Recent Events
Location: TiasNimbas Business School ***(Tias Building)*** - Warandelaan 2 - Tilburg
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Price: complimentary
Description: - The Netherlands, Stepping Stone to Europe – How is the Brabant region perceived by an investor like Thetford Europe? What is the view of the government on these issues? And how can the Netherlands remain at the forefront of attracting foreign direct investment? Questions which need answering. This seminar offers a unique opportunity to connect with the US business community in the Brabant region and to share experiences en knowledge.
Program
16:00 – 16:30 Registration and welcome coffee
16:30 – 16:45 Welcome remarks and introduction by Amandus Lundqvist, Chairman AmCham Brabant Chapter, Board Member AmCham, former President of the TU Eindhoven
16:50 – 17:10 Opening remarks by Wim van de Donk, the Queen’s Commissioner of the Province of Noord-Brabant
17:15 – 17:35 Presentation by Bas Pulles, Commissioner for Foreign Investments Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency – Ministry of Economic Affairs
17:40 – 18:00 Presentation by Stéphane Cordeille, Managing Director of Thetford Europe
18:00 – 18:15 Questions & answers
18:15 – 19:30 Cocktail & networking
ONLY AMCHAM MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO REGISTER ONLINE. NON MEMBERS MAY SEND AN EMAIL TO: amcham@amcham.nl
Location: Hotel Pulitzer, A Luxury Collection Hotel - Prinsengracht 315-331 - Amsterdam
Registration: 18:30 hrs.
We are reaching max. capacity, please call the AmCham office to register: 020-7951845.
Price: 20 euro
Description: The Barbeque Party of our Young Professionals Group in the inner garden of the Hotel Pulitzer situated right in the centre of Amsterdam on the 'Gouden Bocht'.
Hotel Pulitzer, Amsterdam is an icon of luxury and an ode to traditional Dutch architecture. The hotel is a block of 25 restored 17th and 18th century canal houses converted into a unique hotel in Amsterdam.
A very reasonable contribution of €20.- per person will be charged to be able to attend this exclusive barbeque in this 5 star deluxe hotel.
Not yet a member of our Young Professionals group, but do like to attend this party? Please send an email to: events@amcham.nl
Event is closed for registration
Location: Golfbaan Het Rijk van Nunspeet - Plesmanlaan 30 - Nunspeet
Registration: Golfers: 10:30 hrs. / Clinicers: 11:00 hrs.
This event is generously sponsored by AT&T. Our prize sponsor: Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Price: 95 euro
Description: Last year we welcomed over 100 participants at the golf course in Nunspeet. The Grand Golf Tournament is an ideal opportunity to invite your business relations and to interact with them in a classy and sportive ambiance. You may wish to consider forming your own flight of 4 golfers.
The registration fee either for the tournament or clinic will be €95 and includes a complete day of golfing, fine food and drinks. Participation is limited to approximately 100 golfers for the golf tournament and 30 for the clinic. The golf clinic is especially organized for those members who are not yet in possession of a GVB.
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: Faculty Club - Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management - Location: Woudestein, H-Building, 17th Floor - Rotterdam
Registration: 16:30 hrs.
Participation is limited to 60 guests.
Price: 30 euro
Description: Internationalisation and talent retention are among the ambitions of the City of Rotterdam. In this regard, Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), the business school of Erasmus University, has distinguished itself: first, with the highly international profile of its programme participants, who come to Rotterdam from around 80 countries; second, with the significant pool of top-quality talent to emerge from these programmes each year. This networking event gives you a chance to hear what our international talents have to say about the city of Rotterdam and about their interest in launching their careers here.
A video presentation from STAR, the Student Association of RSM, will be followed by a lively, interactive panel discussion with local experts on internationalisation within Rotterdam.
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: Holiday Inn - Melbournestraat 1 - Lijnden
Registration: 10:30 hrs. for AGM / 11:45 hrs. for Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: The Hon. Hans Hoogervorst, Chairman of The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM)
Price: 89.50 euro
Description: Please call the AmCham office to register: 020-7951840.
