Olivaint Conference of Belgium
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The Royal Olivaint Conference of Belgium NPO [3] is a Belgian independent, multilingual leadership organisation and debating union for students founded in 1954. It is the only student organisation in Belgium operating in both official languages (Dutch & French). The slogan of the association is 'Teaching governance today, growing leaders for tomorrow'. Its aim is to educate its members for public life. Its focus is on training in public speaking, debating, writing and leading conferences with top politicians, academics and business executives. The Olivaint Conference of Belgium was founded on the model of the Conférence Olivaint in France.[4] Candidate members must submit a written application and undergo an interview by the Conference's board of directors. The Conference limit its membership to 50 persons per academic term. Membership is limited to two years.
Abbreviation | OCB [1] |
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Formation | 1954 |
Type | Student debating union |
Purpose | Education |
Headquarters | University Foundation |
Location | |
Region served | Belgium |
Official language | Dutch & French (& English) |
President of the Student Board | François-Guillaume Eggermont (Previously Adam Tricha) |
Affiliations | Politeia Community[2] |
Website | olivaint.be |
The association is a member of the Politeia Community,[5] an international network of similar organizations like Olivaint Conférence and Studentenforum im Tönissteiner Kreis. The Olivaint Conference of Belgium is a sister organisation of the Oxford Union Society.