The Spring Market makes its come back in 2026! This year, it will take place at the Institute of Natural Sciences on 23 March 2026 and focus on the theme of Business & Biodiversity.
ABOUT THE SPRING MARKET
Biodiversity is important for economic activities, as businesses rely heavily on nature for resources and climate regulation. However, biodiversity is declining, and many business practices contribute directly or indirectly to it. As a result, companies are increasingly exposed to risks affecting supply chains, running costs and long-term viability. At the same time, there is growing recognition that protecting and restoring biodiversity creates opportunities for innovation and resilience. Strengthening collaboration between research and business stakeholders is a role the Belgian Biodiversity Platform is willing to further investigate, based on its experience in connecting research, policy and practice.
To initiate this process, the Belgian Biodiversity Platform has decided to dedicate the 2026 Biodiversity Spring Market to Business and Biodiversity.
PROGRAMME
The event will start in the morning with a series of presentations on Business and Biodiversity, featuring contributions from a variety of stakeholders. In the afternoon, the Market will continue with a marketplace, where standholders will have the opportunity to present their projects or organisations and engage with other participants.
| 10:00-10:30 |
Registrations and welcome coffee |
| 10:30-10:35 |
Welcome remarks, Maarten Van Steenberge, Director of OD Taxonomy and Phylogeny, Institute of Natural Sciences |
| 10:35-10:40 |
Introduction to the Belgian Biodiversity Platform, Divija Jata, Belgian Biodiversity Platform |
| 10:40 - 11:10 |
An overview of the IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment, Jomme Desair, Research Institute for Nature and Forest |
| 11:10 - 11:40 |
Biodiversity data needs for businesses, Hans Van Gossum, Arcadis |
| 11:40 - 12:10 |
Business and Nature, sustainable partners, Filip Hebbrecht, Natuurpunt |
| 12:10 - 13:00 |
Lunch |
| 13:00 - 16:00 |
Marketplace on Business & Biodiversity |
REGISTRATION & STANDHOLDERS
Registrations and applications for stands and/or posters are now closed.
🗓️ 23 March 2026
📍 Institute of Natural Sciences
Rue Vautier, 29 - 1000 Brussels
CONTACT
For any questions or more information, visit the Spring Market 2026 webpage or contact Lison Cowez.
We look forward to welcoming you at the Biodiversity Spring Market!
Curious about the Biodiversity Market?
Have a look at previous editions: 2024 - 2023 - 2022 - 2019 - 2018