The programme of the Dutch-Walloon Trade Event consists of a plenary opening, networking lunch, workshops and one-on-one matchmaking sessions.
Additionally, a networking plaza allows participants to meet many service and knowledge providers supporting doing business abroad. The list of participants of the network plaza can be found over here.
Need legal advice on your international plans?
During the trade event, the Dutch-Belgium Legal Desk by Reyns & TRC Lawyers offers introductory consultations where you can ask your legal questions about doing business in the Netherlands or Wallonia. Would you like to schedule a one-on-one consultation? Please let us know by indicating it in your profile. The Dutch-Belgium Legal Desk will contact you to schedule an appointment during the event.
| Time | Programme |
| 10h30 | Optional: Guided tour of Val Saint Lambert crystal and glass factory (by subscription) |
| 11h30 | Welcome and registration of Dutch and Walloon participants |
| 12h00 | Plenary opening with welcome by the Governor of the province of Liège and the Ambassador of the Kingdom in the Netherlands in Belgium |
| 12h30 | Networking lunch |
| 13h30 | First round of break-out session |
| For Dutch participants: Presentation of market opportunities in Wallonia by IDEA Consult, with focus on Logistics, LSH, Water management, Agro&Food, Hightech and Cleantech |
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| For Walloon participants: Presentation of market opportunities in the Netherland by AWEX, with focus on the Dutch topsectors |
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| Parallel: Visit the network plaza and meet representatives of organisations with an interest in (promoting) trade between the Netherlands and Wallonia. Exhibitors: European Enterprise Network, Securex, Vendere consultancy & training BV, Dutch-Belgium Legal Desk, SDWorkx, AWEX, Invest in Wallonia, Interfisc, LIOF & Impuls Zeeland and Wagralim |
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| 14h45 | B2B matchmaking |
| 16h00 | Second round of break-out sessions |
| For Dutch participants: Market Entry Wallonia: How to approach the Walloon market In cooperation with UCLL (University of Applied Sciences Leuven-Limburg) we set up an interactive workshop which provides practical information regarding the market entry to Wallonia. During three round-table discussions, organisations will be informed about the necessary steps to take when they would like to export to, invest in or set up an entity in the region. Companies will get the opportunity to bring up their legal or tax questions or questions regarding their HR-management. |
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| For Walloon participants: Market entry Netherlands: How to approach the Dutch market Presentation on how to approach the Dutch market, by AWEX. |
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| Parallel: Visit the network plaza and meet representatives of organisations with an interest in (promoting) trade between the Netherlands and Wallonia. Exhibitors: European Enterprise Network, Securex, Vendere consultancy & training BV, Dutch-Belgium Legal Desk, SDWorkx, AWEX, Invest in Wallonia, Interfisc, LIOF & Impuls Zeeland and Wagralim |
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| 17h00 | Networking reception |
| 18h00 | End of the Dutch-Walloon Trade Event |
