Annual Summer Event 2026

Date:
25 Jun 2026

Time:
14:30 - 22:00
Location:

Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club
Dam 27, 1012 JS Amsterdam

Go Global with Hong Kong: Connecting Innovation, Sustainability & Opportunity

Join the NHKBA Summer Event 2026 for an inspiring afternoon and evening focused on international business opportunities, innovation, and collaboration between Europe and Asia.

This year’s event highlights Hong Kong as a leading global business hub, connecting sustainability, technology, trade, and entrepreneurship. Bringing together business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals from various industries, the event offers valuable insights into emerging trends and opportunities across international markets.

The program focuses on three key themes: Smart Cities & Green Technologies, AI & Data Science, and Trade & Investment. Through keynote presentations, expert discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical insights into innovation, sustainability, and global business development.

Confirmed speakers include experts and leaders from sectors such as cleantech, climate-resilient infrastructure, AI, international trade, biotechnology, and elite sports performance. Additional speakers will be announced soon.

The event will take place at the prestigious Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club in the heart of Amsterdam and includes a full afternoon and evening program with networking drinks and dinner.

We look forward to welcoming international business professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders interested in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and global innovation opportunities.


Program

Time Program
14:30 – 15:00 Registration
15:00 – 15:05 Welcome by Theo Wit, Chairman NHKBA
15:05 – 15:15 Opening Remarks by Ms Shirley Yung, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union
15:15 – 16:15 Seminar Session 1 – Smart Cities & Green Technologies

  • Mr. Hanqing Zhou, Creson Operating B.V. Official Go-Global Ambassador / Executive Director
  • Mr. Tale van Zandwijk, Suncom Energy B.V. Cleantech specialist / Investor
  • Mr André Jehee, MHL Project B.V. Climate-Resilient Building Solutions / Founder
16:15 – 16:35 Break
16:35 – 16:40 Hong Kong Update by Chris Lo (HKTDC)
16:40 – 17:40 Seminar Session 2 – AI & Data Science / Trade & Opportunities

  • Mr. Murphy Xu, Head of EU Digital at GenScript – Biotech specialist, global leader in gene synthesis
  • Mr. Arvin Slagter, Olympic Gold Medallist in 3×3 Basketball at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
  • Mr. Hans Poulis, Maxtor Rehe International Co. Ltd./ Serial entrepreneur and global business leader / Founder
17:40 – 18:00 Fireside Chat Hong Kong with Ms. Paula Kant, InvestHK & Ms. Shirley Yung, HK ETO
18:00 – 19:00 Networking Reception
19:00 – 22:00 Dinner

SPEAKERS

Hans Poulis

Founder

Maxtor Rehe International Co. Ltd.

Tale van Zandwijk

Cleantech Specialist / Investor

Suncom Energy B.V.

André Jehee

Innovator in Climate-Resilient Building Solutions / Founder

MHL Projects B.V.

Arvin Slagter

Olympic Gold Medallist – 3x3 Basketball, Paris 2024

Hanqing Zhou

Official Go-Global Ambassador / Executive Director

Creson Operating B.V.

Murphy Xu

Head of EU Digital

GenScript Biotech Corporation

EVENT SPONSORS