Dec 13
Events

Join the Trade Mission to Panama from the 12th to the 14th of February, 2025

Attention Business Leaders!
Discover, Connect, and Grow! Seize the chance to expand your business at the exciting Trade Mission “Dutch Caribbean Meets Panama”. Organized by The Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Panama and Holland House Panama, this event is a must-attend for businesses in Aruba, Curacao, St. Martin, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Find out more https://www.hollandhousepanama.com/dutch-caribbean-trade-mission

Register for this mission, please fill out the form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1cOGYyNQgGSUogvTn-yZYm6yTR27RHsYuAYn-S5LiYW95Jw/viewform 

Why attend?
Panama, a fast-growing regional hub, offers unique opportunities for companies across the Dutch Caribbean. Connected by air and sea, Panama is the largest transshipment hub in Latin America. With a new government targeting 7% economic growth, expanded foreign investment, and groundbreaking infrastructure projects, the time to act is now! Key sectors include.

  • Import & Export: Leverage Panama’s status as Latin America’s top transshipment hub.
  • Financial Services: Dive into a growing market eager for fresh investment and solutions.
  • Digitalization: Be part of Panama’s tech transformation and innovation surge or use it to grow your own business.
  • Maritime & Logistics: Maximize the strategic advantages of the Panama Canal and top-tier ports.
  • Tourism: Join Panama’s push for sustainable tourism, catering to both global travelers and local explorers and come get or bring your expertise and experience.
  • Small Businesses: From retail to services, there are endless opportunities for mom-and-pop shops to thrive and benefit from Panama’s expanding economy.

Cost Trade Mission:
Join us in Panama from February 12 to 14! Companies that register before January 1, 2025, can take advantage of an early bird fee of $750 per company. After this date, the participation fee will increase to $850 per company. The fee covers the participation of two representatives per company. The Cabinet Special Envoy will cover “reduce” these cost accordingly to the number of participants.

Extra cost: Participants need to cover their travel, accommodation, food and ground transportation expenses.

Program: 

  • Direct Business Matchmaking: Thanks to the broad network of Holland House Panama, connect with key stakeholders and potential clients through tailored B2B matchmaking sessions. Personalized meetings with relevant partners will be organized for you in Panama.
  • Networking drinks and dinner:  The organization team will organize networking events to strengthen the relationship with participants and local organisations.
  • Visit key locations, meet ProPanama, Panama’s Innovation Authority and many other stakeholders

Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to explore new avenues for growth and collaboration!
To register for this mission, please fill out the form below before January 15th 2025:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1cOGYyNQgGSUogvTn-yZYm6yTR27RHsYuAYn-S5LiYW95Jw/viewform

For more information and registration, contact 

Holland House Panama
Carlijne Blom
director@hollandhousepanama.com or the embassy at pan-ea@minbuza.nl

Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Bonaire
John Bijkerk
jbijkerk@kvkbonaire.com

Chamber of Commerce & Industry of St. Eustatius & Saba
Ebelene (Ebbie) Schmidt Hinds, President – Board of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of St. Eustatius & Saba
statia@statiasabachamber.com

Chamber of Commerce & Industry of St. Eustatius & Saba
Gisela Lara, Director of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of St. Eustatius & Saba
director@statiasabachamber.com 

Cabinet Special Envoy
specialenvoy@rijksdienstCN.com