Over 600 Entrepreneurs Gather in Deerlijk for Inter-municipal Networking Event

Entrepreneurs from Deerlijk and neighboring municipalities exchanged experiences and explored collaborations during a successful networking meeting.

Generic image of a group of diverse entrepreneurs networking in a modern event space in Flanders, with subtle Belgian architectural elements in the background. Focus on interaction and exchange, warm lighting, shallow depth of field. No specific individuals or text visible.
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Generic image of a group of diverse entrepreneurs networking in a modern event space in Flanders, with subtle Belgian architectural elements in the background. Focus on interaction and exchange, warm lighting, shallow depth of field. No specific individuals or text visible.

More than 600 entrepreneurs from Deerlijk and the surrounding municipalities of Harelbeke, Kuurne, and Zwevegem attended an inter-municipal networking event in Deerlijk on Thursday, October 22nd.

As the host municipality, Deerlijk welcomed entrepreneurs to exchange experiences, forge new contacts, and explore potential collaborations. The initiative, which also included Harelbeke, Kuurne, and Zwevegem, emphasized the value of networking across municipal borders.
Comedian Mohsin Abbas shared his personal entrepreneurial journey during the event with his performance ‘Van de kelder naar de top’ (From the basement to the top). Through humor and relatable insights, he provided attendees with much food for thought.
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"It's wonderful to help build a strong entrepreneurial network in our region from Deerlijk."

Municipality of Deerlijk
Following the performance, attendees continued discussions during a networking session, which concluded with a local dessert. The organization thanked all participating entrepreneurs, the partner municipalities, and everyone who contributed to the success of the evening.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Deerlijk (23/10/2026)