debate, Tuesday 1 June

Cafebabel.com Brussels Debate, June 1

BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

For the first time since the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, Belgium will chair the Council of the EU from 1 July to 31 December 2010.

Join to discuss priorities and challenges of the Belgian Presidency, at a time when Europe must face major challenges, with

Piotr Maciej Kaczynski, Research Fellow, Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS)

Maria Laura Franciosi, Correspondent, European Journalism Center

Laurent Vanden Broek, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Tuesday June 1 at 6.30 pm
Café Colignon, Place Colignon, 1030 Schaerbeek
Tram 92 (Station Pogge)

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Tuesday, May 25 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

Green your life! The new mass ideology?

Do our individual actions really have an impact on environment?

We are encourage to invest quite some time and energy on greening our live: to who is that really profitable?

Should we all adopt greening as a lifestyle?

Come and join us for a debate on Wednesday 12 May 2010 at 6:30 pm
@ café des épices, Place Jourdan 21!

And… the first drink is offered!

This meeting is the third 'Babel Apéro' organised for young EU professionals.

REGISTER HERE!

Wednesday, May 5 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

EXPERIENCING CULTURE SHOCK?!

Share scary expat stories
How to avoid looking ridiculous...

Building cultural awareness
Understanding lifestyle differences

Français? Nederlands? Oops!
How to communicate with the locals

Recommendations
Culture shock - how to master it effectively

Come and join us!

Wednesday 17 March 2010 at 6:30 pm
café des épices, Place Jourdan 21!

And… the first drink is offered!

This informal drink/meeting is the second 'Babel Apéro' organised for young EU professionals.
The aim is to offer a space for a fun 'group therapy' where we can all share our experiences, discuss hot topics of everyday life as well as exchanging ideas, tips and hints or confess the problems we face in our lives in Brussels.

REGISTER HERE!

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Thursday, March 11 2010 By Pablomombo - Cafebabel Events

Population Growth and urban development, what is the future of European cities? DEBATE WITH US ON MARCH 2!

Cafebabel Brussels debate Tuesday March 2 at 6.30pm

Population Growth and urban development, what is the future of European cities?
Is Brussels preparing for a sustainable urban development?

With
- Bernard Clerfayt, Sercretary of State for Finance and Mayor of Schaerbeek
- Bertrand Terlinden, Architect, Professor 'Cities and Territories' at Architecture School La Cambre
- Charles White, DG Regional Policy of the European Commission

A drink is offert to the participants by the City of Schaerbeek!

Tuesday March 2 at 6.30 pm
Et Pourquoi Pas?
Avenue Rogier 416 (Place Meiser)
Tram 23, 24, 25 - Bus 63

An event in partnership with Afaf Hemamou, Deputy Mayor in European Affairs and in Men and Women Equality for the Commune of Schaerbeek.

The restaurant « Et Pourquoi Pas » will offer to all the participants a 12 EUR value lunch voucher valid for one year.

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Thursday, February 25 2010 By manajan - Cafebabel Events

I'm (almost) 30, what the hell am I still doing in Brussels?

- What brought us here in Brussels? 
- What were our experiences, positives and negatives, and how we adapted to our new life in Belgium? 
- Why are we still here, will we ever go back 'home' (where)?
 - Are we staying forever and accept to settle?

This informal drink/meeting is the first 'Babel Apéro' organised for young EU professionals.

The aim is to offer a space for a fun 'group therapy' where we can all share our experiences, discuss hot topics of everyday life as well as exchanging ideas, tips and hints or confess the problems we face in our lives in Brussels.

Come and join us!

Wednesday 17 February 2010 from 18:30 to 20:30!
The Grapevine, Place Lux!

And… the first drink is free!

Saturday, February 13 2010 By Annabelle - Cafebabel Events

Debate Cafebabel Brussels - Stagiaires Therapy

The crisis goes, the interns stay…

How to have a successful internship during the crisis?

How do you as an intern perceive the crisis?

Should future interns consider crisis when applying?

Share your experience!
Bring your questions!
Come and debate…

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Monday, January 25 2010 By Annabelle - Cafebabel Events

'Europe Is More Than You Think' Award 2009!

The contest of European Youth Press and the Council of Europe reached its final week.

So there are only a few days left for the young (max. 27 years old) journalists and media makers among you to upload audio material, video footage, texts and photos of journalistic value and maybe win a reporting trip to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

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Friday, December 4 2009 By Annabelle - Cafebabel Events

Women and Business: the perfect match?

Women and business : an asset for the future … But just how far? It is possible to reconcile working life and family life : positive measures are endlessly introduced to further the integration of women in business at key positions.

Cafebabel Brussels' next debate will take place on Thursday March 05 at l'Ane Fou, Rue Royale Sainte Marie 21, 1030 Brussels at 7pm.

Wednesday, February 18 2009 By manajan - Cafebabel Events

1958-2008 : 50 years of Europe in Brussels, the assessment

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Friday, December 5 2008 By blog.bruxelles - Cafebabel Events

Join for the winter get together of Babelians

sint Nikolas

Have you been good this year?

Have you written lots of articles, organized many debates and attended all the events of cafebabel Brussels? This is your last chance to get candy and treats from Sint Nikolaas!!
Join for the winter get together of Babelians next Tuesday, December 9th at 7pm at L'Amour Fou, Chaussée d'Ixelles 185 Elsense Steenweg, 1050 Brussels.

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Thursday, December 4 2008 By blog.bruxelles - Cafebabel Events

Fashion in Brussels, or…how to make a city shine

By Mauro Morabito

logo modo Saturday the 25th of October, in the framework of the Designers’ Trail organized by the no-profit Modo Bruxellae, cafebabel.com Brussels organized a little space for discussion on the role of fashion in and for our most beloved European capital city. In the very cosy atmosphere on the top floor of Roi des Belges, in the heart of St. Géry district, we met with Mr. Sylvian Pasqua of European Commission DG for Culture and Education, young fashion developer Mr. Nour-Eddine Chafik, Mr. Alfredo Corbalan, coordinator for the urban marketing department at the Territorial Development Agency of the Brussels-Capitale Region, and Mrs. Reine Aubry, illustrations, textiles and fashion creator.
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Sunday, November 2 2008 By MauroMorabito - Cafebabel Events

Europe's next fashion capital?

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Debate on fashion in Europe and Brussels organised by cafebabel.com with the support of the King Baudouin Foundation, in the framework of the Designers' Trail of Modo Bruxellae.