Business Forum Invitation: Netherlands – South Africa
13:30
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Den Haag, Nederland
The NL-SA Business Forum is organized by South African Embassy in the Netherlands and BusinessNL SANEC, supported by various economic mission organisers such as Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Regional Investment Promotion Agencies and Industry Associations.The South African Embassy in the Netherlands and the Chamber BusinessNL-SANEC cordially invite all stakeholders that were involved in the economic mission which formed part of the State Visit by the Royal Couple to South Africa during October 2023, other companies, organisations and entrepreneurs to actively participate in an interactive and informative business forum session aimed at reflecting on and moving forward existing business and exploring new business and economic opportunities for companies based in South Africa and the Netherlands. The Forum aims at revitalising existing bilateral relationships, providing an economic update and networking opportunities. The majority of the participants in the room will be executives of companies, organisations and entrepreneurs based in the Netherlands, Dutch Government Agencies and Financial institutions as well as executives of South African companies and entrepreneurs based in the Netherlands. We will virtually engage with organisations in South Africa.DATE: Thursday, 28 March 2024TIME: 13H30 – 18H00 (from 16H30 cocktail reception – networking)VENUE: MalieToren, Bezuidenhoutseweg 12, Den HaagFORMAT: Hybrid; Audience in the room (in NL) and Online (in SA)COST: Free of ChargeRSVP: Via email: mark@businessnl.co.za or ratshibayal@dirco.gov.za. Please indicate if you bring a guest.PROGRAM: Detailed programme will be provided approx. 1 week prior to the event. Link for Participants in SA will be provided before the eventCONTACT: For any requests, questions, remarks please contact: Mr Mark Agterdenbosch of BusinessNL - SANEC: mark@businessnl.co.za / +31 6 51 51 11 17 Summary Program:13H00 Walk in - Registration - Networking13H30 FIRST SESSION13H30 - 13H35 Word of welcome by VNO NCW13H35 - 13H45 Remarks H.E. Ambassador Vusi MadonselaReflections on the State Visit: Successes and Way forward13H45 - 13H55 Remarks: Ministry of Economic / Foreign Affairs13H55 - 14H15 Invest SA / DTICEase of Doing Business in SA / IncentivesPriority Sectors for Europe and the NetherlandsRenewable Energy Including Green Hydrogen – CorridorsAgri-business & HorticultureCircular EconomySmart LogisticsAny Other Business14H15 - 14H45 Remarks by Dutch Enterprise Agency / RVO & Dutch Embassy in PretoriaCurrent and future projects & overview support services14H45 - 15H05 Investing in Dutch Solutions for Global Challenges; Invest International15H05 - 15H15 Q&A interactions by audience15H15 - 15H30 Coffee Break15H30 SECOND SESSION: DELIVERING & BUILDING SA-NL NETWORKSAnnouncement on the new BusinessNL – SANEC ChamberBest Practices shared by SA-NL companies and organisationsPartnerships, Investments, CollaborationsWin – Wins for NL and SA for Business Expansion16H25 - 16H30 Closing Remarks16H30 - 18H00 Networking ReceptionEngagements with Dutch and South African Businesses, Government and Knowledge InstitutionsOn behalf of organisers and presenters, we look much forward to welcome you in The Hague or online on 28th March.