Event is closed for registration
Location: McKinsey & Company - Amstel 344 - Amsterdam
Registration: 18:00 hrs.
Participation is limited to 60 guests.
Description: to register please call AmCham: 020-7951840.
Event is closed for registration
Location: ING House - Amsterdam
Registration: 12:30 hrs.
A selection of Members will be invited personally
Description: A luncheon with former Minister Sybilla Dekker, Chairman of the Talent to the Top Foundation.
A luncheon organized by the AmCham Diversity Committee. This event is by invitation only.
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Speakers: Henk van Embden and Jeroen Koopmans AAG MSc, both partner at Lane Clark & Peacock Netherlands B.V.
Price: complementary
Description: All you need to know about US GAAP for pension plans
In this workshop LCP will introduce you to the methodology of international accounting for Dutch employee benefit and pension plans under US GAAP.
• Understanding the ideas behind US GAAP
• How to read a valuation report
• Difference between international accounting and (local) cash accounting
• Understanding actuarial gains and losses
• Impact of the assumptions used:
- discount rate
- expected rate of return on plan assets
- inflation
- general salary increases and merit increases
- cost of living adjustments
After this workshop you will be better equipped with the annual valuation process and the discussions with the actuary, the auditor and head office about assumptions, results and expectations for next year. It also gives you more understanding of the possible impact on the figures of changes in pension plans.
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: Aon - Paalbergweg 2-4 - Amsterdam
Registration: 18:00hrs
Price: complementary
Description: We are delighted to announce an exciting evening hosted by Aon, in collaboration with dance4life. Lex Geerdes of Aon will describe for us the inner workings of one of the world's largest insurers, including Aon's focus on community involvement and strong dedication to outstanding corporate citizenship. Following his remarks, Lex will turn the stage over to dance4life for us to experience dance4life and to learn about how we can get involved with this extraordinary organization.
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Speaker:
Price: complementary
Description: Taxpat will hold their session on wage and individual income tax issues in a Netherlands / U.S. cross-border employment environment.
The session will deal with everyday issues, such as wage tax filing obligations for corporations and personal income tax filing obligations for expatriates. These issues will be discussed against a background of legal requirements and treaty considerations as well as the cultural differences with respect to meeting compliance requirements in both tax jurisdictions.
Specific topics that will be covered are:
Tax residency from a Dutch and U.S. perspective
Taxability
Corporate considerations for wage tax purposes
Individual income tax considerations
Cultural differences with respect to the tax systems in the Netherlands and the U.S.
Location: Hilton Hotel - Apollolaan 138 - Amsterdam
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Speaker: David Ereira – London Banking partner at Linklaters LLP, acting for PwC as the Administrators of Lehman Brothers International Europe
Price: complementary
Description: Please register via: rsvpamsterdam@linklaters.com
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Amsterdam
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Speaker: Carl Messemaeckers, Managing Director of Protiviti Netherlands
Price: complementary
Description: “Ideas for managing the paradox between control and entrepreneurship”
For any organizations it is a continuous quest for how much to invest in control; in systems, in processes, in people and in procedures. What is the right level so that control doesn’t hinder the business? How can you manage to comply with all kind of external regulations such as SOx, HACCP, Reach, etc. without smothering the business? In this workshop Protiviti will share her experiences, ideas and insight with you as well as try to answer specific questions you have on this topic. This topic is specifically. Protiviti is a US listed company with over 3000 employees in 60 offices in 16 countries which purely focuses on business and risk consulting in finance, risk management and internal audit.
Event is closed for registration
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 15:30 hrs.
Speaker: Merel Ritsma, Managing Director of Six Sigma & Lean MERITS
Price: complementary
Description: Extraordinary times call for an extraordinary response: during this interactive session, we will demonstrate how companies like General Electric, Starbucks and ING are using Lean Six Sigma improvements to beat the recession and increase customer value.
Learning objectives of the session are:
• Explain what Lean Six Sigma is and what it can and cannot do for you.
