It was our pleasure to organize the annual Dujat December Dinner last night. With the 425th Anniversary of Japan-Netherlands exchange and many successful collaborations at this year’s World Expo in Osaka, this was a really important and special year for Dutch-Japanese relations, and we were delighted to celebrate this together at Hotel Okura Amsterdam.
We were very honored and privileged to welcome Ambassador-designate of Japan, H.E. Mr. Rokuichiro Michii, who only just arrived in the Netherlands on the same day.
After a Taiko opening performance, followed by words of welcome from our chairman Mr. Luc Houben, Mr. Daisuke Nakano, chargé d’affaires of the embassy of Japan, gave a wonderful speech, highlighting the importance of Dutch-Japanese relations.
For the second part of the programme, we first gave the floor to Mr. Tjerk Opmeer, Deputy Director-General for Business & Innovation at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, and could then welcome Ms. Hilde van de Meer, Commissioner of NFIA, for the award ceremony of the Deshima Netherlands Awards 2025, which were awarded to Toray Advanced Composites and Nikon BioImaging Lab. Congratulations!
Also congratulations to the other nominated companies in the category ‘well-established’, Certis Belchim and MN Seafood Connection, and to JCR Europe and Sumitomo Heavy Industries in the category ‘newcomer’.
After the awards, the dinner was concluded with a dessert buffet and a networking reception. Many thanks to all who joined this event and we hope to welcome you again next year!
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It is our pleasure to announce that as of today, reservations are open for our biggest event of the year: the Dujat December Dinner, which will take place on Monday 8 December at the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Okura Amsterdam.
The annual Dujat December Dinner is a tradition that started back in 2003 and has proven to be a truly prestigious event for the Dutch and Japanese Business Community in The Netherlands. A festive ‘End-of-the-Year Party’ that could be a great networking opportunity for you, your colleagues and your business relations.
This is also the special year where the 10th Deshima Netherlands Awards will be awarded to two of the most successful Japanese investors in The Netherland. Ms. Hilde van der Meer, Commissioner of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency will present these awards, representing the joint jury of NFIA, JCC (observer) and Dujat.
Reserving a table or couverts is exclusive for members of Dujat. However you are free to invite your own guests. More details about participation can be found in the instructions below.
Please note that last year the tables were sold out within a week, so we urgently recommend to reserve your seats / table as soon as possible due to limited availability. Once the dinner is full, we will work with a waiting list.
With the 425th Anniversary of Japan-Netherlands exchange and the World Expo in Osaka, this is a special year for Dutch-Japanese relations and we look forward to celebrating this with you.
Reserving a table or couverts is exclusive for members of Dujat. However you are free to invite your own guests. For more information about the event, costs and participation, please contact us.
Current Status: SOLD OUT
Date: Monday 8 December
Venue: Grand Ballroom of Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, 1072 LH Amsterdam
Dress code: Tenue de ville
Programme:
18:00 Arrival & Registration
18:30 Aperitif
19:15 Dinner
21:45 Dessert Buffet & Drinks (end of formal programme)
22:30 (Approx.) End of event
In case you would also like to reserve a hotel room, please let us know and we will send you a reservation code to book a room against a reduced price.
