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Eight edition of ImpactFest to take place in The Hague in November

ImpactCity will bring together two thousand impact makers from around the world in The Hague for the eighth edition of ImpactFest on 7 November 2023 . Startups, scale-ups, investors, knowledge institutes, companies, policymakers and other passionate individuals working towards a sustainable, inclusive, and fair economy will get together to tackle global challenges. A programme focused … Continue reading Eight edition of ImpactFest to take place in The Hague in November

2023 EDUtech Europe

On 11 October 2023, I head to Amsterdam again for EDUtech Europe. I attended EDUtech Europe 2022 and again this year enjoyed learning more about this industry. My MICM Masters was on this topic and it's interesting to see the developments year by year.  Still processing the information and don't have time to write notes yet … Continue reading 2023 EDUtech Europe

Global School for Entrepreneurship – DEI Guest Lecture

On Thursday 12 October 2023, it was great to have the opportunity to give a guest lecture at the Global School for Entrepreneurship in Amsterdam. I learned about this University of Applied Sciences when I attended a press event earlier in the year for the opening of the Titaan building in The Hague. Their Amsterdam … Continue reading Global School for Entrepreneurship – DEI Guest Lecture

Winners announced for The Hague Media Awards 2023

The Hague Media Awards took place last week for the third time.  During a festive afternoon at the Beeld & Geluid in The Hague, media makers Bart Sturing, Niels Klaassen and Rijk van Duijn from The Hague were put in the spotlight. As winners, they will be rewarded not only with the award, but also … Continue reading Winners announced for The Hague Media Awards 2023

Keukenhof gardeners kick off 75th planting season

Last week, gardeners at Keukenhof planted the first flower bulbs, marking the beginning of preparations for Keukenhof’s 75th anniversary in 2024. Over the next three months, a staggering 7 million flower bulbs will be planted, one by one, by hand. The flower exhibition will open its gates to the public on March 21, 2024. Keukenhof … Continue reading Keukenhof gardeners kick off 75th planting season

Are you parenting a child with autism aged 3-11 years?

Are you parenting a child with autism aged 3-11 years? This free Parents Plus 'Special Needs Programme' is run online and gives you the opportunity to meet other parents in a supportive group to help your child reach their full potential. Support your child to: Learn social skills and build friendships Regulate themselves Gain confidence … Continue reading Are you parenting a child with autism aged 3-11 years?

Binnenhof Visitor Centre to open in November

In November, a new visitors' centre about the Binnenhof will open in the heart of The Hague, at Plaats 22. At the Binnenhof Renovation Information Centre, visitors will soon be able to learn all about the progress of the renovation of the Binnenhof, the archaeological finds at the Binnenhof and the 800-year history of the … Continue reading Binnenhof Visitor Centre to open in November

Budget Day 2023: a changing world order requires unity

Every year, on Budget Day (Prinsjesdag), King Willem-Alexander delivers the Speech from the Throne, which lays out the government’s plans for the coming year. Below is a summary from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of some of the main points made today relating to international policy and foreign trade and development cooperation. Support for Ukraine … Continue reading Budget Day 2023: a changing world order requires unity

Titaan building in Binkhorst officially opened

The Titaan building in the Binkchaven was officially opened yesterday by the Municipality of The Hague, Rinke Zonneveld (CEO Invest NL), Elisabeth Minnemann (Chairman of the Executive Board of The Hague University of Applied Sciences) and Edward de Jager (Chairman Unknown Group) in the presence of around 1,000 guests from the Netherlands and abroad. The … Continue reading Titaan building in Binkhorst officially opened

2023 Rise and Lead Summit The Hague

The 6th Rise & Lead Summit Europe 2023 will be held on September 14 & 15, 2023, at the NH Hotel in The Hague. Rise & Lead Women is an international non-profit organisation based in The Hague that advances gender-balanced leadership and inclusion in the workplace. Through their cross-industry insights, advocacy for change, and leadership … Continue reading 2023 Rise and Lead Summit The Hague

2023-2024 Academic Year Opening, The Hague University of Applied Sciences

THUAS Last night I attended the official opening for the new academic year of THUAS (The Hague University of Applied Sciences) or de Haagse Hogeschool in Dutch. With around 25,000 students and 2,000 staff, spread out over 4 campuses, it's a huge institution to work for. I particularly enjoy the huge diversity of students and … Continue reading 2023-2024 Academic Year Opening, The Hague University of Applied Sciences

2023 (September) Welcome to Delft

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure presenting at the Welcome to Delft May event, which as the name clearly reflects, focusses on welcoming newcomers to Delft. ACCESS is a wonderful organisation that has been supporting English speakers in the Netherlands for over 35 years, and organises this event twice a year in conjunction with … Continue reading 2023 (September) Welcome to Delft

2023 (September) LinkedInLocal – Delft – Embracing Diversities

Connecting Humans.  All Welcome. The mission of LinkedInLocal events are to connect humans and get to know the people behind the profiles. Strengthen your existing connections, and build new ones. Whether you are a student, a CEO or any other kind of human in any industry, this is an inclusive networking event with a focus … Continue reading 2023 (September) LinkedInLocal – Delft – Embracing Diversities

2023 Female Ventures Networking (August) Delft

On Friday 25th August 2023, I had a lovely evening celebrating summer with Female Ventures & Friends in Delft. All the colours! The name badges were given a coloured sticker to indicate the following: Blue: International Organisation/Government (I work for THUAS) Yellow: Entrepreneur (my business Zestee) Red: Other (I'm open to more work and studying … Continue reading 2023 Female Ventures Networking (August) Delft