BELGIUM (WALLONIA)
Last update: 2026
Wallonia (Belgium) Trade-Investment Agency
Wallonia (Belgium) Trade-Investment Agency is the government agency of the Wallonia Region of Belgium in charge of foreign trade promotion and foreign investment attraction. As an Export Agency, Awex assists buyers and decision-makers by supplying information on Wallonia's products and services. Awex also facilitates connections between foreign and Wallonia entities. As an Investment Agency, Awex partners with foreign companies seeking to establish or expand their activities in Europe.
Office Jurisdiction
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin
Contact
333 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 905, Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312-357-0992
Emmanuelle Dienga, Trade & Investment Commisioner, e.dienga@awex-wallonia.com
Web: chicago@awex-wallonia.com
Emmanuelle Dienga
Trade & Investment Commissioner
Emmanuelle is an experienced international trade and investment professional with a proven track record in driving Belgian trade, investment, and innovation across Asia, Latin America, and Europe. She supports SMEs, attracts foreign investment, and fosters strategic partnerships, while promoting cultural and academic exchanges and the Francophonie.
Fluent in French, English, Dutch, and Spanish, with knowledge of Mandarin, Emmanuelle leverages her deep intercultural expertise to create high-impact programs, lead trade missions, and connect Belgian/walloon companies with investors, partners, and global networks.
Education: Executive MBA (UCLouvain), Master in International Trade (Solvay Business School), Master in Political Science & International Relations (UCL Mons), Certificate in International Development & Cooperation (Enabel).