The main objective of lobbying professionals is to maintain a favourable regulatory environment for their organisations, members or clients.Conceived for professionals from all levels from all sectors, including fresh graduates, who want to understand what is behind the curtains of the EU decision-making process, this 1-day course on EU Lobbying in Brussels offers participants a theoretical and practical insight on how the EU Brussels arena works with the presence of an estimated 20,000 lobbyists.Topics addressedEU decision-making process: an overviewThe Institutional TriangleThe European Union Transparency RegisterLobbying: origins and definitionLobbying activities: different categoriesThe practise: techniques, strategies and objectivesEffective lobbying in Brussels: the influencing toolsSuccessful lobbying: the principlesRepresenting national interests in the EUNetworks vs public affairs consultanciesLobbying success storiesYour benefitsBecome familiar with the “big picture” of EU lobbyingGain practical knowledge on how the EU institutions workLearn how your organisation can effectively influence the decision-making procedureImplement your knowledge into your national organisationUse this training course to network with participants from other countries and to exchange your experiencesIncluded in the courseTraining materialRefreshments and coffee breakLunch at the venueCertificate of trainingPrice: 300€ (excl. VAT)After the training course, participants will be given the opportunity to receive three hours of free consulting services from Octopux Consulting in order to be updated on EU's open consultations in a relevant sector as well as on EU funding opportunities.All of our training participants are provided with a unique EUR 50 voucher, which can be used as part of the payment for Octopux Consulting trainings until the end of the year.