SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday 13 May 2020 – Vaudeville Theatre – 1000 Brussels

Are you an exporting company?
Would you like to get an inside view on how experts manage their receivables?
Do you have questions concerning your current (inter)national credit management?
Would it be helpful to review your credit management system with colleagues?
Or maybe the presence of 40 nationalities in one place might sound interesting?
For all the above wonderings, you will find the answers during the International Credit Management Day (May 13th, 2020), a unique event where specialists in credit management, legal matters, and market related international obstacles, are brought together.
Let the Vaudeville Theatre dazzle you, not only by its enchanting surroundings, but also by the insights of some of our (inter)nationally renowned clients and partners. On top of that, we give you a platform to ask your own questions during speed dates.
Don’t miss this opportunity, places are limited!
A delicious lunch and refreshing drinks are included (catered by Choux de Bruxelles) and will offer you the time to network with co-attendees of different fields and markets.
Entry is free upon approval of your registration. Registrations will open in February 2020, so keep an eye on our website!
INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
The TCM Group is locally active in over 100 countries. Colleagues (executives of debt collection agencies & law firms) from about 40 countries will be present at the Brussels May 2020 meeting. You will have the possibility to speed date (10 minutes) with them:
Africa
Egypt: Ms Laila Saleh
Nigeria: Mr Ehizogie Esezobor
South Africa: Mr Guy Brooks
America
Argentina: Mr Eduardo Vazquez
Bolivia: tba
Brazil: Mr Jefferson Frauches Viana
Canada: tba
Chile: Mr Raul Horacio Manfredi
United States of America: Mr Amir Erez
Asia
China: Mr Chunyang (“Jeff”) Li
India: Ms Seema Kumar
Israel: Mr Eilat Isaac
Japan: Mr Kaoru Haraguchi
Korea South: Mr Jin Ra
United Arab Emirates: Mr Andrew Yiacoumi
Europe
Austria: Ms Veronika Hanusch
Belgium: Mr Sven Dereze
Denmark: tba
Estonia: Mr Marko Ilves
France: Mr Mikaël Posnic
Germany: Mr Andreas Albrecht
Iceland: Mr Sigurbjorn Thorbergsson
Ireland: Mr Jason Harte
Italy: Ms Cristina Alberti
Luxembourg: Ms Nathalie Di Felice
Netherlands: Mr Hennie Wesselsz
Norway: Mr Knut Ellingsen
Poland: Mr Hubert Czapinski
Portugal: Mr Jorge Jesus
Romania: Mr Razvan Taralunga
Slovenia: Mr Matej Golob
Spain: Ms Ingrid Viana
Sweden: tba
Switzerland: Mr Patrik Odermatt
Ukraine: Mr Dmytro Govorun
United Kingdom: Mr Pierre Haincourt
PROGRAM 13 May 2020

10:00 – 10:30
Welcoming
We start the day after rush hour with a warm welcoming hot coffee and picture perfect pastries.
10:30 – 11:00
The TCM Group: international team work to the next level! How shared experience and know-how can be your greatest asset in credit management.
The TCM Group is a powerful international network supported by teamwork that crosses all borders.
11:00 – 11:30
How does Samsonite ensure that its central credit management runs smoothly?
Samsonite is one of TCM’s oldest clients and the perfect example of how a global debt collection provider can complement sophisticated internal credit management.
11:30 – 12:00
TCM Belgium, an introduction (if needed)
Some of you might already be acquainted with ‘our’ Sven Dereze, but not yet with everything TCM Belgium has to offer.
12:00 – 13:30
Networking
Let’s get your own mouth into action. Take the opportunity to talk with fellow attendees and international specialists, while enjoying a delicious lunch catered by well-known “Choux de Bruxelles”.
13:30 – 14:00
Subject to be advised
Deloitte will present a credit management related topic.
14:00 – 14:30
How digital is your credit management?
Talking about going Meta! Crion explains the importance of digitization of your credit management, while at the end of this interactive workshop, you will receive a digital report of your own credit management.
14:30 – 14:45
How to make sure your receivables don’t pile up as high as Zuma Rock in the Giant of Africa, Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy, with plenty of business opportunities in various areas (did anyone hear of Nollywood?). TCM Nigeria advises on minimalising risks to maximise your success.
14:45 – 15:00
TCM USA suggests solutions to make sure your american dream does not turn into a nightmare
Don’t let the fear of cowboys in your business or between your debtors hold you back of dreaming big! TCM USA explains how they tackle unpaid invoices.
14:45 – 15:00
China, how to find a needle in a haystack
With 5000 staff all over the People’s Republic, TCM China is fit for the job of finding your needle. What else makes TCM China a valuable partner?
LOCATION
The Vaudeville Theatre is located in the center of Brussels (in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert), a 4 minute walk from Brussels Central Station.
Parking options in the neighbourhood: Grand Place Parking.
We plan the start of the day at 10 AM and the end before 4 PM to avoid rush hour.