• Clarify how Lean Six Sigma can accelerate your strategy implementation.
• List its project management approach and toolbox.
• Identify your company’s improvement potential by using one straightforward Lean Six Sigma performance metric.
Target audience consists of Management Team members, their direct reports and leaders in the area of Business Excellence/Performance Improvement.
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Speaker: Julie Johnson, Director of Johnson Consulting
Price: complementary
Description: This workshop is intended for executives, managers, professionals, and anyone who would like to improve their ability to conduct successful conversations where feedback is openly exchanged in a way that is seen as honest, non-judgemental, and helpful.
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Speakers: Dennis Veldhuizen, Shareholder & Patrick Rietbroek, Of Counsel
Price: complementary
Description: Your employees want to work past the age of 65 but you’re not quite sure whether this is in your company’s best interests. How would this be effectuated in their employment contract? Are you familiar with the implications of the most recent changes in employee benefits legislation? Can you identify your organization’s potential vulnerabilities in the areas of employee taxation and employee evaluation?
Greenberg Traurig’s Employee Benefits team offers you an effective insight into the solutions of the above mentioned predicaments:
- employment conditions, regular employment contracts
- pension, bonus and other arrangements
- code of conduct; and
- your company’s compliance with collective labor agreements and the Works Council Act
Event is closed for registration
Location: Sheraton Hotel - Schiphol Boulevard 101 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 18:30 hrs.
Price: complementary
Description: A special dinner hosted by the Minister for Foreign Trade; H.E. Frank Heemskerk with keynote speaker and guest of honor: Dick Sluimers, Chairman of the Executive Board of APG Groep.
Event is closed for registration
Location: Clingendael Institute - The Hague
Registration: 12:00 hrs.
Organized by the AmCham Pharmaceutical Committee.
Price: complementary
Description: More info: http://www.amcham.nl/clingendael-health-forum
AMCHAM OFFERS LIVE VIDEOSTREAM ON ITS WEBSITE - follow the symposium live! Or visit our website on or after February 10 to view the recordings.
Event is closed for registration
Location: Janskerk - Utrecht
Registration: 17:30 hrs.
To register visit: www.letsconnectinutrecht.nl
Price: complementary via www.letsconnectinutrecht.nl
Description: The American Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce, the Municipality of Utrecht, and the Utrecht Investment Agency are proud to invite you to the very first 'Let’s Connect’ event on February 8, 2010 in the Janskerk in Utrecht. Ambassador Fay Hartog Levin, U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, and Aleid Wolfsen, Mayor of Utrecht will be two of our most distinguished guests.
Let’s Connect is a platform for companies with business interests in the United States to meet and exchange ideas. Invitees include both U.S. companies established in the Netherlands and Dutch companies involved in transatlantic business with the United States. The economic position, the investment and business climate of the Netherlands will be important topics during this unique event.
Let's Connect offers you the opportunity to meet with prominent representatives of the American Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce, and the Province and Municipality of Utrecht. Furthermore, you will be able to connect with interesting business relations on an executive management level, and to share mutual interests with other entrepreneurs.
Event is closed for registration
Location: Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam - Leidseplein 26 - Amsterdam
Registration: 13:00 hrs
Register at: www.john-adams.nl
Price: 25 euro
Description: Immigration and diversity: they are the biggest, hottest, most painful issues in the Netherlands. America is the land of diversity. What is the secret to America’s approach? It’s a tiny thing: the hyphen (streepje). Everyone in the U.S. has a dual identity: Mexican-American, Italian-American, Jewish-American, African-American… America tells newcomers: “Become American, join us…but don’t lose your origins!” It has taken a few hundred years, and it has flaws, but American diversity seems to work. The purpose of “Hyphen-Nation” is to pose this question: Can the American diversity format work in the Netherlands?
For the program: http://www.amcham.nl/files/File/Hyphen-nation_flyer.pdf
Registration: www.john-adams.nl
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: City Hall of Rotterdam - Coolsingel 40 - Rotterdam
Registration: 19:00 hrs.
