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Dinsdag 2 maart
08.30- 09:45 | Live talkshow Openingsession:
Explore business opportunities in Taiwan and South-Korea during and after COVID-19
(NED)
De Business Week Taiwan en Zuid-Korea beginnen we met een plenaire sessie. The Netherlands Office in Taiwan en de Nederlandse Ambassade in Zuid-Korea zullen een landenbriefing geven over de economische ontwikkelingen en vooruitzichten. Nederlandse ondernemers delen hun ervaring over zakendoen en hun visie op de twee groeimarkten in Noordoost-Azië. Zij zullen je begeleiden bij het begrijpen en omgaan met de culturele verschillen in het zakendoen tussen Nederlanders, Taiwanezen en Zuid-Koreanen. Daarnaast worden uitdagingen en kansen in het bedrijfsleven tijdens en na de COVID-19 pandemie besproken.
Host: Tom Jessen
Tafelgasten:
- Harm Hogenbirk, Managing Partner, Pilotfish Netherlands B.V.
- Giel Franken, Supply Chain Director, Carver
- Fergus van Beek, Manager Marketing & Sales, Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V
Gasten via video-call:
- René Beerepoot, Head of Economic Departement, Netherlands Office Taipei
- Eva Witteman, Deputy Head of Mission and Economic counselor, South-Korea
- Ties Carlier, Co-founder, VAN MOOF
- Sven Batenburg, European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK)
10.30 – 11.30 | Live talkshow: Agriculture
Taiwan and Korea; Opportunities for agri-tech and cold chain logistics (ENG)
South Korea is promoting hi-tech horticulture to export vegetables abroad. Opportunities and challenges will be shared during this session. Taiwan is relatively underdeveloped in cold chain logistics for vegetables and fruits. The current situation and opportunities will also be discussed during this session.
Host: Tom Jessen
Table guests:
- Jan Panman, Salesdirector Enza Zaden Export B.V.
- Samsik Lee, Director General, KOTRA Amsterdam
- Daniëlle Kok, Commercial Manager, DL Logistics Group BV
Guests via video-call:
- Min-Chi Hsu, Taiwan Agricultural research institute (TARI)
- Peter J. W. Son, CEO Ventex
- Anchi Tai, Mainiam Agrotech Co. Taiwan
- Hojin Kang, Senior Agricultural Advisor, Netherlands Embassy Seoul
- Gelare Nader, Agricultural Counselor South Korea/ Agricultural director Taiwan
(based in Seoul) - Wendy Liang , Agriculture advisor, Netherlands Office Tapei
Woensdag 3 maart
08.30 - 09:30 | Live talkshow: Smart cities
Taiwan and Korea; opportunities for smart technology from the Netherlands (ENG)
Taiwan and Korea have been at the heart of the international ICT supply chain for decades and the ICT industry is key to their economic development. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the governments of Taiwan and Korea are actively pushing the development of smart cities. Governments and industry from both markets are therefore looking for partnerships, products and services to achieve the ambitious smart cities goals. A couple of Dutch companies is already active in this sector in Taiwan and Korea. In this session specialists from our representative offices in Taiwan and Korea will update on recent trends, key stakeholders, events and ongoing cooperation’s with the Netherlands on smart cities. They will also highlight which sectors are particularly promising for Dutch entrepreneurs. This ranges from smart healthcare and smart mobility to green building and new energy. Dutch entrepreneurs already active in the Taiwanese and Korean market will share their experiences. The recently launched Dutch export program to Korea for Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB) will also be introduced.
Host: Tom Jessen
Table guests:
- Mr. Twan van der Slikke, Business Development Manager, Static Air
- Dr. Henk Herman Nap, Senior Researcher/ Expert eHealth, Vilans
Guests via video-call:
- Hsin-Ling Tsai, Founder and CEO, Silver Linings Global
- Jeong Eun Ha, Officer for Innovation, Technology and Science, Netherlands Embassy Korea
- Jody Chen, Dep. Head, Economic Dept, Netherlands Office Taipei
- Joo-Won Lee, Economic Affairs Section, Netherlands Embassy Korea
10.00 – 11.00 | Live talkshow Architecture sector study
Opportunities for architecture and urban design in South Korea (ENG)
South-Korea has gone through rapid development and urbanization in the 20th century. The Korean building market remains dynamic today. New construction projects proliferate, in Seoul metropolitan area. A recent development is the growth of urban regeneration projects. There is a clear increase in the demand for high quality architecture and design, attention for the needs of end users, local integration of designs and sustainability. This offers opportunities for Dutch architects and designers. In this session Dutch firms with a track record in Korea share their experiences. Furthermore, the results of the recent sector study, assigned by embassy and RVO, will be presented. The study gives an overview of the market for architecture and urban design, signals trends and gives concrete tips on how to enter the Korean market. The session is the perfect start for your exploration of the Korean market!
