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NBCC Flying Start NETWORKING & DRINKS RECEPTION UK at Dutch Embassy in London

One of the main reasons businesses join NBCC is to be better connected to companies and individuals and to be well informed about the tips and tricks of doing business with the Netherlands and the UK. With that in mind, please join us on our Flying Start networking event to introduce and connect with other members, the NBCC and the Dutch embassy.

Hosted by the Dutch Embassy, the event will be opened by the Dutch Ambassador and Patron of NBCC, Mr. Karel van Oosterom, followed by welcoming remarks by Heba Bevan Vice Chair at NBCC. Also, NBCC partners will give you a broad insight in the core aspects of doing business and investing in the UK. And our new members get the chance to briefly introduce their company (3 minutes) to gain insight into who is in the room before starting the formal 1:1 networking. You have time to meet 3 companies at this speed date timeslot. The event will finish with informal networking drinks to give you all enough time to meet and mingle.

Schedule: 
15.00-18.00 UK Time (16.00-19.00 CET)

  • 14:45 - 15:00 - All guests arrive  
  • 15:00 - All guests arrive 
  • 15:05 - Opening speech by Ambassador  
  • 15:10 - Welcome (new) members
  • 15:15 - Core aspects of doing business in and with the UK by NBCC Partners 
  • 15:35 - Book presentation 
  • 15:45 - Brief introduction of doing business in Scotland and Wales
  • 15:55 - 3-minute New Member elevator pitches: (who you are, what you do) 
  • 16:30 - Speed networking 1:1 (each session 5 minutes)
  • 17:00 - Wrap-up and invitation for networking drinks 
  • 18:00 - Close 

All to offer our members a Flying Start in the Netherlands and UK to build a strong network and exchange knowledge.

Please note we can only offer 1 seat per company for this special event. Do not hesitate too long as we have limited spots available to give you all a chance to really build your network.

Event Details

Theme: NBCC NL-UK Relationship
Speakers:

Karel van Oosterom
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Heba Bevan
Vice Chair at NBCC

Yvette van Loon
Senior Director Business Development at TMF Group

David Weatherhead
Regional Trade Director at Lloyds Bank

Alice Ouyang
Sales Lead, Strategic International Markets at PwC

Ian Robinson
Partner at Vialto Partners

Erik Jewell
Senior Manager, Economic Development at Scottish Development International

Laura Norris
Brussels Office - Head of Trade and Investment, Europe at Welsh Government Brussels office

Peta Conn
Regional Director, Head of Territory – GB and Europe at Invest Northern Ireland

Kevin Copping
Partnerships UK at Ebury

Wendy Broersen
CEO & Founder at Superpeople Company

 

Date & Time:13/12/2023 16:00 CET - 19:00 CET

13/12/2023 15:00 GMT - 18:00 GMT

Location: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in London
Remarks:Whilst these events for FREE to members, places will be limited to ensure we can maximise the opportunities available.  Please note that the event will be from 15:00-18:00 UK Time.