Olivaint Conference of Belgium

The Royal Olivaint Conference of Belgium NPO [3][4] is a Belgian independent, multilingual leadership organisation and debating union and honor society for students founded in 1954.

Its focus is on training in public speaking, debating, writing and leading conferences with top politicians, academics and business executives.

The association is a member of the Politeia Community,[6] an international network of similar organizations like Olivaint Conférence and Studentenforum im Tönissteiner Kreis.

After those exercises the members have the opportunity to meet with prominent actors of the Belgian socio-economic, political, academic and cultural scene.

[9] At the end of each academic year a study session abroad,[10][11] under he patronage of the national and regional ministers of Foreign Affairs, is organised.

[15] The organization of the Forum follows the example of the ‘Weimar Triangle’, regrouping France, Germany and Poland on international affairs matters, first hold in 1991 after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

On November 22, 2024, the Olivaint Society celebrated its 70th anniversary at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel with a speech by the director, guided tours, and a walking dinner for all members and alumni.