Conference on the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Ostend Company
Conference on the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Ostend Company

Summary/Abstract: The conference held on November 23-24, 2023, in Ostend, Belgium, commemorated the 300th anniversary of the Ostend Company, highlighting its significant role in trade, navigation, and European politics during the 1720s and 1730s. Organized by the Flemish Maritime Institute, the Royal Belgian Maritime Society, and the City of Ostend, the event featured keynote speeches, sessions on European investors, Asian goods importation, and the company's impact on the Austrian Netherlands. The conference also explored the Ostend Company's influence on European diplomacy and new social ideas, providing fresh perspectives on its historical importance. The event included an exhibition, city tours, and public lectures, aiming to stimulate further research on the Ostend Company.

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