The Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), in collaboration with the Dutch Embassy in London, is delighted to invite you to the NBCC Flying Start UK Event – Celebrating the Day of the Entrepreneur on 21 November 2025, from 14:00 to 17:00 (UK Time) | 15:00 to 18:00 (CET) at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in London.

Are you an SME looking for some extra inspiration to grow your business?
This special edition of our NBCC Flying Start event, designed to onboard new NBCC members, coincides with the annual Day of the Entrepreneur. The session aims to highlight best practices, celebrate entrepreneurship, and provide inspiration for SMEs striving to grow in today’s evolving cross-border business landscape.

Speakers include:

• His Excellency Mr. Paul Huijts, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Kingdom
• Stefan Koopman, Senior Macro Strategist, Rabobank
• Max Kranendijk, Co-Founder, Oma’s Soep
• Frédérique Haverhals, Banker, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
• Annemarie Visser, Managing Director, Corpag
• Kevin Rutter, CEO, Goodwille
• Duco Royaards, Head of Partnerships, Ebury
• Laura Norris, Welsh Government Office EU
• Alexandra Chandran, Invest Northern, Ireland

Programme highlights:

• Gain all the insights and practical guidance your company needs to successfully expand across the North Sea — this event will give you a flying start!
• Networking with new and existing NBCC members
• Meeting potential clients and partners during dynamic speed-dating sessions
• 3-minute elevator pitches from our newest members, presenting their companies
• Inspiring stories of perseverance and growth from British–Dutch entrepreneurs

As part of the NBCC Flying Start tradition, new members will have the opportunity to present a concise overview of their company during a 3-minute elevator pitch. Following the pitches, a series of ‘speed-dates’ will enable you to introduce yourself and network with other members. The event will conclude with an informal drinks reception, offering ample time for mingling and exchanging contact details.

Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.