Meet the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency at the following events:

Seminar: “How to Deal with the New European AIFMD? Solutions Offered in the Netherlands”

May 21 | Netherlands Consulate-General | New York, NY

On July 22^nd, the Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (AIFMD) will go into effect. The Netherlands is ideally positioned to structure your business under AIFMD. One of the key benefits is its business-friendly fiscal climate and its extensive network of tax treaties.

On Tuesday 21 May, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) in New York will host a seminar on the new European AIFMD. This expert meeting will enable you to gain insights from industry experts and will offer an excellent opportunity for investment managers, investors and their advisors to prepare for this new regulation in the limited timeframe.

For more information, please contact the NFIA New York office at T. 212-246-1434 or info@nfia.com

“The Netherlands: Your Fashion Gateway to Europe” Seminar

May 22 | Netherlands Consulate-General | New York, NY

The Netherlands combines a creative and cosmopolitan atmosphere with a world-class logistics infrastructure.   Just some of the reasons international fashion brands like Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, G-Star and Forever21 located their European headquarters and distribution centers there.

Attend this free seminar and discover:

• Why most U.S. fashion companies have set up their European warehouses and distribution centers in the Netherlands.
• How much easier it is to access the markets of Europe from the Netherlands.
• How the highly efficient Dutch infrastructure, customs and tax advantages and its beneficial VAT deferment system can make your business more profitable.

The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency is an official partner of World Trade Week 2013.   For more information, click here.  This is an invitation-only seminar.  To secure your place, RSVP by May 15 Stijn@nfia.com

IFT 2013 Annual Meeting + Food Expo

13-16 July 2013 | McCormick Place South | Chicago, IL

Join thousands of your colleagues from around the world to learn about the newest trends, products, ingredients, processing technologies, and more, and their potential impact on your business.

The 2013 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo provides a great opportunity to learn more about the latest food technology research in the Netherlands and meet with many Dutch food technology experts.

Dutch food technology experts and companies will be participating in multiple breakout sessions and workshops: 

• Sunday, July 14 1:55 PM - 2:15 PM., Room S403: Trends in Textures – Lu Ann Williams – Innova Market Insights. 
• Sunday, July 14 14 2:35 PM - 2:55 PM., Room S402: Inhibition of Foodborne Pathogens And Spoilage Micro-organisms In Prepared Meals Using Cultured Sugar  – Saurabh Kumar – Purac (North America). 
• Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13 – International Food Nanoscience Conference – prof. Frans Kampers – Wageningen University (separate registration is required - here).

For more information on the scientific program at the 2013 IFT Food Expo, please click here.