Trading Blows or Building Bridges? Navigating Global Trade in a Multipolar World

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The program features two dynamic panel sessions:

Panel 1 | Global Trade in Transition

Focus: Macro-economic outlook and the impact of geopolitical shifts on global trade flows in key sectors (agriculture, energy, logistics).

Confirmed speakers:

• Otto Raspe, Chief Economist, Rabobank
• Daan Vriens, Chief Executive Officer, Cefetra Group 
• Coby van der Linde, Senior Fellow, Center for International Energy Policy (‘CIEP’) 
• Andrew Wilson, Deputy Secretary General —International Chamber of Commerce 
• Dirk Klaassen, Deputy Director Trade Policy and Economic Governance Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 

Panel 2 | Navigating Complexity: A Business View

Practical strategies for businesses to manage trade risks and regulatory uncertainties, with perspectives from corporates, banks, and trade law.

Confirmed speakers:

• Esther Berkelaar, Head Trade & Commodity Finance Lending Europe, Asia, and Africa, Rabobank
• Rogier Schellaars, Partner, Van Doorne 
• Rico Luman, Senior Sector Economist (Transport, Logistics, Automotive), ING
• Marhijn Visser, Deputy Director International Affairs, VNO-NCW 
• Adriaan van Dorp, Managing Director Security & Integrity Management, ABN AMRO

Moderator: Jasper van Schaik

Timeline

15:30 Welcome and registration

16:00 General Assembly ICC NL (members only)

16:30 Panel 1: Global Trade in Transition

17:15 Panel 2: Navigating Complexity

18:00 Networking reception

Please note: Due to the limited number of seats, ICC members will be given priority access, followed by a first come, first served basis.

This event is intended for business professionals from the corporate, legal, financial, and public-private sectors.