Make new friends: 47 networking groups in Brussels and beyond

@Seven
A place for young professionals to meet, one Thursday a month.

Accueil des français à Bruxelles
Expat organisation that welcomes French women and their families on arrival in Belgium.

American Club of Antwerp
Founded in 1919, the club aims to cultivate social relations among American residents and non-Americans with American interests.

American Club of Brussels
Founded in 1921, with a membership of more than 20 nationalities, the club offers opportunities for networking.

American Women’s Club of Antwerp
A centre for social, cultural and philanthropic activities for American women in the Antwerp area.

American Women’s Club of Brussels
A centre for philanthropic, social and cultural activities.

Amnesty International Group 81
English-speaking activist group affiliated to the French-speaking local branch of Amnesty International.

Antwerp British Community Association
Promotes English language and cultural contact between all nationalities for people living mainly in the greater Antwerp area.

Association Femmes d’Europe
Multinational group raising funds to finance small-scale humanitarian projects for women and children.

Australia Society Belgium
A non-profit run by volunteers primarily to benefit Australian citizens and their families in Belgium.

Belgium Hong Kong Society
Promotes social and cultural links between Belgium and Hong Kong through a variety of activities.

Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce
A non-profit that promotes business and cultural relations between Belgium, Europe and Japan.

Beseda (Czech Association)
Organises social events, weekend classes for Czech children and evening classes for foreigners.

British Charitable Fund
A registered charity that assists people of British nationality and their children and spouses who are resident in Belgium.

Brussels Women’s Club
A social and cultural haven for English-speaking women of all nationalities and from all walks of life: working women, trailing spouses, retirees. 

Brussels British Community Association
The focal point for the British community in Brussels, linking associations, clubs, churches, chamber of commerce etc.

British Council Information Service
Provides information on language courses in the UK, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, au pair work, summer jobs, etc.

Brussels Bookswappers
Informal social network that meets to swap books, DVDs and CDs.

Brussels Sammelani Indian
Bengali Association of Belgium, promoting Bengali culture.

Caledonian Society of Brussels
Organises traditional events and informal get-togethers.

Canadian Society of Brussels
Organises a variety of social activities and philanthropic events.

Cercle Royal Polyglotte de Bruxelles
Practise and develop language skills in a friendly, international atmosphere.

Centre Féminin d’Education Permanente
Debates, seminars and courses for women of all origins and ages. Informal conversation groups in French, English and other languages.

Ceslobe
Information for Czechs and Slovaks living in Belgium.

Den Danske Forening I Belgien
Social activities, excursions, lectures, films, traditional Danish events and activities for children.

Egow
A Brussels-based non-political social group for lesbian and bisexual women of different nationalities, ages and backgrounds.

European Jewish Community Centre
A range of activities covering Jewish culture, identity, needs and information for EU professionals.

Expat Club (Brussels)
Organises a variety of trips in Belgium and other countries as well as practical workshops.

Finnish Cultural Centre
Develops cultural, education and scientific cooperation between Finland and the Benelux.

Friends of the Earth Europe
Campaigns for sustainable societies and environmental protection.

Full Circle
International networking club that invites speakers to social events.

Indo-Belgian Association
Shows Europe to Indian expats and shows India and its culture to Europeans. Operates from Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp and Leuven.

International Women’s Contact Antwerp
International club founded by women who have lived abroad.

Irish Club of Belgium
Promoting Irish culture and serving the Irish-Belgian community. Non-Irish nationals are welcome.
info@irishclub.be

Kiwis in Belgium
An informal network of New Zealanders using the blog as a networking platform.

Lithuanian Community in Belgium
Organises social events and outings for Lithuanian people in Belgium.

Nederlandse Vereniging te Brussel
Based in Tervuren, this centre for Dutch-speakers of all nationalities organises social and cultural activities.

Norwegian Association
Gathers Norwegians in Belgium and others with an interest in Norway.

People to People International Europe
Promotes friendship, culture and travel and represents the larger parent organisation in Europe. Arranges regular activities.

Professional Women International
A Brussels-based, non-profit, multinational networking organisation of women in business.

Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen
A dynamic, open-minded Dutch- and English-speaking club consisting of professional and business leaders of the wider Brussels community.

Royal International Club Château Sainte-Anne
International meeting place where more than 35 nationalities gather in a friendly atmosphere.

Serve the City
A volunteer-led organisation involved in practical projects that are of service to people in need of help.

Svenska Klubben
An extensive network, activities and information for Swedes to help settle and integrate in Belgium.

United Fund for Belgium
An independent non-profit organisation that supports small charitable institutions in Belgium.

Welsh Society of Belgium
Organises regular social and cultural events. Monthly meetings in the Wild Geese pub, Schuman.

Wednesday Club
An English-speaking social club without any religious affiliation for older men and women.