Belgium's first Management and Leadership Hub
Where tomorrow's leaders grow today, through meaningful connections between high-performing students, companies, institutions and business schools.
Belgium's first Management and Leadership Hub
Where tomorrow's leaders grow today, through meaningful connections between high-performing students, companies, institutions and business schools.
Welcome to BLASE!
We're proud to be Belgium's first management and leadership hub.
At BLASE, we believe that true leadership begins with curiosity, meaningful connection and purposeful action. Our community brings together driven students who seek to learn, grow, and make impact through our exclusive events, inspiring workshops, open panel discussions, and unique opportunities to connect with our partners, leading professionals in the academia and business.
Whether you're eager to explore your professional future, refine your skills, or become part of a network that challenges you, we warmly invite you to join us at one of our upcoming events or as a member of our leadership community.
William Boonen & Charlotte Mariën
President and Vice-President 2025-2026
Our Mission
We empower the next generation of leaders by bridging academia, business and community. Through international exchange, leadership development, and meaningful connections, BLASE helps hard-performing students grow into purposeful leaders, equipped to make a lasting, positive impact on the world.
Academic
We organize Belgium's biggest Business School Fair, and connect ambitious students with top-ranked business schools and universities across Europe and beyond.
Through BLASE students explore world-class programs and discover the academic path that matches their leadership ambitions.
Corporate
Through exclusive events, company visits and networking opportunities, students gain firsthand insights into the business world.
Along the way, they discover internships, traineeships and young graduate programs that help kick-start their careers early.
Community
At the heart of BLASE lies a community where members and alumni connect, learn and grow together. Through exclusive internal events such as company visits, international trips and alumni gatherings, they build lifelong friendships and exchange ideas that shape them as future leaders. This strong network continues to support and inspire members long after their time at BLASE.
Leadership development
BLASE offers hands-on opportunities for board members to grow into confident and purposeful leaders. Through workshops, internal case sessions and immersive bootcamps, members strengthen their teamwork, communication and decision-making abilities. Leadership at BLASE isn’t just learned, it's practiced and shared within a community that challenges and inspires one another.
Upcoming events
Discover our next workshops, panels and leadership experiences.
"At BLASE, I strengthened my teamwork and communication skills by coordinating initiatives with diverse students and external partners. In my current role in Corporate Finance, I rely on those same skills daily — collaborating within deal teams, presenting under pressure, and aligning stakeholders toward shared goals."
"My biggest challenge was managing a project with multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines while keeping everyone aligned and motivated. I tackled this by establishing clear communication, setting manageable milestones, and checking in regularly to resolve issues early."
"Founding BLASE inspired my decision to pursue a business school and ultimately led me to join a program at IE. During my search, I realized how valuable it would have been to receive guidance on master’s programs, regions, and networks. That insight sparked the creation of BLASE and motivated me to explore programs more deeply, prepare for the GMAT, and clarify my career direction. "
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Contact
Are you a student, academic or corporate partner interested in a collaboration?
Get in touch with us to ask your question or explore the possibilities. We’ll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
info@blaseleuven.com
Leuven, Belgium