Host: The Honorable Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of the City of Rotterdam
Price: 90 euro
Description: Sponsor Tables set for 10 people available at € 1400,-
Event is closed for registration
Location: Hotel Des Indes - Lange Voorhout 54-56 - The Hague
Registration: 18:00 hrs. - by invitation only
Due to the exclusiveness of this event we are only able to take on a limited number of guests.
Description: The Wine & Cheese Party of the American Chamber of Commerce is a longstanding social tradition. For almost four decades this event brings politicians, business leaders and diplomats together annually in a sophisticated but casual ambiance.
Event is closed for registration
Location: The Westin Hotel - Weena 686 - Rotterdam
Registration: 18:30 hrs.
Keynote speaker: Hans Vervat, Alderman for Economic Affairs, Traffic & Transport
Price: 65 euro
Event is closed for registration
Location: Greenberg Traurig - Atrium Building, Strawinskylaan 3127 - Amsterdam
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Description: Looking beyond the crisis – An in-depth analysis from a corporate, investment and banking perspective
SPEAKERS
Hein Schumacher, Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, HJ Heinz Company - Member of HJ Heinz Presidents Council - Board Member of various HJ Heinz emerging market operations.
Erik Westerink, CEO and Managing Partner, Parcom Ventures.
Willem Cramer, Partner, Boer & Croon.
This seminar will be moderated by Neill André de la Porte, Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Location: Sheraton Hotel - Schiphol Boulevard 101 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 18:30 hrs
Description: A special dinner hosted by the Minister for Foreign Trade; H.E. Frank Heemskerk with keynote speaker and guest of honor: Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever N.V.
Event is closed for registration
Location: Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel - Gevers Deynootplein 30 - Scheveningen, The Hague
Registration: 13:00 hrs.
Event is closed for registration
Location: Offices of Ernst & Young - Antonio Vivaldistraat 150 - Amsterdam
Registration: 15:30 hrs.
Description: This seminar will focus on the attractiveness of the Netherlands for foreign investors – the developments in the investment climate in the Netherlands and trends in other areas in Europe and the influence these developments have on the Netherlands. AmCham would like to discuss your experience and perception of the attractiveness of the Netherlands investment climate.
With this event, and the input we receive from the speakers and participants, AmCham hopes to receive a sound basis for developing the next edition of its Investors’ Agenda of Priority Points - a kickoff session, as it were, for the Policy Committee’s compilation of AmCham’s 2010 Priority Points.
The seminar will be interactive with breakout sessions in three policy areas: human capital, taxation and accessibility/logistics. On the registration form you are requested to indicate your first and second choice of workshop.
Event is closed for registration
Location: De Baak Management Centrum VNO-NCW - Koningin Astridboulevard 23 - Noordwijk
Registration: 17:30 hrs.
Event is free of charge for YP's who have paid this year's dues.
Description: This evening will be about experiencing what De Baak does, by participating in the workshop. This workshop is tailor designed for the Young Professional and addresses particular needs and the concerns of Young Professionals.
In addressing these questions and concerns, De Baak will create a professional, dynamic, challenging workshop which will help young professionals gain a better understanding of themselves and introduce them about how to discover their own potential.
Our goal is to engage the participants. This allows for a better understanding of their talents and ambitions, to learn how to distinguish between “real” talents and ambitions, and how to manage the demands imposed on them. These talents and ambitions can function as a driver or can stop and hinder careers.
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
The Healthy Workplace: The changing nature of work and the employee-employer contract
Description: Psychological factors determine more and more the success or failure of ‘a business’. The World Health Organisation (2001, 2005) foresees the next decades psychosocial factors becoming the number 1 cause of absenteeism from work and therefore loss of productivity.
Successful businesses as well societies are those which make serious work of integral mental health policies or programmes.
The Ascender consultants will explain the complex yet interesting dynamics of human behavior in organizations and what advantage CEO’s, managers and HR specialists can distill from this knowledge. A conceptual framework and evidence based interventions will be discussed to change your workplace into a healthy workplace.
