Business Dialogue Central- and Eastern Europe

Central and Eastern Europe offer abundant opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs. The region is experiencing strong economic growth, increasing investments in infrastructure, energy and defence, and a rising demand for international expertise and technology.

More and more companies are also exploring ways to bring their production and supply chains closer to home. As a result, interest in nearshoring and new partnerships within Europe is growing.

With the right market insights and a strong local network, you can seize new export opportunities, find strategic partners and strengthen your position in the region.

Who is the Business Dialogue for?

This Business Dialogue is relevant for entrepreneurs who want to:

• explore new market opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe;
• assess nearshoring options or expand their supply chains;
• operate or identify opportunities in the energy, maritime, port or defence sectors;
• broaden their international network with experts, embassies and companies from the region.

Whether you are still exploring the market or already have experience in Central and Eastern Europe, this gathering offers valuable insights and connections to help advance your international ambitions.

Successful international business starts with the right connections. During this Business Dialogue, you’ll meet entrepreneurs already active in the region, representatives of Dutch embassies, and advisers from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). They can help you establish valuable contacts, identify new opportunities, and find potential business partners in Central and Eastern Europe.

What to expect

The Business Dialogue offers up-to-date market insights, first-hand experiences from entrepreneurs, and direct access to experts from RVO and Dutch embassies across the region.
You’ll gain insight into:

• economic and geopolitical developments in Central and Eastern Europe;
• promising sectors and growth markets;
• local business culture and market entry;
• opportunities for nearshoring and supply chain collaboration;
• support for international business from RVO and the Dutch embassy network.

Focus countries

This year’s event will spotlight the following markets:

• Bulgaria
• Greece
• Hungary
• Poland
• Romania
• Czech Republic
• The Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania)

Focus sectors

Special attention will be given to opportunities within:

• Ports and maritime industries
• Energy
• Nearshoring and supply chains
• Defence

More details about the programme will be shared soon. Keep an eye on this page for updates.

Registration and participation

Are you interested in exploring opportunities in this dynamic region? Join the Business Dialogue and discover how you can accelerate your international growth ambitions.

Participation in the event is free of charge. The working language is English. 
Be sure to check the RVO event calendar and subscribe to the weekly RVO newsletter for the latest updates.

Organisation

The Business Dialogue is organised by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) in collaboration with Rotterdam Partners, Oost NL, partners from the Trade & Innovate NL network, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Dutch embassy network in the countries involved.

Do you have any questions? Please contact the organising team at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

For content-related questions:
Sebastiaan van Oostrum
Project Manager Business Development Central and Eastern Europe, RVO
E: [email protected]

For organisational and logistical questions:
Joyce van Elck
Business Development Liaison Events, RVO
E: [email protected]

Commissioned by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands