The Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in the Netherlands, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), with active support from Larive International and LightCastle Partners, organizes a Bangladesh-Netherlands Investment Summit.

In a series of three webinars on 8 and 9 December 2020, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and policymakers from the Netherlands and Bangladesh are invited to present the opportunities for Dutch-Bangladeshi collaboration, trade and investments in the Agriculture & Agro-food, Light Engineering and Water & Maritime industries.

Registration

Curious to learn about the sector opportunities in Bangladesh and interested to engage in Dutch-Bangladeshi collaborations? Please register for the free sector session or the entire summit via the following link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtCMzFub7RgTQM61DZVoXOFEXrmyvhv0N9WyUVl_gB9X3ACQ/viewform. After registration you will receive the link to the session in due time.

Please contact Iris Boom ([email protected]) in case of any questions.

Summit program

The summit consists of three deep-dive sessions, each emphasizing on a different sector.

• Agriculture & Agro-food

Tuesday 8 December, 9:00-10:30 AM CET and 2:00-3:30 PM BST

1. Introduction by the moderator
2. Welcome address by The Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh & The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh
3. Update Bangladeshi economy and Agricultural & Agro-food sector facts, figures and prospects by LightCastle partners.
4. Panel discussion with panellists who will share their views on sector opportunities, doing business in Bangladesh, Dutch-Bangladeshi collaborations and lessons learned.
   • Shahjahan, MD, Quality Feed/FIAB Chairman.
   • Dr. F.H Ansari, MD & CEO, ACI Agribusiness.
   • Bouke Hamminga, Director International Sales & Business Development, Royal Pas Reform.
   • Maaike Groot, Manager Public Affairs, East-West Seed.
   • Rosalind Boschloo, Manager private sector development, Netherlands Enterprise Agency.

5. Open floor
6. Wrap-up and take-aways

• Light Engineering

Tuesday 8 December, 11:00-12:30 PM CET and 4:00-5:30 PM BST

1. Introduction by the moderator
2. Welcome address by The Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh & The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh
3. Update Bangladeshi economy and Light Engineering sector facts, figures and prospects by LightCastle partners.
4. Panel discussion with panellists who will share their views on sector opportunities, doing business in Bangladesh, Dutch-Bangladeshi collaborations and lessons learned.
   • Dr. Rubana Haq, President, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association
   • Marcel Schouten, Director Flexible Bulk, LC Packaging (shareholder Dutch-Bangla Pack).
   • Uzma Chowdhury, Director, PRAN-RFL.
   • Andre Hendriks, Business Partner, BM Energy (BD) ltd.
   • Cathalijn Naafs, Senior Investment Officer, FMO.
5. Open floor
6. Wrap-up and take-aways

• Water & Maritime

Wednesday 9 December, 9:00-10:30 AM CET and 2:00-3:30 PM BST

1. Introduction by the moderator
2. Welcome address by The Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh & The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh
3. Update Bangladeshi economy and Water and Maritime industries facts, figures and prospects by LightCastle partners.
4. Panel discussion with panellists who will share their views on sector opportunities, doing business in Bangladesh, Dutch-Bangladeshi collaborations and lessons learned.
   • Rear Admiral Khurshed Alam, Secretary (Maritime Affairs), Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
   • Saiful Islam, Chairman, Western Marine Shipyard.
   • Erwin Rietman, Area Sales Manager, Nijhuis Industries.
   • Albert Hoek, Exclusive Senior Consultant, Broekman Logistics.
5. Open floor
6. Wrap-up and take-aways

We hope to see you online!