Location: Holland Gateway - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Fully booked.
Description: All members are welcomed by Holland Gateway’s Executive Director, Micaela dos Ramos to preview Holland Gateway. Micaela will bring all members up to speed on the recent developments in regard to Holland Gateway during a briefing.
She invited Eric Westerburgen international tax partner of Ernst & Young and foreign investment expert, Marcel Karres of Ernst & Young to give more insight in the potential of Holland Gateway by presenting a business case on how foreign investors will be assisted by Holland Gateway – and how it will play a vital role in attracting foreign (direct) investment.
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Event is closed for registration
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Price: 45 euro
Description: For the fourth time this year Tom Fadrhonc and Huib Wursten will address the topic of cultural differences and the implications for businesses in the US and Europe.
Based on the immense research of professor dr. Geert Hofstede, Tom Fadrhonc and Huib Wursten provide insight into cultural differences, and what the implications are for Americans working abroad. Understanding the six mental images of culture clusters around the world will increase your effectiveness in foreign markets.
Event is closed for registration
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 (World Trade Center, D-Tower, 6th Floor) - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Dutch employment law in times of economic crisis. Speakers: Alexandra Rothenbücher and Dennis Veldhuizen (Greenberg Traurig, LLP)
Description: An increasing number of companies are facing the negative consequences of the current economic crisis and are being forced to impose cost cutting measures. These measures vary from temporarily or permanently changing the employment conditions and applying for partial unemployment benefits to even carrying out reorganizations.
The Amcham HR Member to member session addresses in an interactive way the main rules and the do’s and don’ts relating to among others
- the changing of employment conditions such as salary and bonus schemes;
- the partial unemployment benefits scheme (deeltijd WW);
- (collective) dismissals;
- setting up a social plan;
- the involvement of the works council and the trade unions.
Event is closed for registration
Location: Beach Club: ¿Que Pasa Playa? - Boulevard Paulus Loot - Zandvoort aan Zee
Registration: 19:00 hrs.
Beach Club is very easy to reach via public transport!
Price: t.b.c.
Description: A new tradition: a joint barbecue for young professionals of the Chamber, the Netherlands America Foundation and Fulbright Alumni. Citi graciously sponsors this event.
Event is closed for registration
Location: Port of Rotterdam - World Port Center, Wilhelminakade 909 - Rotterdam
Registration: 18:00 hrs.
Only 50 places available. First come, first served will apply.
Price: 78 euro
Event is closed for registration
Location: Sheraton Hotel - Schiphol Boulevard 101 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 18:30 hrs.
Only 150 places available for this exclusive dinner. Patron Members receive priority on reservations. First come, first serve will apply.
Description: A special dinner hosted by the Minister for Foreign Trade; H.E. Frank Heemskerk with keynote speaker and guest of honor: Feike Sijbesma, Chairman of the Managing Board of DSM
Mr. Sijbesma will share his views on the recession and the real global challenges of today's world: energy consumption, climate change and a balanced food supply. What should be the role of the public and the private sector? The title of his keynote speech is: - Success and failure -
Event is closed for registration
Location: United States Consulate General - Museumplein 19 - Amsterdam
Registration: 17:30 hrs.
Host: The Hon. Marjorie A. Ames, US Consul General
Price: 45 euro
Description: A cocktail hosted by Marjorie A. Ames, US States Consul General to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in honor of the AmCham Young Professionals Goup.
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: Golfbaan Het Rijk van Nunspeet - Nunspeet
Registration: for tournament 10:30 hrs. / for clinic 11:00 hrs.
Price: 95 euro
Description: Last year we welcomed over 100 members at the golf course in Nunspeet and received a lot of positive feedback. The Grand Golf Tournament is an ideal opportunity to invite your business relations and to interact with them in a classy and sportive ambiance. You may wish to consider forming your own flight of 4 golfers.
The registration fee either for the tournament or clinic will be €95 and includes a complete day of golfing, fine food and drinks. We can take on a little over 100 golfers for our 2009 golf tournament and 30 clinicers. The golf clinic is especially organized for those members who are not yet in possession of a GVB.
