On Wednesday 29 May, we organized the Dujat Showcase for the first time in Tokyo, supported by NFIA Japan, at Imperial Hotel Tokyo.
The event started with a word of welcome from our chairman Mr. Luc Houben and a presentation by Mr. Hans Kuijpers, Director Investment Projects at NFIA.
The NFIA presentation was followed by the first round of 5-minute pitch presentations by Dujat members:
- Horizon & City of Almere
by Ms. Qing Marr-Li – Project Manager FDI - Asunaro Holland Interplan
by Ms. Kimberley van Stek – General Manager - McDermott + Bull Europe
by Mr. Norbert Meijer – Managing Partner - KPMG Meijburg & Co
by Mr. Cees van der Helm – Partner - AON Japan Group
by Mr. Frits Redeker – Manager Japan Global Solutions - Japan Museum SieboldHuis
by Ms. Kris Schiermeier – Director
Then after the coffee break, six more Dujat members presented their company to the audience.
- InnovationQuarter
by Ms. Xiaoling Sun – Senior Accountmanager Asian - MSIG Insurance Europe
by Mr. Nobuyoshi Kondo – Head of Europe, Middle East & Africa Section, International Business Department - Dutch Accounting House
by Ms. Lan Phuong Verra – Asian Desk Manager - Loyens & Loeff NV
by Mr. Bartjan Zoetmulder – Partner - Solved Nederland BV
by Mr. Oscar Swagerman – Partner - Briddge Legal & Finance
by Mr. Bart Brinkman – Business Development Manager
After the last pitch presentation, it was our honor to welcome on stage: Mr. Kenji Saito, Executive Officer & Head Aerospace Division at Nikkiso Co. Ltd. who gave a great testimonial about doing business in the Netherlands, and our final speaker: Mr. Hein van der Loo, Mayor of the City of Almere, who gave his closing remarks.
The event was concluded with networking, drinks, bites and also with giveaways from our members.
We thank everyone who came to this event, and for those who can join us in the Netherlands, please visit the Dujat Showcase at Hotel Okura Amsterdam on 11 July. Registrations are open here!
This event is for Dujat members and NFIA invitees only.
If your company is member of Dujat and you did not receive the invitation, please contact our office.
Together with the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency Japan (NFIA Japan) we are pleased to open registrations for the very first Tokyo Edition of the Dujat Showcase. The event will take place on Wednesday 29 May at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo.
We will kick off the event with a presentation by Mr. Hans Kuijpers, Director Investment Projects at NFIA, who will give an update about investments in the Netherlands.
Then members of the Dujat Delegation to Japan will give pitch presentations about various subjects relating to their companies and doing business in the Netherlands, such as topics on tax, law, real estate, HR and more.
After the pitch presentations, Mr. Kenji Saito, Executive Officer & Head Aerospace Division at Nikkiso Co. Ltd. will give a testimonial about his experiences with doing business in the Netherlands.
Mr. Hein van der Loo, Mayor of Almere will then conclude the event with a closing speech. During the networking reception, some members will be showcasing their company with an exhibition table.
We look forward to organizing an inspiring event that connects the Dutch-Japanese business community in Tokyo and hope to see you there!
Date: Wednesday 29 May
Time: 14:00 – 18:30
Venue: Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Miyabi & Tsuru room (3F)
Language: English
Programme:
14:00 Registration
14:30 Welcome by Mr. Luc Houben, Chairman of Dujat
14:35 Presentation by Mr. Hans Kuijpers, Director Investment Projects at NFIA
14:45 Pitch Presentations
15:30 Short Break
15:45 Pitch Presentations
16:20 Testimonial by Mr. Kenji Saito, Executive Officer & Head Aerospace Division at Nikkiso Co. Ltd.
16:30 Closing remarks by Mr. Hein van der Loo, Mayor of Almere
16:35 Start networking reception
18:30 End of Event
