Conference on Managing Valuable Objects as Patrimonial Assets

A conference titled 'When Objects Become Assets' will be held on Friday 24 April from 12 to 12:50 PM at the Tribune, addressing the management of valuable objects like art, collectibles, and jewelry within personal wealth. Four professionals will lead the discussion: Timothy Broos, Director of the Belgian Branch at Hiscox Benelux; Björn Deleu, a Private Banker at Delen Private Bank; Oliver Lenaerts, a Specialist in Art and Business Law; and François Toussaint, Co-founder of Objectory. The event aims to provide a cross-disciplinary perspective on integrating these objects into wealth management strategies, covering legal structuring, transmission, insurance, risk coverage, and technological solutions for secure inventories. It targets collectors, art lovers, families, wealth advisors, and art market professionals, emphasizing practical approaches to protect and organize valuables. Timothy Broos focuses on art insurance and business growth at Hiscox, while Björn Deleu is involved in art projects at Delen Private Bank and studies Art History at KU Leuven. Oliver Lenaerts brings over 25 years of experience in art law, and François Toussaint's background in law informs his work on the Objectory app for managing valuables. The conference is organized by Art Brussels, highlighting the increasing importance of objects at the intersection of emotional, cultural, and financial value.