Event is closed for registration
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Training session.
Price: 45 euro
Description: In times like these, every penny spent on marketing and advertising must work harder. The dilemma between one global approach and customizing to each culture is especially acute.
On June 2nd Tom Fadrhonc and Huib Wursten will again give a session on cultural differences. Again they will discuss the 5, 6, 7 model based on the most repeated research and focus on its implications. This time the focus will be on Marketing and Advertising, especially the implications for global brands.
Location: Holiday Inn - Melbournestraat 1 - Lijnden (route description enclosed)
Registration: 10:45 hrs. for AGM / 12:15 hrs. for Luncheon
Keynote Speaker & Guest of Honor: His Excellency Wouter Bos, Deputy Prime Minster & Minister of Finance
Price: 89.50 euro
Description: I would like to announce that the Minister of Finance will share his views on the current economic & financial situation during his speech which he will deliver to all members and associates during the luncheon which traditionally follows the AGM.
His speech is titled: - Future of Finance -
Event is closed for registration
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs
Price: offered by Telindus
Description: We all experience the negative impact to our businesses of the mobility problems in the Netherlands. This item has consistently been a priority point for the American Chamber of Commerce for a number of years. In this session Telindus will focus on some of the newest technologies which, in combination with other mobile workforce solutions, is driving improvements in: workforce, collaboration, productivity & agility, (travel) cost reduction & carbon footprint reduction
Event is closed for registration
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 15:45 hrs.
Price: 45 euro
Description: During these turbulent times, leadership is under more pressure than ever to perform well. Trying times call for courageous decisions. What are your strengths as a leader? How are you coping, and helping your people cope, with crisis? Why should anyone be led by you?
In this 2-hour workshop, you will be led by one of De Baak’s senior leadership experts in examining the latest research in leadership, and helping you relate this to your own style as a leader. How responsive are you to your people? How do you react to changes? What effect does crisis have on you and the decisions you make on a daily basis?
Caroline van Frankenhuyzen has been a Senior Program Director for De Baak for 10 years. She has experience in working with a variety of clients – from the Dutch Police Force as a trainer and advisor in the interrogation of suspects, to personal coaching for employees of Holland Casino, as well as many Dutch and multinational companies. Her specialities are in leadership topics and personal effectiveness at MBA level and in changing organizational cultures.
Event is closed for registration
Location: The Westin Hotel - Weena 686 - Rotterdam
Registration: 18:30 hrs.
Speaker: Mark Harbers, Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Ports and the Environment (Wethouder)
Price: 65 euro
Event is closed for registration
Location: High Tech Campus - Eindhoven
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
In cooperation with the Noord-Brabant Development Agency
Description: The American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and the Noord-Brabant Development Agency (BOM) in cooperation with the High Tech Campus, cordially invite you to a seminar & networking event on Thursday, April 9, 2009 – 16:00 hrs.
The past years The High Tech Campus has become the embodiment of open innovation. Over 80 multinational companies and institutes have already established themselves at this dynamic and international site. We invite you to learn more about how to optimize your network, partners and technology. Afterwards there is plenty time to network during a walking dinner in the Lounge of the High Tech Campus.
Event is closed for registration
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Price: 45 euro
Description: A few weeks ago Tom Fadrhonc and Huib Wursten gave an interesting presentation for AmCham members on cultural differences and the implications for businesses in the US and Europe. Quite a few people had follow up questions and expressed a need to go into depth.
On April 8 Tom and Huib will again give a session on cultural differences. Again they will discuss the 5, 6, 7 model based on the most repeated research and focus on its implications. In addition, they will make an analyses of the cultural context of the current financial crisis.
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs
Speakers: Mike Orszag – Global Head of Research, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. & Frank Robbe – Senior Consultant Sales compensation, Watson Wyatt Amsterdam
Description: The Member-to-Member Expert Sessions are a new initiative of the Chamber to better acquaint members with each other and to transfer knowledge to one another on a specific subject which the host company is a specialist in.