Host: Tom Jessen
Table guests:
- Chris van Duijn, Partner, OMA
- Astrid Piber, Partner/Senior Architect, UN Studio
Guests via video-call:
- Peter Underwood, Managing Partner, IRC Consulting
- Agnes Agterberg, Dep. Head economic section, Netherlands Embassy Seoul
Donderdag 4 maart
08.30 - 09:30 | Live talkshow High-tech
Taiwan and Korea; opportunities for Dutch high-tech companies (ENG)
Korea and Taiwan are crucial for the production as well as innovations for many High-Tech technologies such as Semiconductors, Photonics, 5G, AI, IoT and many new emerging technologies. Especially when it comes to the semiconductor industry Korea and Taiwan hold a key-position in the global supply-chain. Korea is in control of memory chips, while Taiwan is at the forefront of (logic) foundry services. But besides the semiconductor industry both are eagerly looking for further developments in the production process as well as diversifying the supply chains. In response to the crucial role of East Asia in the value chain of semiconductors, potential photonics as well as future applications in the field of sensors, automotive and biomedical, we would like to invite you to come to this break-out session and learn about the opportunities for your business in East Asia.
Host: Tom Jessen
Table guests:
- Rik Knoppers of Remco Nieuwland, Somni Corporation BV
- Jos Maas, CEO of NearFieldInstrument
Guests via video-call:
- Diederik van Toorn, Senior Economic Advisor, Economic Dept Netherlands Office Taipei
- Anouk van der Steen, Attaché for Innovation, Technology & Science, Netherlands Office Taipei
- Peter Wijlhuizen, Senior Officer for Innovation, Technology & Science Embassy Korea
10.00 – 11.00 | Live talkshow Water sector study
Water management opportunities in Taiwan (ENG)
To confront Taiwan’s challenges of climate change, and address requirements related to flood prevention, water resources and water environments overall, Taiwan’s government allocated a special eight-year budget of NT$250.8 billion (€7.6 billion) to construct water-related infrastructure, as part of the more comprehensive forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program. As of July 2020, Taiwan and the Netherlands established a bi-lateral working group to work on potential cooperation. RVO has also contracted a consultancy to conduct a water sector study for Taiwan, during this webinar, the outcome of market study will be presented with business opportunities in Taiwan. In particular, an international tender of environmental construction of Beigang River with Huwei Sugar Refinery in Taiwan from water resource agency, ministry of economic affairs will be shared. Welcome Dutch companies with water technology, flood management experience and who interested in architecture tender with integrated water environment expertise join us in this session.
Host: Tom Jessen
Table guests:
- Fons Nelen, Director, Nelen& Schummen
- Andre Struker, Strategic advisor, Waternet
- Johan Remijn, International policy coördinator, Rijnland water board
Guests via video-call:
- Dr. Wang Hsiao Wen, Director of International cooperation departement, National Chen Kung University
- René Beerepoot, Head of Economic Departement, Netherlands Office Taipei
For more information about the Water sector study. please contact the Netherlands Office in Taipei, Ms. Cindy Chang.
11.30 – 12.30 | Webex sessie: What’s Next?
RVO services and partners
(NL)
In de interactieve en informele sessie What’s Next? gaat het om doorpakken. Is je interesse gewekt in Zuid-Korea of Taiwan? Of doe je er al zaken maar loop je tegen problemen aan? Doe dan mee aan deze sessie waarin RVO en Trade & Investment Agencies KOTRA en TAITRA helder en to-the-point uiteenzetten hoe zij Nederlandse ondernemers helpen met hun ambities in en richting Zuid-Korea en Taiwan. Ook is er ruimte om vragen te stellen en ervaringen te delen met collega-ondernemers.
Host:
- Laisy Deng, Project Manager International Trade (Asia), Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
- Pim Hollestelle, Adviseur internationaal ondernemen, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Table guests:
- Alexandra Patsa, Trade Specialist bij Taiwan Trade Center Rotterdam
- Ricardo Joaquim Novais, Int. Business Development Manager bij Kotra Amsterdam
Vrijdag 5 maart
08.10 – 11.30 | Een-op-een gesprekken
Een-op-een gesprekken met het buitenland netwerk en de Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
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