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Chapter / South Chapter

LAUNCHED
South Chapter
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

IBLCCI's South Chapter officially launched on 15 September 2026, extending the
Chamber's presence to Chennai and the wider South India business community. 

O V E R V I E W 
About the South Chapter

The South Chapter has been established to strengthen IBLCCI's presence across South India, bringing the Chamber's events, networking opportunities, and bilateral business support closer to companies in the region. Anchored in Chennai—one of India's leading automotive and manufacturing hubs, a rapidly growing IT/ITES and Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem, and home to one of the country's busiest ports—the chapter will serve as a gateway for fostering stronger India–Belgium–Luxembourg business relations across South India.

The chapter is based in Chennai and is led by its Convener and Co-convener, working closely with IBLCCI's National Governing Council at headquarters.

15 Sep
Launched (2026)


Chennai
Chapter base


Open
Founding memberships


L E A D E R S H I P 
Chapter convener & co-convener
The South Chapter is led locally by its Convener and Co-convener, working closely with IBLCCI's National Governing Council at headquarters.

CONVENER
Mr.  Georges Baekelmans
Leads the chapter's activities and serves as the primary point of contact for local members.



CO-CONVENER
Mr. Naveen Prakash
Supports the convener and helps coordinate the chapter's founding committee.


S T A T U S
Chapter milestone
Key milestones reached so far, with more to follow as the local committee grows.

CONFIRMED
Location
The chapter is based in Chennai.

APPOINTED
Convener & co-convener
Mr. Georges Baekelmans (Convener) and Mr. Naveen Prakash (Co-convener) — see Leadership above.

COMPLETE
Launch
The South Chapter officially launched on 15 September 2026.

IN PROGRESS
Local committee
The chapter's broader local committee is still being formed.


W H Y   A   S O U T H   C H A P T E R
Bringing the chamber closer to South India

Local access
Events and introductions closer to Chennai and the wider South India business community.

Regional relevance
Programming shaped around the industries and trade priorities specific to South India.

One shared network
Every South Chapter member becomes a full IBLCCI member, with access to the national network.

G E T   I N V O L V E D
Register your interest
Businesses and professionals in Chennai and across South India interested in becoming founding members, taking on local leadership roles, or contributing to the chapter's launch are encouraged to register below.


Register interest → 

I N   T H E   M E A N T I M E
Contact the head office
Until the South Chapter's own contact is appointed, all enquiries are routed to the Mumbai head office.

EMAIL
manager@iblcci.net

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