Event is closed for registration
Location: AmCham Office - Schipholboulevard 171, D-tower 6th floor - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 9:00 hrs
Event is closed for registration
Location: Heineken Experience Amsterdam - Stadhouderskade 78
Registration: 17:30 hrs.
Price: 15 euro
Description: This year we celebrate 400 years of enduring friendship between the Netherlands and the United States. Four hundred years ago, a Dutch ship called the Half Moon sailed to the shores of what is now Manhattan Island with Captain Henry Hudson at the helm. This lead to the establishment of New Amsterdam and the New Netherland colony. Some 167 years later, in 1776, the Dutch were the first to salute the flag of the United States of America. NY400 celebrates the free spirit, openness, entrepreneurship and tolerance of those Dutch-American pioneers and their impact on international relations today.
The AmCham Young Professionals Committee will organize a special event with guest speakers Russell Shorto and Frans van der Minne.
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: Ridderzaal - The Hague
Registration: 18:00 hrs.
Organized by: Holland America Friendship Foundation
Price: 1000 euro
Description: Please contact Hans Scholten for reservations!
2009 will mark a special festive year for the Holland America Friendship Foundation. This year marks the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson’s legendary voyage from Amsterdam to Manhattan - 400 years of special relationships between Holland and America.
We are very excited to announce that we have optionally reserved an AmCham Members' table at this special edition of the Night of the Stars where members can celebrate the unique bond which exists between the Netherlands and the United States of America.
The Night of the Stars gala dinner will take place on April 1, 2009 in the Ridderzaal in The Hague. Please join the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education, the Ambassador of the United States of America and other distinguished guests.
Event is not yet open for registration.
Location: Bird & Bird - Van Alkemadelaan 700 - The Hague
Registration: 14:00 hrs.
Description: Over the last years, the regulatory aspects in the field of international trade increasingly attract the awareness of businesses to focus on safety and security in relation to their supply chain. One of the hot topics is export controls on dual use goods.
The Export Controls Seminar intends to create an open forum for businesses and organizations that are relatively new in the field of US, EU and national export controls and sanctions. The seminar will provide a balanced overview of legislative and business related aspects of this regulated area. It will cover issues such as a contemporary introduction to US and EU export controls, a review of the non-proliferation policy, EU and Dutch policy regarding export controls and discuss the compliance aspects of export controls in day-to-day business practice.
Event is closed for registration
Location: Iron Mountain Office - J.Keplerweg 2 - Alphen a/d Rijn
Registration: 17:00 hrs (REVISED) !!!
Speaker: Jeroen Strik, Commercial Director Iron Mountain
Event is closed for registration
Location: AmCham Office - Schiphol Boulevard 171 - Schiphol Airport
Registration: 16:00 hrs.
Price: 45 euro
Description: Improve your personal effectiveness outside the US.
Manage, motivate, communicate, delegate, more effectively across cultures.
Focus on US – Dutch differences.
Based on the immense research of professor Dr. Geert Hofstede, Tom Fadrhonc and Huib Wursten provide insight into cultural differences, and what the implications are for Americans working abroad. Understanding the six mental images of culture clusters around the world will increase your effectiveness in foreign markets.
Event is closed for registration
Location: Kasteel van Rhoon - Dorpsdijk 63 - Rhoon
Registration: 18.30 hrs
Keynote Speaker: Pieter Winsemius
Price: 90 euro
Description: - Challenges & Prospects in the Social Arena of Rotterdam -
Building on his experience as Chair of the Social Platform Rotterdam, Pieter Winsemius will focus on two burning social issues: the high number of high school dropouts and of prenatal deaths. The AmCham is positively involved in the first area, but especially at the lowest educational levels a still broader approach is needed to keep the most vulnerable youths aboard. The Dutch death rate during pregnancy and immediately after birth has been increasing and has reached unacceptable levels. Rotterdam hospitals have taken the initiative for a breakthrough approach. Pieter Winsemius co-leads the fundraising for this promising innovation.
Event is closed for registration


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