The Afaceri.ro Trade Mission to the Netherlands 2025, scheduled for May 18-23, 2025, will bring together Romanian entrepreneurs, business leaders, and public administration representatives for a structured program aimed at expanding business collaborations and institutional partnerships.
The mission includes participation in business meetings, institutional exchanges, and study visits across major Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Rotterdam. Delegates will engage in B2B meetings with Dutch companies, networking events, and high-level discussions with government institutions and industry representatives. A key highlight will be the business forum at the Romanian Embassy in The Hague, offering insights into investment opportunities and bilateral cooperation.
Participants will explore industries such as agritech, IT&C, logistics, energy, and circular economy, while the public administration track will facilitate meetings with local authorities and policy experts. The agenda also includes study visits to innovation hubs, business incubators, and major trade centers, allowing participants to gain firsthand experience of the Dutch economic ecosystem.
Who?
- Entrepreneurs & executives
- Export & trade specialists
- Innovators & decision-makers
- Public administration representatives
Why?
- Expand business & institutional partnerships
- Engage in B2B, B2G meetings & study visits
- Access new markets & investment opportunities
Landmarks
- Amsterdam – Business & networking
- The Hague – Institutional meetings
- Utrecht – Innovation & startups
- Rotterdam – Trade & logistics
Benefits
- Valuable business & institutional connections
- Exclusive market insights & best practices
- High-impact networking opportunities
AGENDA AFACERI.RO TRADE MISSION THE NETHERLANDS 2025*
*The agenda might change due to objective reasons.
May 18th
Travel to Amsterdam
- Meeting with the delegation coordinator & receiving official infokit
- Flight to Amsterdam
- Transfer to hotels & check-in
- Official Afaceri.ro dinner
May 19th
Business day in Amsterdam
- Business meetings at De Boomsspijker Community Center (TBC)
- Meeting with Commonland – sustainable business models (TBC)
- Visit to Doughnut Coalition – circular economy insights (TBC)
- Canal cruise
- Van Gogh Museum
- Dinner at SkyLounge Amsterdam
May 20th
Business day in Utrecht
- Travel to Utrecht
- Business meetings & study visits (TBD – customized for delegation needs)
- Cultural exploration:
- Oudegracht canals & Dom Tower (optional)
- Evening return to Amsterdam
May 21st
Institutional & Business Meetings in The Hague
- Meeting at the Romanian Embassy in the Netherlands (TBC)
- Business discussions at Netherlands Enterprise Agency (TBC)
- Afternoon cultural & networking activities:
- Binnenhof (Dutch Parliament) & Mauritshuis Museum (optional)
- Evening return to Amsterdam
May 22nd
Trade & Logistics in Rotterdam
- Meeting at the Honorary Consulate of Romania (TBC)
- Visit to Port of Rotterdam – insights on logistics & global trade
- Afternoon city & business exploration:
- Markthal – Innovation in food trade
- Kop van Zuid – Modern business district
- Evening return to Amsterdam
May 23rd
Amsterdam & Departure
- Free time & optional activities:
- Visit to Rijksmuseum (optional)
- Shopping & networking in De Negen Straatjes
- Transfer to the airport & flight home
